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Monday, January 1, 2018

January: Month @ a Glance 2018!

Happy New Year Friends!

I hope your year has started wonderfully {and you're not too hungover today}.

I am having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that the last time I stopped by here was two months ago today. I'll be honest with everyone and say that I just needed to take a little break. I love blogging, but I also felt I needed to just take a step back from everything I've had going on in my life and just focus on my husband, family and friends.

Thankfully, taking time off to rest and recharge has really helped me take a break and give me a chance to get some much needed R&R. Last year I felt like I started the year face down, but 2018 started with my head held high and my face full of determination. Over the next few days, I'll share a few different posts about what I am looking forward to in 2018 and my goals for myself.

On the Agenda this Month:

1. Product Premiere for Thirty-One!

2. Justin's Birthday // Birthday Party!

3. Hair Appointment - I think I'm switching up my color!

4. Follow Up Allergist Appointment

Goals for January

1. Read Two Books: This year, I'd very much like to actually read two to three books a month
so this month I'm planning to read two books at minimum. Come back in a few days and see what my reading goal is for 2018!

2. Clean out the pantry. With the new year here, it is time to start decluttering our house. My goal is to go through everything in the pantry and donate/trash anything we no longer need and organize anything we will keep. Our pantry is filled with a random assortment of stuff and it only makes sense to sort through and organize it all.

3. Finish moving boxes from the garage to the basement. Justin was kind enough to finish building the shelving in our basement, so my goal is to get all of the boxes into the basement that belong in the basement and give the garage a good clean down.

4. Get blinds/curtains for the garage and guest bathroom. Have any of you ordered blinds from Select Blinds before? I have been on their site so many times looking at blinds and I need to just take the time to get the measurements and get the blinds put in the garage and the downstairs bathroom {maybe I'll get lucky and catch them while they're having a sale!!}

Question of the Day: How are you kicking off the New Year?

Share your responses below in the comments!

I'd love to hear from you!

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

November: Month @ a Glance

Happy November 1st Friends!

I hope you had a wonderful Halloween yesterday! I had a blast passing out candy to the kiddos in our neighborhood and listening to the awesome spooky music. I think my favorite costume of the night was four teen girls dressed up as a puzzle! They even "assembled" the puzzle for me which was so cool.

It's hard to believe we are "officially" into the Holiday Season! With Thanksgiving in 23 days and Christmas in 53 days I am super excited! I've even started brainstorming some awesome Christmas ideas for friends/family!

So let's talk a little bit about what our month will look like!

On the Agenda this Month:

1. Pick Up Justin's New Phone!

2. Snow Show with Justin's Family
3. Barnes and Noble Holiday Webinar (excited to check this out)
4. Justin's friend is visiting for the weekend
5. Saline Craft Show with Justin's Sister
6. Friendsgiving!
7. Thanksgiving Holiday
8. Black Friday Shopping
9. My cousin's baby shower!

I am so excited to do ALL of these things! Especially all of the things that involve time with our family and friends!

Goals for November 2017!

1. Read Two Books! This month my goal is to read two books: Before She Ignites by Jodi Meadows from my September Owlcrate and A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. A Man Called Ove has been on my list for a loooonggg time, so I am excited to read it.

2. Clean out the pantry. Justin started cleaning out the food and organized it a little bit so all I need to do is go in there and use my boxes and organize things in there.

3. Finish moving boxes to the basement from the garage. We really need to get working on this. I'll have a long weekend over Thanksgiving, so my goal will be to work on this space.

4. Start (and maybe finish) Christmas Shopping. I am hoping to get going on shopping so we can enjoy our December and not be worried about shopping.

Goals for October 2017!

1. Read Two Books! I did not finish either of these books and I am so sad! They both look so great so I am hoping I can work on them in November.

2. Clean out the pantry. Did not even touch the pantry; however, Justin spent some time cleaning out the food so he gave me a jump start.

3. Finish moving boxes to the basement from the garage. They're still sitting out there... ha.

4. Paint the ceiling in the mudroom/powder room. Also did not do this one.

5. Order blinds for the garage and powder room. Oh look, didn't do this one either. *facepalm*

Question of the Day: What fun things do you have in November?

I'd love to hear from you!

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

What's Up Wednesday #17

Happy Hump Day friends!

Today I am participating in another round of What's Up Wednesday!

Once a month I join in the fun with Sheaffer, Mel and Shay answering some fun questions and sharing what fun things are happening. Here's the questions we answer every month...

Before I hit the ground running, I wanted to apologize for being absent! I have been fighting some super nasty cold and just have not had the energy to do anything other than work and sleep. Hopefully I start recovering soon so I can get back to normal.

What We're Eating this Week

I have been craving Cheesy Chicken and Rice, so this week I will find a day to make that for Justin and I. It is such a delicious meal and is super easy to make!

What I'm Reminiscing About

I was on the phone with a friend the other day and we were talking about when Justin and I first got married. I always think back to our first year of marriage and smile. Such a fun and exciting time in our lives.

What I'm Loving

I love seeing all the kiddos in their costumes. On Sunday I volunteered in our subdivision for the Halloween Boo Trail and got to see some super cute costumes on the kids! There was one little that had a dragon costume on and could not see very well. It was so cute watching him walk around!

What We've Been Up To

Honestly, a whole lot of nothing. With me being sick, it has been hard for me to do anything other than just working and relaxing. This cold has been kicking my booty hard and I do not see an end in sight.

What I'm Dreading

Going to the dentist. I have never really had a bad experience at the dentist, but I also feel like it's one of those things I just.... hate. I guess the best way to describe it is a necessary evil.

What I'm Working On

I am currently working on two different knitting projects. One is a pattern I swear I've done 20+ times before and the other is a brand new pattern. I like trying new knitting projects because they always bring with them a new challenge.

What I'm Looking Forward To

This Friday we're having a Halloween party and Saturday is our anniversary! I love Halloween and cannot wait to celebrate with our friends.

What I'm Watching/Reading

Have you watched The Good Doctor yet? If you have not, I highly recommend it!

What I'm Listening To

Just a whole lot of Spotify. Nothing too exciting.

What I'm Wearing

Michigan cannot decide if it is going to stay warm or cool off so I have been wearing a lot of light-weight long sleeved shirts so that I am not too cold or too hot. We turned on our heat for one day, but so far that is all we've needed it. I think this weekend will change that.

What I'm Doing this Weekend

Friday night we're having a Halloween Costume party at our house! I am excited to see what costumes everyone comes up with! Then Saturday is our anniversary so we will be doing something to celebrate then!