Photo A Day | Jan 2 - Something New

 

Last year I bought this really cute and really expensive (can you say $50) planner to use.  Yes, it was cute and yes, I liked it but no it wasn't worth the money I paid for it.  On top of that, I didn't use it nearly as much as I should have, in the end it was just money wasted.  Some of the bloggers that I follow were opting to create custom planners, however I just didn't have the time nor the desire to try and create my own.  If I was going to do that I would have needed to start back in November in order for it to be complete by the first of the year.  So still needing a planner for the new year, and seeing that I had some 50% off Staples coupons for the Martha Stewart line of products, this is what I decided to go with for 2013.  I know it's a little plain, however I plan to spruce it up with some of my scrapbooking embellishments to make it more *me*.  I guess this will be my pseudo DIY planner.  I'll share the process and final product in a later post.

 

What is your something new?  Feel free to share in the comments section below.

Photo A Day | Jan 1 - Today

Happy New Year!  On this first day of the New Year it was all about taking down holiday decorations and cleaning.  One of my goals for 2013 is to finally get organized; to remove all the clutter (both things and people) that add no joy or value to my life.  It's amazing how much "stuff" I hold on to and how all this extra "stuff" contributes to the stress and ciaos in my life.  First stop was the master bedroom and bathroom.  For some strange reason those two rooms seem to be hot spots for extra items (like the kids clothes and toys) the really shouldn't be there in the first place.  Armed with a large garage bag and two plastic storage containers, I started the de-cluttering process.  For each item that was not in it's "place" in the room there were three options - (1) put away (in it's correct location); (2) give away; or (3) throw away.  For me the process had to go quick in order for it to get done.  It took roughly an hour to get through both rooms (this includes vacuuming, dusting and moping) but boy was it well worth it.  After tackling those two rooms it was on to the kitchen and family room, which included taking down the Christmas tree and taking down the remaining holiday decor.    My plan is to have the whole house clutter free by the end of the week. 

 

So what did you do on the first day of the year?  What are some of your goals for 2013? 

 

Here's to an amazing 2013!

January 2013 - Photo A Day

I have tried participating in Chantelle's (from  Fat Mum Slim) the Photo A Day challenge quite a few times in the past but never actually completed an entire month.  Now that I have my new phone (which takes better pictures than the last one), I thought I'd give it a go for the new year.   For more information on Chantelle and to find out more about Photo A Day, visit her site here.

Photo A Day | June 1 - Morning

Hello Lover!

Wishing you a happy Friday!

June Photo A Day Challenge

Chantelle over at Fat Mum Slim has the new Photo A Day list for June up on her site.  This month I am going to attempt to play along.  I think this is just what I need to get those creative juices flowing!  For more information on Chantelle and to find out more about Photo A Day, visit her site here.

Photo A Day | March 14

Photo A Day | March 13

I am taking this as a "sign" that I need some help around here.  Too much work to do around the house and not enough me to go around.  :-)

Photo A Day | March 12

Photo A Day | March 11

Love talking to him as he allows me brief peeks into his life as a teenager.  Holding on to these moments as I realize that one day soon he will be on his own and no longer under my wing of protection.  Hoping that these moments that we spend together are just as special to him as they are to me and that he will remember them and recreate them with his children.

Photo A Day | March 10th

Photo A Day | March 9

This mug makes my heart smile and reminds me that I am a DIVA!

Photo A Day | March 8

The view from my desk in my home office.  Sometimes I find myself spending too much time actually looking out of it when in reality I should be working. 

Photo A Day | March 7

Photo A Day | March 6

While dinner was in the oven, we all decided to take advantage of this beautiful day and get some fresh air.

Photo A Day | March 5

I am not a big fan of Mondays...but is nothing like a smile, even if on a post-it note to brighten your day!  Wishing everyone a GREAT week!

Photo A Day | March 4

I will be the first to admit that my bedside doesn't normally look this neat...there are usually toys, children's books, crayons and other miscellaneous things on my night stand.  Today however you have caught me on a "good" day.

Photo A Day | March 3

Photo A Day | March 2

Photo A Day | March 1

Photo A Day

Today I stumbled on this great blog Fat Mum Slim which is written by this cool gal from Sydney, Australia, Chantelle.  The rules are pretty easy to follow.  She has provided a list of inspiration for all 31 days in the month of March (I didn't do January or February), you take a photo and then you share with others on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, your blog, Pintrest or wherever you'd like.  All she ask is if you're sharing on either Twitter or Instagram that you add the hashtag #Marchphotoaday so others can find your photo. 

Sounds easy enough...so I'm going to give it a go....

Here is the list if you care to join.