This post contains affiliate links. Last January I wrote a crazy-long list of goals for the year.  Each month I looked over the list and wrote an update on my accomplishments and disappointments.  I haven't posted an update since the end of September.  Today I want to share what I accomplished in the past 3 moths and my closing thoughts for the year. October-December Accomplishments: 1. The children knocked over my jewelry box and everything went flying.  That forced me to organize it.  It was hard, but I got rid of some things that I hadn't worn in years.  Ultimately, I would like to replace my jewelry box with another kind of … [Read more...]

I wrote a crazy-long list of goals for this year.  Here is how I did last month on my Insane Goals. September Accomplishments: Well, well, well...  I didn't do a single thing off of my Insane Goals list in September.  Part of me wants to hang my head in shame.  However, I did... Celebrate my 8th wedding anniversary Rejoice after my brother-in-law's successful open heart surgery Plan and pack for a vacation at the beach Plan and organize Grace's 4th birthday party Plan all of my blog posts for the month of October (I almost never plan ahead!) Start taking both kids to story time at the library Try to get back into the … [Read more...]

I wrote a crazy-long list of goals for this year.  Here is how I did last month on my Insane Goals. August Accomplishments: 1. We had a radon mitigation system installed!  Radon is a naturally occurring, harmful gas that comes into your house from the soil.  It is very common in PA.  When we bought the house our levels were low, but just over the recommended amount.  We finally got the system installed and now we are radon free! 2. I canned salsa and pickles.  I froze corn and applesauce.  The only thing I haven't done yet is make jam.  I'm not sure if I'll get to that one this year. 3. I added band aids and wet-wipes to our van's … [Read more...]

I wrote a crazy-long list of goals for this year.  Here is how I did last month on my Insane Goals. July Accomplishments: 1. I cleaned and reorganized the attic.  Friends are storing some things in our attic while they look for a new house and this was the perfect motivation to finally get up there. 2. I canned bread & butter and dill pickles.  I also froze 40 pounds of blue berries.  (The box pictured above is 20 lbs.)  Of course my children ate about 150 pounds worth while I was cleaning them, but I still got 17 quart size bags into my freezer. 3. I put an emergency kit/bucket in the van.  It only includes the bucket, some … [Read more...]

I wrote a crazy-long list of goals for this year.  Here is how I did last month on my Insane Goals. June Accomplishments: 1. Grace is fully potty trained!!!  She still wears a pullup at night time, but 90% of the time she wakes up dry.  I am so thrilled.  As a reward for finally getting into the routine of going #2 in the potty, she got to pick out a dress.  It is so tacky.  It was the only one in the store I hated and of course it is the one she picked.  I can live it with though if it means I'm not washing poop out of underwear! 2. I'm slowly making progress on my digital photos.  I uploaded all of December 2012.  I still have some … [Read more...]

I wrote a crazy-long list of goals for this year.  Here is how I did last month on my Insane Goals. May Accomplishments: 1. I HUNG SOME PICTURES!!!!  This is a huge deal.  I've lived in this house for nearly 4 years and there is barely a thing on my walls.  I added a decorative mirror to the upstairs bathroom, a picture collage in Grace's room, a canvas wrapped print in the master bedroom, a cloth covered bulletin board in the dining room, and a vinyl lettering "sticker" in the living room. 2. Speaking of pictures... I didn't upload any news ones to Snapfish, but I did finish a month worth of pictures in my 2009 photo book.  I also … [Read more...]