So what are the goals for April??
I've been working on mine.. trying to stay somewhat on track. I can tell you I still have yet to conquer the sewing machine but it has stayed on my list for many months so I know the time is coming... Okay so as for April... if you got the printable yesterday you will see that April is... Decorating Month Jazz Appreciation Month Inventor's Month Poetry Month Couple's Appreciation Month Straw Hat Month Garden Month Yes. April has so much going for it!! And back to the goals... well... I think I'm going to start out short and sweet this month.. Since Spring is doing it's thing Spring Cleaning is about to happen.. So... Goal #1. Complete Spring Cleaning List Goal #2. Continue Stash Savings (Been taking out extra cash every time I go to WalMart and it's been working out fantastically as an emergency savings for us!) A lot of my goals are carrying over from March.. things I've started that I wish to maintain.. But sometimes it's good that I don't have another huge overwhelming list to look at.. so I think for now I'm going to take it easy on the goals because I know once I get out my spring cleaning list I'm going to faint lol Just lots of things I've been wanting to complete that I haven't. I'm thinking since April is National Poetry Month that I may jump back on that bandwagon. I used to write poetry a lot. It started when I was young and has trickled up here and there through the years but I haven't written in a while so I think I may just do that. I know I didn't list it so #3 Inventory Sewing Supplies and Start Beginner Level Going to pause while I'm ahead and NOT get into a project list.. My crochet/knit project list is already long enough with it's unfinished things...lol. I did find some really amazing printables this morning while I was running around Pinterest and I thought I would share.. to check them out click here!! Lots of goal sheets and radness... I dig her artistic expression!! And you won't regret it because her stuff is awesome! Alrighty well. Hope I have given you some things to think over.. I think I am going to cut this post short today since yesterday's was so massive... I'm pretty proud of me anyway.. 3 posts in a row woot!! Yup just trying to get myself comfortable with writing each day. I think it's working. Well I hope you all have a great Tuesday! Drop me a line or comment or whatever. Much love! VintageModMom
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Sooooo much candy... you'd think Halloween would be the big candy holiday but idk Easter candy was pretty amazing.. I think I seriously almost fainted in the candle aisle..
Anyway. I made it out with plenty of jellybeans and chocolately goodies to fill up our son's Easter basket! We also splurged a big because we finally found the Trackmaster Flynn Fire Truck.. It was like a moment straight from Heaven literally... I pulled it out from behind some other box and there it was.. We've been searching for Flynn since his birthday last June so I went ahead and got it for him he is going to FREAK on Easter morning. I was also able to find some glittery eggs that had some red ones {his favorite color is red}. Red is really hard to find for Easter let me tell you.... But I'm going to hide some "golden" chocolate eggs in those and I also got a 3 pack of mini Thomas themed trains that I will hide in those. Pretty excited. I wasn't sure how we were going to make out for Easter but it's looking like we're going to have one very happy little dude. I also got things for hubby and I haha.. ;) Everyone ready for Monday?!
WHAT!? No!?? Pshh.. of course you are! Well. I'm starting the prep already this morning. First things first I have to get to the store today. We need a few things to make the week successful annnnd I need to go ahead and get some Easter things while I have time to go without little man. I have already prepared my menu plan for the week annnd I've started my to-do list for Monday. I love planning my menu ahead of time and since I had to go to the store I had to go ahead and plan it yesterday so I'd be ready to go today. As for tonight we're having spaghetti and meatballs. Thank God it's a beautiful day. Sun is shining. Although old man Winter has returned for a few short days and it's quite chilly out but that's okay. I am already missing my boots and scarves.. I really like fall and winter.. Mostly because I live in the South.. well.. not as far South anymore but still Alabama so it's not like we have the most epic winters but I enjoy them nonetheless. So I am most thankful for the sunshine and blue skies today. Especially since our future forcase is showing chances for rain everyday next week... Gotta love spring!! Well.. you don't have to. Speaking of spring. I have also started my spring cleaning list.. I'm pretty sure it's already out of hand but hey... I'm aware of my ambition lol I'm actually not sure when I'm going to start on my list. I was planning to start on the 1st but what kind of nonsense is it that the 1st is on a Wednesday. Eh.. idk. I will think on that further and let you all know. Also with a new month comes lots of other things liiiike... Monthly goals!! I'm going to have to revisit my March goals and see what needs to rollover to April haha and then I can start my April goals if there's room to start new ones!!! So what else is on the agenda for this Prelude to Monday>>> Well. What are some things are going to make my Monday successful? Hardcore night prepping. Just kidding it's not really hardcore. It's actually just a few simple things. Going to make sure coffee is ready and the alarm is set so I can wake up and my coffee will be there waiting on me =) Going to set up breakfast plates. I always set up breakfast plates the night before.. Seems like something irrelevant but I do my dishes at night and fumbling around for dishes first thing in the morning is not how I like my mornings to go... It works out much better for me if our cereal bowls, plates for egg & avocado and silverware are all laid out already. I also like to go ahead and get Jaxon a juice cup in the fridge so he can easily get to it in the morning. Finish all the laundry or prep so it's ready first thing in the morning. I will address the laundry situation. I like to check and make sure I'm not leaving too much laundry for myself first thing Monday morning... if I do have a load left to do I like to go ahead and get it in the washer so in the morning I just have to add soap and turn it on! Finish Monday to-do list. I like to have my to-do list as ready as possible.. sometimes I add things throughout the day but for the most part if I have my game plan set up the night before it helps my day get started faster and it's more efficient. I can already be aware of any appointments or pain in the butt tasks that I can just take care of first thing. Hmm okay.. so let's see. I think that's about it. I'm trying to see if maybe there's something I forgot but I suppose it really is just a few simple things that I shift to produce a wonderful Monday! Or at least a not horrible Monday! I think this will conclude my Prelude to Monday breakdown. Be sure you visit tomorrow I'm going to have some awesome stuff to keep your future organized! I have finally made Calendars and #CelebrateToday printables.. Which we shall talk about later!! As for now it's about time for some late Sunday breakfast and I gotta get myself moving!! Things to do the world to see and such! I hope you all have a fantastic Sunday with just the right amount of rest and productivity!! Balance is the ticket! Much love all. VintageModMom Well February was pretty fantastic!
One of my favorite months filled with hearts & chocolate.. But now it's time to move forward to spring!! {Hopefully} I know most folks are anticipating some warmer weather! Personally I am not one of those people lol. Since we live in the South it tends to get very very hot here and I'm not rushing it, that's for sure!! Although regardless it is going to come so I just have to accept it and move on forward.. so I will be {finally} talking down the Valentines decor and move into some St. Patricks/Easter/Spring decor/crafts. {ALSO March is National Craft Month!!} We are finally starting to build a collection of decor for seasons it's pretty awesome.. I know as humans we spend the first part of our lives collecting things and then the end of our lives purging things lol {generally} But I'm excited about it. Hoping to find a lot of cool crafts little man and I can do. I have started a to-do/goal list for March BECAUSE I do not do New Year's Resolutions. I have a hard enough time staying with a basic routine so I know that personally, a goal/change for a whole year is not my style.. I get much more accomplished if I simply make some monthly goals.. I got most of my February goals done.. I say most because I always pile my plate as full as possible and life happens and sometimes you just don't get every single last thing done, but that's okay... saves some things for later and it's helping me on my journey of ditching the idea of perfection. I do love the sense of accomplishment I get from achieving my goals however, if I'm unable to complete everything I'm okay with that.. my happiness can not hinder on my ability to complete goals.. it must live within me on it's own.. and I am working on this every single day =) #EnjoyLife Goals for March: IDEALLY I want to make goals for each of these areas.. I think I'm going to have to work on this further... I actually just got myself a cute little notebook so I can start writing to myself... I know, sounds weird.. but I don't mind my weirdness.. it makes me.. me. So these are the areas in which I would like to set some goals.. or at least define my current situation.. that's the 1st step.. defining the situation THEN writing the changes I wish to make or goals I wish to obtain.. I'm actually not even going to list my goals right now... But here are the catergories in case you are interested in setting some goals! I found this chart with these listed and it seemed to make sense to me.. plus I love catergories.. lol. Social Spiritual Financial Physical Intellectual Career Family Since March is National Craft Month I think I need to go ahead and break out the sewing machine.. I'm a bit intimidated.. since it's been about 10 years but if I don't get moving it's going to be another 10 years before I know it and that is... unacceptable!! The name of the game of life is #nofear after all so I need to get that started because I know once I refresh myself on sewing again I will laugh at myself for not doing it sooner =) Also with a new month comes new coupons!! I still have my coupon blog up with all the resources I use for getting the coupons I need!! If you wish you can check it out HERE! Yup definitely need to start couponing again.. my printer is inked up and ready to roll!! I definitely want to start finding some time to play the piano again and read sheet music.. I always start to do it but then get interrupted with a million other things.. my biggest goal right now is laying out my game plan.. Going to start on that asap. So that is all for now... It's been a very busy Monday for sure!! Looking forward to a chill and rainy rest of the week!! Just what I need!! Thanks for stopping by! Much love all. VintageModMom |
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