Do you start every year with the same goals you had the previous year? Have a list of books to read that you never get around to? Keep wishing your kids knew how to do their own laundry? Here’s a template for creating monthly lists to systematically plan your year.
We’re almost halfway through January, but I’m still neck deep in new year planning. I am a lifelong fan of goal-setting and planning, but I’ve never planned a system for new year planning. I’ve just been starting over every year with whatever program, planner, or notebook that strikes my fancy. There’s nothing wrong with that, …
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I ingested somewhere in the neighborhood of 60 books in 2019, which is kind of a lot of words. A few years ago, I got into the habit of taking notes while I read, so that I can look back later and remember the things I found most helpful or important. And, I figure what …
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Ready for a fresh start? January is here in all its resolution-making, goal-setting glory. I’ve got a quick and easy list for you today to help you plan the first month of a new year. Here’s what to do in January.
Happy New Year! I took a bit of a blogging hiatus in December. The crafting, and baking, and gifting, oh my! Although I do love, love, love Christmas, I kind of think that New Year’s is the most wonderful time of the year. It’s a fresh start, a new beginning, and the possibilities are endless. …
Every year at this time I start having conversations with myself about how I’m going to simplify the season and not let the crazy win. It’s still a bit crazy around here, but I have let go of a lot of activities and self-imposed expectations in the past few years. One tradition our family has …
If Christmas is the most wonderful time of the the year, Thanksgiving is the sneak peek at all the wonders headed our way. The festivities from Halloween to Christmas bring joy and and cheer, but can also be loaded with stress and anxiety. Originally, I’m from Canada, where Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday …
My childhood nickname was Eeyore. Obviously, I was a bit of a pessimist. My dad would try to mimic my mood by glumly greeting me with, “Top of the morning to you…if you can find the top, which you probably can’t.” We can joke about it now, but with three kids of my own, I …
My oldest daughter turns twelve today. She is lovely, and I am embracing this stage of life, but I do feel nostalgic for the excitement of princess parties and dress-up days. When my kids were little, I loved planning their birthday parties. I’ve done Minnie Mouse, Strawberry Shortcake, My Little Pony, Frozen, Care Bears, and …
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(Plus…the two Google calendars that changed how I manage my time!) Can I just tell you how much I love planners and calendars? Anything that helps me schedule and order my life makes me happy. I use Google calendars to organize everything. There are two specific calendars I implemented to more efficiently manage my time. …
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