Day: July 11, 2011

  • 10 Tasks in 10 Days Finale

    10 Tasks in 10 Days Finale

    I’m a little late posting this, but we were out in Yellowstone last week.  So here is my list with the final pictures of what I got done.  Thank you Cha Cha (Sit Relax and Read) for hosting such a fun and productive meme!
    1. Organize Kids Rooms and toys
    2. Price and change out old light switches.
    3. Fix curtains. I’ve started this one, but I still need to fix the epic fail.
    4. Set up Craft and Sewing table so it can be used 
    5. Organize around Computer Desk
    6. Paint Accent Wall in Master Bedroom
    7. Organize laundry Area
    8. Find and hang large mirror
    9. Finish Christmas Stocking. I didn’t finish but I worked on it much more than I had in a long time!
    10. Help Princess R paint a picture and hang family art. 
    11. Plant Okra see the little mounds? That’s them

    12. Hang Mark’s hats
    13. Create a better place for the magazines 
    14. Start Cloth Diapering 
    15. Wash Windows
    16. Organize and decorate counter between dining and family room.
    Now doesn’t that just look better? We took our blue comforter camping, but once it gets washed it’s going on the bed to help tie the wall to the rest of the room.  

    So I got exactly 10 things completely finished, and a lot more started from my list.  This was so much fun, and very motivating for me!


  • Happy On Purpose #BookReview

    Happy On Purpose #BookReview

    Happy on Purpose: Daily Messages of empowerment and joy for Women

    Author: Diana Fletcher
    About the Book and Author: Diana Fletcher is a Life Coach specializing in Stress Reducing Strategies. In her book Happy on Purpose each page is dedicated to a thought followed by a Happy Action.  You can learn more about Diana and her book by visiting her website.
    My Thoughts: I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Happy on Purpose.  I am generally a happy person, but I do have my off days.  By reading one though and Happy Action each day it has really been able to put some things in my life in perspective.  I decided to really put this book to the test. Each day I read a little, I tried to write down my own personal thoughts in a journal. Things I felt I should change, do better, or just ways to be more happy.  I feel I’ve been a happier person just through reading Happy on Purpose and putting some of the Happy Actions into play.
    Book excerpt: 

    “March 7th – Just Because you can, doesn’t mean you should.  Happy Action – Don’t do everything you can, just because you can. Some things are just NOT good for you. Take control and make the best choice for your future happiness and good health”  

    My thoughts on the above – just because I can afford the stuff at a yard sale, doesn’t mean I should buy it. The clutter in my home, does not need more added to it and will only detract from my happiness.

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