Making my bed everyday

So I read somewhere in the last little while that it is the little things that can affect your overall happiness in life -- like little accomplishments that make you feel good. Strangly one of the ones listed was - make your bed everyday - no kidding.

Now, I know many people do this -- but for some of us -- getting up, getting the little lady up getting breakfast done, making sure lunches are made, and everyone has what they need before running out the door at 7am  ( without getting up at 3am) is not easy! So I started whipping together the beds as part of my morning routine - The little ladies, and ours. I have been doing this for about three weeks - don't think anyone but me has noticed -- however I do feel like it is one less thing, my house is one less bit messy ( which in a small house is good) and it really doesn' t take all that much time. So, if you like me were a make the bed when I get home kind of person - try doing it right after you get out of it ( before you even leave your bedroom) trust me on this - it makes a difference!

Who knew these little things coould make you feel like you have accomplished something right away and for me that is a better way to start my day.

Other little things that have made me feel good - having the leftovers (extra's from dinners specifically made for this purpose) frozen and ready to go for lunches during the week - this is a huge difference for me - I collect a few days worth in the freezer and I have a week of good choice lunches - little things, make me feel like I am doing good!

What little things do you do that you can share?

Live Laugh Love

B is for Book club over at It's gonna be a lovely day .. Girlfriends

http://itsgonnabealovelyday.blogspot.com/2010/02/b-is-for-book-club.html

Check out this entry - as you all know I am a great fan of anything woman-centric -- this entry reminded me of stories of quilt clubs, stich and bitches ( which once upon a time I participated in) and scrappy clubs.

So today I share a story (not my own) of what can happen when you hook up with some pretty cool chicks - my group of girls we were called swampwenches - we camped, we roadtriped, we laughed we grew up -- what about you? Do you have a circle of girlfriends like the one mentioned in the book club blog?

You will notice that they also did some good for others in their community.

Idea's to get you started:

A blog club
A book Club
A walking meet up
Coffee shop hopper
A Road trip crew
A Spa group
A knitting club
A sewing club
A painting circle

and it goes on and on -- find it, do it -- become the difference in your own life by meeting others who can show you the world as they see it - nothing better then a  friend - near or far!

Live Laugh Love -- Make Friends

Check in - 4 months since I stated goals for 2010

Hey all,

I have noticed a recent decrease in my posting - I think because my thoughts have been busy with keeping up with the little miss! Also I have been working on my five big goals for the year:

Now I wanted to check in with myself and see if I had met some of my goals:

So here there are:

1. Get healthy body, mind, and spirit  - I think I am doing pretty good here - lost 11 pounds ( was 12 - but still good) , exercising my brain a little and spirit well - still working on that one but I am right on track with this goal and proud of it!
2. Outlet for Creativity -so thanks to frequent reader and blogger Faiza - have found a new hobbie called Post crossing - which I have sent and they have recieved 3 postcards ( have also created my own postcard specifically to send - it arrived all printed and  this week from the printer!) - also I have been "picture" journalling once or twice evey couple of weeks with the little lady - we have a book that we draw together in.
3.Try to be happy with the now -- okay - this is actually been easier then I thought - the vaca helped, but I am staying relatively stress free ( could also be the Vitamin B )
4. Expect happiness and not perfection- doing better - but I do get down on myself once in awhile because I have not eaten well on one day.
5. Read ( doing this very well) and Learn - I am trying! and Listen - needs work!

So, 4 months in I am good with me and my goals - how are all of you doing?

To the walking lady - good for you 17 pounds is AMAZING and you look fantastic - Keep it up!  I am adding a new goal to the mix - was planning to nix shopping out of my life - but --- have to work up to complete no shopping - starting with all unnecessary purchases. I have actually decreased this activity HUGE in the past couple of years, a little more tweaking wouldn't hurt though.

To my darling friend in Sudbury - I am still on the shopping *decrease*and plan to enjoy our trip in April!

okay.. so how are all you doing with your goals?

Live Laugh Love

Oprah is decluttering her clost for a good cause!! --- sounds familiar!

Well look at that, we were ahead by a smidge in what is sure to be a big trend! Can you imagine if we had Oprahs closet?  In the Spirit of that -- we may put a couple bags up in the spring de-clutter ( not that there is many new - I will admit to a couple wallets,oh and a bag from Coach.- but have stayed pretty true to the title of the blog - no longer a purse junkie! - still a bag lover though )

Who wouldn't want a piece of Oprahs closet knowing it is going to benefit her school for Girls in South Africa. Check it out on Ebay or take a look at this months O magazine.

Had to give a good nod in that direction as it was decluttering my closet that started the blog and resulted in some great acts of love from all of you!

Seriously you should see the shoes in this book!

So - here is my new challenge -- and it is big -- I am going to try a no "new" buying binge - yup -- nothing new for me, I will get ready for it and let you know when I will be doing it - thought about the 40 days of lent, but since I am not Catholic - well didn't seem right. (Hubby did ask what I was giving up  - I think a small part of him wants me to be just as much a lapsed Catholic as him!) and so I am thinking on my rules -- looking at the calendar and thinking 2 months of no shopping for me or the house or the kid or the hubby... not a stich of clothes, not extra treats, no movies, no toys no books -- nothing. And it is almost spring cleaning and I prepare to clean house huge -- I don't have as much as most people .. but there seems to be some clutter in the kitchen cupboards and stuff from birthdays gone by that could find a new home..

And because it is rare for me to buy the O magaize .. I was equally surprised to find this quote to add to my collection:

To live content with small means;
to seek elegance rather than luxury
and refinement rather than fashion
to be worthy, not respectable; and
weahty, not rich ; to study hard, think
quietly, talk gently, act frankly..to
listen to stars and buds, to babes and
sages, with open heart; await occasions,
hurry never... this is my symphony.
- Willimam Henry Channing

On that.. I wish you happy ebaying to those who will venture into her closet, pat on that back to those who have done the same already -- and I will leave you today wondering -- can I do it? Can I give up shopping ?

Live Love Laugh... seek elegance

Sometimes a girl just likes to look at a handsome face

Anyone who knows me - knows I love this man - have since Chasing Amy and Kevin Smith entered my life. (As a huge Kevin fan - he just is not that big that they should have kicked him off a plane - but loving any type of PR he will ride the wave!)

So today --- this very loyal wife (whose hubby is well aware of this crush) is just going to look at this very handsome (to me) man today -- so enjoy--

who is your Hollywood crush? - sad  that mine has been the same for over a decade!


Let me guess -- Johnny? Angelina? ....







Live Love Laugh -- Crush on

Valentines / Family Day

I had a lovely weekend with friends and family this past long weekend. Hubby bought me a beautiful pair of earrings ( how did he know?) Any guy that buys you earrings to match your engagement ring is worth spending your valentines day with as far as I am concerned.

So nothing much new - getting back in the groove of things with work and life -- needing to get use to the social life of a four year old. She is asked out on more dates then I ever had as an adult - every weekend it is a birthday or a playdate ( which I am very happy to do) just simply wow.

Dosen't look like there is any  weight gain or loss this week -- which is fine cause I have lost 12 pounds so far!!!  The online point tracker told me to slow down! have recalculated to new point range and I am off to the races.  ( I give them huge credit here - but I was sick so they didn't know)

I recently started tracking my steps every couple of days with a pedometer - with a target of 10,000 steps - I have reached that total a few times - so I may have to up it a little.

Thinking of joining the YMCA ( I know , I know -- but this time I really think I will for the spring)

All is good... I want to try new foods ( not fish or mushrooms) healthy and low in fat, high in fibre - got an idea for me? Send it to me!

Live Love Laugh

Sick

Sorry all my home was invaded with the stomach flu - first taking out the little lady who then won the battle, then hubby - and finally me -- so we are now all on the mend - the two older ones a couple of pounds lighter ( this week weigh in showed I was down an additional 5 pounds - ugh, it was not worth the pain! and will likely return once hydrated again!) hoping a couple was for my efforts at weight loss though!

Well short entry this week - will be back next monday with more :)

Happy Family Day to all of you!

Enjoy yourself

Live Love Laugh - be healthy