2011 Goals

Well here it is, a new decade! Can't believe that I am now in my 30's and ready for new adventures. Looking back at last years goals (see the previous blog post), posting it kept me on track. With that said, here is the new goals for 2011. I hope that you also will share your goals and how you strive to keep them!

1. Go to 3 Concerts and/or take a couple day trips
2. Be more fashionable - don't just dress for comfort
3. Be a helpful, caring friend, wife, sister and family member
4. Donate my time / money to causes I believe in
5. Eat better and make healthier choices
6. Use Cookbooks on hand to create better meals
7. Be a better Blogger
8. Less Internet when home or with family (including on phone& iPad)
9. Look into college options for a BA
10. Read more - strive for 3 books a month
11. Be more organized
12. Finish 30 while 30 list
13. Lucky #13... do a 5K (yikes!)

Cheers to another great year!

2010 Goal Recap

With the end of 2010 I had a chance to recap my goals. This was a trying year for me and my family, but I made it through and can still see the positive.

 

1. Read at least 2 books a month

Read 23 books for the year. Missed the goal by 1 book!

 

2. Learn and expand my knowledge to further my career goals

More than I would have expected. With my boss on Maternity leave for 3 months I took over her job!

 

3. Learn to Knit or Crochet (make a scarf and a blanket)

Yahoo! I learned to Crochet! I made both a scarf and blanket, plus other items

 

4. Eliminate clutter around the house, make our home more organized

Done! Plus we moved and got rid of a bunch of items

 

5. Stick to my monthly budget

Fail- we had some hits to our wallets this year

 

6. Be accountable and more conscious of my daily/weekly spending

I was more accountable. If we weren't this year would have been a lot tougher between my medical bills, the dogs medical issues and our move.

 

7. Pay off my car and find a replacement

PASS! In April I purchased a new car

 

8. Contribute more to our savings for the purchase of a house

Fail. See #5

 

9. Do a 5k

Fail - due to medical issues

 

10. Make a fitness routine and stick to it (realistic goals)

The first half of the year I did well with this, so Pass for me!

 

11. Make 4 new recipes a month

Pass! I tried all sorts of new things for the year.

 

12. Make more creative meals, and cook at home more (will help us save more $$ for the house)

Pass! Loved trying new things!

 

13. Help out and donate time to my church or other charities

I am very proud of what I accomplished this year

 

14. Be a better blogger

Getting there, I have made good progress this year

 

15. Scrapbook more, document our life in creative ways

I have not scrapbooked nearly enough this year

 

16. Be a supportive, loving and helpful wife, sister, friend and family member

Pass! I love the time that I have spent with all of my family and friends

 

I may have not accomplished all my goals but I certainly made progress. I am going to continue to make goals and have plans for achievements. This is the best way I can keep my self on track. Thanks for reading along on this journey!

111 items in 1/11

I am getting in on this challenge from wordsonwendhurst.com. The goal is to look at your home and find 111 items you can get rid of. I THINK that I have enough items that are just taking up space in the house. I will take some pics and post as I go. Even if I get rid of 50 items, it will help!

Winter Wonderland!

Whoaaaa! What a winter wonderland! The East Coast was hit with a major snow storm this past week. My home town was covered with about 18" of snow. Monday morning my husband and I were shoveling out out home while there was a Crock Pot of chili cooking. After about 2 hours were made a great dent in the snow and cleared paths around the cars and the walk ways.

The rest of the day was spent hanging out around the house. I crochet a hat for myself and I was able to play with one of Santa's gifts for me: an iPad! Santa does read my blog! I have to say my husband really is a great gift buyer. He knows my style and what would make me smile. The iPad does so many things and I have been loving every minute of it. Thanks Santa!

What Would I Buy?

This is the last "What Would I Buy" before Christmas. I hope Santa is checking this blog ;-)


I am missing this cookbook in my Ina collection




This little wifey needs a new apron and I LOVE Jessie Steele's designs




Books, music, movies, apps- I want them ALL!



I have been searching for a good Hello Kitty cookie cutter!

Winter Wonderland!

The past 2 weeks have been jam packed with a bunch of activities and I have neglected by blogging! Here is my catching up of the beginning of December.

My kid sister Jackie turned 8 and had her birthday an Ice Skating Rink, along with burgers and shakes at Johnny Rockets.



Jackie with her multiple hats



Me and my Sisters on the Ice





 Next we hosted our Annual Dessert Party. Being that we are in a tiny apartment right now, my best friend Kathy had it at her Condo. We ask that everyone bring a dessert with them and it becomes a night of games,

 good food and drinks!



Our Holiday Shirts






The Delicious Spread



This weekend Greg and I went to a wedding in New York City at a restaurant called Moran's. It was a beautiful & intimate event. It was a wonderful time with our friends. The couple Charles and Shannon looked great and they had a Cupcake Tower from Magnolia Bakery.









My Honey and I



Mr. & Mrs. W



What Would I Buy?

Good thing that I have some sense of self control, because if I was to go out and purchase these items, I would be in big trouble! Here is what I would love to buy this week. ((Hope Santa is reading this blog!))



Betsey Johnson Red Bag




Not Steve Jobs, just the iPad




This awesome Cup from Starbucks




Nikon D40 Digital SLR