My goals for 2017
Get 7- 8 Hours of Sleep Each Night
I made it through the entire week without 1 nap and each night I was able to get in about 7 hours of sleep. I had planned on sleeping in on Saturday but Lucy was freaking out about something {I don’t even remember what is was now} and so I was up at 5. Oh well, there’s always next weekend, right?
Make Saving a Priority, Not an Idea
October is turning out to be a very expensive month for us and with the holidays right around the corner, I don’t know that we’ll be making any extra payments on our mortgage next month. I ordered an enormous amount of wool and supplies so I could start hand dying wool and reselling it on Etsy, and that will take some time to recoup. We had some home maintenance stuff we did, and Monkey Boy and his buddies have decided to get a place together so we want to help him with that. He actually has everything he needs {furniture/dishes/bedding etc.} but we told him we would take him shopping and fill the pantry/toiletries/laundry supplies at his place as a housewarming gift.
It’s funny. When the HH and I both moved out all we took with us was what we could fit in our cars, which was really just clothing, a tv and stereo equipment. We were lucky enough to find a place that was totally furnished. Kids, they’ve got to fly the coop sometime, right?
Live a little
I wasted a good 20 minutes pouring over the new Sundance Catalog. Okay, maybe more like 30 minutes. I’m pretty much in LOVE with this Sagamore sweater coat. But it’s $168 dollars. But it looks so warm, and those chunky buttons are lovely.
And this Caitlin Henley with the long sleeves {because I have monkey arms}.
And these Sorel Mackenzie shoes. They really aren’t even that attractive, but man do they look all nubby and cozy. Soooooo cozy. And Sorel shoes/boots are really well made.
Sweater $168, Top $88, Shoes $128 = $384. 🙁 That’s like a months worth of heat and electricity during the coldest month of the year {January}. So…. do I want heat and lights? Or 3 new pieces to add to my wardrobe? It’s a tough one, but not really.
But that won’t stop me from wanting those things any less.
If I wind the lotto someday though, all of my clothing will be coming from the Sundance catalog. 😉 Because really, deep down inside there is this girl who knows how to dress well, but just doesn’t want to make the effort, and picking entire outfits off of a magazine page would just be so much more fun than walking into a store.
Visit 52 REAL Bakeries
I don’t think I am going to hit 52 bakeries this year, but it’s been fun trying. I’m thinking I will have to continue this goal into 2018.
Have 1 “no spend” week each month
I’m 9 for 10 so far this year… and hoping I can make it 11 out of 12.
Start a Line of Rug Hooking Patterns Mission Accomplished!
Any hookers out there? I’ve got all 12 of my patterns listed on Etsy.
Turn My Wool Stash into $2,500. Mission Accomplished
This past week I sold $444.84 in my Etsy and Ebay shops which brings my total so far this year to $10,484.99. Wowie Zowie!
Purge 250 Items Mission Accomplished
I think we are well past 300 items for the year and honestly, I didn’t think there is anything left to purge but The Girl stuck another bag of items for the thrift store in the car so apparently she’s not done.
Learn to Crochet Mission Accomplished
I’m a hooker not a crocheter. Ha!
Dote on My Husband Even More Than I Do Now.
Darrrrrling….. Waffles with apples cooked in a nice brown sugar and vanilla sauce are on the breakfast tray this morning. I hope they’ll fill you up and give you energy because I’ve got a TON of projects for you today. Weeeeeeeeeee!
Lose the Muffin Top. {again} Mission Accomplished
Muffy’s gone. But we all know the real test is coming up…. Thanksgiving and Christmas food. Will Muffy and her 10 pounds of love handles be coming to stay this winter… or will she be staying home? Curious minds want to know.
Wear out {most of} the clothing I already own.
Working on it. Although my brown boots are starting to fall apart at the heel {they’re only like 4 or 5 years old man}. Oh, and for all you dental pick users out there…. Is this your’s? Did you drop it while you were in the Home Depot? Is this a thing? People cleaning their teeth while shopping for light bulbs? GAG.
Try 52 New Recipes
Mrs. HB and I have a new recipe for you to try!! Stay tuned.
Read 52 Books
I started listening to True Compass but had to stop because I didn’t like the narrator’s voice. I think I’ll read the book instead. I listened to about 30 minutes of Winnie-the-Pooh but had to stop because he’s so depressing. And then there was The Remains of the Day. I stopped that one as well because I couldn’t stop thinking about the movie with Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson and trying to envision their characters. Call me weird, but I have to like the narrator’s voice or I just can’t listen to an audiobook. Are you that way too?
Give Back to 12 Different Organizations in My Community
January – Donated to Quilts from the Heart in Memory of my brother.
February – Donated to Empty Bowls Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club.
March – Donated to my daughter’s mentor who was in a horrible car accident.
April – Donated again to my daughter’s mentor who was in a horrible car accident.
May – $100 Tip to a waitress on Mother’s day.
June – Started collecting men’s shirts to donate this winter.
July – Donated to the Chew Dog Rescue
August – Donated to the Houston Flood Relief Fund
September – $100 Tip to our amazing server at The Grey House and bought a tin of caramel corn from a Boy Scout
And then, there’s those top secret goals we’re not talking about yet.
Secret Goal #1Sell East Coast House Mission AccomplishedSecret Goal #2Chickens! Mission Accomplished- Secret Goal #3 Working on it!
- Secret Goal #4
How about YOU? Did you set any goals for 2017? How are they coming along?
~Mavis
Read About My 2017 Goals HERE.
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