I wish I could say a new kitchen is what I got, but it's really what I want. I keep seeing all these cute baking projects that I would love to try, but I have one big problem: my kitchen has NO ROOM. The counter space that I have barely fits the microwave, toaster and dish drainer. How can I motivate myself to bake with such limited space? I want to do cookie plates and goodies for neighbors every year and I talk myself out of it because of the lack of space. Sometimes I use the table, but even that is pretty small.
I wonder if any of my neighbors would be willing to "rent" me their kitchen for a day or two. I mean, that's not quite the same as asking to borrow a cup of sugar..... I just have a baking bug and it's being suppressed. So what do I do? Any suggestions would be welcome.
Most of the fun baking projects are ones that I see on my Mom's blog: http://justhelen.typepad.com. You should definitely check out her blog. She is so talented in every idea and you will find fabulous ideas for baking, scrapbooking, and just be inspired by her words. So, visit her website and know that those cute things are some of the things I would do if I had the space. And to all of my neighbors- see the cute things I was hoping to bring you?
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Fun Mail
When I got home yesterday, there was a big, fat envelope waiting for me. Well, it wasn't THAT big, and not REALLY fat, but it was more than I usually get. Anyway.....inside it held something fabulous. My tickets have arrived for Time Out For Women in St. George, Utah to be held November 11-12. I have been counting down the days to go and having the tickets here means it's getting close. YAY!!!!
For those of you that don't know what TOFW means, it's a two day escape for women. Most of the time, the speakers are LDS and they share beutiful messages that are uplifting and encouraging. There are several speakers and musical artists over the two days and they all talk about things that I ususally need to hear.
One of the best things about going to TOFW is that I get to spend time with my Mom, my sister Megan, Grandma, seven fabulous aunts and really good friends. I don't get to see my family enough, so I'm grateful to be able to have this time away to just be with them. Last year there were ten of us and it was tons of fun. This time there will be 14 in our group and it will be wonderful! I love my family!! 15 days until I'm with all the fabulous women.......
So, that's why my envelope that arrived is so fun and exciting. It means a good time with amazing women is right around the corner......
For those of you that don't know what TOFW means, it's a two day escape for women. Most of the time, the speakers are LDS and they share beutiful messages that are uplifting and encouraging. There are several speakers and musical artists over the two days and they all talk about things that I ususally need to hear.
One of the best things about going to TOFW is that I get to spend time with my Mom, my sister Megan, Grandma, seven fabulous aunts and really good friends. I don't get to see my family enough, so I'm grateful to be able to have this time away to just be with them. Last year there were ten of us and it was tons of fun. This time there will be 14 in our group and it will be wonderful! I love my family!! 15 days until I'm with all the fabulous women.......
So, that's why my envelope that arrived is so fun and exciting. It means a good time with amazing women is right around the corner......
Monday, October 24, 2011
Intention
"To be always intending to make a new and better life but never to find time to set about it is as...to put off eating and drinking and sleeping from one day to the next until you're dead."
~ Og Mandino
I was just reading through some things online and came across this quote. It made me stop and think about what I'm doing with my life. I have tried both sides of this equation. Matt and I found the time to get debt under control and have seen the benefits in many ways. Had we not made the decision and stuck to it, we could have paid off in 5-10 years what we paid off in about 18 months.
I have also seen myself stick more on the "intending" side of the equation as well. I've seen this in the health department for sure. I always want to get healthier and start on the right track but give up on my goal and myself. I have done this with good intentions to read my scriptures every day and to journal at least once in a while. Let's just say I'm good at starting, but not so good at finishing. This "intending" side of the equation is a terrible one to be on.
So I have decided that it's time to make some changes and I want to hold myself accountable. Therefore, I am going to blog about these changes and hopefully I can truly make the changes that I want to see.
At the Mary Kay Fall Camp I went to a couple weekends ago, I heard something very interesting. The root word of decide is -cide. A few other things that have the same root are suicide, homicide, pesticide. So, -cide means to kill off. When you decide, you have to kill off all other options. That means if i decide to get in better physical shape, I have to kill of the things that would keep me from doing so. If I decide I want to pay off more of Matt's student loans, I have to kill off anything that might keep me from doing that (i.e. eating out, buying things I don't need).
I am putting this out here mostly so I can hold myself accountable, but also in case anyone wants to be my cheerleader. If you don't want to be my cheerleader though, keep your thoughts to yourself because I will have to "kill off" the things that get in my way. This doesn't mean I am threatening to kill anyone, but that I'm willing to "kill off" relationships that may be toxic to me.
So, that being said, I am going to state the changes that I will be making:
1. I will go to the gym at least three times a week.
2. I will eat 3-4 servings of fruits/vegetables every day.
3. I will read my scriptures every day.
4. I will blog or journal at least once a week.
I'm sure there are plenty more things that I SHOULD be doing, but this is where I'm starting. Hurray for DECIDING to make a change and killing off all other options......
~ Og Mandino
I was just reading through some things online and came across this quote. It made me stop and think about what I'm doing with my life. I have tried both sides of this equation. Matt and I found the time to get debt under control and have seen the benefits in many ways. Had we not made the decision and stuck to it, we could have paid off in 5-10 years what we paid off in about 18 months.
I have also seen myself stick more on the "intending" side of the equation as well. I've seen this in the health department for sure. I always want to get healthier and start on the right track but give up on my goal and myself. I have done this with good intentions to read my scriptures every day and to journal at least once in a while. Let's just say I'm good at starting, but not so good at finishing. This "intending" side of the equation is a terrible one to be on.
So I have decided that it's time to make some changes and I want to hold myself accountable. Therefore, I am going to blog about these changes and hopefully I can truly make the changes that I want to see.
At the Mary Kay Fall Camp I went to a couple weekends ago, I heard something very interesting. The root word of decide is -cide. A few other things that have the same root are suicide, homicide, pesticide. So, -cide means to kill off. When you decide, you have to kill off all other options. That means if i decide to get in better physical shape, I have to kill of the things that would keep me from doing so. If I decide I want to pay off more of Matt's student loans, I have to kill off anything that might keep me from doing that (i.e. eating out, buying things I don't need).
I am putting this out here mostly so I can hold myself accountable, but also in case anyone wants to be my cheerleader. If you don't want to be my cheerleader though, keep your thoughts to yourself because I will have to "kill off" the things that get in my way. This doesn't mean I am threatening to kill anyone, but that I'm willing to "kill off" relationships that may be toxic to me.
So, that being said, I am going to state the changes that I will be making:
1. I will go to the gym at least three times a week.
2. I will eat 3-4 servings of fruits/vegetables every day.
3. I will read my scriptures every day.
4. I will blog or journal at least once a week.
I'm sure there are plenty more things that I SHOULD be doing, but this is where I'm starting. Hurray for DECIDING to make a change and killing off all other options......
Sunday, October 23, 2011
My New Endeavor
So, about a month and a half ago, I started my own business. I am now an independent consultant with Mary Kay. For anyone that knows me, this may seem awfully humorous. I have not been one to get dressed up and wear makeup up to this point. And now I'm going to be selling skin care products and makeup.
Why did I start this, you ask? Well, it's an easy response: Heavenly Father let me know it was the right thing to be doing at this time in my life. Now I am getting dressed up and wearing makeup all the time. It's still going to take some getting used to, but I feel better when I feel like I'm looking good.
Along with the new endeavor have also come a fair share of challenges. I'm trying to be strong and go forward with faith, but my confidence is not where it needs to be. I guess that I just need to rely on my Heavenly Father and have faith that He can show me the way to accomplish my goals within my business. This will be the way that I can continue on with my two main goals. The first is to get a headstone for my Dad so he's not resting in an unmarked grave. The second is so that Matt and I will be able to adopt and start our own little family.
So, a new chapter of life has begun and change is on the wind.......
Why did I start this, you ask? Well, it's an easy response: Heavenly Father let me know it was the right thing to be doing at this time in my life. Now I am getting dressed up and wearing makeup all the time. It's still going to take some getting used to, but I feel better when I feel like I'm looking good.
Along with the new endeavor have also come a fair share of challenges. I'm trying to be strong and go forward with faith, but my confidence is not where it needs to be. I guess that I just need to rely on my Heavenly Father and have faith that He can show me the way to accomplish my goals within my business. This will be the way that I can continue on with my two main goals. The first is to get a headstone for my Dad so he's not resting in an unmarked grave. The second is so that Matt and I will be able to adopt and start our own little family.
So, a new chapter of life has begun and change is on the wind.......
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