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🎄All I Want for Christmas… Is a Done Goals List

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Don’t mind me chuckling quietly to the title of this post, but it’s kind of perfect since Mariah Carey’s song is infamous. ANYWHO…..

A lot of December is going to be enjoying all the gatherings with friends and family, necessary appointments and of course Christmas and HOPEFULLY a quiet New Year’s at home. Fingers crossed on that last one though, but we will see.

This months list isn’t going to bed too long, so bare with me. To be fair, I’m not sure anyone’s goals or to-do lists are very long this month. Pretty sure it’s everyone’s shopping lists that a generally a mile in length and feels like it will never get accomplished. Regardless, let’s get into it shall we?

  • Start Christmas shopping
  • Bake some Christmas cookies with Valeria
  • Wrap gifts
  • Pick up adopted cats for mom and I
  • Pick up some cat food and toys for ours
  • Go out with friends on December 9th
  • Attend therapy
  • Attend a dental cleaning…UGH
  • Clean the fridge….again
  • Continue to put things aside for donation
  • Enjoy Christmas and New Years

And that’s it, that’s all she wrote for this month ladies and gents. If I don’t get to some of it, oh well. If you don’t see me post much, just know that I am wishing you all a wonderful holiday season full of love and happiness for you and your family!

Hope you have a wonderful day or night wherever you are in the world.

Ciao!!

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Mama’s November Reset: Comfort, Gratitude, and Growth

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Ciao Ragazzi!

This month’s goals are going to be a little different and frankly I’ve already started some of my to-do list as of November 1st. But it’s been a crazy busy few months and it doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down in the slightest. So I’ve decided to embrace little moments with my family, self-care and just enjoying the calm this month will hopefully bring. It’s also my Birthday at the end of November so, there is that.

So, this won’t be a very long list this month, but it’s worth mentioning anyway. Let’s get to it!

  • Clean the fridge
  • Take down the Halloween decorations
  • Work on Valeria’s letter
  • Book some appointments
  • Finish the book I’m reading
  • Celebrate a few birthdays
  • Visit my cousin
  • Look into some winter activities for Valeria
  • Taking care of myself physically and mentally

That’s my list and it’s perfection in my humble opinion. Nearly every weekend is booked this month and I truly just want to enjoy some peace and quiet with my little one and husband in-between the chaos.

I hope your November is wonderful and cozy and that you have a wonderful day or night wherever you are in the world!

Ciao!!

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👻Witch, Please — Let’s Talk October Goals!

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This month is going to be a bit of a busy one to be fair beeeeeeecause….

It’s VALERIA’S BIRTHDAY & HALLOWEEN!

Okay, to say I’m a little excited is an understatement and yes I know it’s also Thanksgiving too here in Canada. But I won’t let it over-shadow Valeria’s birthday. I have big big plans.

But let’s dive into the goals this month, there will be only a few. Here we go witches!

  • Plan Valeria’s party
  • Put together a grocery list for Thanksgiving/Valeria’s Party
  • Plan a weekend to go down to celebrate Valeria’s birthday with Anthony’s family
  • Buy Halloween Costumes
  • Pictures printed
  • Valeria’s book printed
  • New puzzle started
  • New book started
  • Write my two book reviews
  • Do some crafts with Valeria
  • Do some Halloween baking with Valeria
  • Get my nails done
  • See my friend Tasha
  • Go to therapy
  • Get another Pelvic Ultrasound done
  • Buy a new Agenda
  • Update our magnetic calendar
  • Watch as many Halloween/”scary” movies as possible

That’s it, I’ll call it there. A few of those are already on the go and the new puzzle was started today. Speaking of puzzles, I did the first layer of Hodge Podge on the finished one. Here it is:

Can you tell which piece I made?

Hope you like it and wish me luck this month! I hope your goals go well too, if you have any!

Have a wonderful day or night wherever you are in the world.

Ciao!

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Crisp Air, New Intentions: September’s Goal List

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Let’s jump right into it, shall we? Or would you prefer I rant a little bit first? Ha, just kidding!

Here’s our list:

  • Celebrate Hubby’s Birthday
  • Celebrate our nephew’s Baptism
  • Print some photos for the house and for relatives
  • Organize and tidy Valeria’s closet
  • Organize the basement
  • Complete the new puzzle
  • Complete my wood burning projects
  • Donate items I no longer need or want
  • Search for a pumpkin shaped Cast Iron pot
  • Finish Valeria’s book
  • Find some good Crock-pot recipes
  • Go to an apple orchard
  • Do some Autumn activities with Valeria
  • Decorate for Autumn/Halloween

This seems like a doable list, but come to think of it, doesn’t it always? Let me ponder that one for a moment…..

One more second….

Nope, this seems doable! I’m itching to use my crock-pot that I got last year and to finish some stuff around the house. Not to mention the beautiful crisp weather we are already starting to see here. Who doesn’t want to be in an oversized sweater and enjoying that?!

Sorry, Autumn girly alert.

I can’t help it, I get one whiff of that Autumn smell in the air or that crisp morning breeze on my face and I’m sold. Plus, Pumpkin Spice Lattes….HELLO?! I’m the most basic, white girl mom ever, but only in the Fall.

I’ll keep you all posted on our adventures, as always, so I hope you guys come along for the ride.

Hope you have a wonderful day or night wherever you are in the world!

Ciao!!

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Sippin’ Iced Coffee & Setting August Goals

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  • Print some photos for the house and for relatives
  • Print and laminate Valeria’s flash cards
  • Learn the Cricut
  • Organize and tidy Valeria’s closet
  • Organize the basement
  • Do some day trips with Valeria
  • Start a new puzzle
  • Work on some new wood burning projects
  • Donate items I no longer need or want
  • Search for a pumpkin shaped Cast Iron pot
  • Put together some simmer pot packages
  • Finish my novel, write a review and start a new novel
  • Finish Valeria’s book

I’m going to cut the list there because frankly, I’m being overly ambitious with this months list. However, I am very hopeful so wish me luck!

Hope you have a wonderful day or night wherever you are in the world!

Ciao!

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Fireworks & Fresh Starts: July Goals Incoming

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Well it’s July 1st and time for a new set of gooooooals! Let’s get to it!

  • Work on my health – both physical and mental
  • Print some photos for the house and for relatives
  • Celebrate my mother-in-law’s birthday
  • Clean the spare room and organize
  • Organize the basement
  • Learn the Cricut
  • Finish the novel I’ve been struggling with and get back on track with my reading challenge
  • Get more sleep
  • Organize and tidy Valeria’s closet
  • Visit family
  • Do some day trips with Valeria
  • Attending my Ultrasound appointment
  • See my doctor regarding test results
  • Clean my fridge
  • Set-up our dry erase calendar for July
  • Write up my book reviews for the month
  • Start a new puzzle

Not a bad list if I do say so myself, so hopefully I will be a little more successful in completing a large portion of my list. It’s probably going to be a busy July, just because we really want to get out and about with Valeria. So I will have to complete these in-between our activities this month.

I’m also hoping we can go to a farmers market at some point this month, but I’m not putting that on the list. It’s just a hopeful for me. Maybe I’ll look at different farmers markets we can possibly venture to. I’ll let ya know how that goes!

Anyway, I’m going to enjoy more of this sunshine now that Valeria is up from her nap and my husband is off today due to the holiday (Canada Day). If your off today I hope you are enjoying the incredible weather and spending time with friends and family.

For everyone else, I hope you have a wonderful day or night wherever you are in the world!!

Ciao!

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Sippin’ Iced Coffee & Smashing Goals: Hello, June!

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Well it’s June already and time for some new goals, so let’s jump right into it!

  1. Work on my health – both physical and mental
  2. Print some photos for the house and for relatives
  3. Organize the basement
  4. Get some herbs for the porch and an Aloe plant for the house
  5. Get my nails done
  6. Learn to use a Cricut
  7. Write more
  8. Create a new wreath for spring
  9. Finish the two novels I’ve been struggling to finish and get back on track with my reading challenge
  10. Make Father’s Day special
  11. Celebrate all the birthdays we have this month
  12. Get more sleep
  13. Spend more time outside with Valeria
  14. Go see my husband’s side of the family
  15. Plan for my cousin to come visit

Well that’s it for this month. If I don’t accomplish many of these goals, that’s okay because honestly I want to focus on getting Valeria outside, spending time with family and enjoying our summer. Please wish us luck!

Hope you have a wonderful day or night wherever you are in the world!

Ciao!!

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Fresh Goals in Bloom: A Spring Reset for May

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Things have been a bit crazy the month of April due primarily to the move, however I was thinking about my goals for May recently and well….let’s get into it!

  1. Work on my health – both physical and mental
  2. Follow-up with the doctors regarding my genetic testing results
  3. Pick-up and put together Valeria’s new bed
  4. Buy a cute twin bed set for Valeria
  5. Decorate Valeria’s room
  6. Print some photos for the house and for relatives
  7. Organize the basement
  8. Continue to donate and get rid of items
  9. Get some herbs for the porch and an Aloe plant for the house
  10. Learn to make “Starbucks” style cold brew coffee at home
  11. Go for two walks a day
  12. Start an at-home full body weight training routine
  13. Get my nails done
  14. Create a cleaning schedule
  15. Learn to use a Cricut
  16. Write more
  17. Create a new wreath for spring
  18. Try some new recipes

This seems like a lengthy list I admit, but I’m feeling super ambitious this month. Though some of it I have begun already; specifically working on my physical health, and embracing the slow emerging good weather and going for two walks a day. Plus, it also gets Valeria out of the house and enjoying our mama/daughter time with our solo morning walk. I truly cherish that time.

So, wish me luck because I am determined to get through it all!!

Hope you guys have a wonderful day or night wherever you are in the world!

Ciao!!

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January Goals

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I know this is coming late, since it’s already the 12th of January….okay seriously where does the time go?! But I want to make a few goals for the month of January and it won’t be anything crazy I swear!

  1. Midwife appointment on the 14th
  2. Get my blood work done for Serum testing for 15 week pregnancy (that’s a post that links to the ultrasound issue)
  3. Clean the fridge (inside and outside)
    • Also change the Arm & Hammer Fridge Fresh Baking Soda
  4. Look up some Crock Pot recipes
  5. Make some homemade sauce
  6. Vacuum all over
  7. Do a thorough cleaning of the bathroom
  8. Go through all of Valeria’s clothing – Sort, organize and get rid of some
  9. Update my Agenda with daily/week/monthly tasks
  10. Set my yearly reading goal in Goodreads
    • Finish the novel I started

I think that’s it for now and I will give you an end of month update, and fingers crossed I get it all completed!

Hopefully you have a wonderful month and if you have any goals, I hope you complete them as well!

Ciao!!

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October Goals

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Well it’s Monday and it’s time to write, and this is a little past due, so let’s jump into it.

  • VALERIA’S FIRST BIRTHDAY!!
  • Take Valeria’s 12 month photos
  • 1 year check-up with the doctor
  • Update Valeria’s baby book
  • Go through and print some photos for picture frames
  • Get a birthday gift for my sister-in-law
  • Buy everything for Thanksgiving and cook
  • Order Halloween costumes
  • Decorate for Halloween
  • Watch all the spooky, scary Halloween movies
  • Clean; living room, hallway, bathroom, bedroom, dining room chairs
  • Continue at least two walks a day
  • Get blood work done
  • Tidy up my desk
  • Pack things we aren’t using in a tote bin
  • Order tea light candles
  • Sort out my important paperwork and file them
  • Visit my cousin
  • Book review
  • Catch up on blogs

So I have to admit, a few of these are already accomplished, but everything is always a work in progress right? It should be a great month, lots of celebration around Valeria and my sister-in-law, who is turning 40.

Plus a bonus of Halloween, which we will be celebrating in Hamilton this year with my husband’s family. It will be an incredible time and I have a feeling Valeria will love it and because she can’t eat the candy yet, my husband has kindly offered to take it off her hands! Good thing she doesn’t understand the concept of Trick or Treating yet.

All in all, this month will be just as busy as the last, so I will keep you posted!

Have a wonderful day or night wherever you are in the world.

Ciao!