This has been the most difficult winter for me since we have moved to the Pacific NW. I’m SO ready for spring and summer… to wear shorts… to need my sunglasses again… to ride bikes and go on hikes… to get some fresh air and not have to bundle up to be outside… doesn’t that sound nice?
Well… I’ve decided to bring spring in a little early…
Not only are we spring cleaning (and I mean… spring DUMPING – can’t believe how much stuff we have to get rid of)… but, I’m determined to get over these winter time blues and plow through to those sunshine months.
Here is my plan…
- I’m getting up earlier… I am SO not a morning person – but, when I am up early, I really enjoy the morning hours. I’d love to get up when my hubby leaves at 6:30 – but, I’m going to be more realistic and shoot for 7:30 (my kids sleep until 8:30 or so… I know – I’m lucky… but, it hasn’t always been this way).
- I’m eating better… I have a group of friends that is doing a simple ‘Biggest Loser’ type of thing and it is very motivating! I’ve got loads of baby weight to lose (can I call it that – since my baby just turned 4?!?)… but, lost 2 pounds last week – just enough to keep me going!
- I’m getting out of the house whenever I can… Even if it is cold – if there is any sun, we are OUT of the house! The kids love going to the park as long as it isn’t raining… and even when it is, we have found a place called Out of This World with all sorts of inflatables and a huge indoor playground… They even have free wi-fi!
- I’m PURGING… not only am I purging weight off this body… we are purging the house! We hope to move within the next year – so, we are getting rid of stuff now. This is SO freeing… to just have less stuff!
- I’m decorating… it may seem silly to be decorating when we plan to move relatively soon… but, it just makes us all feel better! If you haven’t visited the Nester yet – you have to! I’ve also recently found the Inspired Room… wow! Looking for some fun ways to spruce up your home… these are a must see!
- I’m putting the kids to work… Yep! No more, “I’m bored mom” or… “Can I play video games?”… The kids are a part of our family and we work together to make our home a place we all love to be! We are REVAMPING our chore list and each child knows they get free time once they have completed their chores.
- I’m meal planning… I found the best secret for menu planning… I’m trying the new system out now and will share more once I have a good review of it… but, I plan to save some serious money by better planning our meals.
- I’m getting frugal people! I’ve always been a huge bargain hunter – but, in recent years have given up some of my bargain hunting to the convenience of just buying it when I need it… ugh. I’m couponing… and getting some incredible deals… stay tuned to learn what I’m doing so you can get on the frugal bandwagon too!
whew! No wonder I haven’t blogged in a while… I’ve been busy! 
Looks like January first — with a bunch of New Years resolutions… but, it isn’t… these are changes I’m implementing NOW… and having them in writing here just makes me more motivated to stick to them.
So… what are you doing to get through these last winter weeks?
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