ANTI-PROCRASTINATION

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Weekly Update

It was prom week in the Bowman household! Did you seem my beauties on Instagram? It was so fun being a part of getting them ready. I am always the hair stylist and the photographer. Did you know I went to Cosmetology school and worked in a salon before having kids?  I always thought about doing my own girls hair for prom back in my hair stylist days, and now it has happened several times over.

Speaking of busy…

…Ya’ll. I’m up to my ears in Graduation plans. My Teagan is graduating and I still can’t believe it! Her open house is 2 weeks away and my to-do list has things on it like:

• Order wallet size senior pictures + 1 – 5×7 and 2 – 8×10
• Price lemonade
• Rent 40 white wooden folding chairs
• Reserve tablecloths
• Text Grandparents and fill them in on grad plans
• Update Qdoba catering order
• BE PRESENT IN THE MOMENTS

It has been a constant battle to keep living slow and in the moment. Long to-do lists and planning can make it hard to stay in the present and in a good mood! That is one reason I started the #nnthankful challenge.

It forces me to stay present, see all the beauty in the busy, have a slow mindset and notice all there is to be thankful for. It also gives the best mood boost, which I’m noticing already, just after a week of looking for my thankful. There are so many things!

Join me? Use the #nnthankful anytime you post something you are thankful for on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. I will see your posts and it will let me know I’m in good company with finding my thankful in the busy seasons of life!

Anti-Procrastination Free Printable

A Visual Encouragement to Reach Your Goals

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Weekly Goals

MEAL PLAN — grocery list +5 meals

DATES — my Todd, my girls, one close friend

DO A PIN — I’m getting this haircut done today and a few highlights added around my face. Yay!

Daily Personal Health Goals

SPIRITUAL — journal, Scripture, pray, meditate

MOVE BODY — walk/jog; yoga or strength training; Abs, Core & Pelvic Floor

HYDRATE & NUTRIENTS — water (80 oz a day); leafy greens & berries, vitamins, powdered greens, seeds

READING — Dr. Fuhrman’s Super Immunity

HOME GOALS — everyday home chore systems to keep my home clean in minutes a day.

Favorite Things

Physicians Formula Organic 100% Natural Origin CC Cream

I have yet to change all my makeup to organic, but have been using this Physicians Formula Organic CC Cream foundation for a couple of years and like it. I decided it is a good start as it covers most of my face, and the rest of my makeup sits on top of it. This gives a dewy finish which I like as my skin is maturing.

Burt Bees Natural Tinted Lip Moisturizer

I have been having more days where I keep a full face of makeup off, and just put essential oils on my face for a healthy natural glow.

This Burt Bees Natural Tinted Lip Moisturizer is great lip balm and has just a hint of color. On bare face days, if I’m feeling a bit pale and tired I will even use a touch of this lip moisturizer on my cheeks as a quick cream blush.

Recipes Goals

Recipes I Want To Make This Week

Eat All Week Chopped Vegetable Salad

Easy French Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Spaghetti with Zoodles

No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls

4 Ingredient Homemade Protein Bars

Seasoned Lentils

Watch my Instagram Stories to see some of these recipes. I often capture my cooking process!

Essential Oil Recipe of The Week

Rocky Mountain Oils are my oils of choice. I just love them–their scent is so pure and I really appreciate the free shipping!

Focus Blend

This week my featured essential oils blend recipe is a bit different. It is for a roller bottle instead of a diffuser. I love rolling this on my wrists or temples when I need some extra focus while working.

5 drops Peppermint

5 drops Orange

Carrier oil of choice.

Put drops in a 10 ml roller bottle. Fill the rest of the bottle with a carrier oil of choice – jojoba oil, almond oil, fractionated coconut oil, grapeseed oil etc). I used jojoba oil. Add top of the bottle and shake to mix. Roll away (on temples, neck, wrists or behind ears) when focus is needed. Need a diffuser? This is my fav essential oils diffuser!

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Staple Recipes

Instant Pot Yogurt

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Instant Pot Quinoa

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Instant Pot Black Beans

Restaurant Style Salsa

Stove Top Granola

Homemade Almond Butter

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

What are you wanting to get done this week?

What recipes are you planning on making?

Are you on Pinterest? Share a favorite pin you want to accomplish.

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Weekly Update

I’ve been hit by the spring cleaning bug! The problem is, I need to organize and declutter before I can do deep cleaning. Well, today is the day. The sun is shining and I am finally motivated to hit an area of our home that just keeps collecting clutter.

We have a landing area in our upstairs.  I have to walk through it to get to my bedroom, and it is a disaster. I have not been able to clear it completely since we cleaned out our office room and gave it to our oldest daughter, Teagan.

She needed some extra space, and as the office was connected to her room, it made sense to give up our home office. She now has both rooms and I now have a whole bunch of clutter from our old office that I must get rid of or find a new home for.

Ya’ll. I cannot wait to have this DONE. I would do a before and after picture, but seriously, I am too prideful! It is that bad.

I sent a photo to my sister over Snapchat and she laughed at me. {Insert laughy face emoji here}

Ugh, why oh why do I procrastinate? I’m going to obey my own free printable below and Be Encouraged, Be Inspired, and GET SOMETHING DONE!

Anti-Procrastination Free Printable

A Visual Encouragement to Reach Your Goals

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Weekly Goals

MEAL PLAN — grocery list +5 meals

DATES — my Todd, my girls, one close friend

DO A PIN — I want to do this in our sunroom!

Daily Personal Health Goals

SPIRITUAL — journal, Scripture, pray, meditate

MOVE BODY — walk/jog; yoga or strength training; Abs, Core & Pelvic Floor

HYDRATE & NUTRIENTS — water (80 oz a day); leafy greens & berries, vitamins, powdered greens, seeds

READING — Dr. Fuhrman’s Super Immunity   Chia: The Complete Guide to the Ultimate Superfood

HOME GOALS — everyday home chore systems to keep my home clean in minutes a day.

Favorite Things

Vitamix Professional Series Brushed Silver

We use the amazing Vitamix kitchen appliance several times a day. Our whole family uses it and I really can’t imagine not having a high-speed blender! We use it for smoothies and making homemade almond butter, pureeing soups and making homemade salad dressings.

Whole Earth Stevia + Monk Fruit Sweetener

I first tried this Whole Earth Sweetener when I ordered an iced green tea at Starbucks. I was pleasantly surprised that they offered a healthy sugar substitute. I have struggled with stevia because it tastes bitter to me, so when I saw that this brand added monk fruit to it, I was hopeful.

Let me tell you, I love this! No bitterness. It is so sweet that I only use half a package. I bought some on Amazon and I know these little packets will last me a long time! So easy to throw in my purse!

Burt Bees Natural Tinted Lip Moisturizer

I have been having more days where I keep a full face of makeup off, and just put essential oils on my face for a healthy natural glow.

This Burt Bees Natural Tinted Lip Moisturizer is great lip balm and has just a hint of color. On bare face days, if I’m feeling a bit pale and tired I will even use a touch of this lip moisturizer on my cheeks as a quick cream blush.

Paderno Veggie Spiralizer

I will have some posts coming up to show you how we have been spiralizing using the Paderno Veggie Spiralizer and eating a rainbow of veg! In the meantime, follow along on Instagram, and check out my ‘food prep’ highlights. You will see examples of me spiralizing away, and see how pretty it all looks stored in jars in my refrigerator.

Recipes Goals

Recipes I Want To Make This Week

Tortellini Minestrone

Bruschetta Chicken

Quick Korean Beef over Rice

Cranberry Walnut Salad

Easy French Lentil Soup

Spaghetti with Zoodles

No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls

4 Ingredient Homemade Protein Bars

Seasoned Lentils

Watch my Instagram Stories to see some of these recipes. I often capture my cooking process!

Essential Oil Recipe of The Week

Rocky Mountain Oils are my oils of choice. I just love them–their scent is so pure and I really appreciate the free shipping!

Focus Blend

This week my featured essential oils blend recipe is a bit different. It is for a roller bottle instead of a diffuser. I love rolling this on my wrists or temples when I need some extra focus while working.

5 drops Peppermint

5 drops Orange

Carrier oil of choice.

Put drops in a 10 ml roller bottle. Fill the rest of the bottle with a carrier oil of choice – jojoba oil, almond oil, fractionated coconut oil, grapeseed oil etc). I used jojoba oil. Add top of the bottle and shake to mix. Roll away (on temples, neck, wrists or behind ears) when focus is needed.

Need a diffuser? This is my fav essential oils diffuser!

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Staple Recipes

Instant Pot Yogurt

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Instant Pot Quinoa

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Instant Pot Black Beans

Restaurant Style Salsa

Stove Top Granola

Homemade Almond Butter

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

What are you wanting to get done this week?

What recipes are you planning on making?

Are you on Pinterest? Share a favorite pin you want to accomplish.

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Weekly Update

I love how the light streams into my kitchen during the day. I captured my favorite area of kitchen light in the photo above. Do you see how the light penetrates the shadows, bounces off still objects and creates beauty?

It reminds me of life. Sometimes all we can do is be still and pray for the light to come.

God has been so very close this past week and showing me even in the shadows, his light comes in and makes things new and beautiful, just like the image. Without light, the image would be dark and gloomy.

Sometimes it takes periods of shadows and darkness and gloom for true light to come in and change it into something so beautiful it takes our breath away. Sometimes we are so desperate for change that when it comes it is hard to grasp it and all you can do is exhale.

There recently has been breakthrough in areas of my world that I have faithfully prayed for.  Because my story interweaves with the stories of others, I am not free to share, but I want to shout loud that GOD HEARS OUR PRAYERS.

His timing in answering them can seem like forever, but He has shown me over and over how good and trustworthy he is, working behind the scenes of life, making all things fit together for good.

Hold on in the darkness. Look for light in the shadows. Have faith that a good God sees you and has a plan and purpose. Choose trust and joy as you wait for it all to unfold–be still! Know in the end, light wins, and true beauty will come.

Anti-Procrastination Free Printable

A Visual Encouragement to Reach Your Goals

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Weekly Goals

MEAL PLAN — grocery list +5 meals

DATES — my Todd, my girls, one close friend

DO A PIN — Pantry Organization with Mason Jars

{via Farmhouse On Boone}

Daily Personal Health Goals

SPIRITUAL — journal, Scripture, pray, meditate

MOVE BODY — walk/jog; yoga or strength training; Abs, Core & Pelvic Floor

HYDRATE & NUTRIENTS — water (80 oz a day); leafy greens & berries, vitamins, powdered greens, seeds

READING — Moment Maker: You Can Live Your Life or it Can Live You

HOME GOALS — everyday chores to keep my home clean in minutes a day.

Weekly Verse

A Few of My Favorite Things

Wallet Case for iPhone

I have had this wallet case since last October and LOVE IT. It is pretty in the rose gold, (also comes in silver), stores my driver’s license and a credit card, is super protective, wears beautifully, and has a handy little magnetic lock stand. It is my favorite iPhone case by far!

Computer Carrier Sleeve

While we are on the subject of cases, I have to share with you my new computer case. I have had it a week and I am super impressed with the quality. The inside is the softest, cushioned material–almost velvety–and has thick cushioned protective edge.  It is nice to look at with the sturdy leather handle, and compact enough that I can slip it in my large purse when I don’t want to carry it. The front pocket stores my cord with smaller compartments for pens, earbuds and my usb connector. I bought the black one with the brown leather handle.

Recipes Goals

Recipes I Want To Make This Week

 {watch my Instagram Stories to see some of these recipes. I often capture my cooking process!}

Cashew Chicken

3 Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Dip

Homemade Almond Butter

Instant Pot Beef Stew

 Oatmeal Blueberry Cookies

Garlic Noodles

Seasoned Lentils

Stove Top Granola

Essential Oil Recipe of The Week

{Rocky Mountain Oils are my oils of choice. I just love them–their scent is so pure and I really appreciate the free shipping!}

Happy Morning

2 drops Orange

2 drops Lemon

2 drops Peppermint

Diffuse away! Citrus oils are uplifting and peppermint helps awaken and energize.

{Need a diffuser? This is my fav essential oils diffuser!}

Weekly Staple Recipes

Instant Pot Yogurt

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Instant Pot Quinoa

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Instant Pot Black Beans

Restaurant Style Salsa

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

What are you wanting to get done this week?

What recipes are you planning on making?

Are you on Pinterest? Share a favorite pin you want to accomplish.