It is the last week of July! Slow down summer!

Being a woman that loves routine, I am usually very eager for fall to come and school schedule to start. I am not feeling that way AT ALL this year. I am loving summer, despite lack of routine and the predictable.  I blame it on having 3 teen girls. They are a blast to be around {most moments} and I’m soaking up every moment of being with them this summer.

Truth be told, I really didn’t know if I would see these years, and it hits me out-of-the-blue often just how blessed I am to witness my girls grow into women. I am 6 years out from my cancer diagnosis, and I’M SO GLAD TO BE ALIVE!

Weekly Goals

Meal Plan — grocery list +5 meals

Rescue My Home — dust, sweep, vacuum, mop, bathrooms

Dates — my Todd, my girls, one close friend

Do a Pin — Soothing Elixir For Cold & Flu Season

Daily To-Do

Spiritual –journal, Scripture, pray, meditate

Move Body–walk, yoga or strength training

Hydrate + Nutrients –greens & berries, vitamins, water

One Full Load — dishwasher & laundry #loadaday

Cleaning, Clutter & Computer Zones — {living room}, {t’s room}, & {inbox}

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Specific Goals

Finish reading: Blood Done Sign My Name

Start reading: Wild and Free

Call Ortho make appointment

Get gutters, paint & window estimate

Get windows out of storage

Clean out both vacuums

Recipes To Make

Crockpot Meatballs

Cashew Cheese Nacho Dip

Simple Tomato Salad

Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Quinoa Bars

Blender Lemonade

Peanut Butter Banana Quesadillas

Rotisserie Chicken Bone Broth

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.

Last week was spent preparing to have our dear friends from Chicago come visit. They have 2 teen boys and a girl who are very close to the same age as my 3 girls. We have known them since our newlywed days & always have a beautiful, fun-filled time together. We laughed so much, and had a great time, as you can see on my Instagram feed, or if you follow me on Snapchat. (Username: new nostalgia). They left today and our home feels too quiet! I miss them already.

I would like to write a few posts about how to prepare and have company without getting overwhelmed, including how to cook for a group without feeling like you need to live in the kitchen the whole time. I achieved that when our company was here and it felt great!

I loved spending last week preparing for company, as there is nothing more motivating to stop procrastinating and get something done! I did a bunch of decluttering and it feels so good to have the house in order. Having clutter cleared reveals the next layer, which is deep cleaning and small home repairs and upkeep. I’m slowly working my way around this house, being purposeful not to overdo this summer, remembering to enjoy my girls as summer break is fleeting!

This coming week is going to be a hot one! Wednesday, Thursday and Friday it is supposed to be over 100 degrees, so we will be spending lots of time indoors or at the pool.

Have a great week, don’t overdo, but get something done!

Weekly Goals

Meal Plan — grocery list +5 meals

Rescue My Home — 1 hour to dust, sweep, vacuum, mop, bathrooms

Dates — my Todd, my girls, one close friend

Do a Pin — DIY Glass Cook Top Cleaner

Daily To-Do

Spiritual –journal, Scripture, pray, meditate

Move Body–walk, yoga or strength training

Hydrate + Nutrients –greens & berries, vitamins, water

One Full Load — dishwasher & laundry

Cleaning, Clutter & Computer Zones — master bedroom, store photos in bin, & inbox

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Specific Goals

Finish reading: Our New Normal: A Journal of Tragedy, Hope & Inspiration

Start reading: Wild and Free

Get gutters, paint & window estimate

Get windows out of storage

Recipes To Make

Brown Sugar Baked Peaches

Cashew Cheese Nacho Dip

Crockpot Meatballs

Hearty Whole Wheat French Toast

The Best Recipe I’ve Ever Messed Up

Easy Spaghetti Sauce

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.

 Here Are My Goals…What Are Yours?

                                                                                                                              (please share!)

ALL MONTH GOALS

~Meaningful Marriage (Love Todd Well/Date Night)

~Meaningful Parenting (Love Kids Well)

~Meaningful Home (Loving Environment + Beautiful Home Atmosphere)

~Computer Clutter (Notes, Reminders, Photos, Emails, Posts)

~Socialize (Social Media Flow + In Real Life Socializing With Loved Ones)

~Computer Clutter (Notes, Reminders, Photos, Emails, Posts)

EVERY WEEK GOALS

~Blog Posts Planned For The Week (Work Efficiently)

~Home Blessing Hour (One Hour of Cleaning..Dust, Bathrooms, Sweep, Mop, Vacuum)

~Date With One Of My 3 Lovelies (Girls are Growing Up. Do It Now!)

~Grocery List/Meal Plan (To Feed Them Well)

DAILY GOALS

~God Time (journal, Scripture, pray, meditate)

~Move Body (Walk, Yoga, Strength Training)

~Hydrate + Nutrients (Greens & Berries + Vitamins + Water Every Day)

~SPECIFIC GOALS LAST WEEK

~breakfast recipe photos

~start on study closet

~work on newsletter

~SPECIFIC GOALS THIS WEEK

~one hour rescue laundry room

~work on newsletter

~set up summer editorial calendar

HOME ZONE THIS WEEK

Kitchen, Back Porch, Laundry Room, Pantry–(15 minutes/day OR 1 1/2 hours/week in said zone)

HOT SPOT THIS WEEK

Desk Upstairs– (5 minutes/day OR 25 minutes/week in said hot spot)

COMPUTER HOT SPOT

Inbox, Gmail Important Folder & Immediate Folder–(getting my digital organization on!)

LAST WEEK’S MOST CLICKED ON LINKS:

{Bloggers –if the photo is pinworthy & I love it, I will pin it! Also, to feature your post on “New Nostalgia’s Most Clicked on Kinks” I need a photo that is at least 640px wide in your post linkups, if not, they look blown out on my site}

The Thrifty Woman’s Real Estate Investment Strategy | Harvest Lane Cottage

DIY Electrolyte Drink | Raia’s Recipes

Sweet & Sour Chicken | Lou Lou Girls

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 Here Are My Goals…What Are Yours?

                                                                                                                              (please share!)

ALL MONTH GOALS

~Meaningful Marriage (Love Todd Well/Date Night)

~Meaningful Parenting (Love Kids Well)

~Meaningful Home (Loving Environment + Beautiful Home Atmosphere)

~Computer Clutter (Notes, Reminders, Photos, Emails, Posts)

~Socialize (Social Media Flow + In Real Life Socializing With Loved Ones)

~Computer Clutter (Notes, Reminders, Photos, Emails, Posts)

EVERY WEEK GOALS

~Blog Posts Planned For The Week (Work Efficiently)

~Home Blessing Hour (One Hour of Cleaning..Dust, Bathrooms, Sweep, Mop, Vacuum)

~Date With One Of My 3 Lovelies (Girls are Growing Up. Do It Now!)

~Grocery List/Meal Plan (To Feed Them Well)

DAILY GOALS

~God Time (journal, Scripture, pray, meditate)

~Move Body (Walk, Yoga, Strength Training)

~Hydrate + Nutrients (Greens & Berries + Vitamins + Water Every Day)

~SPECIFIC GOALS LAST WEEK

~all laundry done & put away by Friday

~photos of opt-in

~desk & bookshelf moved

~SPECIFIC GOALS THIS WEEK

~work on newsletter

~breakfast recipe photos

~start on study closet

HOME ZONE THIS WEEK

Main Bathroom + 1 Extra Room–(15 minutes/day OR 1 1/2 hours/week in said zone)

HOT SPOT THIS WEEK

Laundry Room– (5 minutes/day OR 25 minutes/week in said hot spot)

COMPUTER HOT SPOT

Inbox–(getting my digital organization on!)

LAST WEEK’S MOST CLICKED ON LINKS:

Pimm’s Cup | Unusually Lovely

Lemon Layer Cake With Lemon Curd & Mascarpone Frosting | Table For Seven

Preserving Avocados | Frugal in Florida

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 Here Are My Goals…What Are Yours?

                                                                                                                              (please share!)

EVERY MONTH GOALS 2016

~Meaningful Marriage (Love Todd Well)

~Meaningful Parenting (Love Kids Well)

~Meaningful Home (Loving Home Environment + Beautiful Home Atmosphere)

~Computer Clutter (Notes, Reminders, Photos, Emails, Posts)

~Blog Posts In Order (Plan Ahead; Work Efficiently)

~Socialize (Social Media Flow + In Real Life Socializing With Loved Ones)

EVERY WEEK GOALS 2016

~Up Early Every Week Day (Start Day With God & What Matters)

~Blog Posts Planned For The Week (Work Efficiently)

~Home Blessing Hour (One Hour of Cleaning…Dust, Bathrooms, Sweep,  Mop, Vacuum)

~Date With One Of My 3 Lovelies (Girls are Growing Up. Do It Now!)

~Grocery List/Meal Plan (To Feed Them Well)

~Move Body (Walk, Yoga, Strength Training)

~Greens + Water Every Day (Hydrate + Nutrients)

~Clean Mama Monthly Rotating Cleaning goals

SPECIFIC GOALS LAST WEEK

~get newsletter out

~print CB journal

~take ring photos

SPECIFIC GOALS THIS WEEK

~laundry put away

~plan garden

~my bedroom rescue

~great work habits

Home Zone This Week: 

Entrance, Front Porch, Dining Room —(15 minutes a day in said zone)

~rugs shaken

~sweep porch

~cobwebs

~windows

~front door scrub down

~dining room bin on shelf sorted

Hot Spot This Week: (5 minutes a day in said hot spot)

Laundry Room —(5 minutes a day in said hot spot)

~lint/trash

~blankets to a new home

~tools collected

~wipe down washer/dryer

~vacuum

~clear table

Computer Hot Spot: (getting my digital organization on!)

~Immediate folder in gmail

Last Week’s Most Clicked On Links:

2 Ingredient Pizza Dough | Table For Seven

Healthy Burrito Bowls | The Fit Tutor

Easy Homemade Granola | Watch What You Eat

Color Block Succulent Planters | Just A Little Creativity

Best Blueberry Lemonade | Artsy Momma 365

Best Goulash Ever | All She Cooks

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