Goals, revisited... Part 1

It's easier for me if I break things down, so instead of revisiting all 100 goals at once, I will do 10 at a time! I have been busy getting ready for a craft show that I'm doing this Friday and Saturday. I am impatiently waiting on a shipment of supplies that should have been here Monday. I ordered $200 worth of stuff just FOR the craft show, and it's not here... and it's Wednesday. *sigh*

What do you think about the new layout??


1. organize all 3 craft totes (3/3) -- Completed June 2010. Got rid of one tote, downsized to two organized totes.
2. make Gracelynn's birthday scrapbook (by March 7th) -- Failed. Hopefully by the end of the year I will get this done.
3. domino alterations of some sort -- earrings? necklace? -- Haven't had time, not really interested in doing these anymore....
4. complete 100 swaps (104/100) -- Completed 100 swaps and then quit swap-bot to focus on other things
5. eye spy bags for the girls (3/3) -- I made Eye Spy Bottles - they LOVE them
6. collect 50 cancelled stamps -- Actually have about 100! Pics will be posted eventually. If anyone likes cancelled stamps let me know and I'll mail some to you!
7. knit a bag or purse -- A friend knitted one for me, so I got out of this one LOL
8. chalkboard globe -- Made chalkboard table instead, 2-22
9. work with clay -- polymer beads, maybe? -- Still very interested in doing this, just haven't had the time.. focusing on craft shows and the website
10. make my own rubber stamp -- Can't wait to do this! Just trying to figure out what supplies I will need.

Arch

I forgot to post this earlier! We went to the Arch on Saturday! It was the first time for all of us. I was scared. to. death. No joke. But I had to stay calm because the girls were kind of nervous... weren't sure if they should be scared or not... so I didn't show even a tiny bit of fear. I almost threw up because of how nervous I was lmao! But we survived. I almost changed my mind when we walked up to it and saw it was SWAYING in the wind! This 630ft tall, 630ft wide, man made monument was swaying in the freaking wind. Yeah.



WOW look at all those steps!!



They made it!





You want me to get in THAT? Yes.. that is the tram you ride in to get to the top of this thing!



Someone wasn't so sure about it at first...



But she got excited really fast!







View from the top! Yes, that's Bush Stadium! Home of the ST LOUIS CARDINALS! WOOT!



I almost forgot, this was one of my goals!!! YAY! :)







Then we rolled down the hill, made letters in the grass, and got to see a horse! Yay! (No clue how I got so lucky, but there are NO pictures of me rolling down the hill! hehe)

Some goals revisited

1. organize all 3 craft totes (3/3) -- Got rid of one, organized one, and the other one is out of sight out of mind so that counts, right? lol

2. make Gracelynn's birthday scrapbook (by March 7th) - failed miserably. Didn't even start it. Maybe by next birthday? :)

4. complete 100 swaps (36/100 as of 3-29-2010) -- I completed 54 but dropped off swap-bot because of the BS that goes on there.

7. knit a bag or purse -- I don't have time to knit anymore because of the business, but I'm going to keep this on my list.. because eventually I'd like to.

8. chalkboard globe -2/22 Made chalkboard table instead -- threw the table away just this week. It was great but it was squeaky and I didn't know how to fix it. :/

9. work with clay -- polymer beads, maybe? -- can't wait to start this one, I just don't know WHERE to start.. which kind to buy.. where to buy it .. etc

10. make my own rubber stamp -- haven't had time.

11. finish our (mine and Rach's) scrapbook -- nope, maybe by the end of the year though

12. frame some artwork -- this one is vague. Not sure where I will go with it.

13. make Sapphire's scrapbook (by August 30th) -- can still do that if I get a free weekend.

14. knit a pair of socks for Rach -- these are too hard to do, I'm not to that skill level yet.

15. make spreadsheet for tutus - Completed 2-8-2010

16. add 20 items to etsy shop (Completed -- 30 as of 3-27-2010)

17. make a clock -- again, when I get time.. would love to tackle this one. Some time this summer, maybe a homeschooling project.

18. add 10 tutu designs to website (6/10 as of 3-27-2010) -- Added fairy tale sets too!

19. organize computer table (Completed 1/24/10) - Got rid of computer table all together

20. bleach art shirt -- maybe for Rach's birthday. She likes them.

21. turn a scrapbook into a journal (Completed 2-4-2010)

22. add more pictures of bows to website (Completed 2-10-2010)

23. make mohawk hats -- without the ear flaps, ick! (1.5/4 as of 2-10-2010) - Did 2 of these and got bored. Not a goal of mine anymore!

24. frame some inchies -- done, gave them as a gift, didn't take pics. Might do more.

25. make a family recipe book, out of a scrapbook maybe? -- Need ideas still

26. knit a lap blanket for my mom -- not talking to my mom anymore.. might knit one for charity

27. knit myself a headband -- will do that soon

28. make mail bags and letters for the younger girls (Completed 2/3/10)

29. knit something for charity -- any ideas?? -- Still need ideas for something simple!

30. curtains for bedroom -- make or buy -- Will probably buy, no sewing machine.

31. make skirt or dress for one of the girls -- I'm thinking a pillow case dress?

32. visit the zoo at least 5 times (1/5) -- I need to post pics. We went a few weeks ago.

33. visit the science center at least 3 times (1/3) -- Need to add pics, we went a few weeks ago.

34. visit the arch at least once (0/1)

35. knit stockings for the girls for Christmas (0/3) -- might just buy some.. again, no time to knit and this is a level I'm not at yet.

36. make a doll or bear for one of the girls -- looking at Hobby Lobby this week for ideas.

37. knit a ball -- I might still try this one.

38. make heating pad for me and Rach (0/2) -- I bought one from this shop

39. make a book safe -- I still want to do this one! Just need to find the right book.

40. 52 reasons I love you decks, one for each (0/4)

41. drink at least 3 bottles of water each day (Working on that..) -- Doing MUCH better!!

42. fabric book

43. rice sock

44. lose 40lbs (Down 5 lbs as of 3-29) -- I don't remember my starting weight from when I made this goal list but I am steadily losing weight. 4lbs last week 2lbs this week.

45. rainbow cupcakes -- I'm on a low-carb diet.. going to have to make these for someone as a gift.

46. make reusable grocery bag -- knit? out of a t-shirt? not sure yet -- I think I want to make this out of a t-shirt. I need a pattern though..

47. library tote bag -- Not sure .. need patterns.

48. diaper cake -- I don't know anyone that is pregnant but as soon as I find someone, I'm on it! I LOVE making diaper cakes!!

49. go back to college -- Maybe this fall, might have to wait if I have to get a job this fall.

50. make chalkboards -Made a chalkboard table instead

51. set up at flea market -- will definitely do this during the summer!

52. make pop-up card Completed 2-3-2010

53. remote control holder -- we have a section of the ET center perfect for this, no need to do this goal anymore.

54. write 25 articles for eHow -- Please check out my current articles!! (4/25 as of 2-27-2010) -- Got hired by Demand Media.. wrote 3 more articles but they have a limit on how many you can write when you're new so I'm just in limbo now. :)

55. clean hall closet -- done! But it's messy again! lol

56. weigh in weekly - am weighing in on the wii almost daily, just haven't posted about it.

57. make laundry soap -- I need to do this soon!

58. post ad to craigslist for tutus at least once a month (2/12) -- Someone (another tutu maker, I believe) kept flagging my ads, even though they're ALLOWED... so I gave up this month. On CL if you flag something enough, it's taken down even if it doesn't break the rules. :/

59. turn Christmas cards into Christmas tags for next year -- needing ideas for this.

60. teach Grace sign language ABCs (in progress..) -- still in progress. She is learning on starfall.org right now.

Zoo trip

We were sitting at the stop light and I snapped a few pictures of the Arch. Cool, huh?

Rachel was getting some tattoo work done downtown, so we headed to the zoo for a while. We walked around for about two hours. The kids and I rode the train alllll around the zoo after we were done walking. Sapphire and Jenelle tried cotton candy for the first time ever. They loved it. Sapphire tried rubbing it on her cheeks, like the mermaid does in her favorite movie (Aquamarine). It really was too darn cute. I got a video of the giraffes, as well as a video of us in the tunnel. Sapphire kept laughing hysterically. It was great! The weather was absolutely perfect. It was a little too windy for tutu pics (I tried), but everything else was still okay!

Sapphire was creeped out by the snakes, but Jenelle loved them. Saff just shook her head when I asked if she liked them, and then she hid in her stroller. She seemed to like the birds and giraffes the most. Giraffes are my favorite, so I was pleased. :) Oh, and she was super excited about the monkeys.. but we didn't get any good pictures of those. Jenelle had a blast. I think Sapphire was in a bad mood today. She was really clingy, not wanting to take pictures much (with the exception of the park, she allowed them then lol), and was overall pretty whiny after the zoo visit was over. Usually she is playful, but when we teased her today - which is a common occurrence around here - she just cried. And cried. :(











She played for a little while and I got a few pictures.





When I got home, I found THIS in my mailbox. How I wish I would've had it this morning when we were at the zoo! It's a little too short - I'm fat and tall, plus Sapphire is 3 so she's a little bigger than babies that are usually wrapped in these things - but I sent BabyEtte a message and she said she would replace it.. which I did NOT expect! I absolutely love the wrap and really don't want to send it back, because I don't want to wait another day to use it! :/ But, overall, I guess it's best since I will be using it ALL summer!

When I put Sapphire in the wrap, she was beaming! Even though she had a whiny/rough afternoon, this made her so happy. She didn't want to get out of it. I even did some work on the computer with her in it!

Is it sad that I kept picturing the zebras and giraffes (and any other animal) in tutus?? LOL

Jenelle wanted me to share her blog with you today because she has a few pictures. She got a haircut! Stop by and tell her how cute she is, please. :)

I almost forgot, one of my 100 goals is to visit the zoo 5 times! WOOT! I worked on a goal today and didn't even know it!

I'm on a roll today - Lists of 100

Okay, so this is like my fourth entry for the day. Oh well. :) I stumbled upon THIS little gem, and could not resist. I love my list of 100 goals for 2010 and honestly it was hard to stop at 100! If I complete most of them I might add 50 more, who knows. But when I discovered this list, I was just like WOAH! Awesome!!!

The ones that are bold I would like to try.

100 Things to Write a List of 100 About
100 Things I’m Grateful For
100 Ways I Could Nurture Myself
100 Ways I Sabotage Myself
100 Things I’m Good At
100 Things I Like About Myself
100 Questions I Want Answers
100 Ways To Improve My Life
100 Things I’ve Accomplished In My Life
100 Things I’m Feeling Stressed About
100 Things I’d Do If I Had Time
100 Things I Need Or Want To Do
100 Things I Want To Accomplish In The Next X Months
100 Things To Do Before I Die
100 Things That Are Going Right
100 Things That Are Going Wrong -- I'd rather not focus on the negative!
100 Reasons I Want To Stay Married/Committed -- Definitely
100 Reasons I Don’t Want To Stay Married/Committed
100 Things I Want In A Partner/Relationship
100 Things I Have To Offer To A Partner/Relationship
100 Fears I Am Having Right Now
100 Things That Once Scared Me But Don’t Anymore
100 Reasons To Save Money
100 Things I Miss
100 Sacrifices I Have Made
100 Marketing Ideas For My Business - I'd like help with this one
100 Ways I Can Make Money
100 Ways To Make A Difference
100 Jobs/Careers I’d Like To Have
100 Fears About Being A Multimillionaire
100 Things I Believe In
100 Achievements (Qualities) I Am Proud Of
100 Things I Value In Life
100 Ways I Help Others
100 Things That Turn Me On
100 Things That Turn Me Off
100 Judgments I Make - Ouch, this one will be hard..
100 Things I Find Hard To Share
100 Things I’m Disappointed About
100 Things I’m Angry About
100 Things I’m Sad About
100 Things [Peoples, Places] I Love
100 Things To Do When I’m Depressed
100 Things To Do When I’m Alone
100 Rules I Have Broken
100 Skills I Have
100 Feelings I Am Having Right Now
100 Childhood Memories - This could be fun
100 Things My Parents Used To Say To Me
100 Ways In Which I’m Generous
100 Ways To Be More Productive - I'd like some help with this one, too!
100 Things I Hate
100 Things I Want
100 Places I’d Like To Visit - Complete with pictures... o0o0o!
100 Things I’d Like Someone To Tell Me
100 Things I’d Like To Hear
100 Things I’d Like To Tell My Child
100 Things I Want My Child To Know About Me
100 Reasons To Have A Baby
100 Reasons Not To Have A Baby - I'd like to make this one for teens.
100 Adjectives Describing Myself
100 Decisions Other Have Made For Me
100 Decisions I Made That Turned Out Well
100 Things I’d Do If I Had Six Months To Live - No way, too depressing!!
100 Expectations Other Have Of Me
100 Expectations I Have Of Myself
100 Judgments I Haven’t Released
100 Ways To Be More Creative - I'd LOVE your help with this one!
100 Things I Could Carry In My Pocket
100 Things I’d Save If My House Were On Fire
100 Things I Want To Tell My Mother [Father]
100 Things I’d Never Tell My Mother [Father]
100 Financial Fears
100 Excuses I Make For Myself
100 Things I Need/Want To Control
100 Fears I Have About Giving Up Control
100 Answered Prayers
100 People I’d Like To Meet
100 Reasons Why I Get Jealous
100 People I Admire
100 Tasks I’ve Been Procrastinating
100 Memories From My Past
100 Things That Nourish Me
100 Things I Haven’t Finished
100 Things I’m Glad I’ve Done
100 Things I’ll Never Do Again
100 Ways To Generate Income
100 Principles To Live By
100 People I Want To Forgive
100 People I Want To Forgive Me
100 Things To Forgive Myself For
100 Mistakes I Have Made
100 Lessons I Have Learned
100 Ways To Be Healthier
100 Things That Make Me Cry
100 Things That Make Me Laugh
100 Things I’d Delegate
100 Thing I Want For My Birthday
100 Possessions I’m Tired Of Owning
100 Responsibilities That I’d Like To Avoid

(That's 100 lists of 100, if you were curious.)

There's even a Lists of 100 blog and a Lists of 100 swap-bot group

I think I am already addicted to this lists of 100 thing! Tonight, I will start a list. Tomorrow, I will post it to my blog. :)

Last chance to enter, plus PRIZES for three bloggers!!

TOMORROW is the last day to enter my OWOH giveaway. I will be announcing the winner on February 15th.

Please click HERE to enter my giveaway!!! (Do not comment on this post for entries, as they won't count -- but you can comment just because you love me..)

I am giving away a set of home made oatmeal soaps, as well as a tutu! Did I mention that I have NINE tutus to make before tomorrow morning at 10am? NINE!!! And Rachel (who is a major help in making them) is leaving for work in about an hour. Soooo, I'm on my own today! With three kids, no less. *Sigh* That's what I get for procrastinating. Okay, so I really didn't procrastinate, I've just been really busy! I did get all my bows made, carded, tagged, and inventoried! Go me! :)

I might blog again later, depending how much work I get done - I might want to brag about it a little! lol

Oh, and before I forget, if you have a blog and you're trying to lose weight (and posting about it on your blog), please email me! I am going to give prizes to THREE bloggers that are trying to lose weight -- they will get the prize when they reach a halfway point to their goal! The prizes could include soaps, a knitted hat (or even a mohawk hat if you're cool like that), or even a custom patchwork scarf!! EMAIL ME! :) sadielankford@ymail.com

Working on some goals

#4 - Complete 100 swaps -- 22/100 completed. I am currently in like 6 swaps as well. Honestly, it's a bit overwhelming right now. I haven't joined any new swaps in at least a week, and won't be joining any more for at least two more weeks. Too much going on.

#15 - Make spreadsheet for tutus -- I made a spreadsheet on the computer, but I wasn't happy with it. I'm now inventorying everything on regular wide ruled loose leaf paper and keeping it in a binder with my receipts for expenses/income.

#16 - Add 20 items to ETSY shop -- 7/20 completed

#18 - Add 10 tutu designs to website - 2/10 completed, plus I redid ALL of the inventory numbers and added more Allie Clips!

#22 - Add more pictures of bows to website - Completed 2/20/2010

#23 - Make 4 mohawk hats (without ear flaps) -- 1.5/4 completed. :)

#41 - Drink at least 3 bottles of water a day -- Working on this one.. drinking at least 1 or 2, haven't made 3 yet.

#44 - Lose 40lbs -- 6/40, all in the past week or two.

#52 - Make pop-up card -- Completed 2/1/2010, forgot to blog about it. The girls and I made pop-up Valentine's with little squiggly hearts for Mammie. We actually lost them and made new cards (not pop-up) yesterday. Not sure if I know where those are, either.. haha

#54 - Write 25 articles for eHow - 1 and 2/25 completed

#56 - Weigh in weekly - FAIL.. haven't been doing that. Will start when the scale goes down a bit.

#58 - Post craigslist ad for tutus at least once a month - 2/12 completed, but people keep flagging them and saying they are "prohibited" or "spam". I think it is other people who sell similar items who are doing this, because I've NEVER had anything flagged before. Sad..

#60 - Teach Gracelynn Sign Language ABCs - she is doing well with almost all of the letters! We will make a video when she has learned how to fingerspell a few words.

#72 - Make something with my button stash - Completed 2/10/2010, will post pictures later, made flower clips with button in the middle

#74 - Make a journal and swap it - Completed 2/4/2010, sent to swapper in Illinois. She sent me a message saying she LOVED it. :)

#79 - Make 10 YouTube videos -- I actually made another video and created a new (business) YouTube Channel 1/10 completed

#97 - Try to stop using shampoo -- This is going well. I am on week 3(?) of no-poo and my hair is amazing, better than it's ever been - HOWEVER, now my scalp is kind of breaking out. I've been using baking soda and lemon juice mixed with water to "wash" my hair once every 4 days or so. Everything has been great (minus a little frizziness), until this week when I started breaking out. Am looking into getting some tea tree oil, heard this helps. Any tips?

#99 - Pay all bills ON TIME -- doing well so far. :)

Well, I guess that's not so bad now that I type it all out. I was feeling as if I wasn't moving forward with much. However, I made like 70 clips and bows this week (even korkers, which I HATE to make). I have four tutus I have to make by tomorrow evening (EEK!) for customers, and at least five by Friday morning (EEK!) to put in the shop. I am corresponding with a woman who makes beautiful boutique hairbows that wants to put her items on my website, and am talking to a few others about link exchanges.

I'm hosting three giveaways currently - two on Cafemom and one on my blog (OWOH). All giveaways end this Friday (busy day!).

This weekend is something I am really looking forward to. For one thing, all of my stuff will be in the shop and I can breathe again. And for two, Rachel and I get a date night because my mom is keeping the kids alllll night! w00t!! :) Next week will be busy, too, but not QUITE as hectic! Hopefully I can continue to get things organized and move forward with my business and my goals.

Leave a comment, let me know you're reading! :)

100 goals for 2010

So, I finally gave in and made a goals list. I was going to do 50, but I just kept going and going and got to 100!! Most of these are craft projects, but a few are other things.

1. organize all 3 craft totes (3/3) -- Completed June 2010. Got rid of one tote, downsized to two organized totes.
2. make Gracelynn's birthday scrapbook (by March 7th) -- Failed. Hopefully by the end of the year I will get this done.
3. domino alterations of some sort -- earrings? necklace? -- Haven't had time, not really interested in doing these anymore....
4. complete 100 swaps (104/100) -- Completed 100 swaps and then quit swap-bot to focus on other things
5. eye spy bags for the girls (3/3) -- I made Eye Spy Bottles - they LOVE them
6. collect 50 cancelled stamps -- Actually have about 100! Pics will be posted eventually. If anyone likes cancelled stamps let me know and I'll mail some to you!
7. knit a bag or purse -- A friend knitted one for me, so I got out of this one LOL
8. chalkboard globe -- Made chalkboard table instead, 2-22
9. work with clay -- polymer beads, maybe? -- Still very interested in doing this, just haven't had the time.. focusing on craft shows and the website
10. make my own rubber stamp -- Can't wait to do this! Just trying to figure out what supplies I will need.
11. finish our (mine and Rach's) scrapbook
12. frame some artwork
13. make Sapphire's scrapbook (by August 30th)
14. knit a pair of socks for Rach
15. make spreadsheet for tutus - Completed 2-8-2010
16. add 20 items to etsy shop (Completed -- 30 as of 3-27-2010)
17. make a clock
18. add 10 tutu designs to website (6/10 as of 3-27-2010)
19. organize computer table (Completed 1/24/10)
20. bleach art shirt
21. turn a scrapbook into a journal (Completed 2-4-2010)
22. add more pictures of bows to website (Completed 2-10-2010)
23. make mohawk hats -- without the ear flaps, ick! (1.5/4 as of 2-10-2010)
24. frame some inchies
25. make a family recipe book, out of a scrapbook maybe?
26. knit a lap blanket for my mom
27. knit myself a headband
28. make mail bags and letters for the younger girls (Completed 2/3/10)
29. knit something for charity -- any ideas??
30. curtains for bedroom -- make or buy
31. make skirt or dress for one of the girls
32. visit the zoo at least 5 times (0/5)
33. visit the science center at least 3 times (0/3)
34. visit the arch at least once (0/1)
35. knit stockings for the girls for Christmas (0/3)
36. make a doll or bear for one of the girls
37. knit a ball
38. make heating pad for me and Rach (0/2)
39. make a book safe
40. 52 reasons I love you decks, one for each (0/4)
41. drink at least 3 bottles of water each day (Working on that..)
42. fabric book
43. rice sock
44. lose 40lbs (Down 5 lbs as of 3-29)
45. rainbow cupcakes
46. make reusable grocery bag -- knit? out of a t-shirt? not sure yet
47. library tote bag
48. diaper cake
49. go back to college
50. make chalkboards -Made a chalkboard table instead, pics to follow
51. set up at flea market
52. make pop-up card Completed 2-3-2010
53. remote control holder
54. write 25 articles for eHow -- Please check out my current articles!! (4/25 as of 2-27-2010)
55. clean hall closet
56. weigh in weekly (3/49) - Epic fail!
57. make laundry soap
58. post ad to craigslist for tutus at least once a month (2/12)
59. turn Christmas cards into Christmas tags for next year
60. teach Grace sign language ABCs (in progress..)
61. trick or treat bags (0/3)
62. teach Grace to read 25 sight words (0/25)
63. take more cemetery photos, possibly host cemetery swap??
64. teach Sapphire to write her ABCs (2/26)
65. make rapunzel scarf
66. teach Nell to use a dictionary
67. teach Nell to use a thesaurus
68. make cassette tape wallet -- Anyone want to send me a cassette to use?!
69. make something religious/spiritual - maybe artwork?
70. make ribbon organizer (or buy one?)
71. make wire ring
72. make something with my button stash
73. share reflexology info via a swap (Completed 1/24/10)
74. make a journal and swap it
75. host at least 5 swaps (2/5)
76. complete an art project with Rachel
77. paint an abstract.. something or other
78. make something "zombie"/dark/goth for Rach as a surprise
79. make 10 YouTube videos -- Please check out our videos!! (2/10)
80. paint my fingernails (yes this has to be a goal.. lol)
81. make a zentangle
82. design a new business card (completed 1/20/10)
83. design new address labels - Completed 2-22-2010
84. scan old pictures and post to facebook (completed 1/19/10)
85. make yoga pants from an old t-shirt
86. Read at least 12 books and post a review of each(3/12)
87. Make baby doll blankets for the younger two (completed 1/21/10)
88. make a pillow
89. attempt to make soaps (Completed 1/23/10)
90. attempt to make a candle
91. make MIL's pup a dog toy -- Dog bit Sapphire, and is finding a new home. No toy made!
92. make a no-sew fleece blanket
93. learn how to knit an i-cord? I think that's what it's called?
94. make Rach a dishcloth (completed 1/21/10)
95. make Rach a piece of jewelry
96. Save $200 by using coupons ($54.62/$200)
97. try to stop using shampoo -- Haven't used shampoo in 2 months!
98. Make a treasure map with the kids
99. Pay ALL bills ON TIME -- Awesome so far!
100. make paint chip books for the girls (Completed 1/24/10)

Any more I should add? Let me know!