Mind Right Monday

I'm back with my Mind Right Monday post this week.  The Christmas holiday season is upon us and there's so much I feel like I want to get accomplished before this month is out.  Or at the very least, I want to get things set up and in place.  Hope everyone had a lovely weekend.  We celebrated Moo's 4th birthday and I got to enjoy some time with my husband!

My goals this week are:

1. Blog everyday (Yes, I'm going to try NaBloPoMo again this month)
2. Mail out Christmas cards
3. Work on manuscript and finalize title
4. Catch up on blog reading and commenting
5. Put together items to donate to local shelters and charities for the holidays
6. Read Christmas books with the kids
7. Get started on shopping for Christmas dinner
8. Do daily Bible study and prayer journal entry
9. Celebrate engagement anniversary

I am grateful for:

• Moo having a wonderful birthday! She loved everything about it.
• A loving husband
• Being able to do what I love--writing
• Growing stronger in my faith
• Being able to encourage others
• The life, health and strength of me and my loved ones

What's on your list of goals to get done this week?

Mind Right Monday

I'm so proud of myself. I did almost everything on my list except work on my manuscript. I didn't get to add any new chapters to it but I did get to some brainstorming on it in my head though. Not sure if that really counts. Otherwise, though I got everything else done. It feels great to see so much crossed off my list! Here's to hoping for an even more productive week this week!

My goals this week are:

1. Work on manuscript
2. Research more magazine layout software
3. Wrap presents
4. Read library books with Moo & JJ
5. Put turkey on over night on Wednesday
6. Get started on Hurricane Sandy charity project
7. Perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe
8. Spend quality time with Mr YUMMommy
9. Get started on Christmas cards

I am grateful for:

• Life, health and strength for me and my family
• Good books
• Surviving the turkey madness at the grocery store today
• Being able to have Thanksgiving with the Mr
• Netflix
• Christmas decorations
• Knowing right from wrong
• Knowing my worth and not settling for less

Mind Right Monday

I've been snuggled up with my boo aka the Mr today.  Plus, JJ is teething again.  So, that's why I'm posting late today.  I'm proud of myself because I got just about everything accomplished on my list with the exceptions of like two things.  Looking forward to another productive week this week.

This week my goals are:

1. Buy turkey and ham for Thanksgiving dinner
2. Put up Christmas tree Saturday
3. Unpack hidden Christmas gifts
4. Pay late fee on library books
5. Take kids to get their shots and do a check-up on Friday
6. Continue working on blankets
7. Work on manuscript

I am grateful for:

• Spending the day with my husband and the kids
• Being almost done with Thanksgiving shopping
• Putting up Christmas decorations on the door and windows with Moo
• Netflix and unlimited Diego
• Being able to be a friend to my friends as they go through difficult times
• Having found my discontinued yarn (but the price was ridiculous)

What are you putting on your goal list this week? Thanksgiving shopping?

Mind Right Monday

I've never been more happy to see a Monday! We're getting closer to my favorite holiday-Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'm definitely getting giddier and giddier like a kid in a toy store. So, it's a good thing I have Mind Right Monday to help me keep track of everything I need to get accomplished from week to week. 

This week my goals are:

1. Blog everyday (I'm taking the NaBloPoMo Challenge)
2. Go visit my friend (Her mom passed away yesterday)
3. Spray paint my decorative storage baskets
4. Look for a location for Moo's birthday party
5. Wrap more Christmas gifts
6. Start buying food and ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner
7. Steam floors
8. Join new playgroup (our current one just isn't working out)

I am grateful for:

• A loving husband who always has my back
• The special bond that I have with my baby sister
• The ability and strength to let go of negative family members (Blood is not always thicker than water)
• Reconnecting with friends
• My iPhone and its wonderful selection of apps
• My friends and family surviving the devastation that was Hurricane Sandy

What's on your goal list this week?

Mind Right Monday

Hurricane Sandy and this winter storm that's blasting us from the west will not get me down this week.  I've been feeling very motivated and inspired these past couple days.  While the good spirits are still flowing, I'm going to get busy some projects and ideas that have been floating around in my head  (and on paper) for some time now.  So, be on the lookout for more details and posts coming up all this week.

Also, for my fellow East coasters, know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.  Be sure to stock up on water, food, flashlights, candles, batteries, radios powered by batteries, diapers, wipes and anything else you might need in the event of a power outage.  

This week my goals are:

1. Blog everyday (I missed Sunday)


2. Exercise my arms and upper body (I got in a few leg exercises last week)


3. Purchase Halloween candy to pass out and put in Moo & JJ's baskets (It's going to be too cold to go out this year)


4. Cut back on the amount of tv the kids watch by an hour


5. Upload pics and add listings to Moo's Closet (Finally got a moment to take pics of some new creations Saturday)


6. Get better at calling or video chatting with my friends instead of Facebooking them


7. Hem JJ's costume pants (They didn't have it in his size so we had to go with one a sizer bigger)

I am grateful for:

Family



A husband who puts his life in harm's way to protect and provide for us



Funny text messages and phone calls from my baby sister (Love you MainSqueeze!)



Online tutorials (I'm getting good at this blog designing thing)



Welcoming church members (We're one of four Black families at our new church & it feels good to not feel like we're being judged or discriminated against. All the members have been nothing but welcoming and very loving)



Being of help to another blogger who is just starting out



Instant messenger convos with my older sister and rebuilding our bond (I love you and am thankful for the new start CK)



Stores setting out Christmas decor early (I am not a last minute shopper and have been able to score some great finds before they get picked over)

What's on your goal list for the week?

Mind Right Monday

So, while last week was a very productive one I think, looking back at my list there's a few things that didn't get done.  Like I didn't get any new listings up on Moo's Closet.  However, I did add some sneak peak photos of custom projects I'm working on for two clients.  Plus, I activated the Custom Order Request feature.  And I interacted with some of the new fans on the Moo's Closet Facebook page.

I didn't workout unless the ten jumping jacks I got in on Friday counts.  And knowing how I used to workout before kids, it doesn't count to me.  I can do better and will do.  I have a dress that a blog sponsor gave me that I have to look flawless in.  So, that is now my motivation to workout and tighten things back up because I have to model it and put up pics on the blog.  I've been thinking about doing some kind of weekly fitness post since I don't really have an accountability partner.

The Mr. motivates me but he doesn't push me per say because I think he's afraid I'll take it the wrong way and get even more self-conscious than I am now.  Went looking at Thanksgiving decorations but didn't see anything that I liked.  I've been looking to Pinterest and the blogs for inspiration on DIY stuff.

My goals for this week are:

1. Workout 3 nights/days


2. Adding more listings to Moo's Closet


3. Vote early ( Did you know you can do same day voter's registration between now and Nov 3rd?!)


4. Sort through wardrobe (Still holding on to some things that don't fit since I've lost weight


5. Steam clean floors and couch


6. Post everyday


7. Finalize Thanksgiving menu


8. Make it to Sunday school

I am grateful for:

JJ becoming a stronger walker each day (Maybe chasing him around can count as a workout?)

Online tutorials

Getting better at redesigning my blog

Being in love with learning (Picking up this HTML better than I thought I would)

Phone calls from my mom

Camera phones that help me share memories with my fam and friends

Reaching 400 likes on Facebook!

Loyal blog readers and comments

What's on your goal list for the week?

Mind Right Monday

This past week I did much better with checking my goals off my list.  We made it to storytime not just on time, but a bit early.  I wrote in my prayer journal everyday and did a devotional/Bible study 5 out of 7 days.  And I was able to post everyday!

Yep, I posted 7 out of 7 days.  I even revived my Soul Food Sunday posts.  Moo's Closet is up and running.  I stopped finding excuses and finally listed my first item.  The first step to success is well...taking a step. And I did.  I've also been good at drinking more water. No coffee or tea this week!

My goals for this week are:

1. Put up more listings on Moo's Closet




2. Post everyday




3. Workout 3 nights/days (failed at this last week)




4. Finish up my library books




5. Get Thanksgiving decorations and purchase new Christmas ornaments (JJ broke quite a few last year)

I am grateful for:

The Mr's birthday coming up this week

JJ is more stable walking

Moo taking up more time to play with JJ

Moo and JJ not digging as much with things they shouldn't

Food bloggers and Instragram recipes

Pinterest

My iPhone

Blog sponsors

HTML5 For Dummies (I made both my lists using HTML code!)

What are your goals for the next 7 days?

Mind Right Monday

This week I'm on time with my Mind Right Monday post.  Don't forget to link up over at OK Dani and your goals and gratefuls for the week.  If you're new to YUMMommy or missed my post from last week check it out here.

Anyways, I did okay with following through on the goals I set last week.  Of course, somethings are rolling over to this week's list.  I will do better this week for sure.  

This week my goals are to:

-Write in my prayer journal and do my Bible study daily ( I failed miserably at this last week)

-Post everyday (I did five out of seven days)

-Make it to story time ON time. (Last week we arrived at the very end of story time after all the stories had been read)

-Get photos uploaded for Moo's Closet (The grand opening is in sight)

-Continue to see sponsors for YUMMommy Christmas charity event

-Work more with Moo on her reading and word recognition skills

-Drink more water (Did you know caffeine and Mirena don't mix?)

-Work out 3 nights this week

I'm grateful for:

-My loving husband who takes great care of us

-The remake of Steel Magnolias and it's reminder of how diabetes and kidney disease affect the Black community.

-Heat

-Not renewing my contract with Sprint (see why here)

-My baby sister and all her words of encouragement and love

-My Hoover TwinTank Steam Mop (check my review here)

-The Jehovah witness ladies who stop just to check on me and share a scripture every so often (They've been very nice at not trying to convert me over but just allowing me to enjoy their company and fellowship in Christ)

-JJ is finally walking unassisted!!!!!

Share a goal or grateful with us!

Mind Right Tuesday

So, this was supposed to be a Mind Right Monday post to link up over at OK, Dani's but since I had already posted my Weekend WrapUp post yesterday, I decided to wait until today.  Next week I'll just move my wrap up post to Tuesday.  For those who don't follow OK, Dani, Mind Right Monday is about listing out your weekly goals and things that you are grateful for.  Hopefully, you'll join in the linkup too if you have a blog!

This week my goals are to: 

--> Get Moo's Closet ready for it's grand opening

--> Read my library books. (Got a cool book on Html)

--> Start search for Mr's birthday gift

--> Finish up outdoor fall decorations

--> Get sponsors to donate Christmas gifts  (YUMMommy is sponsoring a family for the holidays this year. More info coming soon)

--> Post on the blog everyday.

--> Make it to story time at the library (we've missed it five weeks in a row)

--> Catch up on emails

--> Write in my prayer journal and do my Bible study daily

I'm grateful for:

--> This cooler weather & hopefully a cheaper electric bill for a while

--> My kids

--> Having such a loving husband

--> That my iPhone 4s will be here sometime this week

--> My life, health and strength

--> Awesome blogging friends

--> Even more awesome blog readers and supporters