My Monthly Goals - June 2015 - #friendswithgoals

Here's my honest report on how things went last month!

May Goals:: 

1 || Go on a date [or two!] with Josh

We went on a date! I had SUSHI! Salmon deliciousness :) It was lovely, even with our little sweetheart third wheel, Ember! It was so nice to get dressed up and get out with my man :)

2 || Be more supportive - I really think there was an improvement in this realm for May!
3 || Get rid of 10 items per week - less intentioonal than I wanted to be, but I still think we accomplished about 3 per week :)
4 || Don't get sick, get energy - I didn't get sick!! And if waking up one morning and deciding to clean the grout in the kitchen and bathroom is a sign of energy, I'd say this was a WIN! Apparently, the kitchen grout isn't black, but a sandy color! :)

5 || Begin exercising again - begin, yes :) A couple of walks to the park, mowing, weed-eating and a little sprint up a hill. We're moving, getting there!
6 || Save my paychecks - yeah -- I feel good about this one 

7 || Share The Best Yes with others - If you missed it, here was the post! I was able to join with other bloggers and send 3 copies to readers! I pray it is changing lives and slowing the rush in these ladies' lives.

It's a new month with new hopes! I'll be using some inspiration from my Goals for the New Year as I plan my June goals, and the months to come!

June Goals::

1 || Read the Bible daily - I am skipping days here and there, and want to be more consistent!
2 || Reorganize bedrooms - We're getting new carpet from our friends, and need to clear clutter below beds and in the closets
3 || Date Josh! - Father's Day and Josh's 26th birthday are both this month! Time to celebrate :)
4 || Write 5 Thank-You notes - I want to mail out a few more thank-you's and make this a habit in the future.
5 || Plant Swiss chard and cauliflower - I purchased some seeds, and look to start them this month, whether in the garden or as indoor seedlings!
6 || Learn about avocados and harvest - We have an avocado tree in our backyard! I need to know when to harvest them
7 || Go for a jog or few and walks - Continuing on my goal to a 5k this year!

Now, it's your turn! What are some goals that are important to you for the month of June?

Bloggers, be sure to link-up below, and encourage one another! Others, please leave your goals in the comments below!

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My Monthly Goals - May 2015 - #friendswithgoals

April was a transitional month for me and my family. We have been getting back in the swing of things, reorganizing and refocusing. I have to say, I like how April went! I hope that May can be just as beneficial. Taking stock of what we have and what we're doing and adjusting to The Best Yes for our family!

First things first, here's how things went for my

April Goals:: 

1 || Fully engage in the staff connect group Freeway: A Not-So-Perfect-Guide to Freedom

I'm lovin' it! Enjoying the freedom in Christ I'm growing in through this book and group and have only missed one ... when my sister was in town :)

2 || Record bedtimes/wake times of Marshall and myself! -- oops...nope!
I didn't end up doing this much. I guess I didn't know when to consider "bedtimes" when I had to get up in the night a bit for one kid or the other sometimes around midnight etc. I figured, maybe not looking at the clock would help my sanity in the end :)
4 || Transition well back to work  -- working on it!
I've been working too hard, and have modified my hours to accommodate my family -- 29 hours a week proved too much (I thought it might), and my manager has worked with me on this. I will be down to 14 hours a week starting May 11th!

5 || Stay healthy
I got a cold the first week in April - congestion mostly. Knowing I had set this goal, I was super disappointed at first on this one. BUT I decided to KICK this cold in the face -- upping my vitamin C and Zinc intake, drinking shots of Apple Cider Vinegar, drinking more water, cutting out sugar, eating garlic, gargling with salt water, and doing a Oregano Oil nose spray! Whew! Let's just say, that cold didn't last much longer after that!

6 || Write an update [or two] on my garden!
YAY! I wrote one HERE!

I'll be continuing to incorporate my Goals for the New Year in the coming months as I plan my May goals, and the months that follow. 

1 || Go on a date [or two!] with Josh

It's been over 6 weeks since our last date, so this is moving up to #1 priority. Sure we have to bring along our little baby girl, but she's a sweetheart!

the handsome and the silly one

2 || Be more supportive
At times, I can drag and get whiny and complain. It is my goal this month to encourage my husband intentionally, cheer him on when he leaves the house for work, rather than give a mopey good-bye.

3 || Get rid of 10 items per week

This idea came from one hundred dollars a month. I've started a box already, but basically you walk around the house and add 10 things to donate in order to de-clutter and give! It's kinda like a game!

4 || Don't get sick, get energy

Amp up that healthy eating and supplementing. Hopefully I can meet this goal and feel great this month!

5 || Begin exercising again

Now that I'm 6 weeks postpartum, it is time to get moving! I'm hoping to time out some morning walks with the kiddos.

6 || Save my paychecks
I want to save as much as I can from my part-time income, after we give to the church. I'd love to put the remainder entirely in savings -- so I'll let you know how that goes :)

7 || Share The Best Yes with others
Literally! I'm hosting a giveaway [3 copies of The Best Yes] during these first several days of May to encourage readers and friends to be intentional about their decision making! Be sure to enter here.

Now, it's your turn! What are some goals that are important to you for the month of May?
Bloggers, be sure to link-up below, and encourage one another! Others, please leave your goals in the comments below! I would love to see you come back to check in the 1st of each month with your progress! 

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My Monthly Goals - February 2015 - #friendswithgoals

With the first month of 2015 under my belt I feel like I have a clearer head to set some goals for February! I think this month -- I will consider my goals to be "before baby" since my due date is in the beginning of March! If you have goals that you would like to share, please comment below or link-up if you have a goals post! I would love to encourage you and come alongside you as you work to accomplish these goals!

My Resolutions and Goals for the New Year

1 || Deepen my faith

2 || Become more BOLD to stand up for what is right

3 || Run a 5k Race

4 || Prioritize the best choices for me and my family - practice The Best Yes

5 || Plant a vegetable-producing garden

6 || Grow to thrive as a mom of two and a wife

7 || Save up money to visit family
8 || Build up my immune system 

Here's how I'm incorporating these goals and resolutions this month! 

February Goals:: 

Now, it's YOUR TURN! What are some goals or resolutions that are important to you for this 2015 year? Bloggers, be sure to link-up below, and encourage one another! Others, please leave your goals in the comments below! I would love to see you come back to check in the 1st of each month with your progress! 

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CHECK-IN - My Monthly Goals LINK UP! - December - #friendswithgoals

We've been away from internet for the past couple of days -- so I apologize for being a bit absent here, my friends! I'm sitting here at Starbucks with the family to catch up on emails and life suches :) We are *hopefully* good to go on internet by Wednesday -- we are scheduled for install Tuesday between 8 AM - 8 PM! haha -- the mystery of it all! Let's check on how my goals are coming!

For those that are also doing monthly goals I'm hosting a link-up on the 1st and 15th (check-in)! Be sure to link-up your goal progress THIS WEEK! If you are interested in hosting or co-hosting, please email me at ifrog4fr {at} gmail.com!

UPDATE: My December Goals!!! -- this is a quick month -- and yet 31 days long!

1 || Give intentional gifts to family for Christmas - not quite done, but really close!! I have a fresh new installment for my Frugal Gifts that Give Back gift guide -- 21 MORE Gifts that Give Back: For Kids: HERE

2 || Prepare a garden space  -So far so good! Check out my first installment in my How Our Garden Grows series:: HERE

3 || Pack and Move with low stress - Out BEST MOVE yet! We had SO many wonderful friends helping us THANK YOU ALL! Now -- on to the organizing :) I'll give myself some time to unpack and find order before Christmas! A *hope* more than a goal!

4 || Swim at least 2x per week - I'm behind! Eeek -- I've only gone swimming once so far, but it has been a bit cold for swimming, plus we moved ... so we'll see how it goes as the month progresses!

5 || Finish reading The Best Yes - still reading and enjoying! I didn't read as much as I would have wanted to because of the move, but I am nearing half-way!

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Comment below, I'd love to know:: How are your goals going so far this month? 

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