Sunday, January 29, 2023
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Thankful Thursday: January 26, 2023
I Am Thankful For:
Getting a late start
Getting back on track
Valentine decor
A positive outlook
A delicious pasta dish
Tickets to see one of my favorite comedians this spring
A warm house on a cold and windy day
A cranberry muffin and coffee
Finished painting
A quiet afternoon
Comfy pants
An unexpected visit
Quiet moments
Finishing a good book
Cautious optimism
Sunday, January 22, 2023
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Thankful Thursday: January 19, 2023
I Am Thankful For:
Sunshine through the clouds
Dog videos
My husband taking care of me after mom dental procedure
Sleep, sleep, and more sleep
Hot cocoa
Getting the dogs back safely after they escaped the house
Friday evening
A dusting of snow
Rescuing the bird trapped in the garage
New phones
My son helping with the grocery shopping
Birthday cake outlays
Red sky morning
Some good news
Meatless meals
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Thankful Thursday: January 12, 2023
I Am Thankful For:
When the storms are past
Mushroom ravioli
My husband
When the dogs stop barking
Relaxing on a Friday evening
Trying a new drink
Brainstorming trip ideas for this year
My husband taking the dogs out so I can sleep in a little longer
A beautiful new rug
Homemade sausage rolls
My husband helping put away the Christmas decorations
A warm bowl of gumbo on a rainy day
Starting a new project
Sweet potatoes
When a cold morning turns into a warm afternoon
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Thankful Thursday: January 5, 2023
I Am Thankful For:
A day at Biltmore Estate
The beauty of a frozen fountain
Winter landscapes
Lazy days
A cup of afternoon tea
Planning for the new year
Chips and queso
Warmer weather
Creative ideas
A good night's sleep
Phone calls from my daughter
Music from the 80's
Appetizers for dinner
Start of a new year
Two blue days in the pear tree
A beautiful January day
A day with my grandson
New ideas for my Etsy shop
Healthy and delicious breakfast
New wine cabinet
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Create
If you've read my One Word for 2023 post, you know that this year I decided that I will also have a word for each month. (if you haven't read that post yet - go ahead and do it now. I'll be right here when you're done)
My word for January is Create.
What does this mean? Well... for me, it means...
To explore ways to be creative in my work and hobbies.
To create healthy habits for the new year.
Create time for the people I love.
Create time for the activities I enjoy.
Create pleasant spaces in which to work and live.
To create the best possible me.
Create a life I love.
Monday, January 2, 2023
January 2023
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2023!
For me, there's something extra special when a new year, a new month, and a new week all start at the same time. It's like the ultimate "fresh start". Just me? That's ok. I said it, and I don't regret it.
I don't know about you, but I am so excited for 2022. The Man of the House and I are already floating some ideas for trips we'd like to take this year. We will be keeping our travels within the states this year while probably planning for another bigger trip next year. And our new grandbaby is due this winter. Obviously, I can't wait to meet him!
Speaking of grandchildren - January will find us celebrating Grandson #1's birthday. I can hardly believe that he is going to be 11. He's getting so big. He's already almost as tall as I am!
I received a small embroidery machine for Christmas. I am looking forward to learning how to use it and making some fun new thing. Embroidered burp cloths, bibs, and blankets for Grandson #2? Definitely! I also have some ideas for items to compliment the crocheted pieces I sell in my Etsy shop.
I have created myself a reading list for January. This is something I plan to do for each month this year. My list for January is: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab, and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. I also hope to be able to finish The Next Right Thing by Emily P Freeman just as soon as I can get it from the library again. (My loan expired and someone else had put a hold in it so I couldn't renew it).
January is typically a month for purging the old and trying to get organized. I'm no different when it comes to this. I'm back at it - working to decorate and organize my home office and create a pleasant workspace for myself. I also have some projects planned for the dining room.
My goals for the month include:
- File sales taxes for shop by January 10
- Put away all Christmas decor
- Create a pleasant workspace
- Create a plan with the Man of the House to take at least 2 trips this year
- Create some items for the grandkids while learning to use my new embroidery machine
- Read at least 3 books
What are your plans for January?
Sunday, January 1, 2023
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