No.301: 100 Little Things Vol.6 // An Update

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It’s been two months since I posted my 100 Little Things for this year and I’ve had a strong start! Here’s what I’ve completed so far:

#99. BUY A STEAMER.

I bought this steamer to make my life easier when selling on Poshmark and I love it! It only takes a minute to warm up and after a few swipes across your outfit, you’re ready to go.

#95. READ THE 15:17 TO PARIS.

I had a screenshot of this book on my phone because I thought it would be interesting and something my oldest would like to read. I read it first and….meh. An inspiring story about American heroism, but it didn’t need to be a 200 page book.

#8. CLEAN THE GROUT IN THE MASTER BATHROOM.

This was such a satisfying project! I used Magic Grout Cleaner, which is definitely not a “green” product, but I had it on hand and decided to use it up. Along with an old rag, a toothbrush and a little elbow grease, it worked great! The difference is amazing.

#15. FIND A SLIPCOVER FOR THE LIVING ROOM CHAIR.

We’ve had the chair in our living room for almost nine years now and it was in sad shape. I did a few frugal improvements to perk it back up (I wrote about it in this post), added a $25 slipcover and it’s good as new! I still need to get some upholstery pins for the bottom so it looks more intentional/finished and a new throw pillow. Even so, I’m so happy that we were able to change our eyesore (but still totally functional) chair into something more beautiful.

#82. DONATE TO THE LOCAL PREGNANCY CENTER.

Our church sponsored a baby bottle campaign collecting change for a local pregnancy center. We have a gallon-size bag of change ready for this kind of occasion and the kids were so excited to fill the bottle to the brim.

#51. GET MY SOURDOUGH STARTER GOING AGAIN.

I made my first few loaves and am definitely out of practice, but excited to get back into the habit. Using this book again for direction and inspiration.

#49. BAKE A PIE.

For the first week of school, we made an A is for Apple Pie using the recipe in one of our favorite books! I wasn’t paying attention and almost burnt it, but it was still delicious.

#13. GET A HANGING PLANT FOR THE MASTER BATHROOM.

I’m becoming a plant lady! I couldn’t find the exact one I wanted locally, so I gambled with a California-based nursery on Amazon. And…it worked out great! I got this string of pearls succulent and it arrived well-packaged and healthy. The ceramic hanging planter is from an etsy shop called Stuck in the Mud Pottery.

#50. MAKE ROOT BEER FLOATS.

We celebrated D’s first flag football game (and his first win!) with root beer floats! Super easy and special.

#2. FIND SOMETHING TO ORGANIZE THE POTATOES IN THE PANTRY.

I tweaked this one after learning that I should be keeping my potatoes in the fridge instead! Cooler temperatures will keep them fresh for much longer.

#52. GO APPLE PICKING.

Our first Family Adventure Field Trip of the school year! We had so much fun and the apples were eaten way too fast. We hope to go again soon.

Partial Completions

#75. COMPLETE A FULL YEAR OF “EXTRAORDINARY ORDINARY” POSTS.
Two out of twelve complete: August and September.

#80. SUPPORT THREE ETSY SHOPS. (2/3)
I bought another shampoo bar from Shady Nook Bee Farms and a soap saver from The Bearded Bee Homestead.

#88. PAY OFF THREE STUDENT LOANS. (1/3)
After a year of chipping away, we can finally knock one off the list! This particular loan had a 12.875% interest rate (can you even believe that?!) so it was really important to me to throw all the money we could on this one first. The extra money I earned from selling on Poshmark this summer really helped.

#94. READ AT LEAST ONE PICTURE BOOK TO THE LITTLE ONES A DAY.
I’ve missed a few days, but am still considering this a win!

CURRENT TOTAL: 11 / 100

Partial Completions

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