1. Read two books.
I only finished one. I enjoyed Let’s All Be Brave, but it wasn’t one of those books for me that I quickly devour. Maybe I wasn’t the target audience?
2. Complete a “ten on ten” photo challenge.
Done! I loved this challenge. It was fun to document our very ordinary day and I’m anxious to try it again. Maybe I should make it a monthly goal in 2015.
3. Take 10,000+ steps a day and exercise at least four times a week.
I’m calling this one a half success. Some weeks, I took at least 10,000 steps, but didn’t get four workouts in. Other weeks, I did five workouts, but not 10,000 steps! Either way, I was active throughout the month and I’m proud of that. 17 pounds down, about 20 to go!
4. Continue with Couch25K.
I stopped following this plan about halfway through the month. I’m still running, but not on a specific schedule for now.
5. Invite a family over for a playdate.
Done. We had another homeschooling family over and it was so nice to chat with the mama while our kids played together.
6. Bake an apple pie.
I still didn’t get this one completed! One of these days…
7. Declutter a small area of the house everyday.
Done. So good for my mental health as well as preparation for all the new things to come into the house at Christmas. I plan to continue through December.
8. Announce the new Holiday Collection on the Big White Farmhouse shop.
Done. The Holiday Collection is live on the site! We have gorgeous pewter ornaments, fun dish towels and even hand-printed star pillows. All make wonderful gifts. We also just got in eco-friendly art supplies for kids…perfect “non-junk” stocking stuffers!
9. Get started on Christmas shopping!
Done! I’ve gotten a good start on presents for the kids and I’ve started a shopping list for the rest. Hopefully, I’ll be able to finish up during the first week in December, so I can fully enjoy the rest of Advent. I firmly believe that gift giving shouldn’t be stressful!
Looking forward to finishing the year strong in December. How did you do with your monthly goals?
P.S. We’re having a big Black Friday sale at Big White Farmhouse today!
