Chapters Books and Coffee ~ Day 33

My friend introduced me to a new coffee shop. It is not new, but is new to me and is something I want to kick myself about. I cannot believe I haven't been there before. It was the best coffee shop with a variety of books and teas and was HUGE, with a small coffee house feel. They even offered soy, rice, coconut and almond milk for us girls who don't drink milk. All I can say is I LOVED IT!!

My new thing for the day, Chapters Books and Coffee, I plan on going back very soon.

http://chaptersbooksandcoffee.com/

FLY LADY CHALLENGE
Day 2 Get dressed to lace up shoes
I had to get ready first thing when I woke up UGH!!!
Sine my sink before bed too, I kinda like this!

The Fly Lady ~ Day 32

Who is the fly lady you asked? I came across the fly lady through several recommendations from friends. My house feels like constant Chaos with toys, clothes, mail, you know the drill. She defines CHAOS as Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome. Needless to say I decided to check her out and have decided to do her 31 day challenge. In fact, I have a few different challenges I will try this month.

My new thing for day was taking on the fly lady challenge. Check it out for yourself. http://www.flylady.com/pages/begin_babysteps.asp

Day One ~ Go shine your sink!
There is a method to a shiny sink, you can see it for yourself at http://flylady.net/pages/FLYingLessons_Shine.asp

Make it shine like the top of the chrysler building!

Portland's Art Museum ~ Day 31

My new thing for the day was the Portlands Art Museum, I loved it. I had never been there before, it was a site to see. I wish I had some pictures to show unfortunately you can't take pictures inside the museum which I understand so instead I grab a few shot outside the building as we left walking in the rain. The best part about the trip was the fact I was there with my oldest. We talked about our favorite pieces and what must inspired these people to create the things they did. All I can say is the mind of a child is amazing. She saw things in pieces that others would have missed and talked about the sculptures the rest of the evening.

I loved this tree, there was something about it that seemed so alive to me.


My new thing for the day was the Portland Art Museum, something everyone should see. I plan on going back.

Check it out at http://portlandartmuseum.org/

Calming Sea ~ Day 30

I have been having some difficulty falling asleep at night. Ok, a lot of difficulty, and I have resorted to numerous things to try to help my ease into slumber. I have used bedtime tea, reading before bed, no TV before bed, no computer before bed, no sugar, no caffeine, just about everything to help me to fall asleep. My new thing for the day was the Calming Sea CD, which has music with waves in the background. It is wonderful, I love the sound of the ocean, it always sets me at peace. Did I fall asleep a little easier, no, but I would say it did help me relax.

My new thing for the day, was the Calming Sea. Although I wish I was on the beach hearing the waves for myself, in my bikini, with my feet in the sand, the sun on my skin and not a grey cloud in site, it was the closest thing to it.

Karaoke Baby ~ Day 29

For Christmas my brother got the girls a karaoke machine and it just arrived. I love to sing, but I don’t know who loves it more, the girls or myself. We unpacked it and each took turns at singing. It is funny, I love to sing but singing in front of others is a whole new story. When the microphone is to your mouth and your voice is amplified, it is a little nerve racking at first, but who am I kidding... I let loose and sang as loud as I could. It was AWESOME. The kids and my husband sat around and clapped when I finished and even if I stunk, they thought I was great, and that is all that matters. I swear everyone needs one of these things!!!

Our new thing for the day was a Karaoke Machine, and it rocks.

Did I mention I bought the Taylor Swift Fearless Karaoke CD too, I, I mean the kids, love it!

The Daily Dialogue ~ Day 28

I am a worrier. I admit it. I wish I wasn't, but I often worry about things that are just out of my control. One of my goals for 2011 is to worry less and turn things over to God. Mathew 6:34 says "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

I started reading Simple Abundance, a book I bought years ago but never finished. She talks about buying a spiral notebook and just writing your worries down, just let them spill out onto the paper and then let them go, come back to them later, if need be. That is what I did, I wrote down my worries and tried to let them go, and turn them over to God. Simple Abundance says it so well, "Life never calms down long enough for us to wait until tomorrow to start living the lives we deserve." I believe God truly wants us to live our life to the fullest, everyday.

Today I made a choice to let go, and put the worries on the paper. My new thing for the day was a Daily Dialogue.

First Sleep over ~ Day 27

My 6 year old had a friend spend the night for the first time. Her older sister was going to a slumber party, so I thought it would be a fun thing for her to bring in the new year. Both girls had a blast, popcorn, movies, cookies, dancing, playing. She cried when her friend left but I was so glad to have done this for her.

Hailey had her first sleepover and she said, "It was awesome!" I agree!