living simply and embracing imperfection
…network of blogging buddies)5-6 – Dinner prep6 – Family dinner (this is one of our important traditions)7-10 – If we’re home: family time, reading, knitting while watching TV with family, etc.10:15 to 10:30 – this is my goal to be in bed, then I read until just after 11*
*I have trouble sleeping, which I know a lot of others do as well- it’s important to keep good “sleep hygiene” which is do…
…ffee, Bible reading, email 8 – Exercise, shower, etc. 9 – Breakfast, then bake for the week (bread, granola, granola bars, beans, prep for any meals, etc.)- every other week I also watch my little niece and nephew 11 – Computer time in between baking (on days w/o babysitting)- checking emails, searching, loading pictures, etc. 12:30 – Lunch 1-3 pm – School Prep and planning 3-5 – Blogging (I try to spend this w…
The other day I found a package of Martha Stewart chalkboard labels that I had bought more than a month ago with a 40%-off coupon for about $3.50. I don’t know why I hadn’t used them yet, but it probably had something to do with the fact that I didn’t know where I wanted to use them when I bought them and had forgotten about them in the meantime.
Then I walked by these jars…
…like to, but I tend to be planning and dreaming about then, totally forgetting that I could actually be DOING something. And I’ve not really taken advantage of my cold frames in order to get some greens earlier than the 1st of May, but it’s a goal of mine, so it remains on the list.
I have found that the planning makes my vegetable gardening easier, and I hope this checklist will help you, too.
-Jami …
Have you seen this ebook? For those of us who are trying to make the best use of our time (um…would that be all of us?), Tell Your Time has some great, easy to accomplish techniques. The first version was released last fall and garnered great reviews all over the blogging world. Why? It’s a short read at 30 pages (important if you have time management issues!) It has do-able tips and techniques It’s more than just forms to…
I believe a cottage can be anywhere or anything (condo, ranch, farmhouse) as long as you have a "cottage mentality" which puts people above things, celebrates imperfections, embraces simplicity, and finds joy in everyday life. Thanks for joining me!
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