#thankfulthursday
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November 7, 2013
#thankfulthursday
What are you thankful for this Thursday?
November 6, 2013
right now | october 2013
Right now, I am happy that I am getting things accomplished and marked off my To Do list each day. Thank goodness I'm back to a paper planner!
Right now, I am thrilled to already have purchased a few Christmas gifts in our {my} quest to simplify and enjoy the season.
Right now, I am making a promise to myself to breathe deeply and not let the hectic nature of the next few months overtake me.
october | 10.23.13
feeling
good about life. said that i don't hear from zach. happy that the girls had good grade cards!
on the to do list
make lists so everything is in place and ready for the holidays with low stress.
my guilty pleasure
messy buns when i don't want to wash my hair + when i do...expensive kerastase.
favorites
my guilty pleasure
messy buns when i don't want to wash my hair + when i do...expensive kerastase.
favorites
mini packs of halloween sour patch kids
dreaming about
victoria's newly redesigned bedroom, she loves her new bed!
grateful for
kids who are older and can do so many things for themselves.
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Here's the post where I share how I created my mini book.
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Here's the post where I share how I created my mini book.
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November 4, 2013
filofax photo challenge | #planneraddictspotd
I kinda sorta have a crush on the bright yellow, sunshiney color of my Filofax Finsury and I love that I can use my cardstock and washi tape and vellum to create pages that make organization even more fun. Having a daily plan, in written form, has been such a help to our family. I reference my planner several times a day and even carry with me in my purse as I run errands, go to the Post Office and pick up the girls from school.
Using a free download I designed, I added my Halloween countdown calendar to the front and fancied it up with a bit of washi tape.
Made my own top tab dividers with clearance priced plastic side dividers and trimmed to size. The yellow washi tape hides that the dividers are pink.
I don't use a planner case. At home she's on my desk. On the go she's in my purse.
We were hoping to finish up the house painting and had plans to be "around home" all day.
How I keep track of my deal site coupon codes. For Filofax Personal size, trim your paper to 6.75" tall and 7" wide. From the left edge, where you would punch your holes, score and fold at 3.75". You should now have a flap to fold over and hide all the messy notes. A permanent Sharpie marker will write, without smudging, on washi tape.
Made a divider out of Christmas cardstock to hide our plans for our Advent Calendar. I used graph paper and outlined a square before the activity so I could fill in the date in pencil as I decide which day has which activity or holiday event.
I don't like to see sticky notes when I open my planner, so this is the third page back. Made from the leftover plastic that I made my Dividers with on Day 4.
A free download I designed so that I could finally get on board with a meal plan. Prints on one page, fold in the middle and punch holes.
Just a simple paper clip to hold together my past weeks and point me in the right direction.
No schedule here, just do it as it needs it.
In town running errands with my two favorites...Coach and Filofax. It was key for me that the Personal size fit into even my smallest purse.
Small, but mighty. The Pocket size I initially purchased sits patiently next to her big sister.
Getting it done and checking it off my to do list today. I draw circles next to the task and when it's complete color it in. If it's in progress, I draw only half the circle in and move it forward to another day.
Googly eyes that were left over from our Halloween goody bag project.
My dividers are pink, a DIY project, but I covered them with yellow washi tape to coordinate with my Finsbury better.
Although I use a pen to write my lists, I keep a pencil in the pen loop and use it most often.
Made a bottom tab divider today for my 2014 calendars and it was lonely without a little washi, this time blue.
Car pick-up lines and planners just seem to go hand-in-hand. A few minutes here and a few minutes there do make a difference.
...and a reminder for me to see. It's a free printable and it's sized for Personal, Pocket and also as a 4x6 to display in a frame if you wish.
I don't use stickers in my Filofax, but a chevron heart on my third baby's upcoming birthday is perfect.
Today is my Dad's birthday.
Using the business card sleeve for on-the--road Post-It note supplies.
I ripped out my registration page by mistake, so I reinforced it with some polka dot washi tape, of course.
Love it because it writes super fine. Love it because it has a thin barrel. Love it because it doesn't bleed through the page. And it's erasable. Good thing I accidentally ordered a box instead of just one, Gordon and the girls love it, too. Now if it just had a clip.
Happy Boo to You!
Another month, another daily photo challenge featuring my Filofax Finsbury planner. Take a peek and see what you think about my little ray of sunshine!
1 | Cover
Typically, I would go with an understated, classic brown for a planner. But, when I saw the yellow Filofax Finsbury, I just had to have it. Originally, I purchased the Pocket size for 60% off and needed more room...hence the Personal size and it is perfect.
Typically, I would go with an understated, classic brown for a planner. But, when I saw the yellow Filofax Finsbury, I just had to have it. Originally, I purchased the Pocket size for 60% off and needed more room...hence the Personal size and it is perfect.
2 | Where I Plan
On this day in October, it was still nice enough to sit on the much porch after picking up the girls from school. Oreo's and milk and a little planning, too!
On this day in October, it was still nice enough to sit on the much porch after picking up the girls from school. Oreo's and milk and a little planning, too!
3 | Orange
Using a free download I designed, I added my Halloween countdown calendar to the front and fancied it up with a bit of washi tape.
4 | Dividers
Made my own top tab dividers with clearance priced plastic side dividers and trimmed to size. The yellow washi tape hides that the dividers are pink.
5 | Planner Case
I don't use a planner case. At home she's on my desk. On the go she's in my purse.
6 | Around Town
We were hoping to finish up the house painting and had plans to be "around home" all day.
7 | DIY
How I keep track of my deal site coupon codes. For Filofax Personal size, trim your paper to 6.75" tall and 7" wide. From the left edge, where you would punch your holes, score and fold at 3.75". You should now have a flap to fold over and hide all the messy notes. A permanent Sharpie marker will write, without smudging, on washi tape.
8 | Festive
Made a divider out of Christmas cardstock to hide our plans for our Advent Calendar. I used graph paper and outlined a square before the activity so I could fill in the date in pencil as I decide which day has which activity or holiday event.
9 | Dashboard
I don't like to see sticky notes when I open my planner, so this is the third page back. Made from the leftover plastic that I made my Dividers with on Day 4.
10 | Menu Planning
A free download I designed so that I could finally get on board with a meal plan. Prints on one page, fold in the middle and punch holes.
11 | Bookmark
Just a simple paper clip to hold together my past weeks and point me in the right direction.
12 | Cleaning Schedule
No schedule here, just do it as it needs it.
13 | Holiday Planning
14 | In My Bag
In town running errands with my two favorites...Coach and Filofax. It was key for me that the Personal size fit into even my smallest purse.
15 | Planner Collection
Small, but mighty. The Pocket size I initially purchased sits patiently next to her big sister.
16 | Checklist
Getting it done and checking it off my to do list today. I draw circles next to the task and when it's complete color it in. If it's in progress, I draw only half the circle in and move it forward to another day.
17 | Spooky
Googly eyes that were left over from our Halloween goody bag project.
18 | Creative
19 | With My Drink
20 | Pretty in Pink
My dividers are pink, a DIY project, but I covered them with yellow washi tape to coordinate with my Finsbury better.
21 | Pen Loop
Although I use a pen to write my lists, I keep a pencil in the pen loop and use it most often.
22 | Washi in Use
Made a bottom tab divider today for my 2014 calendars and it was lonely without a little washi, this time blue.
23 | In Your Car
Car pick-up lines and planners just seem to go hand-in-hand. A few minutes here and a few minutes there do make a difference.
24 | Where It Lives
On my nightstand. In my purse. In the car. Next to me while I create and work.
On my nightstand. In my purse. In the car. Next to me while I create and work.
25 | Quote
...and a reminder for me to see. It's a free printable and it's sized for Personal, Pocket and also as a 4x6 to display in a frame if you wish.
26 | Stickers
I don't use stickers in my Filofax, but a chevron heart on my third baby's upcoming birthday is perfect.
27 | Birthday
Today is my Dad's birthday.
28 | Supplies
Using the business card sleeve for on-the--road Post-It note supplies.
29 | Polka Dots
I ripped out my registration page by mistake, so I reinforced it with some polka dot washi tape, of course.
30 | Favorite Pen
Love it because it writes super fine. Love it because it has a thin barrel. Love it because it doesn't bleed through the page. And it's erasable. Good thing I accidentally ordered a box instead of just one, Gordon and the girls love it, too. Now if it just had a clip.
31 | Halloween Page
Happy Boo to You!
November 3, 2013
don't forget
November 1, 2013
these girls rocked their old school halloween costumes
We've done store bought costumes almost every year, but Gordon decided we would go old school this year and have the girls wear homemade costumes.
It's moments like these that I'm thankful that our kids have their Grandparents so close to enjoy all the little moments in life that really make the most impact on our lives.
Life is good. Yes, indeed.
Victoria's black kitty costume is a total rehash of last year's costume when both girls went as kitty cats and Isabella is wearing an actual table cloth as her ghost costume. When we were visiting with Oma and Uncle James {this is outside their condo} she kept looking at the tablecloth like, "Hey, didn't I give Monika that vintage linen tablecloth? Surely she did not cut holes into it for a Halloween costume! Noooo, surely not."
Um, yes I did Mom. Busted.
The girls were greeted by their silly Nana and Papa dressed up as a Pirate and his lovely Gypsy girl. Isabella and Victoria were surprised and were not expecting that at all, especially as Nana had told them that she had retired her Fairy Godmother costume when they stopped dressing up as Princesses.
Gotcha!
It's moments like these that I'm thankful that our kids have their Grandparents so close to enjoy all the little moments in life that really make the most impact on our lives.
Life is good. Yes, indeed.
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