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2016 Goal Update (Month One)

2016 One Month Goal Update

February is upon us folks!

Do you know what this means?  

It means we survived another month; spiritually, financially and physically!  Woo Hoo!  I am celebrating!!!   Everyday in God’s world is another day to rejoice.

I promised to share a one month goal update and here it is; the good, the bad, and the ugly. 

Yep, I am putting it all out there in cold hard facts.

 

2016 Goal Update (Month One)

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A Comprehensive List To Include In Your Yearly Budget (so you don’t miss a thing)

A Comprehensive List Of ITems to Include In Your Yearly Budget (so you dont miss a thing)

This is not a “how to” budget post.

This is a list of items you should consider as you are creating your budget, regardless of what budget method you use.

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2016 Goals 10 Day Update

2016 Goals

10 Day Update

2016 gOal Update

Several of you have inquired about our “goals” for 2016 and if we are still on track.  I am thrilled to say, for the most part, YES WE ARE!!!

And here is a little update:

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Just Make Do-Get Organized

Just Make Do

Just Make Do Get Organized

Days 9, 10, 11, 12

Get Organized!

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Controlling the Chaos-Day 3

Welcome to Controlling the Chaos-Day 3

Controlling the Chaos Day 3 Weekly Checklist

Today we begin the journey to not only decluttering and organizing but taking control and preventing the clutter, chaos, stress and disorganization each new week can bring.

How are we going to do that?

By creating a weekly checklist.

Sit down with yourself and other housemates and make a note of what items need to be completed on a weekly basis.

We recently implemented the checklist below and we love having it.

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Just Make Do January-Day 1

Just Make Do January Day 1 InventoryThis is it!

The first day of our journey to better living, better food and better finances.

To start “Just Make Do January” we need to take stock.

How detailed you are in this is up to you.

We chose to be very thorough and clean and inventory every food cabinet, fridge and freezer as well as every cleaning supply, first aid item, then health and beauty bottle.

(I was feeling motivated).

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Decluttering Your Mind & Life a.k.a Controlling the Chaos

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Why did we choose the title “Controlling the Chaos” and not a series on decluttering?

Because my hopes for this series include so much more than just decluttering and organizing.  I hope it will help me and others like me make lifestyle changes to reduce the chaos and clutter in our lives and minds.  I know the steps I have taken so far have worked wonderfully.

I hope this series will help guide you into making better choices and decisions about how you address everything that enters your life and mind every, single day From how and when you wake up to how you prepare for bed, from how you address incoming mail to how and when you pay your bills, create your budget and build your menu, etc… as well as removing and organizing the physical clutter in your life.

“Clutter” isn’t only something you can see but it is something you feel.

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Lawn & Garden Tool Organization Ideas

Lawn & Garden Tool Organization

9 imple, Low Budget Lawn & Garden Tool Organization Ideas

You should already have a plan in place for your yard & garden tool organization; if not this post will give you some great ideas.

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Purging Your Garage-Step By Step

Step By Step Guide TO Purging Your Garage

Great!  It is time to for purging  your garage!!!

You have an organization plan, right?

If not, click here for ideas.

Let’s begin by remembering that Rome was not built in a day.  If you have a garage that is so crowded with stuff you can barely walk through it, you need to remember to pace yourself and begin with the big, easy stuff to create room to work.

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Confessions of a Procrastinating Physically Challenged Hoarder

Confessions of a Procrastinating, Physically Challenged Hoarder and Her Plan to Get Control

 “Changing one room, one day, one month, one project and one habit at a time.”

That is my new motto.

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