How are you progressing on your 2010 goals/resolutions? Are you ready to cash in your shiny gym membership for a box of Godiva chocolates yet or have you lost that pesky 20 pounds yet?Since I made my goals public, I thought I’d review my progress so far. Below is my original post, 2010 Goals. TheContinueContinue reading “Goal Check – Jan.”
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2010 Goals
Happy 2010! Let’s start off the new year properly and decide how we’re going to pronounce it. Is it two thousand ten or is it twenty ten? What do you think? I’m sort of on the fence and find myself alternating between the two! Guess I should make a decision soon, since it’s here already.ManyContinueContinue reading “2010 Goals”
Calendars 102
This is a re-post from last year; I admit it. But hey, I’m feeling sick, lousy, and uninspired, and I already said what I wanted to say, so what’s wrong with putting it out there again for those of you who missed it?Have you bought your 2010 calendar yet? If not, stop reading this blogContinueContinue reading “Calendars 102”
Life Happened Last Week
What did you have planned for last week in order to get ready for Christmas this week? Did you get it all done?My original plan for last week did not include editing the first 2 volumes of The Tutor for the big re-release scheduled for Jan. 15. They arrived in my inbox last weekend. MyContinueContinue reading “Life Happened Last Week”
Sane Holiday Homeschooling
The following article appears today in a guest column over at Anne Elliot’s blog and in her weekly newsletter. Thanks for hosting me, Anne!Is it possible to homeschool sanely and still celebrate the Christmas? Yes! How? My two best tips are to make lists and to start early. I love lists! I make lists ofContinueContinue reading “Sane Holiday Homeschooling”
Do You Know Where Your Christmas Cards Are?
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g78/webbfree/christmas/animations/countdown-1.swfChristmas Countdown designed by Christmas Gifts.orgIt’s December 3rd. Do you know where your lights, cards, and nativity scene are? I know, I know! The lights are on our decorated tree, the nativity scene is on the table beside the phone, and the cards are on my desk. But, they’re addressed (yes, I do cheat andContinueContinue reading “Do You Know Where Your Christmas Cards Are?”
Today’s Task
Exercise! Get moving! Work off that pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes! Work off the Christmas cookies you’ll be baking next week!Yes, now. Don’t wait until January 1. I read recently that it’s better to start something new (like a new exercise program) when your schedule is already in flux because that will cause you toContinueContinue reading “Today’s Task”
Be Happy with January’s Credit Card Bill
Yes, it is possible to be happy when your credit card bills arrive in the mail after Christmas. Really. How? By not overspending in November and December! It really is possible to give gifts to people who are important to you without emptying your wallet.First of all, make a list of everyone to whom youContinueContinue reading “Be Happy with January’s Credit Card Bill”
The Countdown Continues
Today’s the last day! Six days until Thanksgiving! Thirty-five days until Christmas! Are you ready? I sure am! Well, I’m ready for today at least.Today is our last day of school before having a week off at Thanksgiving. Yay! The kids aren’t the only ones celebrating :-). I’m going to use next week to makeContinueContinue reading “The Countdown Continues”
Only 51 Days Until Christmas!
Are you ready? And, it’s only 22 days until Thanksgiving! In case anyone was wondering, yes, I do make lists, and yes, I have already started. This year, I’ll be making regular posts to help you all plan ahead to have a less hectic holiday season so that you can focus on the important things:ContinueContinue reading “Only 51 Days Until Christmas!”
