Welcome to another 'Taking Stock' for 2016. In case you missed any, you can read all of my Taking Stock posts HERE. Pip from Meet Me At Mike is the mastermind behind this, so be sure to check out her blog and share the blog love. This is something I have done since I started blogging and will continue to do, this year. You can read my previous Taking Stock posts HERE. In a nutshell, it's simply taking a step back and 'taking stock' of what's currently happening in your life. I am dedicating the last Tuesday of every month to a Taking Stock post and linking up with the #IBOT team.
Making: my bed every morning not only makes me feel good...it's a great way to kick off the day.
Drinking: tea, water, and only a little bit of Coke.
Reading: all about PROJECT LIFE - it's my new obsession. If you don't know what Project Life is...check out Becky Higgins' website, and be prepared...it's addictive. I bought these super cute journal cards from The Warehouse on clearance last week. I can't wait to get started.
Looking: at these beautiful flowers. One of our Playcentre members surprised me with this gorgeous pot of flowers today (Tex Mex pelargoniums) to say 'thank you' for all the hard work I have been doing behind the scenes as President of our centre...awww. It was such a thoughtful thing to do and I feel truly blessed to have such an amazing Playcentre team to work with xxx Totally made my day!
BEFORE...
AFTER...
Simple, modern and a little bit elegant - they are perfect and best of all they were on sale. winning
Wishing: my two of my friends all the best for the upcoming birth of their baby girls. Can't wait for baby cuddles.
Enjoying: a clean & organised home. Last month I felt overwhelmed with everything and my home was suffering, so I have been working my way through the 20 Day Challenge and getting back into my routines again. I am in the last week of the challenge and my home is feeling and looking so much better, and so am I.
Feeling: proud of myself for breastfeeding my son for 2 years and 5 months...At the beginning of the month I co-organised & took part in my 3rd Big Latch On event. We had 79 bubs latch on and 30+ local businesses sponsor us - it was a great event.
Helping: Daddy blow out his candles! I love this photo. Earlier this month, we celebrated my partner's birthday...we had friends over for dinner and finished the night with CAKE - you know it's not your birthday until you have cake. Master M loved blowing out the candles.
Waiting: for the jug to boil...so I can enjoy a hot cup of tea after cleaning my kitchen top to bottom! The surfaces on top of the cupboards were gross. Many thanks to a reader's tip - I now have paper towels on top, so all I have to do is take them off and replace them every 6 months (if not more!). PS How cute is the Dishwasher Dirty/Clean sign? It's from The Organised Housewife Shop
Buying & Wearing: this new brown leather bag and teal & black top for our DATE NIGHT - well it was my partner's work do last Saturday...We were kid free, so it's a date night nonetheless. Dinner & Drinks were paid for too - whoop whoop.
Admiring: this Snap Chat filter before going out on a DATE NIGHT. It's a favourite for a lot of snappers.
Sorting: out my apps on my iPhone. I recently completed the #5daystominimalism challenge with Lavendaire and Naturally Thrifty Mom, and one of the tasks was to declutter your 'digital device'. I absolutely LOVE how it looks now. I only have two screens - the home screen is clear, and everything I need is organised in folders. SPARK JOY. It was a fantastic challenge - I highly recommend it. Be sure to check out their videos over on YouTube.
Watching: my favourite YouTuber, Janine from A Young Mum - she's an inspiration, and I am super jealous that she is going to be a KonMari Consultant - she recently went to New York and met with Japanese organising guru and author of 'The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up & Spark Joy', Marie Kondo! *squeal*. Check out Janine's channel - she will inspire you, I promise.
Hoping: Miss B keeps her new desk tidy and organised like this (hmmm) - She loves it!
Needing: to find a balance between HOME, LIFE and WORK (and PLAYCENTRE)...I am joining Leanne from Organising the Four of Us and many others in PROJECT 14 next week - I can't wait.
Getting: #inthepicture with my family. Messy hair, no make up and I was actually wearing my pyjama pants...but I still took a moment to get IN THE PICTURE with my kids and my partner, on his birthday. I actually really love this photo.
Bookmarking: anything to do with Project Life.Hearing: my son snoring on the couch, bless him. I've been home with two sick kids quite a bit this month, so when they are resting or napping...so am I.
Giggling: at all the stories and journals from my high school/pre-kid years...I konmari'd my Written Keepsakes - check it out HERE. Coming Soon to the blog is my Keepsakes/Momentos and Photos - all part of the Sentimental category of my KonMari journey. Watch this space.
Loving: the colour MINT - my office supplies are mint and now my bed is mint! I bought this gorgeous comforter set from Spotlight for only $50 (down from $130). I'm in LOVE. It's such a pretty colour.
I am...
Embracing: life, love & positivity!
Embracing: life, love & positivity!
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Now it's YOUR turn...Tell me, what's been happening in YOUR world? How was AUGUST for you?
Choose three (or more) words from the list and 'take stock' in the comments below.
Read previous Sunday Share: Currently & Taking Stock posts
Until next time, I hope the next month treats you well!
Charlene
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Fab list. I love your mint things (my daughter's favourite colour so we have it everywhere). Score on those journal cards at a great price- I have thought about doing project life - years behind in printing photos/ making photo books as it is. Enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb. I ended up buying a few more packs today. I excited to get started now. And I have been dabbling in the Project Life App too.
DeleteThanks Deb. I ended up buying a few more packs today. I excited to get started now. And I have been dabbling in the Project Life App too.
DeleteOh girl! We have so many things in common! One of them being I have 2 years and 2 months breastfeeding my cutie patootie 😁
ReplyDeleteThanks Gaby! Wow, that's awesome - GO YOU! We are down to one feed now :( It's only a matter of days...
DeleteI love that mint color for your desk supplies! They're so pretty! I sold my car a couple months ago. It was so sad. I'd had that car for 15 years!
ReplyDeleteThank you Paula. Wow 15 years is a long time...I would have been a wreck. What are you driving now?
DeleteWow you are really getting all your ducks in a row. Inspired by your organisation!
ReplyDeleteYes I am Karin ha!, thank you so much.
DeleteI'm sure you'll be a KonMari consultant before too long :) Your organisation skills are so admirable - very envious xx #teamIBOT
ReplyDeleteAww thanks Jo, that is a huge compliment. If she comes 'down under' I am definitely going! or I might even bite the bullet and go to the USA! eek! Imagine that!
DeleteGosh your desk is so organised and I love your bedding! Thanks for linking up…The Ultimate Rabbit Hole Guest Host – Shari from GoodFoodWeek xox
ReplyDeleteThank you Shari, it's in our living/family area, so I have to keep it clean and organised - it doesn't look like that when I'm working on it though. Thanks for stopping by.
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