TAKING STOCK - April / May 2017

Welcome to the another 'Taking Stock' post for 2017. If you are new to Teacher by trade, Mother by nature (WELCOME) you can read all of my 'Taking Stock' posts HERE. Pip from Meet Me At Mike is the mastermind behind this series, so be sure to check out her blog. This is something I have been doing since I started blogging and will continue to do this year - I love looking back at previous months. In a nutshell, it's simply taking a step back and 'taking stock' of what's currently happening in your life. 

Here's what's been happening in the month of APRIL & MAY..

Enjoying: my new office space! I decided to move all my teacher resources etc inside and have created a lovely workspace that is functional and 'sparks joy'. Everything I need is right there at my finger tips. I really want to upgrade my chair, so I'm on the hunt for a new one. 

My partner is now happy he has the whole external office space for himself and his gym. Space for him and now I have beautiful space for myself. Win Win!

Looking & Reading: through my daughter's school papers. I organised them into these clear file folders. It's such a nice feeling knowing that it's all in ONE place. You can read more about it HERE.

Getting: in the picture with my Mum (see pic below) & my kids. Did you get in the picture with your kids this month? 

Wishing: my Mum a very Happy Birthday (26th May). Love You Mum.

Buying: a new outfit for a Girls Night Out with my best friends. Top, jeans and earrings from SaveMart (op-shop). Necklace, nail polish and handbag were from KMart. 

Loving: my new 'Mother's Day Journal'. I was inspired by Bernadette at So Freaking Organised, who shared her journal on her blog. Such a great idea. I look forward to future entries from my kids. Have you got a Mother's Day Journal?

Playing: with play dough and rubbish trucks with Master M.

Making: memories with my children. Our tradition for Easter is quite simple. The kids get winter pjs, a small chocolate and we read 'We're going on an Egg Hunt' (I bought this last year). Does you family have any special traditions?

Sorting: through the kids toys! OH MY! What a mission that was. Check out the before and after posts HERE. I also finished sorting through the kids DVDs, Stationery, Crafts, Hobbies and Bedroom decor.  

I have ONE more category to go! SENTIMENTAL - Watch this space!

Admiring: the before and after photos of an organising job, I recently was a part of, at a local school. I was asked by the school to help them organise and declutter their Resource Room. It was a massive job but totally worth it. The staff were very grateful for my help. I love the after photo. 

Feeling: sad. Today we farewelled a dear friend. Fly High L x We will miss you.

Celebrating: our 5 year anniversary. My partner surprised me with this gorgeous bouquet of flowers for our anniversary. The only person he buys flowers for is his Nana, so I felt extremely lucky and loved. Here's to many, many more years together x

Finding: new systems and routines to help tackle our laundry. This hanging system was inspired by Leanne at Organising The Four of Us who shared her laundry routine on her YouTube channel. I've been using it for a few weeks now and I love it! I love not having baskets full of clean washing. This is going to come in handy during the Winter months. 

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Tell me, what's been happening in YOUR world? How was APRIL & MAY for you?

Choose three (or more) words from the list and 'take stock' in the comments below.

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Have a wonderful week

Charlene

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TAKING STOCK - FEBRUARY 2017

Welcome to the another 'Taking Stock' post for 2017. You can read all of my 'Taking Stock' posts HERE. Pip from Meet Me At Mike is the mastermind behind this series, so be sure to check out her blog. This is something I have done since I started blogging and will continue to do this year - I love looking back at previous months. In a nutshell, it's simply taking a step back and 'taking stock' of what's currently happening in your life. 

Here's what's been happening in the month of FEBRUARY..

Making: decorations for Master M's birthday. These are going to be Dinosaur Balloons! Free template download from Mel at Flicker & Flock.

Reading: junk mail - it's a guilty pleasure

Wanting & Needing: to get a haircut this week! It's been way to long eek.

Enjoying: my new job, teaching in a Bi-lingual unit. I'm also teaching whole school Te Reo Māori. 

Looking: forward to the kids birthdays!

Eating: 'Snickerlicious' treats my friend made using Chelsea Winter's recipe - from your book 'Scrumptious'.

Wishing: everyone who celebrated a birthday this month, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ALL! 

Liking: getting in the picture with my kids.

Buying: hair dye tomorrow. Self care - Colour & Cut in a week. 

Loving: Zone Cleaning! Have you tried it?

ZONE CLEANING: Kitchen

ZONE CLEANING: Master Bedroom

ZONE CLEANING: Bathroom

ZONE CLEANING: Kids Bedrooms 

ZONE CLEANING: Lounge and Dining

ZONE CLEANING: Office

ZONE CLEANING: Playroom 

Playing: in the sandpit at Playcentre - volcanoes, pools and moats! I love Playcentre. 

Hoping: everything goes to plan this weekend - we have a lot happening: Birthdays, family day, school trip and a trip to the Zoo! 

Marvelling: at my son's spunky new hair. So handsome. I can't believe he's going to be 3 on Sunday, and my daughter is going to be 12, three days later. Eek. 

Admiring: Our Learning Story wall at Playcentre. Now we have special place to display our kids art and learning stories.

 

Feeling: so much lighter since I KonMari'd the kids clothes & books! Paper, Komono and Sentimental to go! Check out my new series: KonMari With Kids.

Watching: Season 7 of Gilmore Girls! I'm on the home stretch. I have loved watching all the episodes from the beginning. 

Celebrating: International Correspondence month thanks to my Insta gal-pal Kim for sending me the gorgeous card at the top of this post! I love #happymail.

Sharing: Master M's Construction Party details on the blog. It was such a fun party. See it HERE

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Tell me, what's been happening in YOUR world? How was FEBRUARY for you?

Choose three (or more) words from the list and 'take stock' in the comments below.

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Charlene

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Taking Stock - December 2016

Welcome to the last 'Taking Stock' post 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. This is something I have done since I started blogging and will continue to do next year - I love looking back at previous months. In a nutshell, it's simply taking a step back and 'taking stock' of what's currently happening in your life. 

Here's what's been happening in the month of DECEMBER...

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TAKING STOCK - NOVEMBER 2016

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. 

Here's what's been happening in the month of NOVEMBER...

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Taking Stock - October 2016

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. 

Here's what's been happening in the month of OCTOBER...
I have been super quiet on the blog this past month, taking an impromptu mini break from posting, however I am hoping to get back into this week, so watch this space!

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Taking Stock - September 2016

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. 

Here's what's been happening in the month of SEPTEMBER...

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Taking Stock - August 2016

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. 

Here's what's been happening in the month of AUGUST...

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.

Wanting: to buy all the pretty 'Project Life' supplies...but I need to make a plan first.

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!

Deciding: what curtains we should buy for the lounge....
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

Loving: my new car. This week I shared how I keep our car clean and organised. You can read about it HERE.



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.

Trying: to hold back the tears as I said farewell to my Toyota Caldina. x

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!

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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.

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Until next time, I hope the next month treats you well!
Charlene

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