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I hope everyone had a wonderful day with your families and that you had full hearts and full bellies!
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Thanksgiving 2019
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I just wanted to pop on here and wish everyone a......
I hope everyone had a wonderful day with your families and that you had full hearts and full bellies!
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I hope everyone had a wonderful day with your families and that you had full hearts and full bellies!
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
A Holiday Bucket List for Families Plus Some of Our Family Traditions
Well, the holidays are just around the corner and Thanksgiving is a couple of days. Then, it's a mad dash to Christmas and New Year's. It's amazing how fast this year has gone by. So, before things get to crazy, I wanted to share a holiday bucket list for families as well some of our favorite family traditions.
Drive around and look at Christmas lights (we start doing this right after Thanksgiving and have our specific areas we go to. We also get hot chocolate for the ride)
Go Ice-skating
Watch Christmas movies (our favorites are Home Alone, The Family Stone, The Holiday, The Family Man, all the Santa Claus movies, and the claymations that my husband and I watched when we were kids.)
Make cinnamon rolls (we do this for Christmas morning)
Visit Santa Claus (duh of course! We do this at our local mall)
Get a new family ornament each year
Decorate for Christmas (we already did this, this year!)
Open one gift on Christmas Eve
Matching Christmas Jammies pics
New Christmas jammies for the littles (and us)
The Christmas lights a t MSU (new to us this year)
The Polar Bear Express in Wichita Falls (another new thing we are doing this year)
25 Books of Christmas (we read a different Christmas book each day in December and end with The Night Before Christmas)
Adopting a family for Christmas
Take coffee cakes to friends/neighbors/special people in our life
A Holiday Bucket List for Families Plus Some of Our Family Traditions
Drive around and look at Christmas lights (we start doing this right after Thanksgiving and have our specific areas we go to. We also get hot chocolate for the ride)
Go Ice-skating
Watch Christmas movies (our favorites are Home Alone, The Family Stone, The Holiday, The Family Man, all the Santa Claus movies, and the claymations that my husband and I watched when we were kids.)
Make cinnamon rolls (we do this for Christmas morning)
Visit Santa Claus (duh of course! We do this at our local mall)
Get a new family ornament each year
Decorate for Christmas (we already did this, this year!)
Open one gift on Christmas Eve
Matching Christmas Jammies pics
New Christmas jammies for the littles (and us)
The Christmas lights a t MSU (new to us this year)
The Polar Bear Express in Wichita Falls (another new thing we are doing this year)
25 Books of Christmas (we read a different Christmas book each day in December and end with The Night Before Christmas)
Adopting a family for Christmas
Take coffee cakes to friends/neighbors/special people in our life
Monday, November 25, 2019
Happy Homemaker Monday {11/25/2019}
Good morning Friends! I Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. We spent some time at the library in a nearby town so that I could renew the library books that I have so that I can possibly finish reading them over Thanksgiving break. My oldest is out of school for the week and she will be returning to her martial arts class tonight (she is so excited).
Enough with the chatting let's get to today's post!
Weather:
The temps are all over the place this week with rain on Thanksgiving and server weather on Friday.
Monday: Mostly sunny and 68
Tuesday: Partly cloudy and windy 78
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and 53
Thursday: Rain and 49
Friday: Thunderstorms and 72
Saturday: Partly cloudy and windy and 63
Sunday: Sunny and windy and 50
On the breakfast plate this morning:
Hot chocolate that I added hazelnut coffee creamer and a spoonful of nutella and some peanut butter whipped cream. So good! i also had a piece of the homemade chocolate chip banana bread that I made yesterday.
Outside my window:
The sun and shining with a few clouds in the sky.
Right now I am:
Sitting at the dining room table working on this post and listening to the girls play a video game together.
On today's to do list:
Laundry
Clean the bathrooms
Wash sheets and blankets
Mop
Steam carpets
On the menu this week:
Monday: Leftover Mississippi chicken and roasted potatoes
Tuesday: Tacos, Mexican rice, and chips and salsa
Wednesday: Spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad
Thursday: Thanksgiving dinner Turkey, dressing, cheesy green beans, mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, rolls, cinnamon apple pie bites, and pumpkin pie bites.
Friday: Leftovers from Thanksgiving
Saturday: Sandwiches and chips
Sunday: Beans and cornbread with fried potatoes
Currently reading:
The Outsider by Stephen King. I am determined to finish this book even if I have to read the rest of it online. I will finish it by the end of the year!
Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark
On the TV today:
We are going to watch some more movies on Disney+ over Thanksgiving break and we throw in a Star Wars marathon this week as well.
Inspirational Quote:
Enough with the chatting let's get to today's post!
Weather:
The temps are all over the place this week with rain on Thanksgiving and server weather on Friday.
Monday: Mostly sunny and 68
Tuesday: Partly cloudy and windy 78
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and 53
Thursday: Rain and 49
Friday: Thunderstorms and 72
Saturday: Partly cloudy and windy and 63
Sunday: Sunny and windy and 50
On the breakfast plate this morning:
Hot chocolate that I added hazelnut coffee creamer and a spoonful of nutella and some peanut butter whipped cream. So good! i also had a piece of the homemade chocolate chip banana bread that I made yesterday.
Outside my window:
The sun and shining with a few clouds in the sky.
Right now I am:
Sitting at the dining room table working on this post and listening to the girls play a video game together.
On today's to do list:
Laundry
Clean the bathrooms
Wash sheets and blankets
Mop
Steam carpets
On the menu this week:
Monday: Leftover Mississippi chicken and roasted potatoes
Tuesday: Tacos, Mexican rice, and chips and salsa
Wednesday: Spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad
Thursday: Thanksgiving dinner Turkey, dressing, cheesy green beans, mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, rolls, cinnamon apple pie bites, and pumpkin pie bites.
Friday: Leftovers from Thanksgiving
Saturday: Sandwiches and chips
Sunday: Beans and cornbread with fried potatoes
Currently reading:
The Outsider by Stephen King. I am determined to finish this book even if I have to read the rest of it online. I will finish it by the end of the year!
Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark
On the TV today:
We are going to watch some more movies on Disney+ over Thanksgiving break and we throw in a Star Wars marathon this week as well.
Inspirational Quote:
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
What I Am Reading Wednesdays
Hi Lovelies!
Sorry about not posting yesterday but we were gone all day and did not return until really late. My oldest had her walking boot removed yesterday and was given the all clear to resume her normal activities.
We are so thankful that her ankle healed and that she can get back into her martial arts classes next week. Anyway, tonight's blog post is all about the books I am reading. Right now I am reading two books- The Outsider by Stephen King and Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark.
Now, let's get to the post!
In this collaboration between “Queen of Suspense” Mary Higgins Clark
and bestselling author Alafair Burke, “the snappy pace, layered
characters, and many plot surprises will keep readers guessing in this
fascinating mystery” (Booklist).
Television producer Laurie Moran is delighted when the pilot for her reality drama, Under Suspicion, is a success. Even more, the program—a cold case series that revisits unsolved crimes by recreating them with those affected—is off to a fantastic start when it helps solve an infamous murder in the very first episode.
Now Laurie has the ideal case to feature in the next episode of Under Suspicion: the Cinderella Murder. When Susan Dempsey, a beautiful and multi-talented UCLA student, was found dead, her murder raised numerous questions. Why was her car parked miles from her body? Had she ever shown up for the acting audition she was due to attend at the home of an up-and-coming director? Why does Susan’s boyfriend want to avoid questions about their relationship? Was her disappearance connected to a controversial church? Was she close to her computer science professor because of her technological brilliance, or something more? And why was Susan missing one of her shoes when her body was discovered?
What I think so far:
I'm about 100 pages into it and I cannot put it down. I love a good mystery and this book is one of the best.
So, there you have it, that's what I am reading right now. What are you reading?
Sorry about not posting yesterday but we were gone all day and did not return until really late. My oldest had her walking boot removed yesterday and was given the all clear to resume her normal activities.
We are so thankful that her ankle healed and that she can get back into her martial arts classes next week. Anyway, tonight's blog post is all about the books I am reading. Right now I am reading two books- The Outsider by Stephen King and Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark.
Now, let's get to the post!
What I Am Reading Wednesdays
The Outsider by Stephen King (synopsis from Stephen King.com)
An unspeakable crime. A confounding
investigation. At a time when the King brand has never been stronger, he
has delivered one of his most unsettling and compulsively readable
stories.
An eleven-year-old boy's
violated corpse is found in a town park. Eyewitnesses and fingerprints
point unmistakably to one of Flint City’s most popular citizens. He is
Terry Maitland, Little League coach, English teacher, husband, and
father of two girls. Detective Ralph Anderson, whose son Maitland once
coached, orders a quick and very public arrest. Maitland has an alibi,
but Anderson and the district attorney soon add DNA evidence to go with
the fingerprints and witnesses. Their case seems ironclad.
As
the investigation expands and horrifying answers begin to emerge,
King’s propulsive story kicks into high gear, generating strong tension
and almost unbearable suspense. Terry Maitland seems like a nice guy,
but is he wearing another face? When the answer comes, it will shock you
as only Stephen King can.
What I think so far:
I am 78 pages into the book and I love it. It's getting more interesting as I read it and I cannot wait to finish it. I plan to check it out again and hopefully will be able to finish during Thanksgiving break.
Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark
Television producer Laurie Moran is delighted when the pilot for her reality drama, Under Suspicion, is a success. Even more, the program—a cold case series that revisits unsolved crimes by recreating them with those affected—is off to a fantastic start when it helps solve an infamous murder in the very first episode.
Now Laurie has the ideal case to feature in the next episode of Under Suspicion: the Cinderella Murder. When Susan Dempsey, a beautiful and multi-talented UCLA student, was found dead, her murder raised numerous questions. Why was her car parked miles from her body? Had she ever shown up for the acting audition she was due to attend at the home of an up-and-coming director? Why does Susan’s boyfriend want to avoid questions about their relationship? Was her disappearance connected to a controversial church? Was she close to her computer science professor because of her technological brilliance, or something more? And why was Susan missing one of her shoes when her body was discovered?
What I think so far:
I'm about 100 pages into it and I cannot put it down. I love a good mystery and this book is one of the best.
So, there you have it, that's what I am reading right now. What are you reading?
Monday, November 18, 2019
Happy Homemaker Monday {11/18/2019}
Wow! Today has been one of those days where nothing has gone right. Now that the kids are in bed I can finally take a breath and reflect on our day. First, my daughter's school was on soft lock down because of an incident that happened in a nearby town. Talk about being nervous and worried and not knowing what was going on. Then, I had a slight problem with my computer. It's fixed now (which why this post is going up so late). Third, I think I have another sinus infection. So, yeah, it's been one of those days.
Anyways, I need to stop my complaining so we can get on with today's post, which is Happy Homemaker Monday! Yay! Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy!
Weather: This week the temps are all over the place! Some days it's going to be warm and other days it's going to be chilly. I hate weeks like this. When the weather is this way one or all of us always wind up with colds.
On the breakfast plate this morning:
We had cinnamon rolls, hashbrowns, and scrambled eggs.
As I look outside my window:
All I see is darkness and the occasional set of headlights going down the street.
Right now I am:
Sitting at the dining room table typing this post.
On today's to do list:
Just the usual housekeeping chores and a few phone calls that need to be ade.
On the menu this week:
I haven't had a chance to meal plan for the week. I hope to sit down tomorrow morning order my groceries ( I love Walmart grocery pick up!), and figure out a meal plan for the week.
Currently reading:
Still reading The Outsider by Stephen King and Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark
On the TV today:
Disney +, Netflix, and Hulu
Inspirational Quote:
Anyways, I need to stop my complaining so we can get on with today's post, which is Happy Homemaker Monday! Yay! Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy!
Weather: This week the temps are all over the place! Some days it's going to be warm and other days it's going to be chilly. I hate weeks like this. When the weather is this way one or all of us always wind up with colds.
On the breakfast plate this morning:
We had cinnamon rolls, hashbrowns, and scrambled eggs.
As I look outside my window:
All I see is darkness and the occasional set of headlights going down the street.
Right now I am:
Sitting at the dining room table typing this post.
On today's to do list:
Just the usual housekeeping chores and a few phone calls that need to be ade.
On the menu this week:
I haven't had a chance to meal plan for the week. I hope to sit down tomorrow morning order my groceries ( I love Walmart grocery pick up!), and figure out a meal plan for the week.
Currently reading:
Still reading The Outsider by Stephen King and Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark
On the TV today:
Disney +, Netflix, and Hulu
Inspirational Quote:
Thursday, November 14, 2019
How I Organize My Refrigerator
When it comes to organizing your refrigerator, it can be the center
of organization and chaos all in one. With an organized and clean
refrigerator you can,
1) prepare better meals
2) utilize everything with less spoilage
3) prevent buying duplicate items
I find the best time for me to wipe down and organize my refrigerator is right before my big grocery shopping day so that I can see what I need to add to my ever growing grocery list. Keeping the refrigerator clean and organized will make it easier for your family to find what they are looking for. As well as maximize your food's shelf life.
It is important to have a system implemented with your refrigerator and to put things back in the same spots. Older items should be kept in the from, so that they can be used first, and newer items should be kept in the back. It is also important to keep the outside of the refrigerator clear and organized with limited paper. If you do have papers remove any outdated or unnecessary papers. Keep things of the top of the refrigerator and remember to wipe down the front and sides as well. You can put a basket on top to place lose items that your need to store there.
Here are a few suggestions that will help keep your refrigerator clean and organized for good.
1) place healthy items that you need to eat more of in the front and place the fatty foods in the back. By doing this it will ensure that you are eating healthier.
2) Keep a list of leftovers with the date that it was prepared.
3) Use clear, plastic handled baskets to contain loose items that constantly falling when you open the door
4) Use a drawer in the refrigerator to store bottled water. This keeps them from rolling around.
What are some helpful tips for organizing your refrigerator. Please leave them in the comments below!!
1) prepare better meals
2) utilize everything with less spoilage
3) prevent buying duplicate items
I find the best time for me to wipe down and organize my refrigerator is right before my big grocery shopping day so that I can see what I need to add to my ever growing grocery list. Keeping the refrigerator clean and organized will make it easier for your family to find what they are looking for. As well as maximize your food's shelf life.
It is important to have a system implemented with your refrigerator and to put things back in the same spots. Older items should be kept in the from, so that they can be used first, and newer items should be kept in the back. It is also important to keep the outside of the refrigerator clear and organized with limited paper. If you do have papers remove any outdated or unnecessary papers. Keep things of the top of the refrigerator and remember to wipe down the front and sides as well. You can put a basket on top to place lose items that your need to store there.
Here are a few suggestions that will help keep your refrigerator clean and organized for good.
1) place healthy items that you need to eat more of in the front and place the fatty foods in the back. By doing this it will ensure that you are eating healthier.
2) Keep a list of leftovers with the date that it was prepared.
3) Use clear, plastic handled baskets to contain loose items that constantly falling when you open the door
4) Use a drawer in the refrigerator to store bottled water. This keeps them from rolling around.
What are some helpful tips for organizing your refrigerator. Please leave them in the comments below!!
Monday, November 11, 2019
Happy Homemaker Monday (11/11/2019}
Hello everyone! I hope your weekend was relaxing. We celebrated my Hubby's birthday over the weekend. I made him one of his favorite meals, chicken and dressing, mashed potatoes, and green beans and for his birthday cake I made him a cheesecake. He was surprised and we ended our night watching the Cowboys/Vikings game.
Anyway, let's get into this week's Happy Homemaker Monday post!
Weather:
Monday: Rainy and cold 47
Tuesday: Sunny44
Wednesday: Sunny 58
Thursday: Sunny 56
Friday: Sunny 59
Saturday: Mostly sunny 62
Sunday: Rain 58
On the breakfast plate this morning:
Scrambled eggs and toast
As I look outside my window:
It's still dark and it has started to rain.
Right now I am:
I am sitting at the dining room table working on this post.
As I look around the house:
The kitchen needs to be cleaned and the floors need to be vacuumed.
On today's to do list:
Laundry
Tidy the bedrooms
Wipe down the bathrooms
On the menu this week:
Monday: Leftovers from Sunday (chicken and dressing)
Tuesday: Tacos
Wednesday: Baked potatoes, veggies
Thursday:
Friday: Pizza and breadsticks
Saturday:
Sunday:
Currently reading:
On the TV today:
Just the usual, watching movies and TV shows on Netflix and Hulu. I did find the Facto of Life on Roku last night!
Inspirational quote:
Anyway, let's get into this week's Happy Homemaker Monday post!
Weather:
Monday: Rainy and cold 47
Tuesday: Sunny44
Wednesday: Sunny 58
Thursday: Sunny 56
Friday: Sunny 59
Saturday: Mostly sunny 62
Sunday: Rain 58
On the breakfast plate this morning:
Scrambled eggs and toast
As I look outside my window:
It's still dark and it has started to rain.
Right now I am:
I am sitting at the dining room table working on this post.
As I look around the house:
The kitchen needs to be cleaned and the floors need to be vacuumed.
On today's to do list:
Laundry
Tidy the bedrooms
Wipe down the bathrooms
On the menu this week:
Monday: Leftovers from Sunday (chicken and dressing)
Tuesday: Tacos
Wednesday: Baked potatoes, veggies
Thursday:
Friday: Pizza and breadsticks
Saturday:
Sunday:
Currently reading:
The Outsider by Stephen King
Cindrella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark
On the TV today:
Just the usual, watching movies and TV shows on Netflix and Hulu. I did find the Facto of Life on Roku last night!
Inspirational quote:
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Sunday Scoop {11/10/2019}
Hi Lovelies!
I'm starting a new feature for Sundays....it's called The Sunday Scoop. I will be posting 3 things that I HAVE to do, 2 things that I HOPE to do, and one thing that I am HAPPY to do.
Here's the scoop to my week:
3 THINGS THAT I HAVE TO DO
What are you up to this week?
I'm starting a new feature for Sundays....it's called The Sunday Scoop. I will be posting 3 things that I HAVE to do, 2 things that I HOPE to do, and one thing that I am HAPPY to do.
THE SUNDAY SCOOP
Here's the scoop to my week:
3 THINGS THAT I HAVE TO DO
- plan my meals for the week
- fold the laundry
- make my to do list for the week
- fold the laundry
- write/schedule a few blog posts
- watch a movie with my husband
What are you up to this week?
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Currently {11/9/2019}
Eating: Nothing at the moment.
Drinking: A big glass of water (always)
Watching: Cleaning videos, planner videos, and bullet journal videos, I even found some old lifetime movies on Youtube. Also watching Netflix and Hulu.
Reading: The Outsider by Stephen Kind and CinderellaMurder by Mary Higgins Clark
Loving: Spending time with my family.
Working: I'm still revamping my routines and working on my goals that I have set for the end of the year. I am also working on designing a meal planner and opening a store on Etsy (hopefully this is will be ready by the end of the month).
Listening: to the TV. I am watching Gilmore Girls on Netflix.
Buying: groceries and other necessitates for Thanksgiving. Also, starting on Christmas lists for the girls.
Planning: I have most of my posts written for November already and now I am working on blog post ideas for December. I am working on setting up some deadlines for my meal planner. This should keep me busy for a while!
Wondering: can I pull it off? How will I pull it off?
Feeling: tired, but happy, always.
What are you currently up to?
Thursday, November 7, 2019
10 Small Ways to Be Happier
When
life gets hard, it’s easy to dwell on the negative and feel sorry for
yourself. While it takes a lot more effort to be positive and grateful
for what we have, it is so much worth it, trust me. It’s all about
putting things into perspective and choosing happiness. Let’s be real, you can’t be happy all the time and it’s OK to have bad days and let it all out – we all have those days once in a while –
but there are plenty of small ways to be happier. Plus, there is no
better time than the start of a new year to embrace a positive attitude
and create new habits that will bring more happiness to your life!
10 Small Ways to Be Happier
1. Got to sleep when tired.
After a good night's sleep you’ll wake up feeling refreshed and ready-ish to face a new day. Plus, you will appreciate going to bed earlier when your alarm goes off in the morning.
2.Make someone happy.
Spreading
happiness will not only cheer someone up but it will also make you feel
better, too. Make your friend a cup of tea, call your best friend, or
compliment someone on their outfit. Good energy is contagious.
3.Celebrate your small victories.
What
if instead of wasting so much time putting ourselves down for not being
good enough at something, we celebrated our small victories? It can be
something like getting complimented at school or work, learning a new
recipe, or making that phone call you were dreading. Be your own
cheerleader!
4. Practice gratitude.
Think about something you’re grateful every day before
going to bed and write it down. When you take the time to count your
blessings, you realize that your life is actually full of things to be
grateful for. Your mind is simply too clouded and too busy to see it.
5. Put down your electronics for one hour every day.
Be
in the moment with your family. Spend time with them, pay attention to
them. Play with your kids, read a book and spend some time with your
spouse. Trust me, they will love it and they will love you more for it.
6. Stop snoozing your alarm.
It will only make you more tired.
7. Start journaling.
Think of writing as therapy, it really does help to put things into perspective. Just let your thoughts out on the paper. Let it be messy and honest, let it come straight from the heart.
8. Learn something new.
Whether
it's a new language, learning how to crochet, or even taking a class
online. Learning something new will make you feel accomplished.
9. Practice self care.
Curl
up on the couch with a good book, give yourself a facial, or even just
binge watch your favorite series on Netflix. Trust me, it's so important
when you take care of yourself.
10. Cry if you need to.
It’s
okay to allow yourself to be sad sometimes, it doesn’t mean your weak.
Having a cry and letting it all out will make you feel better but don’t
dwell on the negative things for too long.
What are your favorite small ways to be happier?
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
I Needed This Today
Hi Lovelies,
It has been a bad day. Everything has gone wrong, bedtime was a disaster, and the husband and I fighting. While perusing the internets I found this quote that has stuck with me all day.
This is something I need to remember. I need to learn to dance in the rain!!
Good night!
Angie
It has been a bad day. Everything has gone wrong, bedtime was a disaster, and the husband and I fighting. While perusing the internets I found this quote that has stuck with me all day.
This is something I need to remember. I need to learn to dance in the rain!!
Good night!
Angie
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Currently {11/2/2019}
Eating: Nothing at the moment, but I did have some grapes for a snack a few minutes ago.
Drinking: A big glass of water (always)
Watching: Cleaning videos, planner videos, and bullet journal videos, I even found some old lifetime movies on Youtube.
Reading: The Outsider by Stephen Kind and No Place like home by Mary Higgins Clark
Loving: Spending time with my family.
Working: I'm still revamping my routines and working on my goals that I have set for the end of the year. I am also working on designing a meal planner and opening a store on Etsy (hopefully this is will be ready by the end of the month).
Listening: to the TV. I am watching Gilmore Girls on Netflix.
Buying: groceries and other necessitates.
Planning: I have most of my posts written for November already and now I am working on blog post ideas for December. I am working on setting up some deadlines for my meal planner. This should keep me busy for a while!
Wondering: can I pull it off? How will I pull it off?
Feeling: tired, but happy, always.
What are you currently up to?
Friday, November 1, 2019
November 2019 Goals
Hey there!! Happy November! It's hard to believe that we are getting
closer to 2020 and that we are in the last two months of the decade. This flew by. Today's post is all about my goals for
November.
1. Read 2 books
2. Decorate for the holidays
3. Start Christmas shopping for the girls
4. Start writing posts for Blogmas 2018
5. Get blog content scheduled through the end of the year
6. Unplug for at least 2 days during Thanksgiving break
7. Rest and relax
8. Have at least one at home date with the Hubby
9. Spend some 1:1 time with both girls
What are your goals for November?
1. Read 2 books
2. Decorate for the holidays
3. Start Christmas shopping for the girls
4. Start writing posts for Blogmas 2018
5. Get blog content scheduled through the end of the year
6. Unplug for at least 2 days during Thanksgiving break
7. Rest and relax
8. Have at least one at home date with the Hubby
9. Spend some 1:1 time with both girls
What are your goals for November?
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