Update on Mid-Year Resolutions

While everyone else is making (and possibly already breaking) their New Year’s resolutions, I figured I should check in on my mid-year resolutions I made back in July.  Some I accomplished flawlessly, some were accomplished but not to the extent I had in mind, and there are three I did not do.  Such is life.  Let’s see how I did…

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2018 Be Kind To Me – A Recap of 2017

2018 be kind to me

I had so much enthusiasm for 2017.  The plan for January was to train in my replacement so in February I could start my new position within the same company.  I was so excited and still am completely in love with my job.  Health-wise, I started the year feeling better than I had in a long time.  At that point, I had been taking liquid gold (liquid iron supplement) for 5 months and was actually feeling like a somewhat functioning adult.  I also was making plans and working on setting up this blog. Continue reading “2018 Be Kind To Me – A Recap of 2017”

Easy Christmas Gifts and Edible Coal

At work we have a Secret Santa gift exchange.  It is fun to partake in, but it also means more gifts to buy.  Which then potentially causes more holiday stress.  But I was able to minimize the stress with some clever and easy Christmas gifts.  I also have found the most amazing recipe for making edible coal – seriously so good!  And I made some cute little Christmas themed brownies that could not have been any easier. ?

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Things I’m Currently Loving

Orange and cinnamon essential oils, thing i'm currently loving

Orange and cinnamon essential oils

Oh. Em. Gee.  If this dynamic duo doesn’t smell like warm, comforting fall to you then I don’t know what will.  I’m not sure what made me decide to mix them but it is the best!  We got this little Michigan Scentsy plug-in as a wedding gift.  While I loved the smell we received, whenever it was on it bothered Landon’s allergies.  So I poured a little water and few drops of each essential oil and viola!  A fall smelling home in no time.  The water does evaporate so depending on how long I have it on I refill it. I think coconut oil would work too but hey, water is free from our well. Continue reading “Things I’m Currently Loving”