Hershey Story Museum (Hershey, PA)
Learning about the Hershey Chocolate Company
Our family recently visited Hershey, PA. It was a short visit, but we had a lot of fun. The Hershey Story Museum was very interesting. It was neat learning about Milton Hershey and the history of the Hershey company. We made delicious treats in the Chocolate Lab, took a stroll downtown ,and went in a few small shops. Thankful for the an opportunity to visit this beautiful area. Maybe next time we go through town we can check out more fun family activities.
Mr. Hershey’s deposit on his Titanic ticket, he ended up not going because a business matter came up.
Inside the Hershey Museum is beautiful especially around the Holidays!
Hershey’s Cut Glass Torchere
Hershey’s for Health anyone!?
You can get tickets for the Chocolate Lab and make delicious chocolate treats!
Pick up a tasty treat at the Santry Cafe at The Hershey Story Museum!
It was cool clear day so we took a stroll in downtown Hershey.
You can see the Hershey Amusement in the background behind Chocolate Avenue!
The street lights are giant Hershey kisses!
Hershey grounds complete with bushes!
North Georgia Zoo & Farm (Cleveland, GA)
North Georgia Zoo & Farm is a great place to visit with your family, especially if your kids enjoy animals.
That turtle and zebra have familiar faces…. Thankful that the girls still occasionally “humor” me with the cheesy pictures!
Baby goats!
This porcupine has a fantastic breakfast, look at all those fruits & veggies!
The beaver is munching on his veggies too!
Beautiful animal!
Are you sure you don’t have another treat for me!?
Albino Kangaroo napping in the shade!
Singing dog, so wanted to hear it actually sing!!!
Brina loving all the animals!
Jake and Karlie waiting for the Animal Show to start
Soft….of course the girls wanted at least one when they found out that they sale them at this location
Fascinating to watch it run awhile!
A lot softer than we expected.
Sleepy Hollow with Cedar Creek Cabins (Sautee Nacoochee, GA)
Spending some time away over Spring Break. Playing “Spot It”!
Look twin bears in our cabin!
Karlie hanging out in the loft.
Easter baskets for the girls.
Ready for another great day in the cabin!
Intentional Living: Weekly Goals
At the beginning of last week I was in Kansas visiting family so I wasn’t able to get caught up on my weekly goals list, but I am back home now and have hit the ground running again. There is a lot going on day to day for all members of the family and it takes extra thought as well as organization to stay (or attempt to stay) on top of the activities around the house. Thankful for a family that pitches in to help. All of us enjoy working outside too. When we get in gear and start working on projects around the house and yard we can get quite a bit accomplished. The girls are a huge help and blessing. The animals are usually wiped out after them being home a little bit more over the weekend with all the TLC they get. They are great about feeding, combing, cleaning up after, and playing with their pets too. Here are my goals for this week:
Last week’s goals
Family Goals
- Read the chapter book National Velvet by Enid Bagnold to the kids – there was not extra time to get this finished, hoping to get through the rest of the book soon
- Go through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids. – wasn’t home all week and didn’t have time most evenings to go through these
- Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids. – didn’t get these done this week
- Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night. – every night while I was home I did, but there were a couple nights while I was away that they were in bed before I talked with Jake
Plan one special activity with the family– Pumpkin Carving & Family Halloween Celebration NightPlay a Game with the KidsSpend Quality time with each family memberCoordinate and review schedules at beginning of week to confirm all obligations, appointments, and other activities- Figure out the Remaining 2016 Quarter PTO & Holiday Schedules (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc….) – working on it
Coordinate pick up & drop off at airport in KSPack for Trip to KS to Celebrate my Dad & Niece’s BirthdaysSpend quality time with Extended FamilyPlan Family Halloween Celebration
Kid Goals
Do Homework Monday – FridayPack Lunches and Prep for the next day- Spend one-on-one time with kids each day (in person or on phone / hangouts when traveling) – did when I was home, but only did IM & Texts while traveling
Attend Robotics, Tailgating Student Council Party, Diggers, and Other After School Activities- A
ppointments - Schedule & Meet for Jake & I to have a 1-on-1 Discussion time with each kid – did it the one weekend, but last weekend we did not because I was not home
- Pick a Date Night for the Kids – going over our schedule, did a family night, now to plan another date night!
Prep in advance Homework, Review, Permissions & other School Items prior to traveling
Personal Goals
Drink 8+ glasses of water- Wear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day) – didn’t get 10,000 steps everyday
- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week – was not consistent when traveling
Appointment(s)Get full nights rest & take immune boosting vitamins so don’t pick up any traveling sicknesses
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
Household Cleaning / Organization – Maintain and CleanPlan out the Menu for the WeekOutside Project – Remove Fallen Tree & Fix Goat Fence- Update Project List – need to review & update again
Add any new contacts, addresses, and special events on the calendarConfirm October Family and Individual Calendar(s)- Follow up on calls and items that need my attention following traveling – have a few more calls/emails to follow up on
Business Goals
- Get caught up on blog posts – running a little bit behind, but hoping to get some headway this week
- Work on a few special projects – made some progress on a couple projects but didn’t really complete anything big
- Pick from a couple of the “extra” activity and/or product options – looking at some options
Ministry Goals
Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friendCounting my blessings journalBe a blessing to someone specific- Let Lindsey know that I will not be able to attend Ladies Bible Study this week – let Linda know at church the week before that I would be traveling
- Read next chapter in Biblical Femininity (2nd edition) by Chrystie Cole –need to finish the book
Financial Goals
Pick up groceries & run errands for family prior to travelingPay all our bills that have arrived this week- Follow up with the Bank regarding a couple of incorrect charges – need to call Bank about couple of items
- Update Quicken Accounts – working on it, most accounts updated now
- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor – getting the dates confirmed
- Get our finances and budget back on track – had a few extra non-regular expenses this week
- Pay down debt we owe – made another extra payment this week
- Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home) – went over the budget amount this week
My goals for the upcoming week
Family Goals
- Read the chapter book National Velvet by Enid Bagnold to the kids
- Go through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids.
- Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids.
- Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night.
- Plan one special activity with the family
- Play a Game with the Kids
- Spend Quality time with each family member
- Coordinate and review schedules at beginning of week to confirm all obligations, appointments, and other activities
- Figure out the Remaining 2016 Quarter PTO & Holiday Schedules (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc….)
- Family Halloween Celebration
- Start Planning Thanksgiving & Christmas Schedules
- Christmas List Ideas for Family Members
Kid Goals
- Do Homework Monday – Friday
- Pack Lunches and Prep for the next day
- Spend one-on-one time with kids each day (in person or on phone / hangouts when traveling)
- Attend Robotics, Student Council, Diggers, and Other After School Activities
- Appointments
- Schedule & Meet for Jake & I to have a 1-on-1 Discussion time with each kid
- Pick a Date Night for the Kids
- Review & Study for upcoming Tests, Homework, Projects, & other School Items for the week
- Pay for November Homework Center & After School Activities
Personal Goals
- Drink 8+ glasses of water
- Wear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day)
- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week
- Appointment(s)
- Read regularly for at least 15 minutes each evening
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
- Household Cleaning / Organization – Summer Clothes put away & Winter Clothes put in closet / dresser
- Plan out the Menu for the Week
- Outside Project – Blow Leaves
- Update Project List
- Add any new contacts, addresses, and special events on the calendar
- Confirm November Family and Individual Calendar(s)
- Follow up on calls and items that need my attention
- Download all pictures from latest trip to Kansas, Karlie’s 1st Orchestra Concert, Halloween Celebration, & other Recent Events
Business Goals
- Get caught up on blog posts
- Work on a few special projects
- Pick from a couple of the “extra” activity and/or product options
- Start planning Holiday events
Ministry Goals
- Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friend
- Counting my blessings journal
- Be a blessing to someone specific
- Ladies Bible Study Social Dinner this week
- Read the rest of Biblical Femininity (2nd edition) by Chrystie Cole
- Initiate B.L.E.S.S. activity at work and do it personally with kids the month of November
Financial Goals
- Pay all our bills that have arrived this week
- Follow up with the Bank regarding a couple of incorrect charges
- Update Quicken Accounts
- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor
- Get our finances and budget back on track
- Pay down debt we owe
- Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home)
- Pay November Monthly Bills
- Plan out budget for upcoming Holiday Celebrations & Events
I think it is important to share and encourage each other as we seek to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. I want to live intentionally not just hope all my dreams and goals come true. When I focus on small steps of improvement I am able to see results as I get closer to my goals. Some weeks I get closer to the goals I have in my life and other weeks a take a few steps back (life happens, emergencies occur, people get sick). Once the goals are written down and shared
it provides a guideline for what I aim to accomplish this week.
Why Share My Goals?
- To keep me accountable
- To share a piece of my life with you as I strive to be a better Child of God, Wife, Mom, Friend, Homemaker, Entrepreneur and the many other roles I have each week
- To have my goals consistently written down so I can gauge progress more accurately
- Create healthy habits in my life
- To encourage you to share your goals with me as you continue to grown and learn
How did you do this week on your goals? Feel free to share or link to your list of weekly goals.
The picture above is one that I created for my own purposes, however, The “SMART” acronym was originally coined 30 years ago by Peter Drucker in his classic work, Management by Results
Intentional Living: Weekly Goals
The week started off with the Columbus Holiday on Monday and the girls off school for Teachers Professional Training Day. They had a blast spending time at home, playing outside, and enjoying their day off school. We participated in a fun activity that evening instead of cramming in homework. Jake got the more relaxing….put the model airplane together activity and I got the play a game with added instructions such as jumping jacks, stretches, squats and more (it has been awhile since I have done that many jumping jacks)! Thankful for an opportunity to live life with my family. Some weeks seem really busy when you look at the schedule and all that needs to be done, however, taking those extra minutes here and there to relax and play always brightens our day and creates memories together! Here are my goals for this week:
Last week’s goals
Family Goals
- Read the chapter book National Velvet by Enid Bagnold to the kids
Go through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids.Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids.- Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night.
Plan one special activity with the familyPlay a Game with the Kids– American Kennel Club DVD Board GameSpend Quality time with each family memberCoordinate and review schedules at beginning of week to confirm all obligations, appointments, and other activities- Figure out the Remaining 2016 PTO & Holiday Schedules (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc….) – figuring it out
Kid Goals
Do Homework Monday – FridayPack Lunches and Prep for the next daySpend one-on-one time with kids each dayAttend Robotics, Diggers, and Other After School ActivitiesAppointments- Schedule & Meet to have 1-on-1 Discussion time with each kid (discuss week, what’s going well, what needs improvement, and focus on each kid as an individual without the sibling being in the room)
- Pick a Date Night for the Kids
Personal Goals
Drink 8 glasses of water- Wear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day) – wasn’t able to hit my goal every day
- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week – it was a tough week with yoga
Appointment(s)- Massage, Annual physical
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
Household Cleaning / Organization – Plan Out Organizational Goals for last quarter of 2016Plan out the Menu for the WeekOutside Project – Tree Service QuoteUpdate Project ListAdd any new contacts, addresses, and special events on the calendarConfirm October Family and Individual Calendar(s)- Follow up on calls and items that need my attention – did some, but have a few more to go
Speed clean & pick up the house 15 minutes a night
Business Goals
Update Work Notes- Get caught up on blog posts – hoping to make more headway this upcoming week
Work on a few special projectsResearch a couple of items in regards to the blog- Pick from a couple of the “extra” activity and/or product options – been hard enough to get the “normal” day to day items accomplished
Ministry Goals
Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friendCounting my blessings journalAttend Ladies Bible StudyRead next chapter in Biblical Femininity by Chrystie Cole
Financial Goals
Pay all our bills that have arrived this week- Follow up with the Bank regarding a couple of incorrect charges – trying to figure these out
Start gathering information on last quarter 2016 finances and 1st quarter 2017 taxes – realign goals where neededUpdate Quicken Accounts- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor – work in progress
- Get our finances and budget back on track – getting better
Pay down debt we owe– made another payment- Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home)
My goals for the upcoming week
Family Goals
- Read the chapter book National Velvet by Enid Bagnold to the kids
- Go through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids.
- Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids.
- Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night.
- Plan one special activity with the family
- Play a Game with the Kids
- Spend Quality time with each family member
- Coordinate and review schedules at beginning of week to confirm all obligations, appointments, and other activities
- Figure out the Remaining 2016 Quarter PTO & Holiday Schedules (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc….)
- Coordinate pick up & drop off at airport in KS
- Pack for Trip to KS to Celebrate my Dad & Niece’s Birthdays
- Spend quality time with Extended Family
- Plan Family Halloween Celebration
Kid Goals
- Do Homework Monday – Friday
- Pack Lunches and Prep for the next day
- Spend one-on-one time with kids each day (in person or on phone / hangouts when traveling)
- Attend Robotics, Tailgating Student Council Party, Diggers, and Other After School Activities
- Appointments
- Schedule & Meet for Jake & I to have a 1-on-1 Discussion time with each kid
- Pick a Date Night for the Kids
- Prep in advance Homework, Review, Permissions & other School Items prior to traveling
Personal Goals
- Drink 8+ glasses of water
- Wear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day)
- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week
- Appointment(s)
- Get full nights rest & take immune boosting vitamins so don’t pick up any traveling sicknesses
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
- Household Cleaning / Organization – Maintain and Clean
- Plan out the Menu for the Week
- Outside Project – Remove Fallen Tree & Fix Goat Fence
- Update Project List
- Add any new contacts, addresses, and special events on the calendar
- Confirm October Family and Individual Calendar(s)
- Follow up on calls and items that need my attention following traveling
Business Goals
- Get caught up on blog posts
- Work on a few special projects
- Pick from a couple of the “extra” activity and/or product options
Ministry Goals
- Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friend
- Counting my blessings journal
- Be a blessing to someone specific
- Let Lindsey know that I will not be able to attend Ladies Bible Study this week
- Read next chapter in Biblical Femininity (2nd edition) by Chrystie Cole
Financial Goals
- Pick up groceries & run errands for family prior to traveling
- Pay all our bills that have arrived this week
- Follow up with the Bank regarding a couple of incorrect charges
- Update Quicken Accounts
- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor
- Get our finances and budget back on track
- Pay down debt we owe
- Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home)
I think it is important to share and encourage each other as we seek to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. I want to live intentionally not just hope all my dreams and goals come true. When I focus on small steps of improvement I am able to see results as I get closer to my goals. Some weeks I get closer to the goals I have in my life and other weeks a take a few steps back (life happens, emergencies occur, people get sick). Once the goals are written down and shared
it provides a guideline for what I aim to accomplish this week.
Why Share My Goals?
- To keep me accountable
- To share a piece of my life with you as I strive to be a better Child of God, Wife, Mom, Friend, Homemaker, Entrepreneur and the many other roles I have each week
- To have my goals consistently written down so I can gauge progress more accurately
- Create healthy habits in my life
- To encourage you to share your goals with me as you continue to grown and learn
How did you do this week on your goals? Feel free to share or link to your list of weekly goals.
The picture above is one that I created for my own purposes, however, The “SMART” acronym was originally coined 30 years ago by Peter Drucker in his classic work, Management by Results
Intentional Living: Weekly Goals
The girls don’t have to go to school on Monday, but both Jake and I have to work. Thankfully Jake can work from home. Glad that the girls get a little extra break from school. Hopefully they will have a fun, relaxing, and productive day. It was a lot of fun playing games, reading, and getting projects done over the weekend with the family. As we prep for the upcoming week we realize that we will do our best day-to-day, but the days do not always work out exactly as planned so we need to be willing to be flexible. Praying it is a productive, healthy, and fun week. Here are my goals for this week:
Last week’s goals
Family Goals
- Read the chapter book National Velvet by Enid Bagnold to the kids – still reading it with the kids
Go through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids.Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids.Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night.Plan one special activity with the familyPlay a Game with the Kids– played Trouble, Pit, and Hand & Foot card game
Create Memories with the FamilySpend Quality time with each family member- Do a new, unique, or different activity with the family this week – planning something fun for a future adventure
Coordinate and review schedules at beginning of week to confirm all obligations, appointments, and other activitiesJake – Haircut
Kid Goals
Do Homework Monday – FridayPack Lunches and Prep for the next daySpend one-on-one time with kids each dayAttend Robotics Club and Other After School ActivitiesAppointmentsPick up Karlie’s New Glasses
Personal Goals
Drink 8 glasses of water- Wear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day) – didn’t hit my goals everyday this week
- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week –I made it 4 days, but not 5 🙁
AppointmentsSchedule our annual physicalHaircut
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
- Household Cleaning / Organization – Plan Out Organizational Goals for last quarter of 2016 – got a good start on them, need to wrap it up
Plan out the Menu for the Week- Outside Project – Tree Service Quote –
Update Project ListInput all contacts, addresses, and special events on the calendarConfirm October Family and Individual Calendar(s)- Follow up on calls and items that need my attention –most of them done
Speed clean & pick up the house 15 minutes a night
Business Goals
Update Work Notes- Get caught up on blog posts – working on it
Work on a few special projectsResearch a couple of items in regards to the blog- Confirm the tasks my plate as I transition to a new team – getting closer
Pick from a couple of the “extra” activity and/or product options
Ministry Goals
Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friendCounting my blessings journalAttend Ladies Bible StudyRead next chapter in Biblical Femininity by Chrystie Cole
Financial Goals
Pay all our bills that have arrived this weekSign up for our Open Enrollment regarding our 2017 BenefitsStart gathering information on last quarter 2016 finances and 1st quarter 2017 taxes – realign goals where needed- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor – getting our schedules figured out
- Get our finances and budget back on track – getting our budget and accounting software updated
- Pay down debt we owe – made an extra payment this week, hopefully getting this wrapped up within the next few weeks
Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home)
My goals for the upcoming week
Family Goals
- Read the chapter book National Velvet by Enid Bagnold to the kids
- Go through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids.
- Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids.
- Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night.
- Plan one special activity with the family
- Play a Game with the Kids
- Spend Quality time with each family member
- Coordinate and review schedules at beginning of week to confirm all obligations, appointments, and other activities
- Figure out the Remaining 2016 PTO & Holiday Schedules (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc….)
Kid Goals
- Do Homework Monday – Friday
- Pack Lunches and Prep for the next day
- Spend one-on-one time with kids each day
- Attend Robotics, Diggers, and Other After School Activities
- Appointments
- Schedule time for Jake & I to have 1-on-1 Discussion time with each kid (discuss week, what’s going well, what needs improvement, and focus on each kid as an individual without the sibling being in the room)
- Pick a Date Night for the Kids
Personal Goals
- Drink 8 glasses of water
- Wear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day)
- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week
- Appointment(s)- Massage, Annual physical
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
- Household Cleaning / Organization – Plan Out Organizational Goals for last quarter of 2016
- Plan out the Menu for the Week
- Outside Project – Tree Service Quote
- Update Project List
- Add any new contacts, addresses, and special events on the calendar
- Confirm October Family and Individual Calendar(s)
- Follow up on calls and items that need my attention
- Speed clean & pick up the house 15 minutes a night
Business Goals
- Update Work Notes
- Get caught up on blog posts
- Work on a few special projects
- Research a couple of items in regards to the blog
- Pick from a couple of the “extra” activity and/or product options
Ministry Goals
- Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friend
- Counting my blessings journal
- Attend Ladies Bible Study
- Read next chapter in Biblical Femininity by Chrystie Cole
Financial Goals
- Pay all our bills that have arrived this week
- Follow up with the Bank regarding a couple of incorrect charges
- Start gathering information on last quarter 2016 finances and 1st quarter 2017 taxes – realign goals where needed
- Update Quicken Accounts
- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor
- Get our finances and budget back on track
- Pay down debt we owe
- Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home)
I think it is important to share and encourage each other as we seek to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. I want to live intentionally not just hope all my dreams and goals come true. When I focus on small steps of improvement I am able to see results as I get closer to my goals. Some weeks I get closer to the goals I have in my life and other weeks a take a few steps back (life happens, emergencies occur, people get sick). Once the goals are written down and shared it provides a guideline for what I aim to accomplish this week.
Why Share My Goals?
- To keep me accountable
- To share a piece of my life with you as I strive to be a better Child of God, Wife, Mom, Friend, Homemaker, Entrepreneur and the many other roles I have each week
- To have my goals consistently written down so I can gauge progress more accurately
- Create healthy habits in my life
- To encourage you to share your goals with me as you continue to grown and learn
How did you do this week on your goals? Feel free to share or link to your list of weekly goals.
The picture above is one that I created for my own purposes, however, The “SMART” acronym was originally coined 30 years ago by Peter Drucker in his classic work, Management by Results
Intentional Living: Weekly Goals
Thankful for some time with the family this week. Jake had to travel again for work, but thankfully it was only 2 days. We had a mix of work, school, and fun activities throughout the week. Grateful for the opportunities and blessings in my life.
While it was a busy week and a lot got done at work and around the house not everything was accomplished. Guess that’s why you set your goals high….it stretches you to get those activities accomplished in your life. I don’t know if I was in a hurry or what I was doing, but forgot wear fitbit multiple times this week (of course those were my most active days so I missed that goal). Here are my goals for this week:
Last week’s goals
Family Goals
Brina is picking out our next chapter book to read together–Brina picked out National Velvet by Enid Bagnold for us to read togetherGo through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids.Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids.Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night.Plan one special activity with the family– used Jake’s Father’s Day gift this past weekend and went to the Saluda Archery as a fun family activity (we all had a blast)
Play a Game with the KidsCreate Memories with the FamilySpend Quality time with each family memberDo a new, unique, or different activity with the family this weekCoordinate and review schedules at beginning of week to confirm all obligations, appointments, and other activities
Kid Goals
Do Homework Monday – FridayPack Lunches and Prep for the next daySpend one-on-one time with kids each dayAttend Robotics Club and Other After School ActivitiesAppointments
Personal Goals
Drink 8 glasses of water- Wear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day) – forgot to wear my FitBit multiple times
- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week – almost 5 times
Appointments
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
- Household Cleaning / Organization – Work in the Laundry Room – had some other items come up
Plan out the Menu for the WeekClean & Organize PaperworkSpeed clean & pick up the house 15 minutes a night- Remove most of the Spring / Summer items from Closets – work in progress
Business Goals
Update Work Notes- Get caught up on blog posts – working on it
Work on a few special projectsUpdate my LinkedIn ProfileResearch a couple of items in regards to the blogConfirm the tasks my plate as I transition to a new teamPick from a couple of the “extra” activity and/or product options
Ministry Goals
Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friendCounting my blessings journalAttend Ladies Bible Study
Financial Goals
- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor – picked out some advisors we want to meet with
- Get our finances and budget back on track – getting closer to our goals
- Pay down debt we owe – paying it down, made 2 extra payments this week and getting closer to our goal
- Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home) – went over our amount for the week
My goals for the upcoming week
Family Goals
- Read the chapter book National Velvet by Enid Bagnold to the kids
- Go through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids.
- Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids.
- Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night.
- Plan one special activity with the family
- Play a Game with the Kids
- Create Memories with the Family
- Spend Quality time with each family member
- Do a new, unique, or different activity with the family this week
- Coordinate and review schedules at beginning of week to confirm all obligations, appointments, and other activities
- Jake – Haircut
Kid Goals
- Do Homework Monday – Friday
- Pack Lunches and Prep for the next day
- Spend one-on-one time with kids each day
- Attend Robotics Club and Other After School Activities
- Appointments
- Pick up Karlie’s New Glasses
Personal Goals
- Drink 8 glasses of water
- Wear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day)
- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week
- Appointments
- Schedule our annual physical
- Haircut
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
- Household Cleaning / Organization – Plan Out Organizational Goals for last quarter of 2016
- Plan out the Menu for the Week
- Outside Project – Tree Service Quote
- Update Project List
- Input all contacts, addresses, and special events on the calendar
- Confirm October Family and Individual Calendar(s)
- Follow up on calls and items that need my attention
- Speed clean & pick up the house 15 minutes a night
Business Goals
- Update Work Notes
- Get caught up on blog posts
- Work on a few special projects
- Update my LinkedIn Profile
- Research a couple of items in regards to the blog
- Confirm the tasks my plate as I transition to a new team
- Pick from a couple of the “extra” activity and/or product options
Ministry Goals
- Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friend
- Counting my blessings journal
- Attend Ladies Bible Study
- Read next chapter in Biblical Femininity by Chrystie Cole
Financial Goals
- Pay all our bills that have arrived this week
- Sign up for our Open Enrollment regarding our 2017 Benefits
- Start gathering information on last quarter 2016 finances and 1st quarter 2017 taxes – realign goals where needed
- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor
- Get our finances and budget back on track
- Pay down debt we owe
- Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home)
I think it is important to share and encourage each other as we seek to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. I want to live intentionally not just hope all my dreams and goals come true. When I focus on small steps of improvement I am able to see results as I get closer to my goals. Some weeks I get closer to the goals I have in my life and other weeks a take a few steps back (life happens, emergencies occur, people get sick). Once the goals are written down and shared it provides a guideline for what I aim to accomplish this week.
Why Share My Goals?
- To keep me accountable
- To share a piece of my life with you as I strive to be a better Child of God, Wife, Mom, Friend, Homemaker, Entrepreneur and the many other roles I have each week
- To have my goals consistently written down so I can gauge progress more accurately
- Create healthy habits in my life
- To encourage you to share your goals with me as you continue to grown and learn
How did you do this week on your goals? Feel free to share or link to your list of weekly goals.
The picture above is one that I created for my own purposes, however, The “SMART” acronym was originally coined 30 years ago by Peter Drucker in his classic work, Management by Results
Intentional Living: Weekly Goals
It was a busy week! Thankful for family and that we were all back together. Jake was traveling with work this week so he was greatly missed. The girls had a busy week of school and work was full of fun activities too.
We have another busy week ahead of us and some fun stuff planned. Thankful for all the opportunities that we’ve been given. Even though I had a lot on my goals list several other projects came up that required more time and attention than I originally planned so I didn’t get as much as I wanted to on my goals list. Hopefully I will get more done this week. Here are my goals for this week:
Last week’s goals
Family Goals
- Read the book The Land of Stories – The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer to the kids – the kids enjoyed the book and reserved the next one in the series from the library
- Go through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids – still going through the new set of Flash Cards
- Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids – learning more interesting information going through it with the kids
Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night.Plan one special activity with the familyPlay a Game with the Kids– we played As You WishCreate Memories with the FamilySpend Quality time with each family memberCoordinate and review schedules at beginning of week to confirm all obligations, appointments, and other activities
Kid Goals
Do Homework Monday – FridayPack Lunches and Prep for the next daySpend one-on-one time with kids each dayAttend Robotics Club and Other After School ActivitiesAppointments – Orthodontist
Personal Goals
Drink 8 glasses of water- Wear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day) – I didn’t hit my goal every day this week
- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week – I didn’t do it as consistently
Appointments
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
- Household Cleaning / Organization – Organize my Paperwork, Folders, and Projects Stack – started working on it
Plan out the Menu for the Week- Clean & Organize Storage Room – got a chunk done
Speed clean & pick up the house 15 minutes a nightsome- Remove most of the Spring / Summer items from Closets – still working on it
Business Goals
- Update Work Notes – got some done
- Get caught up on blog posts – trying to get there
Work on a few special projects- Update my LinkedIn Profile
Research a couple of items in regards to the blog- Confirm the tasks my plate as I transition to a new team – getting some items transitioned
Pick from a couple of the “extra” activity and/or product options
Ministry Goals
Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friendCounting my blessings journal- Attend Ladies Bible Study – hostess was out of town
Financial Goals
- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor – confirming times on our schedules
- Get our finances and budget back on track – catching up
- Pay down debt we owe – made another payment
- Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home) – close, but went over
My goals for the upcoming week
Family Goals
- Brina is picking out our next chapter book to read together
- Go through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids.
- Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids.
- Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night.
- Plan one special activity with the family
- Play a Game with the Kids
- Create Memories with the Family
- Spend Quality time with each family member
- Do a new, unique, or different activity with the family this week
- Coordinate and review schedules at beginning of week to confirm all obligations, appointments, and other activities
Kid Goals
- Do Homework Monday – Friday
- Pack Lunches and Prep for the next day
- Spend one-on-one time with kids each day
- Attend Robotics Club and Other After School Activities
- Appointments
Personal Goals
- Drink 8 glasses of water
- Wear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day)
- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week
- Appointments
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
- Household Cleaning / Organization – Work in the Laundry Room
- Plan out the Menu for the Week
- Clean & Organize Paperwork Room
- Speed clean & pick up the house 15 minutes a night
- Remove most of the Spring / Summer items from Closets
Business Goals
- Update Work Notes
- Get caught up on blog posts
- Work on a few special projects
- Update my LinkedIn Profile
- Research a couple of items in regards to the blog
- Confirm the tasks my plate as I transition to a new team
- Pick from a couple of the “extra” activity and/or product options
Ministry Goals
- Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friend
- Counting my blessings journal
- Attend Ladies Bible Study
Financial Goals
- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor
- Get our finances and budget back on track
- Pay down debt we owe
- Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home)
I think it is important to share and encourage each other as we seek to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. I want to live intentionally not just hope all my dreams and goals come true. When I focus on small steps of improvement I am able to see results as I get closer to my goals. Some weeks I get closer to the goals I have in my life and other weeks a take a few steps back (life happens, emergencies occur, people get sick). Once the goals are written down and shared it provides a guideline for what I aim to accomplish this week.
Why Share My Goals?
- To keep me accountable
- To share a piece of my life with you as I strive to be a better Child of God, Wife, Mom, Friend, Homemaker, Entrepreneur and the many other roles I have each week
- To have my goals consistently written down so I can gauge progress more accurately
- Create healthy habits in my life
- To encourage you to share your goals with me as you continue to grown and learn
How did you do this week on your goals? Feel free to share or link to your list of weekly goals.
The picture above is one that I created for my own purposes, however, The “SMART” acronym was originally coined 30 years ago by Peter Drucker in his classic work, Management by Results
Intentional Living: Weekly Goals
We had a nice long weekend this past weekend. It was great having Labor Day off for the whole family. We packed in a lot of fun family events as well as tackled a few projects around home too. The girls had off Tuesday and Wednesday too because it was Professional Work Days for their teachers so they enjoyed more time with Jake and I. I was able to take off Tuesday from work and hung out with the girls. We rode bikes, played games, and many other good activities together!!!
Over the long weekend we started another fun adventure as a family. We took a hike along the Appalachian trail and was able to get though a little chunk of it only 2,000 plus miles to go before we can say we did the whole trail, ha! The girls (and their parents) were wondering if we would make it the first mile since it was a steep climb, but we pushed through and the trail was much easier once we got higher and could feel the breeze. Thankful for the extra time with my family.
Looking forward to another great week. We have a handful of new events coming up, the girls with some more of their school clubs and activities beginning as well as more learning and growing activities for me as well. Here are my goals for this week:
Last week’s goals
Family Goals
- Read the book The Land of Stories – The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer to the kids –we are reading through the book together (maybe halfway now)
Go through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids.Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids.Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night.Plan one special activity with the family– went for a family day hiking trip along the Appalachian trail- Play a Game with the Kids – the longer weekend gave us more time to play Yahtzee, Pet Detective, and Travel USA
Create Memories with the FamilySpend Quality time with each family memberDo a new, unique, or different activity with the family this week– we went for a hike together along the the Appalachian Trial
Spend extra time with the family over the Holiday Weekend
Kid Goals
Do Homework Monday – FridayPack Lunches and Prep for the next day- Spend one-on-one time with kids each day – friday night I crashed on the couch before the kids went to bed and when I woke up they were already asleep
Personal Goals
Drink 8 glasses of waterWear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day)- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week – did it some, but not quite 5 times
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
- Household Cleaning / Organization – Hang Up Girls Souvenir Necklaces – got the necklaces and labels on the necklace holders, but need Jake’s assistance to get them hung on the girls walls
Plan out the Menu for the WeekWork on yard projects– Picked up sticks, b0nfire, mowed lawn, and got some work done outside this weekend- Speed clean & pick up the house 15 minutes a night – a couple of nights we didn’t get a chance to do it this week
Business Goals
- Update Work Notes – working on them
- Get caught up on blog posts – getting some of the summer trip adventures done
- Work on a few special projects – need to work on them more
- Update my LinkedIn Profile – working on getting the items together to update it
- Research a couple of items in regards to the blog – hoping to get more done this week
- Confirm the tasks my plate as I transition to a new team – work in progress
- Pick from a couple of the “extra” activity and/or product options – narrowing down my choices
Ministry Goals
Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friendCounting my blessings journal
Financial Goals
- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor – putting together a list
- Get our finances and budget back on track – doing better
- Pay down debt we owe – made an extra payment
- Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home) – went a little bit over budget
My goals for the upcoming week
Family Goals
- Read the book The Land of Stories – The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer to the kids
- Go through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids.
- Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids.
- Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night.
- Plan one special activity with the family
- Play a Game with the Kids
- Create Memories with the Family
- Spend Quality time with each family member
- Do a new, unique, or different activity with the family this week
- Coordinate and review schedules at beginning of week to confirm all obligations, appointments, and other activities
Kid Goals
- Do Homework Monday – Friday
- Pack Lunches and Prep for the next day
- Spend one-on-one time with kids each day
- Attend Robotics Club and Other After School Activities
- Appointments – Pediatric Eye Doctor Re-check
Personal Goals
- Drink 8 glasses of water
- Wear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day)
- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week
- Sign up for Women’s Ministry Bible Study Class
- Date and Couples Massage with Jake! XOXO
- Appointments
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
- Household Cleaning / Organization – Hang Up Girls Souvenir Necklaces
- Plan out the Menu for the Week
- Clean & Organize Storage Room
- Speed clean & pick up the house 15 minutes a night
Business Goals
- Update Work Notes
- Get caught up on blog posts
- Work on a few special projects
- Update my LinkedIn Profile
- Research a couple of items in regards to the blog
- Confirm the tasks my plate as I transition to a new team
- Pick from a couple of the “extra” activity and/or product options
Ministry Goals
- Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friend
- Counting my blessings journal
Financial Goals
- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor
- Get our finances and budget back on track
- Pay down debt we owe
- Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home)
I think it is important to share and encourage each other as we seek to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. I want to live intentionally not just hope all my dreams and goals come true. When I focus on small steps of improvement I am able to see results as I get closer to my goals. Some weeks I get closer to the goals I have in my life and other weeks a take a few steps back (life happens, emergencies occur, people get sick). Once the goals are written down and shared it provides a guideline for what I aim to accomplish this week.
Why Share My Goals?
- To keep me accountable
- To share a piece of my life with you as I strive to be a better Child of God, Wife, Mom, Friend, Homemaker, Entrepreneur and the many other roles I have each week
- To have my goals consistently written down so I can gauge progress more accurately
- Create healthy habits in my life
- To encourage you to share your goals with me as you continue to grown and learn
How did you do this week on your goals? Feel free to share or link to your list of weekly goals.
The picture above is one that I created for my own purposes, however, The “SMART” acronym was originally coined 30 years ago by Peter Drucker in his classic work, Management by Results
Intentional Living: Weekly Goals
Last week was a busy week with a lot of activities going on. Jake was traveling for part of the week with work, the girls were busy at school, and I was busy at home as well as work. Grateful for a great family at home and a good team at work, while it makes for a busy week balancing everything every day I am reminded of how many blessings are in my life. I am far from perfect, but glad for the opportunities to continuing learning and growing!
Thankful for the Labor Day weekend and extra time together with my family. We did some fun activities and also squeezed in some time to work on some projects at home too. As I gear up for another busy week I am trying to not over committed myself, but want to stay on track. Here are my goals for this week:
Last week’s goals
Family Goals
Read the book Justin Morgan Had a Horse by Marguerite Henry (I had this book, an 1954 version, when I was in 6th grade and it takes place near White River Junction, Vermont near where Jake’s grandparents and Mom live so the girls know the area fairly well)Go through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids.Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids.Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night.Plan one special activity with the familyPlay a Game with the KidsCreate Memories with the FamilySpend Quality time with each family memberDo a new, unique, or different activity with the family this week
Kid Goals
Do Homework Monday – FridayPack Lunches and Prep for the next daySpend one-on-one time with kids each day
Personal Goals
Drink 8 glasses of water- Wear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day) – didn’t make it to 10,000 steps everyday before crashing
- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week – the TV didn’t like working for me while Jake was traveling for work….need to get back in my routine again
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
Household Cleaning / Organization – Pantry de-cluttered and organizedPlan out the Menu for the WeekGive Skipper a bath this weekSpeed clean & pick up the house 15 minutes a night
Business Goals
Update Work Notes- Get caught up on blog posts – working on it
Work on a few special projects- Update my LinkedIn Profile – started on it
- Research a couple of items in regards to the blog – figuring it out
- Confirm the tasks my plate as I transition to a new team – getting into more of a rhythm still have some details I am working out
Ministry Goals
Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friendCounting my blessings journal
Financial Goals
- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor – my schedule was a little different this week so didn’t get it done
- Get our finances and budget back on track – doing better
- Pay down debt we owe – made extra payment
Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home)
My goals for the upcoming week
Family Goals
- Read the book The Land of Stories – The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer to the kids
- Go through 7 more Brain Quest Flash Cards with the kids.
- Read through 7 more pages of History Trivia with the kids.
- Reflect on our blessings and prayer time with kids every night.
- Plan one special activity with the family
- Play a Game with the Kids
- Create Memories with the Family
- Spend Quality time with each family member
- Do a new, unique, or different activity with the family this week
- Spend extra time with the family over the Holiday Weekend
Kid Goals
- Do Homework Monday – Friday
- Pack Lunches and Prep for the next day
- Spend one-on-one time with kids each day
Personal Goals
- Drink 8 glasses of water
- Wear FitBit (at least 10,000 steps and 10 sets of stairs every day)
- Do Yoga at least 5 times this week
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
- Household Cleaning / Organization – Hang Up Girls Souvenir Necklaces
- Plan out the Menu for the Week
- Work on yard projects
- Speed clean & pick up the house 15 minutes a night
Business Goals
- Update Work Notes
- Get caught up on blog posts
- Work on a few special projects
- Update my LinkedIn Profile
- Research a couple of items in regards to the blog
- Confirm the tasks my plate as I transition to a new team
- Pick from a couple of the “extra” activity and/or product options
Ministry Goals
- Go to breakfast or lunch with a family member or friend
- Counting my blessings journal
Financial Goals
- Schedule a meeting with the financial advisor
- Get our finances and budget back on track
- Pay down debt we owe
- Limit amount spent on Groceries, Household, and Other Items (use what we already have at home)
I think it is important to share and encourage each other as we seek to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. I want to live intentionally not just hope all my dreams and goals come true. When I focus on small steps of improvement I am able to see results as I get closer to my goals. Some weeks I get closer to the goals I have in my life and other weeks a take a few steps back (life happens, emergencies occur, people get sick). Once the goals are written down and shared it provides a guideline for what I aim to accomplish this week.
Why Share My Goals?
- To keep me accountable
- To share a piece of my life with you as I strive to be a better Child of God, Wife, Mom, Friend, Homemaker, Entrepreneur and the many other roles I have each week
- To have my goals consistently written down so I can gauge progress more accurately
- Create healthy habits in my life
- To encourage you to share your goals with me as you continue to grown and learn
How did you do this week on your goals? Feel free to share or link to your list of weekly goals.
The picture above is one that I created for my own purposes, however, The “SMART” acronym was originally coined 30 years ago by Peter Drucker in his classic work, Management by Results
