Friday 7 September 2012

The start of a new month brings some new goals

Wow it so hard to believe that it is the 7th of September already. This season I believe is loved my many. After all what is not to love? The crisp air, the wonderful smells, the need to cuddle under a blankie, wearing sweaters and of course do I even need to mention Pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks. hahaha

With this month for me it usually means I want to get everything fresh for the long winter ahead, and let me tell you here in Alberta, Canada we are usually in for a LONG winter.
So this month my goals are going to reflect the mood I am in.

1. Complete fall cleaning list.
When I was cleaning last week, I start to write down things that I want to get down that don't normally get cleaned. Such as for me the inside of the window frames, underneath the stove and fridge, under the china cabinet, clean the washer and valcum out the dryer vent. These are things that most of the time I would ignore but in the fall and again in the spring I like to get the house freshen up.
Alright I am pretty embarrassed to be showing these too you, but here they are anyway. This is keeping it real folks. LOL I promise I will show you pretty pictures when they are all cleaned up. :)
Patio door frame. Can you say DISGUSTING!!

Under the china cabinet.
2. Get us on a really good working schedule, which includes making a schedule just for Sarah on stuff she needs to do everyday.
Yep I really lacked on this as she was growing up. If she didn't do it and I never noticed until she went to bed then I would just do it. Now this is driving me absolutely batty, and with wanting the house to be keep clean and schooling her she also needs to learn to be WAY more responsible. So I am hoping a daily checklist will help her and me. :)

3. Clean out camper, finish fall yard work, go through clothes and get rid of summer ones that are no longer fit or are falling apart.

I figure this is pretty self explanatory. LOL Although the fall work might have to wait until October depends when the leaves stop falling. :)

I am linking up today with Aurie.

some of you had asked for pictures on my home binder. Please, please please stop back on Monday. That is the post I have planned for that day. :) I pinky swear I will put up pictures and let you know what is and what is not working for us. :)

12 comments:

  1. Great goals :) If you could only see what my door jams look like.....

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    1. It was hard to post those pics, but good motivation. :)

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  2. I am working on clutter but will not be showing any before or after pictures! People will just have to take my word for it. :) Great goals this month! And I agree with you, I love this season.

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    1. LOL I trust you! It is a wonderful season isn't it!

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  3. It's hard to post those "before" pictures. However, when people see the "after" pictures, I think they are so inspiring (at least they are for me). You mentioned many great reasons why autumn is such a wonderful time of the year!

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    1. Thank you. The before pictures is what motivates me. I think if I am so embarrassed about posting them why am I living like this.

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  4. Awesome goals. I have some cleaning to do as well...And I agree with Harvest Moon by Hand - the after pics are so inspiring! Can't wait to see your progress.

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    1. Thank you Deanna. Must be the season for cleaning. LOL

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  5. Ha! I loved this post...let me show you what my floors look like after a three year old and one year old have their way! You've inspired me to get my fall on! It's hard here in the south when it is still crazy hot! So love your blog.

    Hope you'll join me again for Teagan's Travels' Destination: Inspiration link party on Tuesdays.

    Blessings, Michelle

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    1. LOL I have walked those footsteps my friend. Small children can sure make their presence know. :)
      I would love some of your heat. It is chilly today with wind warnings. Brrrr.
      I will definitely stop in again!!

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  6. Wow, what awesome goals! When you are done there, please come here and help me get my house all together for the winter? I promise to make a tasty Italian meal, lol! :-) Can't wait to see the "after" photos. I bet they'll be great. Have a good weekend!

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    1. I would LOVE to Lisa!! Yummy. Italian is my hubbies favorite. It used to mine until I went on such a restricted diet. :(
      Thank you for stopping by.
      Have a blessed week.

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