New Year’s Resolutions

I know we all joke about making and breaking new year’s resolutions but, with this new year and all the changes in our lives, I have been thinking a lot about the changes I would like to make. My husband and I have already been working on changes to our relationship, and I feel closer to him than ever. Our youngest is now in school, and while I have a lot to get done around the house, I also have a lot more free time than I used to have. I have decided to share some of these changes with you and share the processes and ups and downs.

Health and Fitness

Unfortunately I was recently told I was becoming pre-diabetic. I have been unhappy with my weight for some time, and have been wanting to get back to the gym now that my ankle is fully recovered. We have made many changes in our diet already, and are starting to see progress. We are continuing to make lifestyle changes that we hope can be sustained long term to improve our health. I will share what is working, what is not sustainable, and products and supplements that we try and how they work for us.

Home Improvement

With our kids, and our house, getting older there is no shortage of projects around the house. It is more cost effective to do the work ourselves. Whether it is home decor, wall or plumbing repairs, painting, or bathroom upgrades, the work never ends. Right now we are working on getting the playroom set up, but it will require a lot of work and a lot of purging.

Crafting

There are always crafting projects as well. We try to do a couple craft fairs each year and that requires us to prepare stock throughout the year. Coming soon, we will offer some of these items for sale on this site. Our projects include resin, crochet items, gnomes, wall hangings, jewelry, and more. There is always some trial and error in creating pieces that we enjoy making and are good quality to sell at the craft fairs.

These are just a few of the areas I’ll be sharing over the course of the year. Hopefully it will help me to stay focused and make the changes I need to make. Maybe I’ll be able to reach others and help them make similar changes and learn from my wins and losses.