April
April 1st is tomorrow. How did that happen? Less than 30 days until the March for Babies!
It’s finally starting to feel like Spring, we’re making some family changes, and it’s time to share my April goals with you.
First, let’s take a look back at March (hint…I rocked it!)
March
Here’s what happened in March:
1. Get all my donations lined up for my March of Dimes Online Auction, which takes place March 30th
Yes! The Auction is happening right now! Get over HERE and bid on some awesome items until Tuesday morning. Paypal or credit card accepted. All proceeds benefit the March of Dimes.
2. Do a St. Patrickโs or Easter Craft with the kids
Yes! It was very last minute, but we did do an Easter Craft with the boys. We cut out Easter eggs and made paper baskets. We also dyed Easter eggs. That counts as a craft, right?
3. Have another Date Night
No. Unless family night at the hockey game counts (minus the puking incident, of course)
4. Increase my cardio endurance and water intake
Yes! I am back to my regular gym schedule, and then some. I’ve already been there three times this week, and am probably there right now as you’re reading this. I’ve also been cutting back on my ice tea intake, and drinking plain water.
5. Check 1 or 2 things off my 30 before 40 List
Yes! #11 and #24 Done
6.Do some fun family activities
Yes! We road tripped, spent time with friends at the Walker and Willis Birthday Walk to Fight TTTS, read across America, went to a hockey game (again, minus the puking,) spent Easter with family, and had a dance party in the living room.
April Goals
1.Continue to fundraise and meet our Goal for the March of Dimes March for Babies
2.Go on a date night
3.Cut back on sugar in preparation for healthier eating in May (I’m thinking I might try the Whole 30)
4.Really work on the Family Changes Iย wrote aboutย in this post
And that’s it! It’s actually a lot of work, so if I can just make some progress in the last two I’ll be happy. Numbers 1 and 2 are non-negotiable.
What are your goals for the month? Will you help me meet #1 by donating HERE or sharing my auction page link, https://www.facebook.com/2016Auction ?
Rica Lewis says
Good for you for tracking those goals! Date night is a must, and family hockey games do NOT count!
Shann Eva says
I know ๐ This month for sure ๐
Mallory Bacon says
I love the ideas of having general monthly goals. I need to start doing this! Date night would probably be something we fail at as well! Ugh… and…. easter eggs totally count as a craft ๐
Shann Eva says
I think so too. Hope you get a date night soon.
Allinonemom says
I love how you sum up your month and then move on to the next! I’d like to try the Whole 30 too!
Shann Eva says
Let me know if you do. We could get a support group together.
Amy Saunders says
Congrats on completing most of your March goals! It looked like it was a busy month for you! Maybe you could slot in some ‘me time’ in April?! Good luck with your goals for the following month!
Amy xx
https://livingwithme95.wordpress.com/
Shann Eva says
My me time is usually the gym, but maybe ๐
Lindsay Katherine says
Puking at the hockey game totally does not count as a date night ๐ better luck for April, Shann! I’m so impressed with all of your success on your March goals and look forward to hearing how April’s go.
Shann Eva says
๐ Thanks Lindsay!
Paige Allison says
You crushed March! And high five for cutting down your sugar/increasing your water intake. That’s HUGE for improved health. Keep on being amazing, and make sure to prioritize a date night in April ๐
Shann Eva says
Thank you so much!
shelah moss says
I am so excited to hear the results of your auction. It’s such a great cause and I bet you do really well. Maybe after you can find time for that date night?
Shann Eva says
Yes, I hope so. Thank you!
Samantha says
Those Easter baskets are super cute! We didn’t get a date night either, so I’m crossing my fingers for one this month. ๐
Shann Eva says
I hope you get one!
Wendy Tomlinson says
Good luck with your April goals Shann.
Shann Eva says
Thank you!
Leslie Nichole says
You’ve got a lot planed for April, there is no doubt in my mind you’ll reach all these goals and some.
Shann Eva says
Thank you so much Leslie.
Karen Grosz says
Definitely go on a date night. You need to nourish your relationship. My husband and I really work on date night and if it is too busy we take time to walk the dog and no talking about kids or work. ๐ Oh and check out my 24-hour mini detox that I have for free. You might enjoy the recipes as it helps you bust sugar cravings. http://www.innersavvywellness.com/spring-into-health.html
Shann Eva says
Yes, I will. Thank you!
Mistle says
Congrats on accomplishing your goals for last month!!! That’s awesome! You deserve a date night, so hopefully you and your husband will get to go on one soon. I’ve seen stuff about the Whole30 and it looks interesting. Good luck on your goals for April! I can’t wait to see what you accomplish!
Shann Eva says
Thank you so much Mistle.
Becky @Disney in your Day says
Wow, really sounds like you got a lot done in April! If you do decide to try Whole30 I’ll be curious to hear about it. I’ve been trying to eat better myself.
Shann Eva says
I’m still a little scared of it. Need to do more reading ๐
My Urban Family says
Best of luck!
Shann Eva says
Thank you!
Mama By Fire says
Nicely done in March!! And I love how your date night for April is non-negotiable! I have been seriously considering the whole30 also. We’ll see…
Shann Eva says
Let me know if you do. We can support each other!
Neely says
My April goals post is live tomorrow and date nights are on mine too!
Shann Eva says
Nice ๐
Theresa A (Capri + 3) says
You did a great job on your March goals and now you are ready to rock your April goals! Your Easter craft sounds like a lot of fun. Enjoy your date night!
Shann Eva says
Thank you!
Mia Sutton says
Congrats for rocking your goals in March! ๐ Sounds like such a productive month. This month just FLEW by for me for some reason. I’m hoping that I can slow things down in April a bit and enjoy it and check off some big ticket to-do items. ๐
Shann Eva says
Yes, I hope it slows down too.
Kimberly Cox says
Awesome job on March goals. April sounds like a great month. I’d love to do Whole 30, maybe I’ll join you in May ๐
Shann Eva says
That would be awesome. We could support each other!
Katie Urban says
Great job rocking your March goals! Always good to set goals :]
โxx katie // a touch of teal
Summer @ Coffee With Summer says
Best of luck, Shann! I need to cut back on sugar big time! You’ve got this!
Shann Eva says
Thank you Summer!
Megan Gonzalez says
My goals are to finish the second draft of novel #2 and get some of the prep work done for novel #3. Make less thrown-together meals. And finish up two more blankets for Covered in Love.
Shann Eva says
Nice. Those are great goals. Best of luck to you!
Monica Miller says
Wow good for you! I’m loving goal #3 – that’s where I am right now. I find the less sugar I eat, the less I crave. Now, to get my husband to stop buying sweet treats… haha
Shann Eva says
Ha! Luckily, my husband doesn’t have a sweet tooth.
Chocolate Mama Loves Vanilla says
Getting the gym in is so life changing! I feel like a better mom when I can get those days in! Relieves so much stress and makes playing around with little burst of energy even easier! So happy you get to go often and you still getting life in as well!! Kudos! ๐
Shann Eva says
Thank you!
Erica says
Congrats on achieving so many of your goals. I totally think of dyeing Easter eggs as a craft. That is 100% legit.
Shann Eva says
Thanks! Me too ๐
Heather @ Simply Save says
Looks like March went pretty well! Best of luck with April!
Shannon Paige says
Sounds like an awesome month! I just wrote about my goals too and my march as well and also wrote about how I managed to consistently go to the gym twice a week for awhile now- once you get into the gym groove and make it your routine, it really is easier isn’t it? I was sick last week and actually MISSED the gym! lol I thought I would never say that…. *thegoodthingscomin.wordpress.com
Shann Eva says
Yes…I missed it too!
Heidi ~ morethan3wishes.com says
Thanks for sharing your goals! Great job on getting back on track with your fitness. That is a never-ending goal for me. ๐
Shann Eva says
Yes, me too.
Michelle Mink says
cutting back on sugar is a great goal. however, for me it would be very hard though it is something i need to do
Shann Eva says
It’s going to be super hard.
kp says
Congrats on doing awesome achieving all your March goals! I hope you can manage to go on date night this month ๐
Shann Eva says
Me too. Thank you!
Ruthie Ridley says
Hope you get out on your date!! Despite that it seems you were very prouductive!! Awesome!!
Shann Eva says
Thank you!
Dana Brillante-Peller says
Sounds like you did really well in March – make sure you do a date night this month!!!
Shann Eva says
I know! We will!
Jess says
wow seems as though you’re smashing your goals! best of luck for April, I’m sure you’ll keep smashing those goals
Jess from Beautiful Breakable
Shann Eva says
Thank you!
Kari Jonard says
Go get that date night this month. It will be well worth it! ๐
Shann Eva says
We’ve already got a sitter lined up ๐
Rachel @ STCL says
Great job on your March goals! I like what you have planned for April – I need to cut back on sugar too!
Shann Eva says
It’s so hard, but I’m determined.
Monika says
You are totally killing it! I want to start setting monthly goals too. Such a great way of keeping yourself motivated and going.. Btw those dance-off pics are the cutest ๐ Have a great week!
Love,
Monika | http://www.palateforstyle.com
Shann Eva says
Thank you Monika!
Angie @chasingmyhalo.com says
Such a successful March I’d say but that last paragraph is my favorite. Dance parties are the best. Here’s to April!
Shann Eva says
Yes!
Olivia McGarvey says
Awesome job. It looks like yoy got quite a few of your March goals done. Good luck if you try the Whole 30! It will change your life. I know mariamakes.com has a bunch of recipes!
Shann Eva says
Thank you…I’ll check it out.
Queen Thrifty says
Date night is important we normal plan it weekly.
Shann Eva says
That’s awesome! I wish we could. Maybe we should start!
Jennifer Corter says
It sounds like you really rocked March! You go girl!
Veronica Pototska says
You’ve got a lot to do! Good luck