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April Goals and March Check-up

March 31, 2016 By Shann 78 Comments

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.

April

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. Patrick’s 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

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 I wrote about 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 ?

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Filed Under: Blog, Goals Tagged With: April, date night, family changes, hockey game, lose the cape, March, march for babies, march of dimes, sugar, TTTS, walker and willis birthday walk to fight ttts, water, whole 30

Comments

  1. Rica Lewis says

    March 31, 2016 at 8:25 am

    Good for you for tracking those goals! Date night is a must, and family hockey games do NOT count!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:51 am

      I know 🙁 This month for sure 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mallory Bacon says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:01 am

    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 😉

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:51 am

      I think so too. Hope you get a date night soon.

      Reply
  3. Allinonemom says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:11 am

    I love how you sum up your month and then move on to the next! I’d like to try the Whole 30 too!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Let me know if you do. We could get a support group together.

      Reply
  4. Amy Saunders says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:19 am

    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/

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:50 am

      My me time is usually the gym, but maybe 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lindsay Katherine says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:27 am

    Puking at the hockey game totally does not count as a date night 🙂 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.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:50 am

      🙂 Thanks Lindsay!

      Reply
  6. Paige Allison says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:43 am

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  7. shelah moss says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:44 am

    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?

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Yes, I hope so. Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Samantha says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Those Easter baskets are super cute! We didn’t get a date night either, so I’m crossing my fingers for one this month. 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:49 am

      I hope you get one!

      Reply
  9. Wendy Tomlinson says

    March 31, 2016 at 10:04 am

    Good luck with your April goals Shann.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Leslie Nichole says

    March 31, 2016 at 10:19 am

    You’ve got a lot planed for April, there is no doubt in my mind you’ll reach all these goals and some.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Thank you so much Leslie.

      Reply
  11. Karen Grosz says

    March 31, 2016 at 11:34 am

    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. 🙂 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

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Yes, I will. Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Mistle says

    March 31, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:48 am

      Thank you so much Mistle.

      Reply
  13. Becky @Disney in your Day says

    March 31, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:48 am

      I’m still a little scared of it. Need to do more reading 🙂

      Reply
  14. My Urban Family says

    March 31, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    Best of luck!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:48 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  15. Mama By Fire says

    March 31, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    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…

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:47 am

      Let me know if you do. We can support each other!

      Reply
  16. Neely says

    March 31, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    My April goals post is live tomorrow and date nights are on mine too!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:47 am

      Nice 🙂

      Reply
  17. Theresa A (Capri + 3) says

    March 31, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:47 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  18. Mia Sutton says

    March 31, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    Congrats for rocking your goals in March! 🙂 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. 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:47 am

      Yes, I hope it slows down too.

      Reply
  19. Kimberly Cox says

    March 31, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 1, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      That would be awesome. We could support each other!

      Reply
  20. Katie Urban says

    March 31, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    Great job rocking your March goals! Always good to set goals :]

    ​xx katie // a touch of teal

    Reply
  21. Summer @ Coffee With Summer says

    March 31, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    Best of luck, Shann! I need to cut back on sugar big time! You’ve got this!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 1, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you Summer!

      Reply
  22. Megan Gonzalez says

    April 1, 2016 at 1:31 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 1, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      Nice. Those are great goals. Best of luck to you!

      Reply
  23. Monica Miller says

    April 1, 2016 at 8:36 am

    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

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 1, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Ha! Luckily, my husband doesn’t have a sweet tooth.

      Reply
  24. Chocolate Mama Loves Vanilla says

    April 1, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    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! 😀

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 2, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  25. Erica says

    April 2, 2016 at 11:37 am

    Congrats on achieving so many of your goals. I totally think of dyeing Easter eggs as a craft. That is 100% legit.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 2, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      Thanks! Me too 🙂

      Reply
  26. Heather @ Simply Save says

    April 2, 2016 at 11:58 am

    Looks like March went pretty well! Best of luck with April!

    Reply
  27. Shannon Paige says

    April 2, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:47 am

      Yes…I missed it too!

      Reply
  28. Heidi ~ morethan3wishes.com says

    April 2, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    Thanks for sharing your goals! Great job on getting back on track with your fitness. That is a never-ending goal for me. 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:46 am

      Yes, me too.

      Reply
  29. Michelle Mink says

    April 2, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    cutting back on sugar is a great goal. however, for me it would be very hard though it is something i need to do

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:46 am

      It’s going to be super hard.

      Reply
  30. kp says

    April 2, 2016 at 9:43 pm

    Congrats on doing awesome achieving all your March goals! I hope you can manage to go on date night this month 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:46 am

      Me too. Thank you!

      Reply
  31. Ruthie Ridley says

    April 2, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    Hope you get out on your date!! Despite that it seems you were very prouductive!! Awesome!!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:46 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  32. Dana Brillante-Peller says

    April 3, 2016 at 9:52 am

    Sounds like you did really well in March – make sure you do a date night this month!!!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:46 am

      I know! We will!

      Reply
  33. Jess says

    April 3, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:45 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  34. Kari Jonard says

    April 3, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    Go get that date night this month. It will be well worth it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:45 am

      We’ve already got a sitter lined up 🙂

      Reply
  35. Rachel @ STCL says

    April 3, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    Great job on your March goals! I like what you have planned for April – I need to cut back on sugar too!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:45 am

      It’s so hard, but I’m determined.

      Reply
  36. Monika says

    April 4, 2016 at 12:58 am

    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 🙂 Have a great week!

    Love,
    Monika | http://www.palateforstyle.com

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:45 am

      Thank you Monika!

      Reply
  37. Angie @chasingmyhalo.com says

    April 4, 2016 at 1:40 am

    Such a successful March I’d say but that last paragraph is my favorite. Dance parties are the best. Here’s to April!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:45 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  38. Olivia McGarvey says

    April 4, 2016 at 10:15 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:44 am

      Thank you…I’ll check it out.

      Reply
  39. Queen Thrifty says

    April 4, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Date night is important we normal plan it weekly.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:44 am

      That’s awesome! I wish we could. Maybe we should start!

      Reply
  40. Jennifer Corter says

    April 4, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    It sounds like you really rocked March! You go girl!

    Reply
  41. Veronica Pototska says

    April 5, 2016 at 9:56 am

    You’ve got a lot to do! Good luck

    Reply

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