No Resolutions I used to be a resolution person. I'd decide to start a diet or start to exercise, or even look for a new job on January 1st of the new year. I'd start out strong, but fizzle out quick. As I've gotten older, I've found that making vague long-term promises to myself really doesn't work. I've found a way to keep myself accountable with small, achievable monthly … [Read more...]
2017 Review: Highlights from Home and Blog Life
2017 Review This year has been a doozy. It has been a year of change, a year of new activities, and a year of hard work, both at home and on the blog. With that, I couldn't end the year without a 2017 review of both. Let's start the 2017 review with the blog! 2017 Review of Shann Eva's Blog I've been writing and blogging since the twins were in the NICU, and I've gone … [Read more...]
November 2017 Goals, and an October Wrap-up
November 2017 I'll admit I'm happy November 2017 is here. October was a busy month filled with birthday parties, school field trips, house maintenance, health appointments, and kid activities. It ended on a good note with Halloween, but there were a lot of bumps along the way. It was the month of one step forward, two steps back. For example, we took everyone for a fun … [Read more...]
March 2017 Goals – Let’s Get Motivated!
March 2017 Goals It may be the second week of March, but I'm not letting that stop me from writing down my March 2017 goals. We've had a ton of things on our schedule, and I always feel like I'm forgetting to do something or be somewhere. So, to keep me accountable, and to (hopefully) motivate you, I'm sharing my March 2017 goals. It's been a few months since I've … [Read more...]
Blogging Schedule: Creating the Perfect one for You
Blogging Schedule If you read my post about the new year, you know that I wanted to come up with a blogging schedule. I have limited time to myself, and I want to make the most of it. I really enjoy writing and having this outlet, but it can get overwhelming at times. Coming up with a blogging schedule (and sticking to it) is key to maximizing the enjoyment and minimizing … [Read more...]