Things and Stuff...

Okay, I know 3 posts in one day is pretty ridiculous.

Maybe if I stayed on track for my "31 Days" series....

Anyways. I just want to let you in on a few things that will be happening around here soon.

1. I've been doing wordworking. I'm building like crazy (that's why there's not as many little craft posts). I'm not done yet, so expect that in about a week.

2. I've been whittling. You'll get to see what I made tomorrow.

3. I've been organizing. I'm crazy smitten with this project. I saw it in a book, and I had to have it! You'll see this in a couple days.

4. I've been planning. Planning my new craft room, that is! We are giving the boys each their own TV instead of having a game room in the basement. That room is being converted into my own HUGE craft room! Better yet, it was my husband that suggested it. I love him <3

Anyways, I have a huge lineup ready for you, so I hope you stick around to see all the awesome projects to come!

Day 23: Be Part of a Group

 

Humans are pack animals. We do better in groups. We are, however, more diverse than a pack of wolves.

Humans can be content in a pack of 3, or a pack of hundreds. We're not picky =D.

When you're part of a group, you have a sense of unity, a sense of belonging.

No, work or school doesn't count.

So become a part of a group.
Try:
-starting a playgroup with friends that have kids. Or join a playgroup that's already formed. Mine meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. I thought it would be really lame, cliche, or cheesy, but my daughter and I had a blast. Next month we are going to the YMCA for an obstacle course!

-join a gym. If you go at the same time every day, you will start to notice that some people are on the same schedule as you. You have just formed a pack!

-if you're in school, try joining a club. I never did this in high school, and I'm regretting it. Now I don't have time to be in clubs at school. Only my honor roll membership.

-have a hobby? Find others that enjoy your hobby. Sewing circles, anyone? My mother-in-law goes to a scrapbooking workshop once in a while. Though I have yet to go with her, I know she has a blast being there!

Day 22: Take a Multivitamin Every Day

Day late, dollar short.....come on, Brittany, get with the program!

I'm not a pill person. Heck, I rarely even take aspirin. Then again, I'm one of the lucky few who almost never (knock on wood...) gets headaches.

I do, however, take a multivitamin every day. I used to try iron pills (I have low iron, hence the crazy amounts of coffee), but they taste terrible, they are way too large, and I don't like them.

Though I try to eat healthy, I know that it's tough to get all the recommended servings! Taking a multivitamin will ensure that you don't rob your body, even if you don't have the best diet ;)

I like this one from Walgreens:

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If you're over 50, you could try this one:

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Though I'm not a fan of the "No Iron." I know that sometimes people reaching that age have higher rates of constipation, they still need iron. Eating healthy can reduce constipation.

Anyways, when in doubt, go with a favorite:

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Though I don't think that I have any male readers, all of these multivitamins come in "men" form also! If you don't feel like buying separate ones for you and your spouse, there are regular multivitamins, too!

Do you have a favorite multivitamin that you take? Tell me why and you could be entered in a drawing for my giveaway!

Thank You, Pottery Barn...

....for letting me know that my real vintage cowbells are in style.

You can keep your $19-$89.

Now where do I put them?

Day 21: Earn It

Remember when you used to save your allowance for that special toy you wanted at the store so badly? Great satisfaction comes when you earn something.

I, personally, get sick to my stomach when I buy something expensive out of a whim.

I got my new entertainment center for my birthday (from my hubs).

The problem was that we had a tiny box T.V on it.

We did have a flatscreen, but apparently water gun fights in the living room are a bad idea.

We had the funds for a new T.V, but I wanted to save up for it.

So I piddled away my paychecks (we live off my husband's), saved birthday money, returned cans for deposits, cashed in change, and did odd jobs.

Last night, we bought our T.V. =D

I'm still not sure how I want to decorate it.

Maybe an awesome vase on one side and a bowl on the other. Take down the pictures...

I don't know...

Anyways, we were up very late last night setting this all up.

I couldn't be more happy that this purchase was planned. It made it even more sweet when my hubs pulled into the driveway with it!

Tell me what you last saved up for! You'll be entered in my giveaway for all this free loot!

And yes, I realize that I'm still a day behind. Not only have I had the busiest week known to man, but I got sick. I'm just starting to feel like myself, so hopefully I will get back on track!