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30 Days Challenge :: A Jumpstart on Living With Less Before More Comes In

4 Oct
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I’ve recently jumped on the Rachel Hollis bandwagon.  Well sorta.  I read Girl Wash Your Face and keep finding myself on her site via Pinterest.  So when I saw her Last 90 Days challenge, I decided to join.  Honestly, I haven’t completed a full day yet, so mine might be more like a last 75 days or so but I’m going to try!

But this made me realize that Christmas is less than 90 days away.
And I’m T E R R I F I E D!
Not because of any real reason besides fact that the massive amount of SHIT that flows into my house during the holidays.  Do you not have this happen?!? I want to cry as soon as we get home and unload the car. Like seriously fall to the floor crying because I have no idea where it will all go.
Do you  feel like there’s something around every corner tripping you or making you feel like your hips have doubled in size?!?
Is the clutter just out of control?!?

This is not my house, but we do have a storage unit that probably resembles this right now…. But I swear, there’s just always so much stuff… EVERYWHERE!

And recently we’ve been seriously looking at moving.  At this rate, we can NEVER move because we have just too much to move!  I look around my house and think holy shit how do we have all this shit.  And by shit, I mean just about everything!  But I really really really want to move so the time has come to rid rid rid.   I know going through your house by yourself (because let’s be honest we know the hubs probably won’t help go through closets, drawers, and cabinets) can easily get overwhelming which got me thinking…

Starting October 15 I will be hosting a 30 Days Challenge.  As I write this I’m counting through the drawers or cabinets in my house.  OMG THERES SO MANY!!!  SEND HELP!!! I have at least 45 {insert face plant emoji).  But by hosting this challenge and making myself go through some things, I’m hoping this will help me majorly get things cleared out… I pray!  Plus, cleaning with friends is way more fun than alone and you can see you ARE NOT ALONE in the mess of things!  It won’t but up against any major holidays… It’s not too close to Christmas… You only have to deal with Halloween, Veterans Day, and follow it up with Thanksgiving.

DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT DO THIS AND THEN BRING IN ALL THE THINGS FROM BLACK FRIDAY!

Every day we will fill the tub for donation.  Anyone want to join?
Let’s do it!  Sign up here…



Here’s the “rules”
1.   First, there aren’t really any rules except to fill something with things to get rid of, every day for 30 days.
2.   Figure out what you’ll fill each day… A storage tub {NOT TO STORE!}, a trash bag, a Walmart bag, whatever…
*** This is the thing you will fill daily for 30 days so choose wisely.  Let’s just say I tested this out the other day by picking an old emtpy storage tub and going through ONE basket of stuffed animals (which filled it by itself), the small laundry room, and a cabinet at the top of my stairs.  Ummm… I ended up with 5 bags of stuff to let go of.  Meaning I could have filled this tub 5x in one night.  Don’t judge me.  It felt good. So what I’m saying is don’t be afraid to go BIG.


3.   Be Ready to Rid!
***It can be a lot to let go of things BUT it feels GOOD when you are done.  It’s also therapeutic.  See some suggestions for donation and letting go here.
4.   We are starting October 15th so you have like 10 days to get your mind wrapped around it and rally the troops!
***Share your plan with the fam and get them involved.  Maybe make a list of places you WANT to go through for sure and others that can wait.  And share with your friends… maybe make a fun competition of it!
5.  Figure out when you’ll drop things for donation.
***I plan to do 1x a week.  That means I’ll be taking 5-7 bags at a time depending when I go!
5.   Feel good about it! 
***You are doing something that’s helpful to both you and who you are donating too!!
6.   Enjoy your emptied spaces!

Think of all the things around your house…
Clothes you haven’t worn.
Shoes you don’t like.
Books you don’t need or haven’t read.
Toys that need to go (don’t they all?!?!).
Things you haven’t seen in years – Yes, we all have those things in the drawers.
Cords
Office Supplies
Bags
Pillows
Sheets
And more!

Want to join me!?  I’d love to clean house with you!  Let’s do it!
Sign up here by entering your email and let’s get clearing out!



Let’s see how much we can let go off to make way for a lighter holiday season!
Sign up and you’ll receive an email closer to start date!  Share any prep using the hashtag #lmm30dayschallenge

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Here's a quick one I threw together that first easter during Covid... With limited resources, we made birdseed eggs and a cute little doormat! The girls helped with that! It's always fun to decorate when they are involved! 
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Plus, this is something that your kids can get involved with too!  Have them set it up once you’ve picked out the pieces! 
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What’s your favorite thing?! I loved using the fresh carrots 🥕around the flowers 🌷and the carrot paper plates! 

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So about 11am I kicked it into gear and headed to @partycity for a little help!  Thankfully they had these green pots for $5 and grass for $1!  Plus, green candy and gold coins!  And Olive found the surprise at the end of the rainbow when she came home! 
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#greensuprise #greengoodies #greencandy #everythinggreen #luckoftheirish #potofgold #potofgreen #stpatricksdaybasket #stpaddysday #stpatricksday🍀 #leprechaunloot #shamrocks #irishmusic #endoftherainbow #makingmagic
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Make your own green waffles and surround them with green fruit, your favorite waffle toppings, green m&ms and of course, lucky charms! 

Easily@recreatable!  Like I said, celebrate tomorrow or save for next year!  Happy St Patrick’s Day! 
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#breakfastfood #breakfastfordinner #stpatricksday #stpatricksdayfood #tablescape #rainbows #greenfood #greenfoods #stpaddysday  #luckoftheirish #topofthemorning #breakfastboard #yumyumyum
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(1) Rainbow Donuts - Grab your favorite plain cake donuts, some white icing, and fruity pebbles. Cut the do the donuts in half, dip in the icing and go to town adding the fruity pebbles in rainbow style!  Your kids will love this one! (swipe for more)
(2) Golden Coin Donuts - Same(ish) thing. You’ll need a cake donut, chocolate icing, and  gold sprinkles. Dip into the icing, then the sprinkles and you have gold for your pots of gold!
(3) Clover Cinnamon rolls. 

Do you plan on making something special for tomorrow?!
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#stpaddysday #stpatricksday #greenbreakfast #rainbowdonuts #goldcoins #clovercinnamonrolls #clovers #leprechauntrap #greenfortheday #leprechaunbreakfast
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@inspiringwomenfh 
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Where does all the time go!? Seriously, before Covid, I would do 10,000 things AND take the girls to and fro non-stop AND drive home every weekend sometimes… basically I was doing sooo much more, maybe too much!  But now, I feel like I can’t keep up.  I can’t find a groove where I can still do all the things for my family AND myself.  Were we really doing too much?  It didn’t feel like it in the moment. Yes, there were exhausting days, but somehow, they were usually fulfilling.  Or maybe I’m dreaming?  Now, most days just feel like groundhog day. 

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Working to stay inspired can be the hardest part!  So long post short, if you’ve read this far, I’m sorry I haven’t been sharing as much.  I’m working on it and things to share but finding time to sit down and actually give you something enjoyable has been the hardest part lately!  Stick along as I’m sure things will continue to be shared in an untimely fashion! 
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Taking in my Friday like yea! Lunch with friends, Taking in my Friday like yea!  Lunch with friends, etsy listings, sewing, and more - all with snow flurries outside!  What are you up to today?!
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🎉Happy Birthday Ells!🎉

Cake topper: @avalonsunshine 
Vintage Bag: Thrifted
Cookies: Me (not perfect, first try at cookies!)
Printables: Me
Cake: Meijer with my addition of chocolate covered donut holes 
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Taking time for ourselves can be REALLY HARD. The Taking time for ourselves can be REALLY HARD.  The other night I was ready to go upstairs and read my book…the one I’ve been working on forever… and noticed the basket(s) of laundry needing folded so I decided to do that instead of taking a moment for myself.  By the time I was done, I was so tired that I just went to bed.  So LAST night I decided not to skimp on the “me” time and knew I needed to get out of the house and enjoy some laughs with the neighborhood girls!  It was good for the soul!

I have a hard time doing things for myself.  I feel like I’m being selfish.  But it’s not selfish to take care of yourself!  It’s NECESSARY!  You can’t take care of others if you aren’t taking care of yourself. I’m really loving my weekly emails from @inspiringwomenfh and how they are a reminder that I need to take a moment for myself!  So do something for yourself today.  Take a walk around the block, unless you live in Indiana, I suggest you stay inside because the winds are CRAY!  Read a book on your lunch break, take a nap with your kids, or maybe even listen to a podcast or practice 10 min of mediation!

If you haven’t already, check out inspiringwomen.org for some awesome inspiration, motivation and great resources for overall health and wellness.  There are also some GREAT recipes!  The program is free and you will even get their bi-annual inspiring magazine!  It’s just the right amount of inspiration that your week could use! 
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#inspiringwomenfh #inspiringwomen #sponsored #takecareofyourself #taketimeforyou #franciscanhealth #inspirationforwomen #inspirationalwomen #itsnotselfish #dosomethingforyourself #taketimeforyou #findyourinspiration #yougotthismama
Packed up some fun things to make their way to @ch Packed up some fun things to make their way to @chicmercantile this week!  These fairies are soooo excited to make their way into new home and take on new adventures!  Fairies will be available soon in the @adoptafairyco etsy shop too! 
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#fairiesarereal #fairiesofinstagram #fairieslivehere #magicallife #magicallaround #shopsmall #shoplocal #packingorders #localboutique #adoptafairy #fairyflags
I’ve been trying to produce Valentine’s Day co I’ve been trying to produce Valentine’s Day content for at 2 weeks! I made mood boards, gathered goodies, and can’t find the time to create.  Did I not used to sleep?!? 

Hopefully this week I’ll be able to get something out, but at least for now, I’ve got these decorations going 😆! Swipe to see why I get nothing done 😂🤷🏻‍♀️🤦‍♀️
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#valentinesdaydecor #momlifeunfiltered #valentinesdayiscoming #neverenoughtime #mantledecor #tryingmybest #sleepnomore
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