Cutest Beaded Watches!

These are the cutest watches ever! The bands are interchangeable and so much fun. I ordered two for myself this last Christmas! Check out her blog she is having a giveaway! This is one of the watches I got. I love it! It is like a bracelet and watch in one.

http://www.bejeweledbeads.blogspot.com/

More Life

So I was watching Oprah a while back and she had a show featuring woman around the world and how they live. It was so interesting! The people that really impressed me the most was the people of Copenhagen Denmark. They are very family oriented. They get off work at 4:00, they eat all their meals together, and they spent their time with their family. But what really made an impression on me was the way they lived. Their homes where very small and very clean. The average family had about 3 children. But Oprah went into one family's home and she was amazed at how clean and clutter free it was. Then the husband said these simple but ingenious words, " Less Space, Less Stuff, More Life". That hit me like a ton of bricks. The bigger the house, the more to clean, and the more stuff we put into it. All I do all day long is move stuff, clean stuff, get rid of stuff, or buy stuff. I am so busy with those things that I don't really get the time to do the things I love, which is be with my family. So I took it as a challenge. I went through my entire house and de cluttered. This was a big project that took me many days but it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. My laundry is under control, my kitchen is easy to clean, the toys are simple to put away. I can't tell you the change it has brought to my life. It was very freeing to get rid of things. Plus Jeremy and I have decided for 1 year to not buy STUFF. Only food, gas, vacations, or things for other people, like for Birthdays, ect. One year should really make a difference in our bank account and our life. These are the simple things I did.

1) De cluttered all of the kids clothes. They are allowed 7 shirts, 5 pairs of pants, and 2 church outfits. That is it. I packed away the shorts and short sleeves for summer. Out in our garage Jeremy put hooks on the wall for coats and bags. Below each child has a bin for shoes, hats, gloves, ect. So all of that stays out of the bedrooms and house. And it all has a home. Laundry is a cinch!

2) De cluttered all the kitchen cabinets and got rid of the junk I never use. Cleared off my counters with only a couple things left.

3) All closets are clean. Extra stuff put into the storage room.

4) I packed away extra towels and kitchen towels. I didn't want to get rid of them knowing they are expensive plus they wear out. So I only left what we use. Closets are clutter free and the laundry doesn't get out of control.

5) If you haven't used it for a year, your probably not going to. Donate it so someone else can!

Simple things that really make a difference. Less stuff, more life!

What organizing tricks do you have?? I would love to hear them!

What a Day!

For Journal Purposes

8:00 a.m. Was to the doctor's office with myself, Savanna, and Fisher dressed. Found out I have to have another sonogram at 28 weeks because they couldnt see the right side of the heart well enough.

8:30 shopping for groceries

11:30 get home and pay bills

1:30 went on a walk with Megan

2:30 Hunter complains his tooth hurts and I look to find that his new filling has fallen out! Had to make another appointment. I'll be spending Monday morning getting that fixed

3:00 girls get home from school and Loralie comes in crying that she lost her brand new necklace

3:30 Hunter goes out into the front yard (like is isn't suppose to) leaves the front door open, Fisher follows and Hunter smashes his whole hand in the Excursion door!

4:30 I call a babysitter for Friday night. I decided Jeremy need to go out on a date. Much needed!

5:30 Jeremy is home

6:00 Meeting for RS

8:00 p.m. I get home to find my living room floor has been redecorated with popcorn. But all kids are happy and watching way too much t.v.

9:00 go to bed in hoped tomorrow will be a little slower!

No More Yelling Mommy!!

One of my favorite blogs posted about a mother who had a struggle with yelling. I could totally relate to her. It is something I have struggled with a lot. It is either when I am upset, trying to get their attention, or just too lazy to get up and go into the room they are in. So I am trying her same tactic and hopefully will reach my goal of no yelling. If you struggle the same as I do you will appreciate her willingness to share!

www.placetobloom.blogspot.com

NOT a Diet, but a Lifestyle Change!!

I've decided this is the year to change our lifestyle of eating and begin a healthier life.

I've been watching Dr. OZ everyday and I really agree with all he believes in. He wants America to change the way they eat and get healthier without medications and operations if possible.

He list 5 things that we should take out of our diets and NEVER let back in. So I cleaned out my cabinets of the following things. These things are making us FAT and Killing us!

#1 any types of syrups, High Fructose Corn Syrup, corn syrup, ect.

#2 Simple Sugars

#3 WHITE Flour or any flour that says ENRICHED, there are no nutrients

#4 Trans Fats, Anything oil that says Hydrogenated. They have changed the oil so it will have an extended shelf life, but it will shorted human life by clogging our arteries and making us fat!

#5 Saturated Fat, these fats come from four legged animals like pigs and cows. We do not eat ANY PORK, but eat very little beef and make sure it is lean. Alternatives are Chicken and Turkey. We love it!

Dr. OZ recommends stretching daily and 30 minutes of walking or other exercise. This will take some planning and diet change, but I think it is keeping the Work of Wisdom. We should be eating things that Nourish and Strengthen our bodies. How can we ask a blessing on the food from Heavenly Father that we know if not good for our bodies?? Having a treat once in awhile is one thing, but we should really look in our cupboards and rethink our health. Otherwise how will be do the Lord's work we came here to do is we are tired and never feel good!

Of course he recommends lots of fiber and grains, eating less meat, and lots of fruits and vegetables, 100% whole grains like for your pasta. So looking at it, it is the Work of Wisdom! You will love his book.

Key, don't eat processed foods.

Here is his new book. I have his other one and I love it!

{Welcome} New Year

This is an exciting time with the New Year! I love the feeling of being able to start over. I've been reading many of my friends New Years Goals and decided to post my own. I love how so many of us are working on the same things. It is alot of fun supporting each other.

My New Year Goals

1) Read the entire Book of Mormon by May 1st

2) Attend the Temple once a month

3) Now that all the holiday junk is out, means back to my healthy diet. Got a Vita mix, VERY excited! My goal is to ONLY gain 25 pounds with this baby. Wish me luck!

4) Exercise 5 times a week ( I am not training for a marathon like many of my friends, just Child Birth!!)

5) Continue to learn the Lord's plan for my life

6) Focus only on the positive and starve the negative

Like my friend Mary said, I am sure the Lord has a lot in mind for me this year. But I believe as I strive to keep these goals I will be able to endure any trials this year that I will be faced with!

Challenge Add On

I should tell anyone who wants to do this challenge if you will read two chapters daily from January 1st to May 1st you will have completed the entire Book of Mormon!

Challenge

Our Stake Relief Society has issued a challenge to all the sisters in the stake to read the Book of Mormon by May 1st and to complete the YW virtue value. I am really excited about this challenge. I decided to make a wall hanging for my wall with the quote from Marion G. Romney. I could use all the blessing mentioned. I am so grateful for the gospel in my life. I love how it helps and encourages us to be better each day!