Goal Setting for 2013

I dislike the term "new year's resolution".

About 4 years ago, we were in the same position as we are now.  We knew we had a move coming up and we didn't want to get to the end of the year and say "huh, what did we do?".  At that time, we had a whole year left in the city/state we were in, so we focused goals around what we wanted to do before we left.

This year, we have about 5-6 months left before we move...  where?!?  We have an idea, but not an official word, so we can't say anything.  A few close friends know, but you know who you are...  ;)

So, here's what I do instead of making resolutions.

I look at a few key areas of my life:
Family
Marriage
Crafting
Business
Faith
Financial
Fitness

And I write some goals.  About 5-6 goals per category and see where that leads me.  What are your key areas of focus?  Do you set goals?  Resolutions?  Pick a word?  I'm curious!

I have found a wonderful series by Julie Anne Jones targeted for Direct Sellers called Cracking the January Code.  It's a great way to start thinking about your goals strategically if this is something you haven't done before.  

Source: special.julieannejones.com via Amy on Pinterest

Grab & Go Breakfast & Lunch Ideas

I am working on the "no gain" goal this holiday season.  To be honest, I'd be loving it if I lost, but that's a lofty goal this time of year, I realize.

I happened upon a Pin about cost friendly meals and discovered a great tip in her suggestion of freezing breakfast and lunch "wraps" or basically, way better for you hot pockets.
 

Source: smithlive.blogspot.com via Amy on Pinterest

Here are the two recipes that my family has tried and will be keeping stocked in our fridge all the time.

WW Breakfast Taco - quadruple recipe, prep/cook, wrap in foil, freeze

Ingredients:

Non stick cooking spray

1 whole egg

3 egg whites

6 slices "Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Shaved - Smoked Ham", chopped- replaced with breakfast sausage from a local farmer

2 (8 inch) whole wheat flour tortillas

1/4 cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Beat whole egg, egg whites and ham until well blended. Heat a nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium high heat. Add egg mixture; cook 3 minutes or until set, stirring occasionally.

2. Spoon egg mixture down centers of tortillas; top with cheese. Fold in opposite sides of each tortilla, then roll up burrito style.

Yield: 2 Burritos

Serving Size = 1 Per Serving.

Weight Watchers PointsPlus+ = 6 Per Serving

Nutrition Information:

Calories 230, Carbs 19g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19g

 

WW Chicken Burrito Wrap - quadruple recipe, prep/cook, wrap in foil, freeze

Ingredients:

1 oz ranch salad dressing mix, dry 

7 ozs picante sauce 

8 ozs chicken breast skinless

11 pcs fat-free flour tortillas, warmed 

8 ozs light sour cream

Directions:

Dump first 3 ingredients in crock pot and cook 6-8 hours on low.  Shred chicken and then mix wiht sour cream.   Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup chicken mixture.

Nutritional Info Per Serving: (1 Chicken Wrap)

Calories 143; Carbs 22g; Protein 9g; Fat 4g; Fiber 0.8g

 

I'd love to see what you've Pinned & tried lately!

 

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This week is Hearts

I will have some layouts coming soon!  Who is scrapping this weekend???

Menu Planning- Week after Thanksgiving

I desperately need to:
- Get the Baby Weight off
- Get better at managing things all at once

So, here's my little attempt at both in getting back to menu planning.  Here's the week.  It's not heavy in "using Thanksgiving leftovers" but we dined on those all weekend, so I think that's ok.

I found this pin and wanted to try out some of her ideas.  I made her chicken taco wraps for lunches this week and have everything ready to do the egg burritos for breakfasts too.

Source: smithlive.blogspot.com via Amy on Pinterest

Monday: Crock Pot Roast as french dip sandwich
Tuesday: Lemon Chicken with Rice
Wednesday: San Fracisco Pork Chops
Thursday: Slow Cooker Lasagna
Friday: Honey Sesame Chicken with Rice
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Monday:  BBQ Pineapple Pulled Pork

I think we'll be set!  And a lot of these are crock pot friendly or make ahead which will make an easier transition back to a "normal" week. 

Anyone else ready with a real menu plan this week???

Awesome, Versatile Vintage Digi Christmas Kit!

So, I'm a busy mom, wife, Thanksgiving hostess with the mostest and Sr Director with Thirty-One Gifts, and let's face it, it's a busy time of year for any one of those titles!  Naturally, something I have EVERY INTENTION of delivering on in a timely fashion, didn't happen.  So, please GO CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME KIT by Jopke Designs.  She's an incredible European designer.  I love how versatile this particular kit is- Jingle Tingle use it for Christmas, every day, one of those inspirational quote images, you name it!  Sadly, I can't get a preview to work but I promise, it's awesome!

Great!  Now that you're back, here's what I did with it and a template from Scrapping With Liz.  Head on over to 2Peas and leave me some love there or here.  I'm not particular. ;)

Putting Up the Tree

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Source: twopeasinabucket.com via Amy on Pinterest

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Thanks for stopping by!  Hope your Thanksgiving was great!

Grin!

First, I have to say that I am LOVING the new look over at TwoPeasinaBucket!  If you haven't stopped over, be sure to check it out!

I am still working on getting myself caught up on my albums.  I was so excited to win this kit from Karla Dudley though that I had to stop and just scrap my most recent pics of my baby girl.  Almost 10 months old already.  Time flies.

So, check out the kit, my layout & don't forget to leave some love.   Link me up to a recent layout of yours and I'll return the favor!

Grin

Have a great day!

Do You Do Challenges? And Do You Like Freebies?

So, I know that templates usually are my crutch when I'm trying to work through a large project quickly.  And I'm generally working through these projects because:
1- Shutterfly is offering an awesome sale or
2- My kids are asking "mommy, where's my book like brother has...?"  and Mommy Guilt sinks in.
3- CT deadlines for my awesome digi designers ;)

I said I've recently found a friend who is helping me get back on the scrapping wagon too and she sent me the link to the Make It Snappy Challenge over on Scrap Orchard tonight.  Low and behold, I did a page.

And funnier, I used a kit that I downloaded last Nov but never got around to unzipping.  *sigh*

So, here's my latest:
Happy Girl

I really do have some big projects that I want to finish up.  Who knows what will be the biggest motivator for me to get it done, so they say.  

I'm curious though, what motivates you???
Need some additional motivation?  Here's an awesome freebie from Dianne Rigdon Designs!  Click on the Mystery Tab on her Fan Page. :)  Don't know how long it will be up, so grab it while you can. 

Have an awesome week!

Scrapping Again! Whoo Hoo!

Using a few new and free kits, here's my layout with some recent pictures of my daughter:
So Big! (click for credits)

And finally, using the new Crafty ART Snippets #3 by Jopke, this page celebrating my husband finishing the Air Force Marathon, his first ever, under 4 hours!

Bucket List

I have no desire to run a marathon, I admit.  

A half is about all I ever intend to do...  Unless there's a zombie apocalypse of course...

Roll Up!

There are days that my house feels like a three ring circus without even heading out to the big top!

I love the new, bright, happy kit Roll Up! from Edeline Marta over at TwoPeasinaBucket!  Featuring all the things you think of when you think CIRCUS, but still practical for every day scrapping.

 Here's what I created with it.  We were selected to host a Fisher Price House Party and here's one of the toys that was included with our party box!

Three Rings!

 

Since I have been getting back to scrapping, which is good because I am VERY behind, I took advantage of a Facebook Freebie from Bella Gypsy and a template The Space Between Vol 4 from EH Studios.  Word Art is by Britt Ish Designs.

Shabby Sheek Sistas

 

 What have you scrapped lately?  Hook me up to your favorite recent layout and I'll leave you some love!

Scrapping has returned!!!

My girlfriend returned from California and we are now having a weekly scrapping date!  I am so excited to be getting moving again.  So without further ado, here are some pages!!!

Using the new kit Homeroom by Dianne Rigdon Designs at TwoPeasinaBucket.

First Week of School

And then You are my Sunshine (I know, cheesy, but seriously, she is) using Shine by Karen Funk Designs at Design House Digital.

So, what do you think?  What are you hoping to make time for this week???

Till next time!