New Years Goals Check In

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 Hello,


So a quick check in today on goals as this is the time that most people drop off and I most definitely have in the past.

1. Writing a card to a friend once a month.

I wrote the card, addressed and stamped it, put it in my bag and have yet to put it in the mail box so I’m 90% of the way there.

2. Family Bible Time.

We’ve kept this up with the help of Trader Joe’s mini ice cream cones and it’s going really well. It’s also nice to have this time as a family talking and learning together, focusing on how God can use imperfect people to make a perfect plan. I’ve been disappointed, frustrated, and downright livid this week but I know that God will use this to make his perfect plan a reality and I trust him. I want my kids to have this knowledge and trust much sooner than I did so we are keeping this up!

3. No spend weeks.

Our first one was last week and it went pretty well! It’s a lot easier than I thought to just put something on a list or a save for later or even use things as inspiration to use what we already have which leads me to…

4. Use it up.

We are doing GREAT at this and using what we already have and it’s nice to see our cupboards and junk drawers slowly get more organized!

5. Get rid of the baby gear.

This is definitely a process and, while it’s happening, it’s just a lot of sorting and logistics work frankly to get to a donation center/thrift store with everything prepped. Still working here but the intent and motivation is strong!

That’s all for today!

💛Jess

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