OCTOBER GOALS

How is it already October?! I swear it felt like I was just making September goals! I'm not complaining though because October is my absolute favorite month! It never used to be but it's both Sophia and Jax's birthday month so its now my favorite!

This morning I looked back at my September goals and feel like I only completed half of them. I guess that's better than nothing right? Here are my September goals. The ones crossed off are the one's I did complete.

// SEPTEMBER GOALS FOR THE BLOG

++ Post 5-6 times a week - i tried but got too busy with the kids and getting everything ready for Gary's family. I need to start planning posts ahead instead of posting same day. 

++ Post more about my fitness journey - didn't even make one post :( i maybe worked out 5 times the whole month so there wasn't anything to post about. 

++ Post more on Twitter & Facebook page - i posted a few times but not as much as i wanted. 

++ Participate in at least one giveaway - i didn't just participate in one giveaway but TWO! 

// SEPTEMBER GOALS FOR ME + THE FAMILY

++ Plan for my babies' birthday party - i've been pinning on Pinterest like crazy and have an idea of everything I want. I still have to buy everything but I feel pretty good at where I'm at for their birthdays.

++ Finish gallery wall for living room - the gallery wall is finished (thanks Megan!) & i LOVE it! Now I want to put a gallery wall on every wall in my house!

++ Find Halloween costumes for Sophia and Jax - still haven't found or bought their costumes. i can't decide what i want them to be. i kind of want them to do something matching but i may just let sophia pick what she wants to be and find something for Jax!

++ Take Jax's 10 AND 11 month pictures (I'm behind) - ok. what is wrong with me? I still haven't done this! This NEEDS to be done this week.

++ Read at least one book this month - I didn't even touch a book. 

++ Plan fun things to do while Gary's family are in town - I had a lot planned to do while Gary's family was here and we were able to complete one but it rained the whole time so we just hung out at the house.

++ Sell Sophia and Jax's gently used clothes to buy more - I ended up taking their clothes to a consignment store and sold some clothes and was able to buy some new ones for them.

++ Complete another round of the 21 Day Fix - I started but then .... excuses. I need to complete at least two more rounds because I have a bridesmaids dress to fit in at the end of November. 

So now for my October goals! I plan on adding some of the goals I didn't complete to this month and hopefully I achieve them! 

// OCTOBER GOALS FOR THE BLOG

++ SCHEDULE MY POSTS OUT SO I DO HAVE 3-5 POSTS A WEEK

++ POST ABOUT MY FITNESS JOURNEY 

++ PARTICIPATE IN ANOTHER GIVEAWAY

++ USE TWITTER AND FACEBOOK PAGES

// OCTOBER GOALS FOR ME + THE FAMILY

++ FINISH BUYING EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR BIRTHDAY PARTY

++ BUY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

++ TAKE MORE PICTURES FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS

++ TRY TO COMPLETE HALF OR ALL OF FALL BUCKET LIST

++ TAKE THE KIDS BIRTHDAY PICTURES

++ COMPLETE ONE ROUND OF THE 21 DAY FIX

++ FIND A GROUP OF WOMEN TO COMPLETE A ROUND OF THE FIX WITH ME

++ BUY KIDS BIRTHDAY PRESENTS

++ BUY A RUG FOR THE LIVING ROOM

++ TAKE JAX'S 11 MONTH PICTURES

I honestly could keep going on things I need to do or buy this month. October is just going to be a busy month for me and I can't wait to do it all! Here's to hoping October is a really good month. I know it will be!

What are you're goals this month? 

A DAY AT BUTCHER FARM!

So I went MIA again. Sorry guys! Gary's family came to visit us from Virginia Beach so I was spending time with them! They just left and we are wishing they were still here but we all had such great time! 

My plans were to do a lot of fun stuff while they were here but it literally rained the entire time they were here except for one day. We spent that day at Butcher Farm! We love coming here and have been since Sophia was a baby! They put such hard work into the props and it always looks beautiful! It was also Jax's first trip to the pumpkin patch & he loved it! We'll probably be heading back again this Fall but here are some pictures from our day there! 

ANOTHER GIVEAWAY!!

Hey guys! Sorry it's been so quiet! My sweet Sophia had dental surgery yesterday & it completely drained me! I will post about the surgery tomorrow but today there is a GIVEAWAY! I've teamed up with some ladies for over $150 in cash and prizes! 

josie | katie | amy

centime | penny | tanya | layered + long

Here is what this fabulous giveaway has to offer...

$80 paypal cash

First of all, how does EIGHTY dollar bills sound?

Not shabby. Especially when it is sent directly to your paypal account.

Those super pretty gals above are to thank. 

Click on their name ^ to go and see their wonderful blogs also. 

Show them some serious love.

Layered + Long

How about a gorgeous necklace from Layered and Long? Yes please.

mini gemstone bar necklace

SO many great colors to choose from… which you will get the opportunity to do if you win!

This shop has the most beautiful, simple, and versatile jewelry.

I am seriously in love with every. single. piece. 

Their instagram alone makes me swoon at every post.

AD Space

Katie from A Worker At Home is offering up a 250x150 ad space on her beautiful blog.

Extra exposure with some shout outs from this beaut and your mug on her sidebar… only positive outcomes friends.

Centime

And last but certainly no least we have a $50 voucher to Centime.

This shop has the coolest sentimental jewelry that I have ever seen.

Take a look at just a few of my favorite items:

coordinate necklace | personal signature bracelet

mother's ring | bar signature necklace

 The options are totally endless for these pieces.

And they carry so much special meaning.

You can get 20% off any piece of jewelry using the code FARMERS20 {valid until 10/31}.

You can use the code multiple times and it will apply to all items in your cart.

I mean… best Christmas gifts EVER?

Yes.

Hop on that.

Ok friends.

it's totally time for you to enter and win all of these fabulous goodies now.

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BIG BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY: $200 + MORE

So it's Monday morning and I am in such a good mood and it's not even 9AM yet! Sophia woke up excited for school, Jax is being good and playing with his toys while I drink some delicious pumpkin spice coffee, the temperature outside is below 50 which makes the perfect weather to cozy up AND theres a GIVEAWAY on my blog today that everyone needs to enter! 

I've teamed up with the Birthday Girl, September Farm, and some other lovely ladies for this giveaway! One winner will win all of these amazing prizes! So hurry and enter!! And here's to hoping it puts you in a the same good mood I'm in on this Monday morning! 

Post from September Farm:

the birthday celebrating isn't done yet! we still have two weeks to go in the month of september, and we're kicking off this week with BIG, fabulous group giveaway!

(sidebar - a HUGE happy birthday to my farmer...the hunkiest farmer ever.)

you guys...i'm not going to waste any more of your time telling you about how i'm nursing a hangover or that i didn't get out of my yoga pants all day yesterday. i'm actually pretty lucky i brushed my teeth. no more time wasting. read all the details below about all the giveaway awesomeness!

J A M I S O N  R A E  J E W E L R Y

ummm...yes. one lucky winner is going to get themselves this super amazing xo necklace from jamison rae jewelry. allow me to get my braggy pants on, but this gal is straight from idaho! boise, in fact. i've been a fan of her jewelry for YEARS...and it just keeps getting better and better. i strongly encourage you to check out her website...and if you happen to want to buy me something for my birthday, feel free. xoxoxoxox all of her goods.

S O M E T I M E S  S W E E T  S T U D I O

friends...the holidays are right around the corner and wouldn't this little sign on your wall or mantle or kitchen counter or or...countless other places look oh so cute! because, seriously, it is the most wonderful time of the year.

not only that, but jessica also makes homemade body scrubs! the winner of the giveaway will get to pick out their very own from jessica's etsy shop! have a look! i have my eye on the rose sugar lip scrub.

not only that, but should you want to pick up some additional goodies, use the code FARM15 for 15% off your purchase!

L O U L O U  M A D E

does lou lou made need an introduction? basically if you have had a baby or are thinking about having a baby or you're getting ready to have a baby...you need to look at olivia's shop! she has the best little goodies for your little muffin! crib sheets, blankies, nursing pillow covers, changing pad cover...and PILLOWS! like...pillows for your home! which is what olivia is giving away to the winner! this one in fact! isn't it suuuuuper cute!?

not only that, but should you want to pick up some additional goodies, use the code SEPTEMBERFARM for 15% off your purchase!

L U L A R O E  L E G G I N G S

do you like super funk, hip and with it patterned leggings? well, this shop is for you! 

laura of the everyday joys is giving away a pair of your choosing to the lucky winner! (don't worry, if funky isn't your thing...they offer solid black as well!

last thing...until we get to the MONEY!

A D  S P A C E !

YAY! ad space! katie of a worker at home is giving away a 150x250 ad space! check it out HERE.

and don't worry! you didn't think i'd let you down! we've also joined forces to bring you

$ 2 0 0  P A Y P A L  C A S H !

all you have to do to win these goodies is get yourself entered below. you know the drill...rafflecopter style. there will be one winner so it's quite the take-home!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

katie | josie | karli
alexis | courtney | amy | mackenzie
annie | brittney | laura | nina
lolo | mar | sara | karissa

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