Can you believe that Halloween was Monday night, and that we are going to blink and it will be Thanksgiving...and shortly after that CHRISTMAS? What, huh!?!? How does that happen? I feel like we roll through a lazy summer, and then all of a sudden the kids go back to school and the race of seasons and holidays begins...SO NUTS! Piper and I (well mostly Piper) started trying on her...
First thing is first for January, MAKE A LIST OF GOALS if you have not already. Not a "must" of course, but it always helps me in planning things out. And a goal certainly doesn't need to be "win an Oscar", it could simple be "wash hair 2 times in a week". (But that may also be equal to winning an Oscar....) These are the things I'm thinking about for...
How, OH HOW, can it be almost December??? Hang Christmas lights Make a list of all the gifts you need to buy Send out Holiday cards Add reminder to calendar to check in for holiday flights New Year's Plans? Make Hair & Nail appts for any holiday parties Take stock of pantry/fridge/freezer ~ clean out & restock Schedule time to clean out & organize closets & cabinets Pull out last...
I'm STILL behind the eight ball ~ where does the time go??? Things on my list for October... Celebrate My Favorite Everything's 1st Birthday!! 2 trips for mom: Viceroy Palm Springs Moms' Getaway BlogHer Food in San Francisco Research fun, easy, QUICK recipes for the family Finish Halloween costumes Start talking to family about upcoming holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Etc. Get vacations & travel, researched and booked Ideas for Holiday card? ...
I am sooooo behind the eight ball in giving you ideas of things to do! So for September... Back to school, daycare, preschool Research fun, easy, QUICK recipes for the family Start thinking about Halloween costumes Start thinking about Holiday vacations or travel, and begin researching Start talking to family about upcoming holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Etc. Ideas for Holiday card? Schedule photographer. Sign up for fall activities, dance, tumbling, fall...
maintain spring & summer vegetable garden plant pumpkins for halloween (not too late!) start fitness & diet plan for summer, get rid of baby lbs!!! book next hair appt (brazilian blow out, yippee!! perfect for summer!) book next brow appt send calendar invites to hubs for date lunches sign kids up for community classes &/or camps for summer book summer trip get passport for piper second round of swim lessons...
make tax appt (do you have all your tax documents??) super bowl - 2.7.2010 - hosting or going to one? making or bringing? have you made/ordered/purchased your valentine cards yet? are you having a chinese new year? we {heart} chinese food! buy march birthday cards and gifts, and wrap them start researching birth announcements set up bassinet unpack newborn essentials wash cover & install newborn car seat start researching easter...
cut back rose bushes & fertilize start planning vegetable garden - which months to plant what? order & mail girls' birthday invitation by 1.9.10! finish planning birthday party shop for & wrap february birthday gifts buy birthday card assortment to have on hand finish organizing all closets, cabinets & drawers send thank you notes from the girls, and for us for Christmas gifts schedule hair appointment schedule remaining prenatal appointments...
survive the holiday chaos and have fun! advent calendars for kids order firewood (Almond Wood is great!) put up Christmas lights, and decorate get Christmas tree find Christmas stockings & ornaments finish Christmas shopping get teacher gifts mail Christmas cards by 12/11!!! order Christmas dinner Turkey stock up on easy appetizers from Trader Joe's for drop in guests stock up on wine at Costco make lists for what needs to...
Order turkey, either fresh or precooked Confirm who is hosting Thanksgiving & what you need to bring Order Holiday cards Review Holiday address list for corrections, print labels Order stamps, USPS, for Holiday cards Check baby supplies and order: (Dipes, wipes, diaper pail bags, wipe warmer refills, shampoo, lotion) Buy Holiday party hostess gifts Make a list of people for Holiday gifts, start jotting ideas or buying Order any personalized...
Who I am: My name is Shanna Coady. I live in Orange County, California. I’m married to an awesome guy, Mike, and have 3 incredible daughters, Addie 3-1/2 (also known as “Tornaddie”) and Hayden 2-1/2 (or “Giggle Monster”), and our newest addition, Piper 16 months! In my previous life: I was an Interior Designer. I worked for Ralph Lauren Home, Neiman Marcus Visual, owned my own interior design company, and...
