Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Ten Things to Smile About

Ever have one of those months that are just so glad it is over? But you also know you need to find something that makes you happy and help you realize everything is okay? Or just have had a great month where things just went right. Then join me for Ten Things to Smile About this Month. Write a list, add some pictures if you like, and copy the code from the button below to add to your post and link up. It makes me smile!



Ten Things to Smile About: January

1. Starting up the project 366 again this year- with a journal twist

2. A couple of awesome thrift store shopping trips this month3. Ryder's potty joke

4. Finally being able to show off some of the Christmas presents I made - here and here5. Getting to spend a beyond amazing weekend at the Power of Mom's retreat- not only helping me refocus on what truly maters but teaching me so many amazing ideas to make my job that much easier.

6. Dirty boys and the adorable pictures it makes- and I was even poetic!
7. Friday Night Dinners out with the family

8. Sweet notes from my oldest
9. Watching Fear Factor and American Idol during the week

10. Selling my husband's truck in one afternoon- and getting his asking price and celebrating with a fun night out with the family
What made you smile this month?


And a special bonus- since it's Tuesday linking up with Impulsive Addict and Seriously Shawn


32 comments:

  1. Andrea @ The Dawley FamJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    That thrift store trip looks like you scored some amazing finds!!

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  2. Shabby Brocante, KarenJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Nice! This is a fun idea. I can't wait to do this. I just copy and paste the link above (in the little box) and then paste it to my new post. I think I got it. :)

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  3. RebeccaJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    what a great list love the poem about little boys it's so true

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  4. RebeccaJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    also did you make that cute poem about litle boys if so may i share it with a friend whose little one just turned one a few days ago she'll love it

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  5. Impulsive AddictJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    American Idol is a guilty pleasure for me. I love JLo and Steven. Randy could take a hike. I'm not a fan of his. Lots of good talent so far.

    That dinner looks amazing!

    Thanks for linking up with us again! xoxo

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  6. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Hey! I found you through Impulsive Addict and I LOVE your blog!!! I am your newest follower!!! Love this Hop too!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    You are so positive. The most positive thing I can say about this month is that it's over as of midnight tonight. I usually don't wish time away, but this month sucked.

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  8. LourieJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I love the picture of Ryder. So cute. :p He is turning into a little boy. Who said he could do that?

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  9. mintifreshJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    That dirty boys picture is classic! Well done!

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  10. Mrs. MatchJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    ahhhh that Grandkids sign is ADORABLE! I have to make that for my mom, she would freak.

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  11. T.J.January 31, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    I especially love this post since I've been a bit absent in the bloggy world- I feel a bit more caught up with you now!! :)

    WELL DONE at the thrift shop!!!! If we lived closer, I'd want us to go thrifting together. And those date boxes? An adorable and actually useable idea! I mean, who wouldn't want a date box??!!

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  12. AshleyJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Definitely things to smile about!!~

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  13. MaryJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    I linked up, though sorry about it linking twice. It was being weird and shut down on me the first time so I thought it hadn't linked up. I'm still new to all of this Mr. Linky stuff! I enjoyed reading your 10 things. Sounds like a fun month! Good to see you this past weekend. :)

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  14. MaceyJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    I always love your lists and the pics that go with it!

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  15. DonnaJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    I love this idea and I plan on making a list in the next few days and linking up. What a great way to look at the good things that happened in the month.

    I love the poem you wrote about little boys. I have two boys and it's so true! And I also belong to Power of Moms. I've been wanting to go to one of their retreats! I'm glad you got to, I bet it was awesome!

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  16. Anti-SupermomJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Wow, you got a ton of stuff thift shopping,

    and that card, it's simply adorable.

    Here's to a happy February.

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  17. NatalieJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Seriously January has flown by...but also taken forever. Is that possible? Looks like you guys are starting this year off on the right foot!

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  18. Sara @ Domestically ChallengedJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Very cute! I still want to copy the grandkids thing for my MIL to put in her office!

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  19. ShawnJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    I think I need to make my parents a Grandparent board, I love that!

    That picture and poem are precious!

    We startedwatching American Idol again this year, we haven't watched it in a few seasons.

    Thanks for linking up with us and for hosting this wonderful monthly meme!

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  20. ShellJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Oh, I love that grandkids pic! My mom would love something like that.

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  21. RachelJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Great list . . . what a fun month!

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  22. RobinJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I LOVE THRIFT STORE SHOPPING!!!!! most of my clothes come from resale and thrift stores.

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  23. JennersJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    I love them all … but I espeically love the dirty boys!

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  24. FoursonsJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Yay for quick sales!

    I still love the dirty little boy and poem. So sweet.

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  25. CMJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Congrats on selling the truck. That can be stressful. And the dinner eating out looks delish!

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  26. KimFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    My motherinlaw would go nuts for that grandkids picture board! And yes, I've had all of those kinds of months. We're going through some major changes in our family and it is tough. I'm kind of looking forward to the end of the month when we'll have lived the changes for a month already.

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  27. Randomlicious MemoirsFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    You are just amazingly creative! I love the grandkids thing you made! And the boys photo!! So adorable!

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    I haven't seen the new Fear Factor! Is it any good? Is Joe Rogan still the host?

    Congrats on selling the truck so quickly! That's awesome!

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  29. XazminFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Yes! I am soooo glad January is over!

    I love your happy list. Congratulations on getting your asking price on the truck!

    Also...that food looks DElish!!

    I'm so glad you had such a great time at the retreat!

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  30. Rach (DonutsMama)February 1, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    You totally cleaned up at the thrift store! I always like going and seeing what I can find.

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  31. Dabalack FamilyFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    I love the deals you scored at the thirft shop. I hope your February is filled with a lot more good days then January :) Thanks for reminding me to take a moment and look back because we can always find something that made us smile :)

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  32. Mrs MontoyaFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    that thrift store haul is AHMAZING!!! and the photo of Ryder is an all time favorite. He is starting to look a lot like Alex to me!

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