Since it is the new year, I wanted to make some resolutions. It's pretty typical for me to make a big list of things I want to change/work on. This year I decided to do something different. To think of ONE thing that I could really focus on, instead of the overwhelming list I usually do.
So here it is..
Be Organized.
This will encompass so many aspects of my life. If I have the mentality of being organized, I know life around me will run smoother. I think that if I feel more organized & in control of a situation, I will be happier, a better mom, wife, friend. The list can go on & on. :)
I thought I would make a cute little reminder of my goal for this year.
I found this really great green called Celery from Krylon. It's such a soothing color, kind of perfect for this craft. :)
I sprayed the canvas, then painted stripes at the bottom. Added some mini clothes pins, which I painted, then the vinyl. I also made these little printouts for the meal plan & to-do list. I don't know why, but meal time stresses me out. If I have not planned ahead, I feel so unorganized & chaotic, and my kids always seem to act up more when I am frantically trying to come up with something edible.
I think this will definitely help. I've planned several weeks ahead, and I will keep the past meal plans so I can use them again in the future.
So there you go, my new motto for 2012. Wish me luck. :)
So here it is..
Be Organized.
This will encompass so many aspects of my life. If I have the mentality of being organized, I know life around me will run smoother. I think that if I feel more organized & in control of a situation, I will be happier, a better mom, wife, friend. The list can go on & on. :)
I thought I would make a cute little reminder of my goal for this year.
I found this really great green called Celery from Krylon. It's such a soothing color, kind of perfect for this craft. :)
I sprayed the canvas, then painted stripes at the bottom. Added some mini clothes pins, which I painted, then the vinyl. I also made these little printouts for the meal plan & to-do list. I don't know why, but meal time stresses me out. If I have not planned ahead, I feel so unorganized & chaotic, and my kids always seem to act up more when I am frantically trying to come up with something edible.
I think this will definitely help. I've planned several weeks ahead, and I will keep the past meal plans so I can use them again in the future.
So there you go, my new motto for 2012. Wish me luck. :)
46 comments:
So cute! What a perfect little board to remind you of your goals! :)
This is organized AND pretty!
What a good way to remind you of your goals in a visual way! I love that color too.
Great ideas!! Keeping things simple seems to work best. Happy New Year!!
Great ideas!! Keeping things simple seems to work best. Happy New Year!!
I love this idea- and how perfect to have your reminder where you can see it everyday. Great idea.
Great idea Lindsay! I will be featuring this idea on my FB page today :)
Kara
www.mineforthemaking.com
I LOVE this!!! LOVE. ps I can't wait for tomorrow :o)
Jaime
So cute and great! Good luck friend!
what a great idea!
you should join me for handmade 52! http://raisingoranges.blogspot.com/2012/01/handmade-52-2.html
Love this idea. A simple and cute way to remind yourself to stay on task.
Ruth
cute! its decorative and functional.. love that!
Thanks for linking this up too! :)
Saw this linked to a party & thought what a cute little idea! Had no clue it was you till now....should have known you clever cookie!
Hey Lindsay,
What a sweet coincidence! I had shared this organization idea on my FB page just a day before the party because I just totally Loved it..
Great idea! :)
Thanks for linking at Craftionary
Love
Hani
Ooooo! I'm loving that Celery! And what a clever idea! I snag any canvases I can at the thrift store. I never thought of using them for organizing. TFS.
Dropping by from Funky Junk's party :)
So cute and so simple! :) Thanks for sharing! I already follow your lovely blog - and now I am a Facebook fan too! xo Have a great weekend! :)
Great idea! I need to work on being more organized and planning my meals for the week. Thanks for sharing. Stopped by from at the picket fence.
-Nedra
http://adventuremomblog.com
Nice way to keep the menu handy...last year I had a few weeks where I actually did a menu for the week, amazing how nice it was to already know what is for dinner...maybe I should do that again!
Love this! I want one in every room. If I don't have something written down 6 times it doesn't get done. Thanks for sharing, I've pinned it for later
Love this project!
You should absolutely share this on my organizing link party. Everyone will love it! http://thriftmeblog.com/lets-organize-2012-kitchen-countertops-recap-link-party/
Xoxo,
Katy @ thrift[me]
This is such a smart idea! I'll have to try this...thanks for sharing. I just started following your blog.
Good luck with your goal! That board is adorable, and what a great way to keep yourself on track. Planning out weekly meals has been a huge help for me, but I don't have anything nearly that cute to put them on. ;) Thanks for sharing at Shine On Fridays, as always! I look forward to seeing what you share each week!
This is super cute. I love it
Love this organizational project! Can you link it up to SaMiE's first ever SURPRISE linky party? That would be awesome! Here's the link http://samiedesigns.blogspot.com/p/samies-surprise-linky-parties.html
What a great idea! And it looks so nice to have out too!! Thanks for linking up to my party. I can't wait to see what you have next week!
What a cute little organization project !
I hope you will share this at my party, Some Good Stuff: http://some-good-times.blogspot.com/2012/01/some-good-stuff-3.html
Megan
This is wonderful what a great idea. So nice to catch up again my friend, hope you have a wonderful day
Always Wendy
It's so cute and a wonderful way to work on getting organized!
I'm trying to get organized, to! It's been a battle. Last year, if I had chosen a word, it would have been "organize," and I did pretty well, despite moving. This year my word is "intentional," because that's what I want to be in every facet of my life.
So true - the day can be fine, and then dinnertime hits! Oh that dread when nothing has been planned. Hope your system works for you! The little organizer is darling!!
I am a lover of canvas, and I love to be organized, so this post was awesome! I love your choice of colors and how soothing it is to look at so you're not stressed while you're looking at your lists. Great project!
So adorably cute.. I like it a lot.. Great neat idea.. ;)) Thanks so much for sharing..
PS: I have a Valentine's LOVE CHALLENGE if you are interested in joining in.. http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/01/celebrate-loveloving-lil-ways-challenge.html Please stop in and check it out.. TY..
What a cute little keep me organized board. I wish you luck, and I need all the luck I can use also. Your organizer is really cute. Thanks for sharing your inspiration at Sunday's Best!
This looks great! Thanks so much for linking up!
I can't tell you how much I love this - I'm a list maker and love the idea of having a place to keep these lists. Especially one that is so cute! Thanks!
I agree with you on meal planning. It is a very BIG organization issue. Love your green list holder.
Very cute!! I LOVE how you incorporated your motto into this organizational piece! Great way to stay organized. I so often right things down on scratch paper, but this is a way to put what I right done in one spot!
Definitely pinning this. Thanks for sharing on Romanceonadime.com !
Now I need to make myself one of these. Love the color. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign's Winter Blues Wednesday party.
This is really great, I think you've inspired me to make one of these myself, definitely putting this on my list of projects that I want to do.
Thanks! and have a really great upcoming year! :)
This is really great, I think you've inspired me to make one of these myself, definitely putting this on my list of projects that I want to do.
Thanks! and have a really great upcoming year! :)
Hmmm...I think the hubby needs this... :) Glad to have you at Things I’ve Done Thursday!
http://www.bearrabitbear.com
Wow-we think alike-my word too-I figure I have to organize my home, my mind and my life!
Following you from Layla's word party-Stop by for a visit!
What an awesome idea!! I love this! Stopping over from Romance on a Dime's Take it on Tuesday Blog Hop.
Super cute! And a great reminder for the year! Thanks for linking up!
So simple. So perfect! I need to "Be Organized" as well. Thank you so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday!
Ohh that's my pain. I always forget something. This cute little board looks like great reminder. Since we moved to a new town a couple of months ago, there are so many things to do.
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