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ME • My New Year's Resolution Word Reminder

1/20/2015

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For my New Year's Resolution Word, RESET, I will do things throughout the year to make reminders for myself. I'm kinda creative that way. And distracted. So I need reminders. Last year's BRAVE was making a subway art for myself. It hung in the hall at first then I moved it to my beside.
DIY Download • Do Not Be Dismayed • New Year's Word Brave
It doesn't have its permanent place yet since it's still sitting on the bookshelf next to my bed. But, I loved seeing it and having that tangible reminder.
But on to this year - RESET. I picked up a bracelet at Michaels the other day. (For the life of me I can't remember who makes these. You can tell this isn't a sponsored post, can't ya.) They're individual letters that slide on a bracelet. And they were on sale, $10 total. With a little bling as a bonus.
New Year's Resolution Word Reminder • RESET Bracelet
New Year's Resolution Word Reminder • RESET Bracelet
I don't have any set thing that I plan to get, make or use for a reminder. I just let it come to me. And walking past those little, sparkly letters... they just jumped out and said, "RESET!" So, that's my first reminder for the year. Thank you to myself. 

Do you get, make, or use reminders for your word?
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ME • For 38% of you This Post Will Mean Nothing

1/2/2015

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For 38% of you this post will mean nothing. Because that's the percentage of people who never make a New Year Resolution. My Boyfriend is one of them. (So you can stop reading now Love) 

I've always been into making them. When I was younger I'd have several goals each year. It helped me accomplish many of the things I wanted. I really enjoyed the process back then.

But the past few years things have changed for me. First, I'm very content with a lot of my life. Second, I realize how not in control of some of my life I am. Third, because I'm not in control of a lot of things that affect me deeply I started leaning in a different direction looking to strengthen my character to deal with those things. And fourth, it's pretty easy to focus since there's just one.

So I made a switch. Some of you are probably familiar with the One Word New Year Resolution.
One Word New Year Resolution Defined - 
A single word resolution or promise made to one's self, thoughtfully chosen and used for a personal development guide for the entire year.
You can read about my previous One Word Resolutions here - 
2014
BRAVE
2013
Was a rough year
2012
FINISH
2011
FOCUSED


BRAVE for 2014 was a perfect fit. Some of the reasons why I've shared and some I haven't. But it was very fitting. Now on to 2015.
I've been wondering what word I wanted and needed for 2015. I've been thinking about it for a couple of weeks and yesterday I went through a process I have to come up with a word that "fit". Then today I hit on... 
My One Word New Year Resolution 2015
defined: the act or an instance of setting again; to restore; a push button you press to activate the reset mechanism; set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
Leila's death has taken it's spiritual toll on me. Getting back to the basics of stronger praying, scripture reading, and pondering will reset my spiritual foundation. I know the Primary answers work. 

Then there's Leila's son, Joseph. He's been with us on and off since he was born. It looks like it will be more "on" from here on out. I have 8 children and my youngest is 14. There were still several years left for a few of them at home but I was on the downhill side of the motherhood mountain. And I was coasting.

With the prospects of Joseph being here for an undetermined while, I'm needing to reset my motherhood button. At 52 that's an immense undertaking. I totally get why we have babies while we're young. But, I also know we get good at things we do and I've been doing the mom thing for 29 years. I'm pretty good at it but I need to restart that engine. With all that Joseph is missing in his little life having lots of love and people who know what they're doing will bless him. It could go without saying but he's already been a huge blessing to us.

So that's my 2015 One Word Resolution and a little of why I chose it. Does anyone else do One Word Resolutions? Resolutions at all?


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MANUFACTURER • Thanksgiving Sign - DIY Download

11/25/2014

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Here's a link to our Thanksgiving sign post from last year. If you'd like the download go here.
DIY Thanksgiving sign • Free Download
Happy Thanksgiving from us to you!
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JOURNALING • One List at a Time

11/15/2014

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Personal and Family Histories are a big deal to us. Those who have the family stories or even know snippets about their ancestors cherish them. Those who don't have them, wish. Wish that there was something that they knew about the people they came from. Wish they could have a connection. Wish their ancestors left something. 
Sometimes it's not easy to leave that record. We're busy. Or just don't think about it. Or we don't know what to write. Or, or, or. Well, here's one little help to try to get over your 'or'. 
Journaling Ebook • 1 Topic Prompt List at a Time • Downloadable
It's a journaling ebook - A Little Bird Told Me. It has a topic prompt for each page and there's 70 prompts. Just make your list. It may not be perfect, but it'll be something. Here's a little extra motivational thought from Pres. Kimball -
“What could you do better for your children 
and your children’s children 
than to record the story of your life, 
your triumphs over adversity, 
your recovery after a fall, 
your progress when all seemed black, 
your rejoicing when you had finally achieved?”

“Begin today and write in it your goings and comings,
your deepest thoughts, 
your achievements and your failures,
your associations and your triumphs, 
your impressions and 
your testimonies”


President Spencer W. Kimball 1975

Journaling Ebook • 1 Topic Prompt List at a Time • Downloadable
The Ebook is found in our Etsy Shop. (If you're on our mailing list we've emailed a few sample pages to you.) You can buy ours or make one of your own. Just make a little list. Begin today.
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MORALIST • Recapping General Conference

10/6/2014

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We posted a General Conference FHE last conference here. Here it is as a reminder. Included is a memory game that can use this conference's talks. It can be used anytime, maybe even become a family tradition. Maybe even include root beer floats. Yay! Click on the images for the download.
FHE General Conference RECAP lesson • LDSNEST.com
FHE General Conference Bottle Cap Memory Game • LDSNEST.com
Even if you don't have bottle caps we've got you covered. Included are paper caps. Just
Print • Cut • Write • Play
FHE General Conference Bottle Cap Memory Game • LDSNEST.com
FHE General Conference Bottle Cap Memory Game • LDSNEST.com
FHE General Conference Bottle Cap Memory Game • LDSNEST.com
Go to the link here. 

How do you recap conference with your family?
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