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I took a break from decluttering over the Memorial Day weekend.
I started again today and removed everything pictured:
I’m donating:
After 3 weeks of going through our home, we now have 3 solid bags to drop off for donation.
I’ll be sad to see the Clutter-Busting challenge end this week, but I’m looking forward to whatever challenge Crystal has planned for next month!
Did you do any decluttering today?
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Last week was a long week. I don’t know if it’s because we were out of town for part of it or because all the kids ended up getting sick, it just felt drawn out.
I’m thankful for a fresh new week, and I’m excited about the possibilites this week holds. My schedule is jam-packed, but I don’t think it’s overwhelming. I’ve been working on not over-scheduling myself, and it’s starting to payoff. Though life has been a little crazy lately, I haven’t felt like pulling my hair out.
That’s a good thing. 
Anyway, here’s what I accomplished last week:
Family/Mothering Goals:
1.
Take a short family trip2.
Play outside with the kids at least 3 times this weekPersonal Goals:
3. Drink juice 2 days this week — We didn’t juice at all, but we did drink healthy fruit & veggie smoothies. They were thick, green, and had seeds in them. If that’s not healthy, I don’t know what is.
A huge thanks to my hubby for making our smoothies this week! Even my dad, who is visiting, liked his smoothie.
4.
Read 10 pages of the book Desperate5.
Workout at least 5 days this weekHome Management Goals:
6. Keep up with de-cluttering our home (getting rid of or donating 7 things per day) — I missed one day last week.
7.
Clean and organize the pantryBusiness Goals:
8.
Work on client project9.
Return emails10.
Write 4 blog posts
Here are my goals for this week:
Family/Mothering Goals:
1. Do a fun kitchen science activity with the kids
2. Play outside with the kids at least 3 times this week
Personal Goals:
3. Drink juice or smoothies 2 days this week
4. Read 10 pages of the book Desperate
5. Workout at least 5 days this week
Home Management Goals:
6. Keep up with de-cluttering our home (getting rid of or donating 7 things per day)
7. Clean first floor bathroom
Business Goals:
8. Work on client project
9. Return emails
10. Write 4 blog posts
What are your goals for this week?
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I’ve come to the realization that it’s going to take me WAY longer than a month to declutter our home. But I like that this challenge is encouraging me to do a little each day.
Here’s what I decluttered on Friday:
Are you planning on doing any decluttering over the holiday weekend? I’m taking a break.
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Sponsored post by Invisalign – a clear alternative to braces
First, if you’ve seen any of my videos, you can clearly tell that I’ve never worn braces.
I was close to getting braces when I was 18 years old, but due to unforeseen circumstances, it didn’t happen. I literally had the appointment scheduled to have them put on my teeth but ended up not going through with the appointment.
Now that I’m older, I would still love to have straight teeth, but I don’t want braces.
Instead, I’m interested in a more sophisticated option known as Invisalign – a clear alternative to wire braces. I’m actually interested in Invisalign for my kids, too. When the time comes to think about straighter teeth for them, I think Invisalign Teen, which is available for teens and pre-teens, is going to be the answer. The only thing that teens and pre-teens need in order to get started with Invisalign is all of their adult teeth.
Recent Meeting
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to sit in on a talk with a lot of other moms to learn more about the benefits of getting straighter teeth with Invisalign verses traditional braces.
The benefits of going through the process of getting your teeth straight with Invisalign definitely seems to outweigh the benefits of getting them straight with wires and brackets.
Out with the old, in with the New
Invisalign is the newer, more comfortable way to align teeth. Just look at all the benefits over traditional braces.
Other benefits of Invisalign that I took note of during the talk:
- They aren’t food traps.
- They aren’t bulky and don’t irritate the tissue like wire braces sometimes do.
- Hygiene is relatively easy. It’s easier to clean and brush your teeth, too.
- Aligners are BPA-Free.
- The aligners fit intimately and snuggly over the teeth.
- There are less food restrictions.
- Convenience is key. There are less office visits to go to.
- Invisalign Teen has features specially designed with teens in mind.
- Invisalign may be covered by your dental insurance!
- Kids can play sports with Invisalign. They can actually put a mouth guard over the aligners.
Braces then, Invisalign now. I’m loving this newer, cleaner-looking way to straighten teeth.
Have you heard of or used Invisalign yourself? Is Invisalign something you might consider for your teens or pre-teens?
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Today, I woke up to five sick kids. Fevers, runny noses, and all-around fussiness abounded. It wasn’t pleasant, but, by God’s grace, I made it through the day without feeling crazy and overwhelmed. I know it’s because others were praying for me, and I am so,so grateful for them.
I waited until just before the kids went to bed to think about decluttering, and I honestly wasn’t sure what I was going to shuffle through today. After a look around my bedroom, I decided to tackle Elisabeth’s clothes.
Here are the 7 pieces I decided to add to our donation bag:
I’ve mentioned in the past that it can be hard for me to let go of baby clothes. For the most part, I can easily detach and donate them now. I still keep a few items of clothing that the kids have worn over and over as keepsakes.
Everything I set apart today was easy to say goodbye to. Okay, except for the Tangled pajamas. Those were a little difficult, but everything else…that was easy.
Did you do any decluttering today?
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