Several weeks ago I read the days post over at The Nesting Place. She was planning a 31 day challenge that excited me enough to keep that post as unread on google.
Well today is the day. That Link up there is to the Day 1 post for 31 DAYS TO A LESS MESSY NEST.
In addition there will be 7 of her friends leading us as well. You can link out from Nester's post to all of the friends.
I'm simply posting my day 1 impressions from the leadoff welcomes here today. I rarely post on the weekend so I'll stick in those impressions and "assignments" during the next week. I got my note pad ready.
31 DAYS TO A LESS MESSY NEST.
I thought this would be lists of organizing tips and tricks (and it may be that) but the very first fully formed assignment for me to ponder today after reading the welcome ..... HOW DO MY HABITS ADD TO THE CHAOS IN MY HOME? Holy Crap - this is gonna be hard.
31 DAYS OF GRACE (www.chattingatthesky.com)
This may be easier - the thought that comes to mind and sticks with me is .... Prepare to receive the abundance of that which is already done.
31 DAYS TO MORE FOR LESS (www.beautyandbedlam.com)
The thought from her welcome ... embrace the process of living life to its fullest by daily carving out just 10 minutes to make some intentional choices. I kinda already do this - see the notes a little later about the bottle pictured above.
31 DAYS TO AN INSPIRED TABLE (www.myfirstkitchen.com)
She jumped right in - there is an assignment
Make a choice then make a list - determine your family food culture reality and the one you want to cultivate. Oh boy - for a family that hasn't seen the surface of our dining table in months, this will be a challenge. Worse than that, the last time we ate at the table - the Man at my Address didn't sit with us, he ate alone in the living room.
31 DAYS TO A BETTER PHOTO (www.my3boybarians.com)
A photo can take you back instantly - her assignment today was take a photo. So I did. that blue bottle is my water bottle on my desk at work. Not that special you may think - but it really really is. My College Girl brought it home for me from Spain. See I had major surgery in April this year - then two weeks into my recovery the lady flew off to spain for a Maymester session of school. A huge trip for her - she loved it - it was an awesome experience for her. She brought cool gifts for us all, and for me she also brought a bottle that she saved after she finished her water. She brought me Spanish trash just cause she knew I would love it. I do love it and I drink my allotment of water from a gorgeous glass bottle that represents her growing and preparing to leave the nest, but still knowing the people who love her best will still be there for her. It is a seriously good thing. (plus - it's really pretty on my desk.)
31 DAYS TO STRESS FREE ENTERTAINING (www.reluctantentertainer.com/blog)
another assignment - a question to answer -How can I have people into my home and focus on them, instead of how I will be perceived as the perfect hostess? This one may require the help of a counselor - because first I gotta figure out my role in the chaos.
31 DAYS TO AUTUMN BLISS (www.theinspiredroom.net)
I love autumn - it is my favorite season - this one should be easy - just a thought to ponder. Autumn is a time for me to create a sense of peace and contentment right now with my home and my life.
31 DAYS OF LIVING SIMPLY (www.remodelingthislife.com)
Again just a thought to ponder after reading her welcome. Make priorities - Living simply is about focusing on what is must important to you and living it out.
There you go. My first day notes in 8 different but grouped challenges. Some of this may be harder than I thought, but I'm in. How about you guys? You don't have to do it - or even do all of it - but I sure would like to have some friends along on this trip.
Have a wonderful weekend.
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