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12 March 2010
Changes in the blog.
I have decided to make a few changes! For up to date news and info please see whats happening by going to Lanabellasoap.com its not entirely finished but honestly is anything really ever finished? Thanks for your continued support!
20 February 2010
Happy Birthday Mom!
Our return trip got a little sidetracked but we will go back someday! Hope you have an AMAZING birthday!
19 February 2010
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14 February 2010
Photo of the Day
Since we homeschool I try to get a first day of school picture around when the local schools start this is our picture from this school year. The bandaid well Jack thought it made him look cool.
12 February 2010
101 things in 1001 days
So I stumbled across someone who posted about making a list of 101 things to do in 1001 days. Then with a little google I see all these wonderful lists out there they are inspiring and overwhelming all at the same time! Can I do it? Will I fail miserably? How many could I accomplish? How could my list grow? However when you think about it its like 1 thing a weekish even me in my worst procrastination could manage to get something done each week couldn't I? So who is with me? Oh I guess I need to make my list can that be the first thing?
The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Start Date: Friday, February 12, 2010
End Date: Thursday, November 8, 2012
End Date: Thursday, November 8, 2012
101 Things in 1001 days
Get Inspired
- Ask for advice and take it
- Have a Yes! day. 0/6
- Gratitude blog weekly 10 times 0/10
- Identify 100 things that make me happy 0/100
- Identify 25 things I like about myself 0/25
- Go to a coffee shop & enjoy time ALONE! 0/6
- Blog 15 times per month 0/32
- Blog a kid or photo post 50 times 0/50
Get Green
9. Plan herb and; vegetable garden
10. Plant herb and vegetable garden
11. Sew reusable bags for craft shows
12. Find 5 ways to be greener 0/5
13. Build Raised Garden beds
14. Start Worm composting
15. Make produce bags to share
16. Promote reusable items on blog monthly 0/32
17. Set up table at neighborhood fair about eco savings and green on the cheap
Get Organized
18. Organize Craft areas and Keep them that way 0/2
19. Finish decorating each room 0/6
20. Clean up kitchen at NIGHT not the next morning every night for 3 weeks instead of in the morning 0/21
21. send out birthday cards for everyone on calendar each month 0/32
22. Make bed every morning for a week for 3 weeks 0/21
Get Crafty
23. Learn to knit in the round make hats 0/6
24. Knit socks for whole family 0/8
25. Sew more aprons for myself 0/5
26. Make a quilt out of scraps
27.. Finish all UFO’s
Get Cultured
28. Read 10 Non Fiction Books 0/10
29. Read 10 Books of my choosing 0/10
30. Visit 20 Museums with the kids 0/20
31. Listen to 3 Friends complete playlists 0/3
32. Go someplace weekly with kids non errand related 0/50
Get Domestic
33. Make a new recipe 0/64
34. Cook and host a holiday meal
35. Organize a cookie swap
36. Organize a craft swap
37. Bake goodies for neighbors
38. Plant flower pots for front and keep them alive the entire season 0/3
39. Learn to bake edible bread
For My Kids
40. Read to kids daily
41. Start Nancy Drew Mysteries with Lexi
42. Update kids blog Bi-weekly 0/70
43. Bake with Lexi each month 0/30
44. Bake with Jack each month 0/30
45. Bake with Rory each month 0/30
46. Visit with Brenna 0/4
47. Create a conversation Jar for mealtimes & use it 0/30
48. Reinstate Friday Feingold Family Night
49. Date night with each kid monthly
- Lexi 0/32
- Jack 0/32
- Rory 0/32
- Finn 0/32
Get Geeky
50. Create Back up system for media stuff
51. Learn how to actually use photoshop
52. Learn to make Banner, button, and background images
53. Reformat Labels
Get Healthy
54. Lose 101 pounds 0/101
55. Drink 8 Glasses of water daily for 30 days 0/30
56. Run a 5k twice 0/2
57. work out 5x per week for 5 weeks 0/25
58. Attend a yoga class 0/3
59. Find and go to chiropractor regularly again
60. Remember to take vitamins daily 0/30
61. Go to sleep before midnight more regularly
Get Stuff
62. Save for new Camera
63. Craft table
64. Trundle bed for Lexi’s room
65. Save for new bed and dressers
- Bed
- Dressers 0/2
Get Philanthropic
66. Donate 10% of sales per month to a cause 0/32
67. Make actual soap donations 0/12
68. Donate replaced furniture to family in need
Get Debt Free
69. Save Cash into a Jar for a “rainy day”
70. Become Debt free with snowball method
71. Sell Minivan $ be car payment free
72. Stick to menuplan for a month 0/10
73. Consign outgrown kids stuff
74. Add $5 for each completed task $10 for each uncompleted task 0/101
75. Create and implement budget WITH Steve
76. Cancel unused services
Get Social
77. Meet 5 new people 0/5
78. Have a Girls night out 0/6
79. Inspire 2 other people to do 101 in 1001 0/2
80. Plan a paint your pottery night
81. Have a date with Steve 0/4
82. Have a meal with someone unexpected
Get Somewhere
83. Take a mother daughter day trip
84. Visit South Carolina 0/3
85. Take a family Vacation
Get Educated
86. Finish Current course work
87. Take East West herb course
88. Retake A and P
Get Busy in Business
89. Finish Reading Crush It!
90. Re evaluate COGs
91. Enter 3 spring juried shows for 2010 0/3
92. Enter 3 fall/winter shows for 2010 0/3
93. Streamline processes
94. Double 2009 sales in 2010
95. Actually do accounting monthly 0/32
96. Develop 3 new teas 0/3
97. Do a time accounting of how long things actually take
98. Design website (or have done)
99. Investigate greener packaging
100. Plan a product givaway
101. Have FUN completing 101 things!
20 January 2010
Inspire me.
Ok so I admit it sometimes I have a real issue with writer's block when it comes to blogging. I have thousands of ideas floating about in my head but then I can't seem to get them across my fingertips. I want that to change. I want you to know me and why I make soap and drink herbal teas. I want you to know my passion but, I don't want to talk about me all the time. I want to hear from YOU!
How do YOU see Lana Bella?
What do you want to see from Lana Bella in the future?
Where do you want to see Lana Bella at shows or shops?
How would you like to see Lana Bella change?
So there you have it EMAIL ME or just comment away but let's hear from you about what you want!
01 January 2010
New Year New Passion
So who knew that with 2010 and my beautiful girl turning 10 that suddenly she would have passions of her own! I'm so proud of her she is beautiful and artistic and quite possibly even crafty! More than all of that though she really wants to learn to play music, more precisely guitar. "Not Rock band guitar, Mom real guitar with strings and picks", she tells me.
We were able to hold her off some playing Rock Band on the wii but really she wants to make music her own music not copying green, yellow, yellow, blue, red. So I want to make my baby girl happy but with 4 kids (and a birthday) all in December the January budget is always a little tight to say the least. In order to make my baby girl happy though you get the sale of the well month at least!
I'm going to offer all of the soap of the month items 25% off (they already have free shipping) and anything else in the store 20% AND FREE SHIPPING in addition to all that greatness how about a free gift with each purchase! Just use code STRATOCASTER in the notes to seller box at check out. If you want something you don't see listed just convo me and we will see what we can arrange!
Now what are you waiting for go shop lets get this girl a guitar! Shop Lana Bella
We were able to hold her off some playing Rock Band on the wii but really she wants to make music her own music not copying green, yellow, yellow, blue, red. So I want to make my baby girl happy but with 4 kids (and a birthday) all in December the January budget is always a little tight to say the least. In order to make my baby girl happy though you get the sale of the well month at least!
I'm going to offer all of the soap of the month items 25% off (they already have free shipping) and anything else in the store 20% AND FREE SHIPPING in addition to all that greatness how about a free gift with each purchase! Just use code STRATOCASTER in the notes to seller box at check out. If you want something you don't see listed just convo me and we will see what we can arrange!
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