It’s been a few years since we’ve shared resolution posts, but look at us getting it together for 2021! You can see Sarah’s list here.
I’m a big fan of resolutions, BUT I’m also not one to attach any guilt to them… at first glance, I bet a lot of my goals don’t look like resolutions, BUT, it’s all in how you frame them. Wearing more makeup? That’s really devoting a few minutes to myself and my mental health before the day starts, and maybe I end up with a bit of mascara on. Who knows.
I think it helps to look back on the past year, and list your accomplishments. Anything counts! Went to the dentist for the first time in 5 years? Attended a yoga class a month? Created your first piece of embroidery? It all counts!
Six delicious and dare I say simple DIY infused alcohol recipes. Perfect for a pal or a gal or sippin’ by yourself. These recipes take anywhere from a few minutes, to a few hours, to several days, whichever you pick, you’ll be loved for it!
We’re giving you a solid heads up, so you have a few days to think about what an easy and awesome gift infused alcohol is before gettin’ to it and mixing these up to be ready in time for Valentine’s Day. Don’t worry, we’ll remind you in another couple of weeks.
My only pro tip? Just click on whichever infused alcohol recipes catch your eye tastebuds, read through the post to ensure you have everything on hand for when you’re ready to brew. You’ll also find a great suggestion for your first drink. Cheers!
Happy New Year, inauguration day, and almost the end of dry January! That’s right, I’m attempting dry January. Yes, I wanted to give up on January 6th, but here I am with only 11 days left. Do I want to toast to democracy today? Of freakin’ course. #PrayForMe #DrinkForMe
Riding off the momentary high of creating a monthly goal like dry January, I decided to create mini goals for each month of the year. I’m typically a goal setter, note that doesn’t mean that I accomplish them, but I love dreaming them up! Each year, I have a handful of resolutions, but this year I have a whole flippin’ sheet and I’m pretty psyched on it.
My daily goals are teeny tiny. I have a group text dedicated to ticking off these daily goals. It’s comprised of Katie, two friends, and myself. We’re just there to remind each other to take five minutes to crunch, squat, walk, or whatever we’ve chosen as our daily motivators. These goals are meant to be little reminders that we have bigger goals on our list and each day is an opportunity for progress.
These are the big ones. Honestly, if there are any goals on the list that I won’t accomplish, it’s probably a few of these. I’m telling myself this year will be different and I hoping by creating the daily and monthly goals as markers of success – I’ll stay focused on achieving these as well. Full disclosure – half of these were on my list last year! For some reason I do not take my health in terms of doctor visits very seriously. It could be because I’m typically a healthy person and don’t often need care or maybe it’s because I move cities every few years and never form solid relationships. Whatever the deal is, I’m determined to seek out a primary care physician that I trust and see some other specialists to make progress on this goal. Totally typing this so I can reflect on it in twelve months. Make future Sarah proud.
These are all meant to be enjoyable goals to grow in the hobbies I’m already into. I find I need goals within even the “fun” spheres of life or else I feel stagnant. Let’s just say I was a sticker chart kind of kid.
These monthly goals are a mixed bag. Some goals are meant to focus my time, others to challenge my habits, and a few to propel me into a more consistently active lifestyle. I would consider myself fit and active, but I usually just cram it all into the weekend and I’d like to force myself to find that balance during the week to work out my body as hard as I’m flexing my mind. Some of these months could probably use another goal or two, but I’ll figure that out as I move through the year. I’m particularly interested in the ‘no spend’ months – have you ever tried anything like it? Or any others? What resolutions are you working on this year? Did you find any of mine to be surprising or inspiring? Or are you shaking your head and saying ‘f resolutions!’ whichever camp you’re in, leave a comment and let me know.
The beginning of the year is always a great time to re-evaluate habits and work on our seasonal routines. This post was originally published in 2019, and two years later, golden milk is still one of our favorite winter drinks. We hope you’ll give it a try!
Have you tried golden milk yet? You may have also heard it referred to as turmeric tea.What about making your own?
We admit, this is one of those foods that seems to be trendy for the moment. BUT, after reading yet another article about it last January, we had to give it a try last year. That one cup 12 months ago turned into a peaceful and healthy ritual that’s lasted a full year. Today we wanted to share this drink with you.
About Turmeric
Turmeric is a plant in the ginger family. As a spice, the roots of the plant are used either fresh or dried and powdered. It is believed that the curcumin compound within turmeric can decrease inflammation within the body as well as providing other health benefits. As mentioned in this article, the spice has proven “anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial”, but as also stated by the NIH, it is difficult to find rigorous studies supporting many of the health claims associated with turmeric. Continue reading …
I’m not going to claim that this post is going to change the world, BUT maybe if some people looked at things from a different perspective… I don’t know. Maybe we wouldn’t be in the situation we’re in?
Click on through for my favorite way to change my photography perspective.
Hey there. Get rid of those gift bags because we’re coming at you today with a quick little knitting project that’s the perfect topper for that bottle of wine or liquor you’re giving this Christmas (we have a few suggestions below). Continue reading …
This post was originally published in 2015, we’re re-posting it today to inspire some simple crafting before Christmas!
Today we’re rounding up past Christmas crafts. While Sarah was busy ordering gifts yesterday, I was finishing up the decorating. I love to get everything up as soon as possible so that there’s plenty of time to enjoy it (plus, I need the decorating out of the way so that I have every extra moment left to think about gift shopping!). If you’re taking your time and in need of decorations, we put together a list of past DIY projects that we made, love, and we’re excited to put out again this year.
This list provides a range of projects from those that can be finished in 30 minutes to others that may take a few hours, and the skill-level required varies from the simple to the more complex. In addition to decorating your house, some of these projects like the felt and cinnamon ornaments make great gift tags. What we have here is a little bit of something for everyone.
If you’re looking for a new project or hobby, we have a lot of great ideas in our Make with Me and DIY archives.
I made a trio of nautical embroidered designs from Hook Line & Tinker this past summer. They were great traveling projects that are small and easy enough to start and stop, and left me with an itch to do more!
We first published this post last year, but we’re sharing it again now because we love it that much… and because I bet we all have a long evening or two that we’re looking to fill with some holiday fun minus the extra calories.
I love a fully decked out gingerbread house with their Candyland-like sweets. But, last year I had the urge to create a more natural looking gingerbread house, and that’s when we came up with this nutty treat for the birds. Continue reading …
