June Goal Setting

I’ve got big, big plans for you June! I feel like I say that about every month lol.

But really, life has been great! Not saying that life is full of ups. Trust me, every day is a challenge. I never know what kind of hand I’m going to be dealt. But because my goal in April was to focus on “faith” and May was to “simplify.” I know my outlook toward every day life has changed in the last 2 months because I’ve shifted and made an effort to focus on the right things. I feel more at peace about things, I appreciate all the good things so much more, and I have more room for things that lift me up. Why fill myself with negative things when positivity is so much better!

That being said, this month the keyword is “Balance.” Balancing life between work and personal life has never been my strong suit, TBH. I think it just goes with the type of person I am. I’m a work-a-holic. If I’m into something or I find it useful I’m 110% dedicated and hard core about it. I guess you can call it passion lol! But like I said, that doesn’t lead to a balanced life.


“Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them.”
– Thomas Kinkade

Aside from work goals (restaurant sales goals, posting 3 blog posts a week, and creating content 5 days a week) I’ve created 5 fun personal goals for this month to keep the balance. I’m going to keep track of these goals in my Digital Planner to keep me on track.

Be a “plant lady.” Guys, this goal is the one that probably gives me the most anxiety. I am so bad at keeping plants alive. Even low maintenance plants die at my hand lol! So I bought 2 plans at the end of May and I am determined to keep them alive and watch them grow!

Please don’t die, Plants!

Finish our backyard patio. This one is pretty embarrassing. We started on this DIY project a year ago and it’s STILL not done. We have a really nice covered patio attached to our home and we wanted to extend it out because we have such a big back yard that we don’t use. The project came to a screeching halt when we moved the restaurant at the end of 2017 and continued until recently because we’re lazy AF. But Charlie and I agreed that it’s finally time to finish this one. Mind you, we still have a LONG list of home improvement projects we want to complete. But, one step at a time.

 

Start exercising again. I miss exercising which surprises me lol! I know I’m not at the place where I used to be (working out 4 days a week, sometimes 2-a-days) but I just want a little pump. I miss that feeling after a work out.

Go to church. I’ve been watching/listening to sermons weekly but it’s so different when you’re physically there in person. This is the one thing that truly turns my attitude and approach on life a complete 180 degrees.

Make time for creativity. I guess the graphic designer in me is yearning to come out. Now that I don’t really get to draw and hand letter as often as I used to I want to make space to excercise the creative side of my brain.

Hope you have a happy June everyone! Half way through the year, let’s keep it going!

xoxo,

I Found My Very First Business Card

I was looking through my mom’s old Franklin Covey planner. I’ve looked through it so many times since she passed away. But this time I took my time with it. I flipped through all the pages, saw all the notes, opened up all the pockets. I found her real estate headshot in 1 pocket, my kindergarten photo in another, and my very first business card in the last. My heart instantly melted!
 
 
Oh the memories that this bad boy brings. 2004, at 19 years old, I started my first business. What was I thinking. LOL! I look back now and try to remember how I felt, where I was in my life, and how fearless I was back then. I see GaryVee post all the time about being young and having an entrepreneurial mindset. In hindsight it’s so true. Luckily, I wasn’t afraid of trying. I wasn’t afraid of just going for it. I took all my businesses seriously, it was never a side hustle for me. I was 110% in! Everything else I did was just to make ends meet.
 
Man, seriously though. My event planning days…those were the days haha! I used to think that was as complicated as life could get. I WAS SO WRONG! I had so much fun, I was so passionate about what I did, and I made great friends along the way. I would never trade that time of my life for anything in the world.
 
xoxo,

May Favorites

Zamn! We’re approaching the end of May. Time for a favorites post!

I got this Wet ‘n Wild Mascara Lash Renegade Mascara and now it’s my go-to! I have really short, fine lashes and this gives me the volume and length I desperately need. Plus, it’s water proof and this girl got that watery eye goin on! Especially during allergy season. Dat packaging doe!

 

I just starting using a tried and true scrub again recently – the St. Ives Apricot Scrub. This month my goal was to mask twice a week and exfoliate 2 other days in the week on top of my daily skincare routine.  I didn’t really stick to my mask goal this month but I’ve been exfoliating regularly. This scrub does wonders for my skin! I always try different options but always go back to this. Can’t go wrong!

 

Speaking of skin, you guys know that I’m crazy about dry brushing. But last month I forgot to mention my exfoliating gloves!  I have these gloves by Eco Tools and they’re ah-may-zing! My friend and assistant Katie told me about them and I don’t think I can ever go back to a regular loofah. Use this with you favorite body wash and after a while you’ll notice the difference. Your skin feels so smooth!

 

We got an essential oil diffuser for Christmas last year and we finally got around to using it! I love sitting in our “Piano Room” and turning the diffuser on while I read. So relaxing. If you’re new to essential oils this is the one we got and it comes with a variety of popular oils to start with. You can also buy the diffuser by itself.

 

  Last but not least! Oh man. This changed the game! I know I’ve heard about Amazon Pantry and other grocery delivery services. But Instacart has won my heart (that rhymes lol!). At least for now. You can click on this link or use code CSOLOMON224119 to get $10 off your first order. I know, it’s a long code. I didn’t create it lol.

Let me know if you have any favorite products or services you’ve been using this month!

xoxo,