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January 13, 2014 By Sarah Halstead

Weekly Wishes #2

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Last week I shared that I was going to link up with the Nectar Collective for Weekly Wishes. Wanted to give you an update of what I have accomplished from my monthly wishes so far and share my weekly wishes for this week.

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Throwback from when Kenny & I went to Florida before having kids!

Weekly Wishes

  1. Have fun with our family in Florida.
    Try not to stress over the little things.
  2. Catch up with some friends that moved to Florida a few years ago.
    Can’t wait to see how much their kids have grown.
  3. Continue with eating healthier food even while we are out of town.
    Don’t want to put on the 10 pounds I have lost so far.
  4. When we get home wash all our clothes from Vacation.
    Then go through all our clothes and donate ones that we don’t wear, or don’t fit anymore.

 This Month’s Wishes

  1. Don’t drink any soda.
    (So far this is going good. Though I did have about 8oz of soda during my splurge meal)
  2. Cook more meals at home.
    (Only ate out twice this past week. Much better then previously)
  3. Organize and declutter our kitchen.
    (Hasn’t happened yet, hoping when we get back in town)
  4. Make it to the gym at least twice a week.
    (Made it to the gym twice and worked out at home twice)
  5. Take more photos of the boys with my DSLR and print more photos.
    (I have been taking more with DSLR, but still need to get some printed)
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  1. robinsteele says

    January 16, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Hope you guys are having fun in Florida. Been nice watching all the pics and adventures on instagram. Excited about 2014 and what it brings for your family.
    • Sarah says

      January 20, 2014 at 11:13 am

      Thanks! It was fun. I am excited about 2014 also!
  2. Naznin Azeez says

    January 15, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    Have a great time in Florida.. I don't drink soda. I am also looking forward to cooking more at home than ordering food from out :). Hope that works this entire year!. Hey I love that pic by the way..
    • Sarah says

      January 20, 2014 at 11:13 am

      Thanks! It was fun. I slipped on not drinking soda, but I am back to drinking water.
  3. Shannon says

    January 15, 2014 at 10:33 am

    I think that it is great that you make these lists and try to stick to them. And I love that you are donating old clothes to Goodwill.
    • Sarah says

      January 20, 2014 at 11:13 am

      Thanks. It has helped so much!
  4. Joni @ Six Cherries on Top says

    January 15, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Your hair is getting so long Sarah and I love it! You totally rocked those wishes last week. Good for you! Good luck this week and have fun on the rest of your vacation.
    • Sarah says

      January 20, 2014 at 11:12 am

      Oh that is from we went in 2007. See how skinny I am. LOL!
  5. Jennifer Spencer says

    January 14, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    Stopping by from the link-up! Keep up the great work with all the you have accomplished so far! To stop drinking soda is a huge goal. I try to do it every month but I always go back to drinking it. Have a great week!
    • Sarah says

      January 20, 2014 at 11:12 am

      Thank you! I did slip a little on vacation but I am back to drinking water!
  6. krystel says

    January 13, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    looks like fun
    • Sarah says

      January 20, 2014 at 11:12 am

      Thanks!
  7. Holly says

    January 13, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Great work! Have fun in Florida!
    • Sarah says

      January 20, 2014 at 11:11 am

      Thanks! We had a blast. Hope you are feeling better!
  8. Allie says

    January 13, 2014 at 10:19 am

    What helps me with the soda is never buying it for my house and only getting it out for a special treat. If a few days go by without me having one and then I do drink one, I feel gross and bloated and remember why I'm not drinking them in the first place. You are doing awesome with your wishes!
    • Sarah says

      January 20, 2014 at 11:11 am

      Yes! We hardly buy it for home. I definitely feel better without it.
  9. Tamar says

    January 13, 2014 at 7:51 am

    Have a blast in Florida! Way to go on the eating too!
    • Sarah says

      January 20, 2014 at 11:11 am

      Thanks!

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