July's to-do list

I've been reading blogs where the author has challenged themselves to complete, or at least attempt, a number of tasks.  One of those blogs, Thrifty Mom in Boise published a 30 things in 30 days list in earlier posts and this inspired me to create my own list for July. 

1.         Count my blessings - daily

2.         Bake buns

3.         Send a letter or card to someone

4.         Drive out to visit Destiny and Eli – two trips actually

5.         Invite guests over for a visit or dinner – did not happen.  This was a stretch for me, as I always feel my hosting skills are lacking so unless I count Eli and D, I'll really have to work on this one.

6.         Make a gift – started but Eli helped so I started it again!

7.         Sew or craft something – finished toddler sweater

8.         Make a monthly meal plan for August – A number of the blogs I read have meal plans.  That was a bit daunting for me, so I started a list of possible meals using items in my freezer and pantry.  I started using the list in July but as many are faves I'm sure they'll show up in August as well.

9.         Go to the $$ Store

10.       Try a new recipe – zucchini loaf

11.       Read a book – The Unfinished Child by Theresa Shea

12.       Watch a movie – apparently not memorable as I can’t remember what it was called!

13.       Thoroughly clean the laundry room

14.       Take a walk in the park

15.       Investment cooking - hamburger patties, sloppy Joes, buns, and potato soup.

16.       Repurpose/recycle something

17.       Weed the front flower bed

18.       Detail the inside of my car

19.       Mend my capris

20.       Bake something and share it

21.       Complete an inventory of my freezer

22.       Empty the basement freezer - a work in progress

23.       Learn how to make something

24.       Finish crocheting edging on Eli’s blanket – done!

25.       Finish crocheting sweater – oops I counted this twice

26.       Mow the lawn weekly – almost, it was closer to every 10 days

27.       List something to sell on Varage sale

28.       Volunteer

29.       Listen to my Spanish CDs in the car – I kept forgetting about it these!

30.       Take some time for myself - I'm fortunate as I get to do this everyday!

I probably won't try to fit in as much this month, as I found myself feeling a wee bit stressed that I wasn't getting everything done.  But having the list was great too because it was a great reminder of the things I want to do, enjoy doing, with a couple of stretch possibilities as well.  I'll carry over some of things I didn't accomplish - I really need to go walking, and I've been meaning to send a card to my friend in England, and add a few new projects as well as keep some of the ones that I truly enjoyed from last month.  Oh maybe the list will still be as long!  Check in for an update in September.