It’s time for our latest 101 Things to Do in 1001 Days update. I love checking things off lists. There is such a feeling of accomplishment!
#21 Post every day on my blog for 1 month.
As far as I’m concerned, this means every day Monday through Friday. After four weeks of posting every weekday, I can tell you a few things. It was a fun experiment, it was definitely a challenge, and I don’t think I’ll be doing it regularly. I found I was spending a bit more time on the blog than I think is balanced. I think the quality of posts wasn’t as great, and fewer people seemed to comment. So, it was fun while it lasted, but I’ll most likely be back to posting 3 times a week with the occasional 4th or 5th post tucked in there. It just feels better.
#34. Learn the Relief Society theme completely.
I belong to the largest women’s organization in the world. It’s called Relief Society and is operated through my church. Our motto is “Charity Never Faileth” and our theme is really inspiring. I’ve wanted to learn the entire thing by heart for a few years now, and finally did it! You can read the entire theme here, but here’s one of my favorite lines: “We are beloved spirit daughters of God, and our lives have meaning, purpose, and direction. As a worldwide sisterhood, we are united in our devotion to Jesus Christ, our savior and exemplar.” I love the sense of unity I get belonging to such an amazing organization of women striving to live lives patterned after Jesus Christ’s example.
#48. Try making homemade baby food.
Now that we’re beginning to expand Sophie’s solid food diet to more than just rice cereal, I made a batch of sweet potatoes. It was really easy and I made enough for one serving a day for three weeks for a grand total of $5. My local market was having a sale on organic sweet potatoes! I’ve since made butternut squash as well. Yay!
We’ve got other goals in the works, but we’re pleased with our current progress. We’re doing great!
Goals Remaining:61
Days Remaining: 638 days
I love checking things off of lists too, I make lists everyday, I might be addicted to them:) I haven’t checked off our 101 things list for a while now, I think I should get back to that. That’s awesome you memorized the relief society theme, I have been in nursery or yw for so long, I forgot they even had a theme!
Thanks for your ‘list making and accomplishing’ inspiration Emily!
Emily,
You’re awesome and I read every post… but truth be told, I am THE WORST commenter EVER, and I’m sorry. I am finally sewing the quiet felt book for Jackson and am so grateful for your ideas. Love you and wish we could come visit and see you and sweet Sophie! Maybe when Jayd is done with school 🙂
I am so enjoying reading your previous posts. I didn’t find you blog until maybe the winter of 2012 so it’s fun to read the old stuff too. I was wondering- did you use a book for making homemade baby food?