Making Goals for the New Year

I asked my daughters tonight at the dinner table if they knew what a resolution is. The two younger ones, 8 and 5, didn't know and didn't try to guess. My 10 year old said, "It's a promise people make every year and they never keep." My husband and I busted out laughing - because we know it's true. I've sworn off resolutions. I would much rather make myself goals that are actually possible to attain. So, I asked my girls what kind of goals they would like to make for this month for themselves and then we talked about some goals for our family. It was a great conversation. I have decided to make monthly goals for myself this year instead of yearly. It's much less intimidating and overwhelming and I'm less likely to fail at them with such a short time frame. I have categorized mine into 4 categories this month. Spiritual goals, personal goals, blogging goals and health goals. Here are some things I have found helpful in planning and keeping goals. Maybe they'll be helpful to you, too!

Get a good planner. This monthly planner is going to be close by my side everyday. Believe it or not I found this at the dollar store. And it's perfect. Great size, great color, and just what I need. It shows year at a glance for 2014 and 2015. It also shows month at a glance for 2014 and includes a section for notes and reminders. I love it! I've been very scatterbrained lately and forget things or get distracted by other things needing my attention, so this calendar is going to be very useful in helping me stay on track. 

Set a realistic time frame for your goals. If you want to lose 40 pounds, don't limit yourself to 6 weeks and expect to meet your goal. Calculate a reasonable time frame for your goal and then figure out how you will accomplish that goal. One of my goals is to declutter my entire house (I do this a couple times a year), but I'm pretty sure it won't get done in a two week time frame. It'll take me at least this whole month because of other obligations I have.

Make a step by step plan. In order to reach a goal like decluttering my whole house, I have a plan to go room by room, starting with drawers then closets and then the open, obvious things in each room. As I go along, each room will also be cleaned from top to bottom using cleaning plans like these. Everything will be split into 3 piles. 1) Give away, 2) Throw away 3) Sell. That way everything that stays has a purpose and has value. Anything else goes! {I can't wait!!}

Do you make resolutions or goals? Do you set a time frame or just hope it all gets done? I'm motivated by a new year! It's a clean slate. A chance to start all over. Another chance to succeed. It's exciting and I have high hopes for this new year!

Hope all of you have a wonderful new year!




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Sandwich for a Crowd {Recipe}

 

If you're looking for a delectable savory food to take to an upcoming party or get-together this holiday season, look no further! This is my most favorite party food ever!! It's even a good choice to feed your host of relatives at Christmas or New Year's.

This Sandwich for a Crowd is always a big hit when I make it. I just made it for a bridal shower a few weeks ago and had lots of people comment on how much they loved it. I make this for my family every once in awhile and we love it. This sandwich comes with a warning, though: Have plenty of people present to help you eat it - or you'll eat the whole thing yourself. {Don't ask me how I know.}

Here's the delicious recipe!

1 wide loaf soft bread {Italian loaf or French Bread in bakery section}
1 block cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Mayonnaise {optional}
3 T Worcestershire
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 T garlic salt
chopped green onions {or 1T onion powder}
Deli ham or turkey

Cut bread loaf in half lengthwise.

Pull some of the bread away from the center of the loaf, just enough to make a little dent. This sandwich is loaded and needs a little extra space.

 

Mix together cream cheese, mayo, worcestershire, cheese, garlic salt and onions.

Spread this onto each side of the bread. Cover every part of the inside of the bread on each piece.
Now, place sliced of ham or turkey {as many or little as you wish} onto the bottom piece of the loaf.
Put the top piece of loaf onto the top. This will look like a giant sub sandwich.

 

Wrap in plastic wrap tightly and chill in fridge for at least an hour.

 

Once chilled, unwrap sandwich and slice the entire loaf into 1 inch thick slices.
Feed the hungry crowd!

What do you feed your crowd? Have a favorite that you always bring to the party?

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