Category Archives: 31 Days

31 Days {Day 11} || Committing to Change – Walking my Dogs

Posted on October 11, 2012 by gracieed

People who know me might think today’s post is odd.  “You’re committing to walk your dogs?”  “Don’t you do this 40 times a day?” It occurred to me that it’s important every now and then to reflect and think about … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 10} || Committing to Change – Decluttering

Posted on October 10, 2012 by gracieed

Decluttering.  For some reason I really like the sound of the word and I do like the process, but it can become overwhelming. Case in point.  This is my utensil drawer.  Can I just say:  Tip.of.the.Iceberg! I have been threatening … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 9} || Committing to Change – Using my Organizer

Posted on October 9, 2012 by gracieed

Confession:  I love organizers, day planners, calendars, journals, post-it notes, you name it.  If it has a place to jot down events, plans, ideas, notes, I’m all for it.  That being said, I have yet to find the “perfect” planner.  … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 8} || Committing to Change – Meal Planning

Posted on October 8, 2012 by gracieed

In yesterday’s post I talked about Not Eating Out at least 95% of the time.  So far we’ve been able to do this because of meal planning.  I know this isn’t a new idea, but it will be revolutionary in … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 7} || Committing to Change – 95% No Eating Out

Posted on October 7, 2012 by gracieed

Well, don’t I just sound like I’m taking all the fun and joy out of my life?  And what’s up with 95%?  Keep reading… Not really.  When I chose to leave my previous job for the unknown future, we created … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 6} || Committing to Change – Daily Exercise

Posted on October 6, 2012 by gracieed

So far in this 31 day adventure, I’ve covered diet (specifically, no wheat), household chores, the backyard and reducing waste.  These are all areas where I’ve danced around committing to a consistent routine that would bring lasting, significant results.  I … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 5} || Committing to Change – Reducing Waste

Posted on October 5, 2012 by gracieed

Have you heard the phrase, “Use it Up. Wear is Out. Make it Do. Or do Without.“?  I did years ago and was recently reintroduced to it when I started following the Non-Consumer Advocate’s blog.  It’s a place I find … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 3} || Committing to Change – Household Chores

Posted on October 3, 2012 by gracieed

Confession:  I really don’t like to do housework. I can think of endless possibilities of things to do with my time and housework just never makes the list.  However, in this quest of lasting change in various areas of my … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 2} || Committing to Change – No Wheat

Posted on October 2, 2012 by gracieed

As long as I can remember, I’ve always had to watch what I eat and I’ve always struggled with excess weight.  I’m sure there are complicated reasons for why I never was able to stick to anything for any length … Continue reading →

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Committed to Change

Posted on October 1, 2012 by gracieed

There are days when I like to think that I have everything completely under control and nothing changes… then I wake up. I have wanted to have a blog for ages and have started and stopped a couple over the … Continue reading →

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