Showing posts with label Monday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Monday. Show all posts
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Miscellaneous Monday A Winner
How about some miscellaneous on this lovely Monday?
{ONE}
When we were in Lake Tahoe a few weeks ago and saw the most incredible sunset over the Lake.
This photo doesn't even do it justice. It was one of the most beautiful sunsets I have seen.
The colors were reflecting over the entire lake. Breathtaking.
{TWO}
Kate is turning 7 this week....I can't even believe it!!!!!
Lots of party prep happening.
I am excited about her party.....guess what the theme is? ;)
{THREE}
I have been making smoothies this year as a way to eat more fruits & veggies.
This smoothie was amazing! I threw in some almond milk, peanut butter, bananas & spinach/kale mix. You couldn't even taste the veggies. I will have to blog the recipe next time I make it & get the measurements written down.
{FOUR}
The weather we have had here in California the past month is CRAZY.
It has been in the 70's since Christmas.
The girls have been wearing short sleeves & flip flops.
It does not feel like January.
Blue skies, warm days...it is messing with my mind.
I keep thinking it is Spring. Which means Summer is almost here.
But, no. It is January. We have many, many more months until Summer.
See what I mean about the mind tricks? Ha!
But in all seriousness, we need rain...really bad.
We are in a drought. It is not good!
{FIVE}
All this Spring like warm weather is making me want to shop for Spring/Summer clothes
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I know I need to stock up on Spring/Summer clothes for my kids!
{SIX}
Speaking of clothes....mark your calendars...our next Pin-spired link up will be on Friday January 31st (since February 1st is a Saturday)
Can't wait to see what outfits you link up!
{SEVEN}
My younger sister Rebecca is pregnant with Baby #2 and due in May.
I had a feeling it was going to be a girl. This Fall, I had a dream that she was pregnant with a girl and then the next day she told me she was pregnant!
I wish I would have video tapped my girls reaction when they saw that the inside of the cake was pink. Screaming, Running, Jumping up and down. So fun.
I had saved 2 bins of my girls baby clothes....special ones or really cute ones that I just couldn't bear to giveaway. I had so much fun going through them last week with my sister. So happy that her little girl will wear some of my girls clothes. Lots of memories in those bins.
Can't wait to meet my new niece in May.
All the cool kids are born in May ;)
{EIGHT}
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{NINE}
I might be turning into a hippie. Ha!
I got a starter kit of some Essential Oils and started using them this weekend.
Hoping the lavender one helps Luke start sleeping better...he has been waking up so much the past month or two...teething is the main culprit but now I think he is just in the habit of waking up.
I want my good sleeper back!
Anyone else use Essential Oils?
{TEN}
Yesterday my beloved 49ers played in the NFC Championship against Seattle.
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I wore my red lipstick for good luck.
It didn't work. I am so sad they lost.

This was me before the game...when I was happy & smiling.
It's almost embarrassing how sad I am about the game.
I am a really, really, really big sports fan and when my team doesn't win it makes me in a bad mood...which is ridiculous. Why do I care so much? It's just a game. But, ugh. So sad.
This interview after the game did NOT help my mood.
I mean REALLY?!?!?!?
You just beat a team & are going to the Superbowl and all you can talk about in the interview is how terrible your opponents are & disrespecting them? Talk about un-classy.


I was rooting for the Broncos before this interview, but that just sealed the deal.
Gotta cheer on the team from Colorado....part of my heart is in Colorado.
Go Peyton! Go Broncos!
Who are you rooting for in the Superbowl?
Do you go to a Superbowl party?
I have a handful of appetizers/dips/treats that I will be blogging in the next 2 weeks that will be PERFECT for the Superbowl. (The Superbowl that the 49ers are not in. Waaaaaa)
Stay tuned!
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Its not a monday
....but I have random thoughts in my head. So it's time for a miscellaneous list, mmmmkay?
-I just spent approximately 2 more hours of my life uploading pictures from my computer onto CDs. These are the pictures I need from the last 1.5 years of my life to complete our album. I could have sworn I didn't take too many pictures over the last year and a half. I thought I only planned a freaking wedding and moved, but I guess I still took pictures because I'm sufficiently overwhelmed right now. I have a funny feeling that this "catch up" for our scrapbook may eat me alive.
-If I survive, I think I might do something a little wild. I may offer my scrap-booking services to some of you girls for free. I'd only ask to be reimbursed for the supplies I buy, but other than that I may just do it for fun. And to see if I like making scrapbooks for other people. If so, I may just TRY and start a little side business. But that's only if I don't die making my own. Any takers out there?
-Speaking of being overwhelmed....I managed to get 87 blogs on my Google Reader. It was too much and I'd waste too much time reading them all after work. So I downsized to 64 and feel very proud about this. Someday maybe I'll update my blog list on the right column. We'll see.
-Does anyone else think that people falling down is the FUNNIEST thing ever? Some of you may know that it's my weakness. It will always make me laugh to see someone bite it [as long as they are okay, of course.] Well yesterday morning, I was getting ready for work and heard this piercing scream outside, followed by an, "Ouch, ouch, ouch." Then I heard sobbing and mumbling of words. I thought, "Did someone just bite it outside on the ice? And are they talking and crying to themselves right now?" Just as my husband emerged from his slumber, we both went to the window to see our upstairs neighbor pull herself from the ground. I thought, "Ooooh, maybe I should go check on her to see if she is alright." But all of a sudden she threw herself into her car and sped off. Okay? I guess she wasn't all that injured. And why was she talking to herself after the fall? Seriously, she bugs the hell out of me for some reason [oh wait, I remember why....because she is one of those overly nice, peppy, and annoying girls. I also have a sneaking suspicion that she flirts with Nate a little too much. I will kick her arse if I have to, but apparently she can do that on her own]. So it's really funny to me. Does that make me a bad person?
-Tomorrow is friday. Some Ecards has a few freaking hilarious 'weekend' cards on there, but most of them include the F-bomb. Although the F word makes every card a little bit funnier to me, I cannot in good morals post one of them. So here is a backup:
-Speaking of Some Ecards, remember how one of my big ideas was to write for them? Well I had some really great ideas the other night. And now my geriatric mind lost them all. So why don't you help me fill in the blanks. You guys have to have some good ideas, right?
1. My New Years resolutions include: ________________________
2. I'm sorry, you must think I'm a person who ____________________
3. I should be exercising right now, but instead __________________
4. You strike me as the type of person who ____________________
5. Sometimes you remind me of _________________
- Go Packers, go! They play their first playoff game this Saturday and I expect you all to cheer for Favre. You have to admit he's a freaking hottie for being 38 years old. Henry will certainly be donning his jersey, Nate will be screaming at the TV, and I'll be pretending to watch the game while I'm on my computer:)
-I have an illness. It's called "I can't resist posting every day." I don't know why because most of the time I don't plan on posting each night. It just kind of happens. Does that make me a loser?
-My mom emailed me some pictures of their "wedding tree." No, it's not a Christmas tree because it's too skinny to qualify. But she liked their Christmas tree so much she wanted to use the wedding flowers and ribbon all year. So she went out and bought this little guy to keep up all year. It doesn't resemble a Christmas tree at all, right?

She scanned each picture from her wedding album and put them in frames. She doesn't help my "moving on from the wedding" cause, either. Love ya, mom!

-A new pet peeve: Michelob Ultra commercials. Why does everyone have to be running and exercising? It's not like I want to go for a jog and then down a Mich Ultra [not usually, at least.] Just because it has a few less calories doesn't make it healthy. Or a sports drink. Pay attention to the next commercial you see and it will annoy you, too, I hope:)
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Monday Miscellaneous A Winner!
Happy Monday & Happy Halloween!

I have some miscellaneous for you on this Halloween Monday!
{ONE}
This weekend we watched It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

We watch this every October.
One of my favorite Halloween traditions :)
{TWO}
It rained all day yesterday.
We have been so busy every weekend in October that it was so nice to have a mellow day at home watching football, the World Series & just hanging out & pumpkins.
And, of course carving pumpkins means pumpkin seeds! Yum!
That is my favorite part of carving pumpkins :)
My pumpkin seed recipe is HERE.
I also got my costume ready....our staff theme for teachers is 80's...here is a sneak peek of my outfit:
I can't wait to show you my full costume :)
{THREE}
{THREE}
Today our court is having it's annual block party for Halloween.
I am bringing my Crock Pot Turkey Meatballs (I need to blog these...so good!)
I am also bringing my Pumpkin Dip:
I am bringing my Crock Pot Turkey Meatballs (I need to blog these...so good!)
I am also bringing my Pumpkin Dip:
All you do is mix together:
1 block of cream cheese (at room temp)
2 cups of powdered sugar, 1 (15oz) can of pumpkin
1 T cinnamon, & 1 T pumpkin pie spice.
Blend together. Keep chilled until you serve it. Serve with gingersnaps.
SOOOOO good. I could eat the whole batch.
I am also making Zombie Eyeballs...
Zombie Eyeballs Recipe {here}
These are super easy to make & the kids love them!
{FOUR}
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{FIVE}
Last Monday was my 6th annual Crock-tober post.
On that post I was giving away an Instant Pot & a $100 Amazon Gift Card.
I am OBSESSED with my Instant Pot!!!!
The winner is:
Susan
Congratulations! Leave me a comment or send me an email so I can get your prize sent to you!
Speaking of slow cookers, here are some of my Favorite Recipes using a Slow Cooker!

I am linking up with Erika & Andrea for their Let's Talk. The topic is Recipes, so I thought I would share some of my favorite slow cooker recipes in honor of Crocktober!
(If you click on the name, it will take you to the recipe)

I am linking up with Erika & Andrea for their Let's Talk. The topic is Recipes, so I thought I would share some of my favorite slow cooker recipes in honor of Crocktober!
(If you click on the name, it will take you to the recipe)
Chicken Fajitas {Slow Cooker}

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder {with Potatoes + Bacon}

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato + Black Bean Chili

White Chicken Chili

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos (3 ingredients!)

Slow Cooker Korean Beef

Slow Cooker Ribs

Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan

Easiest Dinner Ever

Have a safe & fun Halloween!
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Miscellaneous Monday
Seems like the perfect time for some random thoughts!
- I just finished watching The Hills and it was awesome. But of course, a cliff hanger [boo!]. I really like Lauren and Brody and thoroughly hate Heidi and Spencer. I also feel like a total loser for being 26 years old and watching MTV. It makes me feel so old.
- Nate got a part time job today. He's on a roll folks, things are really falling into place around here. He'll start in January and finish in June, just in time for PT school. He might get another part time job to fill the gaps [and fill our bank account] but we aren't sure what his schedule will look like. Either way, this is big!
- I am officially going home for Christmas. Yep, I twisted my co-workers arms to let me take off Christmas Eve. So we'll drive back LATE on Friday December 21 and have to drive back on Christmas day. Just want I want to be doing for 8 hours on that day, but whatever. I've been homesick lately, so I'll take what I can get.
- We are going to my work holiday party this weekend and it should be pretty interesting. I just started this job in October so I'm getting to know everyone. We are bringing a white elephant gift, booze, and my camera. Oh and cookies. Nate is going to bake a few batches for the cookie exchange but we can't decide which kind: gingerbread, peanut butter with hershey kisses on top, Mexican wedding cakes, or plain ol' chocolate chip? Which would you want from my Top Chef?
- Our gigantic "economy sized" peanut butter jar is getting low, according to Nate. That makes me kind of ill to think about how much PB we've eaten in the past month.
- Henry is now afraid of Nate, only when he puts on his gloves. Hat, giant coat, boots, and even sunglasses are fine. But as soon as the gloves go on his hands, Hank hides under the table. I guess you have to know Henry to see how funny this is. And you should see how mad Nate gets when it happens.
- We have at least 12 inches of snow on the ground. And apparently more is coming. It seems like we get 4 more inches every 3 days or so. And it's getting old. Real old. Sorry I always complain about the weather but it's freaking unbelievable.
- What is everyone doing for New Years this year? I have to work on NYE [as if that was an option] but I do have New Years Day off. So we can technically do something that night, but it needs to be inexpensive [ie no driving down to Chicago]. Ideas anyone? Nice dinner? Bed and Breakfast? Wine night? :)
- Remember how I got married this year? Remember how I have 2000 images from that day? Well it might be fun to show you a few totally random shots every now and then. As in, pictures that none of you have seen before in bios, shutterfly, etc.
And pictures of me with my biyatch face. There are a few of those mixed in for sure:
That's all I got. Hope you enjoy my randomness:)
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Not So Manic Monday
When I was 8 years old, I remember getting my first "boom box" and cassette tape for Christmas.
The tape I got was the Bangles "Different Light" tape.
Ahhh....gotta love the Bangles.
The first song on the tape was "Manic Monday"
Ahhh....gotta love the Bangles.
The first song on the tape was "Manic Monday"
I would sing it all the time.
Also on that tape was "Walk like an Egyptian"
Also on that tape was "Walk like an Egyptian"
And now those songs will be stuck in your head all day.
You're welcome ;)
You're welcome ;)
As I got older, I realized how true that song can be.
Mondays are manic. Most Mondays, I do wish it was Sunday.
(Cause that's my Fun-Day)
After having kids, I have realized that Manic Mondays are not good for me.
Mondays are manic. Most Mondays, I do wish it was Sunday.
(Cause that's my Fun-Day)
After having kids, I have realized that Manic Mondays are not good for me.
I do not like starting my week un-organized and manic.
I prefer to have a "Not-so-Manic-Monday"


I thought I would share some tips of things I do every Sunday night to ensure that our Monday (and our week for that matter) get started on the right foot.
1. Meal Plan for the Week
Every Sunday afternoon I meal plan for the week. I LOVE meal planning our dinners for the week. I go through our fridge/freezer/pantry and make a list of things I need to get at the store. I go grocery shopping on Sunday afternoon. That way, Kevin is home to watch the kids and I don't have to drag all 3 kids to the grocery store. Because let me tell you...dragging 3 kids to the grocery store is not fun!
I can't tell you how much I love meal planning...it truly makes my weeknight dinners go so smoothly. That 4-6 time in the afternoons is SO crazy for us. Trying to get homework done, running the girls to activities, etc. Knowing that I have a plan for dinner is a lifesaver.
I can't tell you how much I love meal planning...it truly makes my weeknight dinners go so smoothly. That 4-6 time in the afternoons is SO crazy for us. Trying to get homework done, running the girls to activities, etc. Knowing that I have a plan for dinner is a lifesaver.
2. Early dinner, bath, books & bedtime for the kids.
4. Pick out outfits for the next day (kids AND yourself!)
Before we had kids I had a "vision" of how fun it would be to do Sunday night dinners with extended family. All of us from both sides of the family getting together for a Sunday Night Dinner (like how they do in Parenthood and other TV shows)
But, I have realized, for this season in our life, having a Sunday night dinner with grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings & cousins is just not going to happen when my kids are young. Our kids need to start off their week well rested, which means early dinner (with just the 5 of us), baths, books & in bed before 7:30.
Kevin and I both realized years ago that we like to keep our Sunday nights free of any plans so that we can just focus on getting everything organized for the week ahead. As our kids are older, then maybe we can implement Sunday Dinners with the Extended Family, but for now we don't do them.
3. Have Monday night's dinner prepped on Sunday night
On Sunday afternoon, I not only prep the meal we are having that night, but I also try and prep the meal we are having on Monday night. About 90% of our Monday night meals are Crock Pot meals. On Sunday afternoon's I will dump all the ingredients into the crock pot, put it in the fridge so that on Monday morning, I just pull it out of the fridge and pop the crock pot into the heating unit.
Tonight we are having my Slow Cooker Ribs (Recipe HERE). SO good!
Another meal I do a majority of the time on Monday nights is my Chicken Tortilla Casserole (Recipe HERE) because you make it the night before and on Monday afternoon, I just have to pop it into the oven.
You can check out my family friendly & easy Recipes in the Recipe Box tab {HERE}
Another note about meal planning:
Every Wednesday night we host our Small Group Bible Study at our house at 7, so Wednesday nights are a little nutty because we have to get our house picked up, kids feed and put to bed by 7, so I always make sure our Wednesday night dinner is a leftover meal, so that I don't have to make dinner on Wednesday night, we just have leftovers. It's usually Monday's dinner that we have leftover on Wednesday.
But, I have realized, for this season in our life, having a Sunday night dinner with grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings & cousins is just not going to happen when my kids are young. Our kids need to start off their week well rested, which means early dinner (with just the 5 of us), baths, books & in bed before 7:30.
Kevin and I both realized years ago that we like to keep our Sunday nights free of any plans so that we can just focus on getting everything organized for the week ahead. As our kids are older, then maybe we can implement Sunday Dinners with the Extended Family, but for now we don't do them.
3. Have Monday night's dinner prepped on Sunday night
On Sunday afternoon, I not only prep the meal we are having that night, but I also try and prep the meal we are having on Monday night. About 90% of our Monday night meals are Crock Pot meals. On Sunday afternoon's I will dump all the ingredients into the crock pot, put it in the fridge so that on Monday morning, I just pull it out of the fridge and pop the crock pot into the heating unit.
Tonight we are having my Slow Cooker Ribs (Recipe HERE). SO good!
Another meal I do a majority of the time on Monday nights is my Chicken Tortilla Casserole (Recipe HERE) because you make it the night before and on Monday afternoon, I just have to pop it into the oven.
You can check out my family friendly & easy Recipes in the Recipe Box tab {HERE}
Another note about meal planning:
Every Wednesday night we host our Small Group Bible Study at our house at 7, so Wednesday nights are a little nutty because we have to get our house picked up, kids feed and put to bed by 7, so I always make sure our Wednesday night dinner is a leftover meal, so that I don't have to make dinner on Wednesday night, we just have leftovers. It's usually Monday's dinner that we have leftover on Wednesday.
Every Sunday night, the girls and I check the weather for the week. We then pick out what they will be wearing the next day. We have a rule with our kids....they pick out their outfit the night before and they CANNOT change their mind in the morning. We set out their outfits, socks, shoes & headbands (and jackets if necessary) so that when they get up in the morning, they can get dressed right away and so there isn't a scramble in the morning searching for things.
What they pick out the night before is what they are wearing. Mornings are chaotic trying to get out the door, so no outfit changes.
Every work night I also layout my outfit/shoes/jewelry so that I am not trying to figure it out in the morning!
And, every Sunday night I also paint my nails so that my nails are fresh for the week!
Here are some lyrics from the song Manic Monday:
What they pick out the night before is what they are wearing. Mornings are chaotic trying to get out the door, so no outfit changes.
Every work night I also layout my outfit/shoes/jewelry so that I am not trying to figure it out in the morning!
And, every Sunday night I also paint my nails so that my nails are fresh for the week!
Here are some lyrics from the song Manic Monday:
"Have to catch an early train
Got to be to work by nine
And if I had an airoplane
I still couldn't make it on time
Got to be to work by nine
And if I had an airoplane
I still couldn't make it on time
'Cause it takes me so long
Just to figure out what I'm gonna wear"
Just to figure out what I'm gonna wear"
Seriously, I think that part of the song was ingrained in my brain because I have been picking out my outfits the night before since I was in 5th grade :) Always makes my morning easier!
5. Make Lunches
Every school night, I make lunches for the girls and keep them in the fridge. This way, in the morning, I just have to take their lunch boxes & put them right into their backpacks!
Again, this is something I started doing when I was in middle school and my mom made me make my own lunches, I would make them the night before! That habit has stuck with me!
I also get Luke's food prepped/organized/set out for when he goes to my moms or mother in law's in the mornings.
Again, this is something I started doing when I was in middle school and my mom made me make my own lunches, I would make them the night before! That habit has stuck with me!
I also get Luke's food prepped/organized/set out for when he goes to my moms or mother in law's in the mornings.
6. Check Backpacks
Every school night, I also go through their backpacks. Sunday nights, I check through their folders, see if any paper work is due for me to turn in, see if there is anything that needs to be turned in (Fieldtrip forms, etc) On Sunday nights, I also get their library books gathered up & put back in their backpacks so they can turn them in.
After I have checked backpacks, I set out their backpacks at the kitchen table so that after they eat breakfast, they can grab their backpack and be ready to head out the door.
After I have checked backpacks, I set out their backpacks at the kitchen table so that after they eat breakfast, they can grab their backpack and be ready to head out the door.
7. Make Coffee for the next morning
We have an automatic timer on our coffee maker, so every night Kevin makes coffee and we have it set to brew in the morning. Again, mornings are chaotic trying to get everyone out the door to work & school, so we prep the night before to make life a bit easier.
8. House picked up, dishes done, Laundry done & put away
If my house is picked up on Sunday nights, then I feel like my week is going to go so much smoother. Having 3 kids and being a working mom, the weekdays are chaotic and I don't get to clean up things and organize them much during the week. I like to start my Monday morning with a clean house. If my house doesn't get picked up on Sunday night, then it won't get picked up all week. Not having a picked up house makes me feel stressed out. I feel much more peaceful when my house is picked up.
Every night we go to bed with an empty kitchen sink. Both Kevin and I agree that there is nothing worse than waking up to a sink full of dirty dishes. Yuck! We get things cleaned up before we go to bed.
In a perfect world, I would also be totally caught up on laundry and have it all put away, but the reality is that doesn't happen every Sunday night...Right now as I type this, I have clean laundry in the dryer that needs to be folded & put away, but that will wait until tomorrow. You have to give yourself grace :)
Every night we go to bed with an empty kitchen sink. Both Kevin and I agree that there is nothing worse than waking up to a sink full of dirty dishes. Yuck! We get things cleaned up before we go to bed.
In a perfect world, I would also be totally caught up on laundry and have it all put away, but the reality is that doesn't happen every Sunday night...Right now as I type this, I have clean laundry in the dryer that needs to be folded & put away, but that will wait until tomorrow. You have to give yourself grace :)
9. Take a look at your schedule for the week & touch base with your spouse about the week ahead
Look at your calendar and see what you have going on during the week.
Any week night meetings or things not in your normal weekly routine?
Any playdates, activities, appointments scheduled?
Make a list of things you need to get done.
I LOVE making to-do lists and write one almost everyday.
It helps me stay organized and not forget things.
Look at your calendar and see what you have going on during the week.
Any week night meetings or things not in your normal weekly routine?
Any playdates, activities, appointments scheduled?
Make a list of things you need to get done.
I LOVE making to-do lists and write one almost everyday.
It helps me stay organized and not forget things.
10. Go to bed early & make sure alarm(s) are set!
Do you know what Sunday night dread is? My friend (who I teach with) and I made up this term about 10 years ago. We would call/text each other on Sunday nights and complain that we couldn't fall asleep. I stay up extra late on Friday & Saturday nights so when Sunday night rolls around, my body is used to staying up a little bit later and I have a hard time falling asleep. And, then my mind starts thinking about all the things I need to get done that week, that I have to get up early on Monday morning and worried that I will sleep through my alarm. All that is what Sunday night dread is made of. Not being able to fall asleep and then worrying that you won't wake up on time Monday morning. Anyone else have Sunday night dread?
I try to go to bed earlier on Sunday nights and of course I make sure I have my alarms set so that I don't oversleep.
My advice is to try and get to bed earlier on Sunday nights so that you start off your week well rested. Nothing is harder than starting off your week exhausted. It is so hard to catch up on sleep during the week!
So, there you have it. My Top 10 Tips for starting your week off right so that you don't have a Manic Monday!
What things to you do to start Monday off on the right foot?
I would love to hear more tips or things that work for your family!
Happy (Not-so-Manic) Monday to you!
Do you know what Sunday night dread is? My friend (who I teach with) and I made up this term about 10 years ago. We would call/text each other on Sunday nights and complain that we couldn't fall asleep. I stay up extra late on Friday & Saturday nights so when Sunday night rolls around, my body is used to staying up a little bit later and I have a hard time falling asleep. And, then my mind starts thinking about all the things I need to get done that week, that I have to get up early on Monday morning and worried that I will sleep through my alarm. All that is what Sunday night dread is made of. Not being able to fall asleep and then worrying that you won't wake up on time Monday morning. Anyone else have Sunday night dread?
I try to go to bed earlier on Sunday nights and of course I make sure I have my alarms set so that I don't oversleep.
My advice is to try and get to bed earlier on Sunday nights so that you start off your week well rested. Nothing is harder than starting off your week exhausted. It is so hard to catch up on sleep during the week!
So, there you have it. My Top 10 Tips for starting your week off right so that you don't have a Manic Monday!
What things to you do to start Monday off on the right foot?
I would love to hear more tips or things that work for your family!
Happy (Not-so-Manic) Monday to you!
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