Small Goals // April 2018

March was an pretty ambitious month goal-wise (six instead of five thanks to a late add). Let’s get into it, shall we?

1. Actually make that bathroom mood board. Done! I’ll loop you in in the near future.
2. Hit the gym 10 times. Done! Having a number to hit really helped me stay motivated while helping me pace myself. I’m going to try and stick with this one.
3. Sew something, anything. Done! Last year around this time, I cut out a dress pattern in this beautiful ’50s-esque tiki fabric. I pulled those pieces out and started putting the dress together, only to find out that I had cut out the wrong size. 2017 me is a damn fool. While this project was a flop, I still got to sewing (and I got a new project lined up).
4. Reorganize the den to make it a real work space. This did not happen.
5. One more serious declutter session. Nope!
6. Bonus goal! #marchmeetthemaker challenge. Done. I’ve never posted so much on Instagram in my life. I need a break (and I’m sure @kaminskihandicraft followers do too).

4/6. If you asked me mid-month if I’d complete any goals, I’d have told you no. But in the end I did OK! March is long and grueling, but somehow I found a bit of motivation (but not enough to deep clean). For April, I have a few more semi-ambitious plans lined up, but I wanted to add in a few fun ones. It’s my birth month after all!

1. Host my book club. Back in January, my friend Katie set up a book club with some gal pals. Let me tell you, this club is exactly what I needed: casual reading, wine and some cool new ladies to chat with. This month, it’s my turn to host since my pick – You’ll Grow Out of It by Jessi Klein – was chosen. Time to brainstorm some good snacks and do a little cleaning.
2. Visit Ben Franklin. Ben Franklins are some of the best craft stores hands down. Yeah, Michaels and JoAnn have aisles and aisles of supplies, but Ben Franklins are just homey and charming. My mom recently told me the one nearby had a great fabric selection, so I need to see it!
3. Commit to a landscaping plan. After a year of living with a gravel-filled yard, it’s time to get it back in order. I hope Michael and I can come to a good decision when it comes to choosing someone to fix it up.
4. Sew something that fits this time. I’m back on the wagon with my sewing machine. I’ve got the fabric, the patterns and the thread. All I need are a few buttons and it’ll be smooth sailing!
5. Get a few new spring pieces in my closet. I’ve been cleaning out my closet for the past six months (and doing a decent job!), but I can’t help but notice a few gaps in my spring wardrobe, like a decent pair of wedges and cropped jeans. Time to treat myself.

Let’s see if I can channel some Aries energy and do five out of five in April!