Back to Work Goals

I've noticed that as I've shared my goals with you all, I've done better with them. There have been some that I haven't met, but overall I feel like I put more effort into achieving them when I share them. I want to create some goals for August and September, so that I am starting my work year off right.

Without further ado, here are my August and September goals:

1. Drink 1 gallon of water per day- I frequently forget to refill my cup at work need to focus on this! 
2. Attend 3 exercise classes per week and cardio 2 times per week- I've had a goal previously of adding another workout class, but with all the night classes I teach and evening back to school events, I just want to maintain consistency. 
3. Save $200- This is pretty self-explanatory. I want to continue to pad my savings account. 
4. Meal prep on Sundays and take lunch every day- I generally give myself a "pass" one day a week, but I want to get out of that habit since it's money I could save and I make healthier lunches than I buy. 

What are some of your goals lately?

Who Doesn't Love Presents?

This was the first month that I participated in the fabulous Cara Box exchange hosted by Wifessionals. It is an amazing way to get to know fellow bloggers. If you haven't tried it, you def should. I got to know some amazeballs ladies! You are paired with two women, one of whom sends you a gift and the other you send a gift. Who doesn't like getting pretty things?

 

I was paired with Stayc over at Lacy and Crew, whom I sent a gift.  She is a wife, mother, student, and all around awesome person! She is super creative and has her shiz together in a way I wish I did! Stayc has the most cutest baby Oliver, he is so cute that even if you don't like babies you'd like him. No joke. Stayc blogs about life and everything it entails and is so positive it brightens your day.  You should go check her out and see what awesome shiz I got her :)

 

I was also paired with Brandi at Life with Collins.  Brandi is Mom to Collins, a beautiful 16 month old girl, lives in Alabama with her hubby, works as a nurse, and has a doggie named Turner. Like me, Brandi loves to thrift shop and upcycle furniture. Go check out her blog, where she has some awesome DIY projects and gives advice on being a momma.

 

Brandi sent me the most awesome gift ever.

gummi bears, which I had to hide from myself so I wouldn't eat them immediately

socks that will be perfect with boots this fall

purple zoya nail polish

the best measuring spoons and recipe cards for when I am attempting to make healthier recipes

 a notebook filled with sticky notes (it's like she knew I have a small obsession with them)

 a Bath and Body Works candle that makes you want to roll around in it

 

I have burned the candle in the kitchen everyday since getting it and The Mister keeps asking what good shit I was cooking. It also made him crave candy, but I wouldn't share my coveted stash of gummis for anything.