In My Planner This Week

Happy Monday friends!

I hope you're having a great start to your week.

Mine has begun on a happier note because I set aside some time yesterday to prepare for the week in my Happy Planner! 

I have to say that since I started using a paper planner, it has really helped me focus and keep track of things. And it completely satisfies my craving for using cute stickers and washi tape, now that I don't scrapbook like I used to. I've been able to use stickers I had been hoarding for years, so I feel like I'm saving us money by not buying a ton of new ones. 

Always thinking about our budget! *wink* 

I thought it would be fun to do a video of how I decorated this week's spread, so you can check that out below!




Sending good vibes for a fantastic week!

{hello friday}

Hello to beautiful Indiana countryside...

Hello to a new to us coffee table {for $6 at Goodwill!}

Hello to celebrating this guy...

And my hubby of course who hates having his photo taken...but this one is too cute not to share...

That sure feels like a lifetime ago!

Hello to new art for the boys' room!

Hello to this clingy guy...

Hello to 5-year old surprises in my purse...

Hello to a creative mind...

And hello to Instagram video! Say what?! My first one didn't load correctly but it was too cute not to share so here it is...

What are you saying hello to today?

Linking up with...

Wild & Precious Life Lately

{playing dress up}

Happy Wednesday friends!

I have to admit I've been a total slacker this week and haven't taken any outfit pics. I am blaming the change in the weather and feeling a bit blah...I've just wanted to wear my comfiest clothes, which most of the time doesn't equal the most stylish outfits.

So I thought it would be fun today, since it finally feels sort of like winter around here, to revisit my scarf tutorial and share some scarves that are on my Christmas wish list.

Scarf Tutorial @ This Girl's Life from Mandy Ford on Vimeo.


Lovely scarves...

Source: worldmarket.com via Mandy on Pinterest

Source: target.com via Mandy on Pinterest

Source: target.com via Mandy on Pinterest

Source: target.com via Mandy on Pinterest

And how perfect is this one for Christmas?!

Source: etsy.com via Molly on Pinterest

Are you a scarf person? What is your favorite way to wear yours?

{sunday video chat}

Happy weekend friends!

It has been a really great weekend at our house...lots of family time, enjoying the beautiful weather and also working on a lot of different projects around the house. I've done some sprucing up around here too, if you didn't notice already. But I'll stop rambling now and just let me tell you in the video. :)



Here are the links to the social media icons and how to install them that I told you about!

Source: hernewleaf.com via Officerswife on Pinterest

Source: hernewleaf.com via Mandy on Pinterest

Linking up with...

{weekly lovelies}

Happy Saturday friends!

I took a bit of time today to do another video blog about things I'm loving right now...enjoy!

Here's the rundown...

1. fun nailpolish
2. knitting
3. salty + sweet
4. consignment sales and new friends
5. superhero party
6. motherhood...pass the kleenex!

What are you loving this week? Link up to your blog in the comments!

{weekly lovelies}

So I recorded another video blog! Yay me! :)

I decided from now on I will call them "weekly lovelies" because that is basically what they are. The lovely things I'm enjoying for the week.

But before you watch...a few disclaimers...

1. There is a weird static-like background noise and it is a little hard to hear me. Grumble.
2. At the end, I wave with both hands, and it looks more like I'm trying to molest you. Note to self...work on my video waves.
3. You could play a drinking game with how many times I say "Valentine's Day"


So with that out of the way here we go...



Recap...

1. The Grammy's {really just Adele}
2. My not really a Valentine's Day present from the hubby
3. Heart ring from Groopdealz
4. Candy, candy, candy!
5. New scarf and flower pin from Kathleen!

Here is my scarf...love it!

What are you loving this week?

{first video blog!}

Happy Weekend friends!

So today I did something that I had been contemplating for awhile but hadn't gotten up the nerve to do. A video blog!

{I refuse to call it a vlog because it just sounds funny...and like I have a lisp or a spelling problem} :)

So without further ado...a little video about the things I'm loving this week...



And if you don't want to watch dorky old me on video, here is a little recap:

1. Nap time = lovely me time
2. Happy hair {I used this tutorial}
3. New IKEA shelf!
4. yummy coffee
5. yummier lotion

What are you loving this weekend?