2018 Planner

Raise your hand if you purchase a new planner every year, start out strong and are done using it before February 1st?  I’m guessing I’m not alone in this guilted truth?!  I’ve decided I’m going to make 2018 my year…I mean after all, I am 30, I should have my life fully together, right?!

Planners are used for a variety of organization and scheduling. Work, school, kids, family activities, church meetings, you name it and someone is using their planner for it. I honestly prefer to use my phone to keep track of appointments and traveling but I always feel like typing an engagement has less meaning and emotion behind it.  Anyone else feel this way?  There is something to be said about physically writing things down.  I find more pleasure and satisfaction when the event arrives or I get to cross something off the list when written in a planner.

I have decided a written planner, in conjunction with my phone, will allow me the opportunity to be more intimate with goals, but yet organized and on time.  My planner for 2018 will be used to track blogging ideas and posting dates, meditation and spiritual progress and God willing, pregnancy milestones.

What is your 2018 planner goal?

My planner is from here, purchased at my local T.J. Maxx/Home Goods.

Holiday Charcuterie Plate

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Charcuterie plates are a perfect way to display nosh throughout the holiday season. Visit your local butcher where you can select an assortment of salumi (meat). Start with prosciutto and build from there. Two or three ounces of meat per person should suffice. Visit your local market to add a variety of formaggi (cheese), dried fruits,olives and crisps.

Mingle meat, cheese, dried fruit and olive options through the board. Jams and jellies can be added for additional sweet options. Sprinkle rosemary sprigs throughout for a finishing touch!

Grab a glass of vino or bubbly and enjoy with your loved ones!

Happy Holidays!