So July got completely by me and no "official" goals were set. However, that doesn't mean that nothing was accomplished. Lots and lots got done. Sadly, things were so busy and happening so fast that I didn't get to record or blog about any of it. One thing I did do, speaking of blogging, was to post every single day of July in my Christmas blog, for Christmas in July. I also had many, many orders in my Etsy shop during July. And now, here are some goals for August.
* Keep up with Flylady's homemaking zones of the week
* Post in this blog as often as possible
* Post in my Christmas blog as often as possible
* Continue planning and making Christmas gifts and decor
* Continue planning for family birthday gifts and crafting any handmade ones
* Continue studying and preparing for my Sunday Scripture blog posts
* Read through the August passages of the Daily Walk Bible
* Get together with friends and extended family while our NV family is visiting
* Plan meals with a greater emphasis on healthy eating
* Get early light each morning
* Get to bed by 8:30 each night we are at home
* Drink enough water each day
* Walk and/or exercise at least 4 times each week
* Do a lot of cleaning and decluttering at our home in preparation for our NV family's visit
* Continuing preparing for and teaching a ladies Sunday School class
* Plan for and enjoy an August visit from our Nevada family
* Work at our volunteer jobs as needed, including a few days of cooking
* Prepare and freeze food ahead of time for the above ministry opportunity
* Clean the church 3 weeks out of the five
* Seek to encourage friends by email and phone chats
* Figure out finishes for some completed cross-stitch and embroidery projects
HEALTHY HABITS FOR AUGUST: Drink more water/get more sleep/exercise daily/intermittent fasting/limit carbs/get morning light
WORD FOR 2026: Intentional
And there you have it -- a few goals for June 2026!
