They say when you make a resolution or a goal, you should make it SMART. After I've had my morning coffee, I think I'm pretty smart, but this SMART has a different definition. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. These are a few things that I am planning to work on in the New … [Read more...]
3 Simple Rules To Actually Keeping Your Weight Loss Resolution
What did you resolve to do differently in 2015? Were you like the 38% of Americans surveyed in a 2014 study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology who listed weight loss as their number one goal? In fact, the same study ranked "lose weight" at the top of their list of resolutions for 2014, … [Read more...]
My #2015Revolution: Flying Out of My Comfort Zone
The other day I saw Nia Vardalos on one of those morning shows. She brought much laughter to us in her hit movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding and she's working on a sequel. I remember interviewing her a couple years back and she's just as funny in person as you would imagine. She's like that funny bff … [Read more...]
Intentions 2013
Happy New Year! Each year I make a list of intentions. Not resolutions. Intentions. That way I have an out if I don't meet the goal. I fully intended to but... There's the typical eat less, drink more, exercise blah blah blah. Taking a look back at last year's intentions, let's see how I … [Read more...]
excuse me, your life is waiting
My book club chose this book for our latest read and the one to review at our annual book club weekend- no surprise that we would chose a title like this to jump start the new year. The book claims to revolutionize the way you live your life through the power of positive feelings and visualizing. … [Read more...]
New Year Resolutions, Take 1 – Get Organized!
As a trend watcher, the new year seems like it would be a great time for blog post fodder, but my email in-box is very quiet, and my creative juices barely flowing. Seems the new year is a much better time for introspection than for sharing NEW products, NEW ideas, NEW trends!I've been doing a … [Read more...]
2012 – My Promise to Myself
Although it is already January 9th for me it is Day 1 of the New Year. Today is the first day back at school and the first day in weeks that I have sat at my desk without interruption. Today is the first day I have thought about what 2012 might bring for me, my family, and UrbanMoms. Many … [Read more...]
words for wednesday – #$%&
"#$%&" me- last night after dinnerI am surrounded by fine belgian chocolates, 12 dozen homemade cookies from cookie exchange, cakes, … [Read more...]
say yes
I love the fresh start to the New Year. There is much talk of resolutions and new beginnings. I really love this stuff. And I do know many people hate it.We have spent every New Year's since my split at my best friend's cottage with her family.It was there interestingly, 5 years ago, that she used … [Read more...]
Pretty Baubles on Display
So this post is going to step on the stylish toes of Metalia and on the organized feet of JenB, but since my new year's resolution is to be more stylish and more organized, and there isn't a hotter trend around than sticking to new year's resolutions, I'm claiming this post all my own.My husband … [Read more...]