Finish It Friday: Join Me!

I stumbled across the concept of "Finish It Friday" on this blog, and I immediately fell in love with it! It looks like they haven't really kept up with it, though, so I'm starting it up again here on Call Me Kristin.

I had a bit of an epiphany this morning. I woke up and thought, "wow! I'm so glad it's Friday. The weekend is almost here and I'll have time to really work on my goals!" Then, I realized I didn't even know what my goals were anymore. It occurred to me that I haven't really been progressing toward much of anything lately, and that's a recipe for some serious creative block not to mention self-pity. [Sorry, C, for the self-pity breakdown Wednesday night. My bad.]

I've decided I'm slightly addicted to the internet. [Phew. I said it. It's out there for the world to see!] In an attempt to fix that, I'm only going to be updating this blog on Monday through Friday [unless a catch up the blog on our real lives post is on my Finish It Friday list.] I'm going to use the rest of that time to go into super productive mode. That way on Sunday night I don't go into an intense bout of depression because the weekend is gone and I have no idea where it went.

Here's the lowdown:

Your Finish It Friday project can be any of the following:

• Any incomplete craft project. I.e.  half-finished scrapbook pages, quilt tops, etc.


• An organizing project that never got finished. Pick an eye-sore that bugs you every time you walk by [*cough* on top of our piano *cough*], organize your magazines by topic, clean out a closet and get a box together for a garage sale or goodwill, etc.


• A nearly complete home decor project. Finally get pictures IN the frames! Put the finishing touches on those pillows, find the candles you need to finish the dining room table, etc.


• A simple item on your to-do list. You know, the ones you put off just because they seem annoying and tend to stress you out way more than they're worth? Yep. Write the thank you note! Send the gas bill! Call your landlady to get the disposal fixed...again. [o wait, that's just me.]


• Basically, any little project or to-do that has been incomplete to the point of annoying that you can finish up by the end of the weekend!

Here's my Finish It Friday list:

1. Make Almond Milk Yogurt [link to recipe on my inspirations tab]


2. Pictures in the frames in the kitchen


3. Quilt this bad boy. Haven't touched it for almost a year. Here's to finishing!

To play along with Finish It Friday, simply:

1. Choose a project. It seriously doesn't have to be a big deal. It could be as simple as trying that new recipe you've been meaning to make, or sweeping the porch.


2. Post your plan in the comments.


3. Complete your to-do by the end of the weekend. That’s right, simply check this item off your list before you go to bed on Sunday (and be sure to let me know you did it in the comments section!)!


4. Enjoy the power of completion!

Sound like fun? I can’t wait to hear what you finish this weekend!

Free Multi-tasking Mom Telesummit

I'm not a mom, yet. [<--no. not an announcement.] But, someday I will be. And I'm at a time of life where starting our family legacy is in the forefront of my mind. Funny enough, General Conference was this past weekend. I always write down a few questions I want to have answered during the conference and one of my main ones was: "How do I balance all the directions I'm being pulled without being overwhelmed & feeling like a failure?" Julie B. Beck summed it up nicely in the second talk of the entire conference by saying, your heart will desire to do a lot more than your body can physically do. That was one of the best talks I've ever heard. To supplement that material, I'll be listening to the telesummit: [See Maruxa Murphy's & Stacy Julian's topics below.]

Other questions were: "What can I do to get more fulfillment out of the stage of life I'm in right now?" [See Stacy Julian's topic below.]

Do you remember my walrus post a while back? [See Scott Tousignant's topic.]

Another question was: "How can I better show C I love him?" [See Jennifer Louden's topic.]

Needless to say, I'm going to be listening in!

The All-Star Lineup Includes:

Debbye Cannon
Finding More Time in the Day
The Business Mom Mentor, Debbye Cannon, professional organizer and mom, is an expert at helping time-starved women create more effective processes for their families. She'll speak on the topic of streamlining your family's systems to find more time in the day, with specific hints and tips as to how to get chores and responsibilities finished quickly and efficiently, so you all have more time to play!

Stacy Julian
Celebrating Life: Bringing Color to the Everyday
Scrapbooking superstar Stacy Julian has founded a magazine, launched an online business, and traveled the world, teaching women the joy of creativity. Stacy, mom to five, will talk about celebrating your family's everyday life in order to make each moment a fantastic adventure -- within the four walls of your own home.

Carrie Wilkerson

Turning Passion into Profits

Carrie Wilkerson, the Barefoot Executive, is a busy entrepreneur with more business ventures than kids (four little Barefoot kiddos, to be exact!). Carrie, who makes an executive-level salary from home, while dealing with all the regular mom duties, will talk on tips for turning your passion into a paycheck -- without going back to the office.

Maruxa Murphy

Juggling Priorities - When It's All on the Critical List

Maruxa Murphy isn't just a mom, she's a MOMPRENAIRE! As the founder of online community Momprenaire.com, Maruxa knows first-hand how difficult it can be to juggle work and home life. She'll be sharing her wisdom on how to balance work and home life, particularly when crises on either front arise.

Scott Tousignant

Move It AND Lose It!

Scott Tousignant may not be a multitasking mom, but he knows plenty of them -- and has helped them get fit without spending hours at the gym. Certified Trainer and dad to two children, Scott specializes in helping work-at-home moms lose fat and get back in shape. Scott will be talking about how moms can get fit quickly at home, with a minimum of time and equipment.

Jennifer Louden
Loving Your Family, Loving Yourself
The queen of self-care, professional speaker and author Jennifer Louden helps women find moments of peace amidst their busy days. Mom of one, Jennifer will answer your questions about self-care and how to find time in your schedule to take care of yourself.

Lenore Skenazy
Free-Range or Deranged?
Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids, was dubbed "America's Worst Mom" when she let her pre-teen son ride the subway home alone. The resulting maelstrom of press attention led Lenore to write a hilarious and revealing book on over-parenting in the 21st century (Note: Halloween candy won't kill you). In this call, Lenore will share tips and suggestions for letting go of your kids and letting them fly on their own -- before they're eligible for AARP status.

Linsey Knerl
Saving Dollars, not Cents
Let's face it -- no matter what your tax bracket, all moms are trying to save money. But there's saving money and there's SAVING MONEY. And Linsey Knerl, blogger with top-ranked personal finance blog Wisebread.com and soon-to-be-mom of five, can tell us the difference. Linsey will share her thoughts on couponing, the biggest savings bang for your buck, and more.

Jeanne Muchnick

Sanity-Saving Dinner Solutions

Mom and writer Jeanne Muchnick knows what it's like to face "the witching hour" with no idea what's for dinner. But she also knows how important it is to eat together, at home. She'll share secrets for getting dinner on the table and the kids in their seats.

Lain Ehmann
Multitasking Is Not a Dirty Word
As appealing as a constant state of Zen might be, the reality is that most parents' lives are more like the circus than the monastery -- and we wouldn't have it any other way! Queen multitasker Lain Ehmann will share how she raises three kids, started several business, moved across the country, and keeps all the balls in the air (hint: It has to do with lowering your expectations!).

**Schedule of times/days coming soon!

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