Hello April

Yogi playing ball.

Highlights of March:

• I made it through the March Photo A Day Challenge.
• Had a great time scrapbooking with my friend Cindy for 12 hours.
• Hit the gym 18 days this month.

Plans for April:

• Excited to make cupcakes for Easter this week.
• Hoping for the weather to warm up to spend more time outside.

Hello March

Pretty pink roses from Larry on Valentine's Day.

Highlights of February:

• The Giants won the Superbowl!!!
• Celebrated a nice Valentine's day the day after.
• A fun but crazy quick trip to Palm Springs.
• The Scrapbook Expo was fun and I picked up some new washi tape.
• Gym 15 days this month.

Plans for March:

I don't have any big plans this month. I might just have to think of something.

• Participating in the March Photo A Day Challenge
• Hoping to get a 12 hour scrapbooking crop in. I really need to catch up on my scrapbooking.

Hello February

It's not the best but I am learning.

Highlights of January:

• I learned to knit!!! I only wanted to do this for about 2 years now but I did it. I still need to practice but I am glad to finally understand the process.
• A attended my first Bridal Expo as a vendor.
• I made new goals and new products for Tiffzippy.
• I got back to the gym in full force this month, 18 days out of 31.
• I sat outside during my lunch breaks to take in the sun and read.

Plans for February:

• The Superbowl - we are Giants fans!
• Looking forward to lunch with my girlfriends.
• Going to the Scrapbook EXPO at the end of the month.
• Looking forward to seeing a family friend later in the month.

Hello December

Photo I took on Thanksgiving. I love the bubbles.

Highlights of November: 

• 13 days at the gym
• Had the 2nd craft fair for Tiffzippy 
• A Wonderful time in Palm Springs for Thanksgiving 
• Already behind on decorating for the holiday season

Plans for December:

• Local craft fair this Saturday Dec 3rd.
• Celebrate 5 years with Larry. This will be our last "dating" anniversary. 
• Maybe have our Engagement Photo shoot.
• Get ready for Christmas time with family
• Get ready for a Bridal Expo I signed up for on Jan 8th - YIKES!   

November was a month of getting stuff done and sorted out in my head for the new year. I am still in that mode now that's it's December. I always seem to have more goals or things I want to do then time.

Hello November

Highlights of October:

October was a good month. We had lots of things to keep us busy. It's also been nice to have my parents closer so they can just drive over to spend the day with us.  

• 13 days at the gym
• Purchased the iphone 4s in white, this phone is life changing (in a good way).
• I had my first craft fair for Tiffzippy. 
• Finally took our hot air balloon ride. 
• Made some fun pretzel ghosts for a Halloween potluck.

Plans for November:

• Another local craft fair on November 12th.
• Going to Palm Springs for Thanksgiving - outlet mall shopping on black Friday. 
• Getting ready for the holiday season.

Hello October

My retail display at The Wedding Pantry

Highlights of September:

September was a crazy busy month. I have no idea where it went but I am pumped for October.

• X17 days at the gym
• Tiffzippy the business is still going strong. Lots of things happening in Oct.  
• A Big surprise happened and I promise to share soon.
• Had a quick trip to Palm Springs to unwind.

Plans for October:

• 1st time having my items in retail shop.
• 1st craft fair coming up - Oct 22nd. If your local I hope you stop by (more to come).
• My parents are officially moving out to Palm Springs - I am excited they will be so much closer.
• Still waiting for our first hot air balloon ride  - maybe it will happen this month. 

Hello July

Shot of the golf course in Ranch Mirage with my new Camera.

Highlights of June:

• 14 days at the gym or P90X yoga
• Blew my Etsy sales goal out of the water this month. It's wedding season on Etsy.
• Unloaded my parents U-haul - nothing broken and no injuries reported
• Trip to Legoland
• Finally purchased accounting software - I hate accounting!
• Also purchased my new Canon Rebel T3 (a post is coming soon)

Plans for July:

• Already made it over to Palm Springs for the 1st weekend in July
• New sales goals for Etsy shop - Readjusting for wedding season
• Look forwarding to learning how to use my new camera
• Enjoy the summer - already planing a picnic dinner on the beach for this week

Hello June

New Sally Hansen nail stickers. Easy to use and lasted just about 2 weeks.

Highlights of May:

• 15 days at the gym or P90X yoga
• Just made sales goals for Etsy  - good thing there were 31 days in May!
• Had a great time back home in Sioux City, IA
• Read: The girl who played with fire 
• My extended birthday celebration was great. I was lucky enough to celebrate with family & friends through out the month.
  

Plans for June:

• Help my parents unload their huge U-haul in Palm Springs. 
• New sales goals for Etsy shop
• Look forwarding to getting some beach time in
• Plan monthly scrapbook night
• Enjoy the month - focus on my life