I love Lisa’s jewelry. And if you know me, that says a whole lot about the little pieces of art she creates. Because I’m not a jewelry person. At all.
In fact, I’ve told my husband that if he ever succumbs to the jewelry commercials at Valentine’s Day and buys me a ring or something, I love him dearly, but I’m heading to the pawn shop. And then the Apple store.
I wear the same earrings and (usually) the same necklace. Every. Single. Day.
But Lisa’s jewelry? I love it. The words, the names, the art. Now that’s my kind of jewelry.
Get all the details on how to enter at the end of the post and find out who won last week’s prize.
Back to Blogging: 8 Weeks of Insanity
Thanks for your patience with my sporadic posting the last couple of weeks. It’s been a pretty crazy 2 months. I went from never doing a speaking event in my life to doing 5 in 8 weeks. Two different states, three cities. I also went to my first blog conference, celebrated my sweet husband’s birthday, took a a couple spontaneous trips out of town and watched this blog have it’s biggest month ever.
While it was all fun and exciting, I’m even more excited to slow down, catch up and…breathe.
And to balance out whatever coolness may (or may not) be associated with all the excitement of the past few weeks, here is a picture of my laundry pile and my minivan floor.
You know it’s time to clean out the minivan when your son finds “snacks” in his carseat. Classy.
Just keepin’ it real, my sweet and amazing friends…
Motivation Monday Details
For those of you who are new, here’s how Motivation Monday works:
Anyone who takes some sort of action can enter to win. Your action might be:
- getting up early, reading your Bible
- going on a date with your kids
- creating a mission statement
- exercising
- creating a meal plan
- Writing a goal
It can be any action that improves who you are as a believer or a mother.
How To Enter
To enter the giveaway, first:
Click here to follow Lisa Leonard on Twitter.
Then do one (or all) of these:
1. Leave a comment and say, “I took action this week!”
2. Leave another comment telling us what action you took.
3. Follow @Inspired2Action on Twitter or Facebook and tell us there about the action you took.
4. Blog about your action and share the link below.
Catching Up on All the Winners…
According to Random.org, the winners of the last few giveaways are:
33 Miles CDs – Britiney (Comment #23) and Lisa (Comment #30)! Congratulations!
The winner of the Sally Clarkson book is Natalie (Comment #143).
The winner of the JJ Heller CD is Emily (comment #103).
Action Begets Action
Why do I want you to Twitter, Facebook, Blog or Comment about the actions you taken in the past couple of weeks? …because action begets action. The things you’ve done WILL inspire others. And, well, that’s kind of what this blog is all about.
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I took action this week!
My husband and I had a date night on Friday in which we went to a coffee shop and worked on our family mission statement together. It’s still in the process but we made good headway! π
I took action this week!
I took action this week!
I planned my week’s meals tonight, and I incorporated salmon, and one meatless meal. So I’m meeting my goals of reducing meat consumption and increasing omega 3s in my family’s diet.
i did a menu plan yesterday (and promptly did NOT follow it today – decided to do tuesday’s dinner today instead : )). i woke up early this morn, did dinner prep, and read a chapter and a half of the bible.
I took action this week!
Working right now on my weekly overview and meal plan!
I took action this week. I planned and stuck to a meal plan. It’s amazing how much easier it made my day!
I took action this week!
I did a weekly planning retreat this weekend (my 2nd, love it!!!), and planned my meals, made a week overview and to do list, and evaluated how I’m doing in light of my goals. I am loving how much calmer I am when I’m proactive!!
I took action this week!
Got up early every day and had wonderful quiet time too!
I took action this week!
I made a weeks worth of dinners today and put them in the fridge. Now all I need to do in the evening is pull them out and pop them in the oven!
Following you on facebook now! π
I took action this week!
I had a couple of tough conversations and took some necessary steps toward reconciliation. And in the midst did a lot of praying and searching God’s Word!
I took action this week!
My husband and I wrote the first half of our family mission statement. Yay!
Well, I’m just writing to say I dig your site very much indeed. Great title, good inspiring reads. I see the ministry!
P.S. I’m not a jewelry fan at all either – but really liking the jewels you’re highlighting today… π
I took action this week!
I took action! AND I LOVE those necklaces!
I took action this week!
I read my Bible this week!
I took action!
Thanks for keeping it real!!!
I took action by getting up and doing my bible study nearly every day!!!
I was up early 5 out of 7 days this week and had my quiet time before the kids got up. I also went with my daughter on her first field trip, and then took her on a lunch date! So much fun!!
I follow Lisa on Twitter! Can’t believe I wasn’t already…:)
I took action this week!
This morning I got up, had time with the Lord. π Also, my menu is planned for the week and I just finished DAY 24 of the 30 Day Shred! Almost done…I’m excited. π
I took action this week!
I have been getting up early and exercising, planning my day, and spending time with God!!
I follow on FB and I also shared there. π
Following on Twitter and left a tweet about action steps!!
I took action this week!
I got up early to read the Bible, and now I’m off to make my menu plan for the week!
I took action this week!
the action i took is waking up early and spending time journaling, in the Word and doing a bible study. so good!!!
I took action this week!
I took action this week!
I got up early to read my Bible and pray! So good to realign my perspective, attitude and get my heart ready to meet the day. God is good.
I had a date with my 12 year-old. We had a great time talking over our roast beef sandwiches and sipping some chocolaty drinks!
I took action this week!
I took action this week!
I took action this week!
I went to bed an hour earlier last night and feel so much better this morning! My goal is to catch up on my sleep so that I am not dependent on the alarm clock to wake me up in the mornings.
I downloaded an awesome 3 part series from Beth Moore called Eat, Pray, Love from the pages of Jeremiah! I’ve already listened to the first part and it has already spoken to me.
I got up early this morning and have been doing devotions!
I took action this morning!
I got up early and hit the gym!
I took action this week!
I woke up and read my devotional, fed the kids breakfast, started the laundry, got dinner in the crockpot, and finished 3 homeschool lessons – all before 11am! Woot! Woot!
I took action this week!!!
I got up early to read my Bible and pray…and I created a mission statement! π
I took action this week!!!
I read Maximize Your Mornings – and started today at 5 am.
Following Lisa on Twitter & I took action – made time to read God Speaks Your Love Language!
My action that I took this week was to work on my blogging, make sure I was current (and for my work/school blog: http://www.pjhsorchestra.blogspot.com update to make it more user friendly by adding extra pages.) It just is one small thing that helps me feel more organized, when I am more organized I tend to be more productive, happy and a better wife and mother.
I redid my schedule as my family has changed seasons again–and not just for fall! π
I took action this week
I tried to say that I took action earlier–guess that didn’t register!
I have slowly built a routine with the girls. We are on week three of reading at breakfast time together and doing some sort of art project after breakfast.. Today I had the thought of now that we have this down it might be time to incorporate something new… Like scripture memory… we’ll see how this forms over the next week…
I have started doing pilates twice a week. Reading Maximizing Your Mornings. I took action!
I follow Lisa on Twitter!
I took action today
I took action this week! (Following Lisa Leonard!)
Ok, so I said that I took action today because I was not only able to wake up early, I had a great time of prayer and plan to do some reading later
I learned how to make macaroni and cheese from scratch! No more nasty orange powder for my kids!!!!!
I made a meal plan this morning!
I took action!
I stopped wasting time during my kids’ nap time… Getting a lot more done!
I took action this week!
I created a meal plan, a scripture memory plan, and a weekly overview plan.
[Do I lose points if I let my three month old baby girl be late for her feeding while I finished those things up? π ]
I took action this week!
I meal planned all of November! Whew!
I took action this week!
And here is what I did. I walked for FIVE sad minutes on my treadmill this morning before my kids woke up. While even I find this rather pathetic, it’s five minutes more exercise I’ve accomplished than any other day since my son was born nine months ago. Okay, who am I kidding, since probably the last two years. Keeping it real, people. I’m actually pretty proud of myself.
I took action!
I’ve written a list of short/longer term goals in colorful markers and put them on the fridge! π
I took action this week!
I took action this week!
I got up at 5:30, read my Bible, and greeted my girls with a smile. π
I took (and am taking) action this week. Beautiful, unique jewellery!
I organized and decluttered in my kitchen, especially clearing off countertops of unnecessary items. It looks so fresh and clean!
I now follow Lisa Leonard on Twitter!
I now follow incourage on Twitter and told the action I took!
I took action this week!
I started exercising this past week. I also continued my goal of following a morning routine.
I TOOK ACTION THIS WEEK!I actually did too!
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i took action this week
I saved a dog from starvation and complete abandonment. I feel good about it too
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my husband and i set aside one night every week (after the baby goes to bed) to read through our “pray big for your marriage” book!
I actually made something from scratch with my boys this morning. A healthier version of Pumpkin Bread!
I took action this week!
Following on Facebook & Twitter. Left a comment on the FB page.
I took action today!
I started cycling again this morning.
I took action this week!
I took some much needed time for myself by having quiet time with God while young son is napping (Instead of cleaning! So hard!) and getting out swimming twice last week. It feels great and I’m really going to try and keep it up!
I took action this week!
I took action this week!
I got caught up on all of my bible studies!
I created a specific meal plan for the week and a general monthly one. So much to do with the holidays coming up. Planning is going to be my saving grace.
I called a sitter and went on a date with my husband. Long overdue!
I took action this week!
I created my mission statement and feel so excited about having some focus!
I took action this week!
Created a menu plan!
Following on Twitter!
I took action this week!
Cleaning and clearing out! I cleaned out my family/school room this weekend! A huge trash bag to the local head start and a box to the shed for the next consignment sale!
I took action this week!
I actually FOLLOWED my menu plan!
And, took my 4yo on a mommy-me date to a library nature program.
And LISTENED to a tender rebuke from my husband regarding my interactions with my boys. So thankful for grace!
Now for week TWO of “following the menu plan.”
I took action LAST week…my husband and I took our two oldest kids to a local worship concert and then to ChocolaTea for some hot cider and tea! We had a great time together worshiping the Lord and enjoying each others company afterwards. π
I took action this week!
The early mornings are still consistent, aside from a few missed days here and there. What I’m excited about this week is my menu plan, as well as the bulk grocery shopping I’ve gotten done today. It’s nice to have it all planned out, and have the necessary items on hand for the next couple weeks. It will free up so much time to play with my kids! π
I took action today!
My action today was reading my Bible and praying AND exercising.
I took action this week!
Spent alone time with each kid.
I took action this week by setting a goal to start maximizing my mornings next week after I am finished with my big project for work that is currently taking up all my time! I am so excited to start this new chapter in the journey of becoming the mom God wants me to be!
I took action π
I took action!
I got up early and read my Bible. I also spent time just being with my kids with no plans or to-dos.
I took action this week!
I am starting a diet to improve my health.
I took action this week!
I took action by getting up to exercise. I have been struggle with this lately and am taking control of it!
I took action! I’m exercising regularly now.
Plus, I’m following you on Twitter.
I took action this week!
I took action!
Plus, I’m following Lisa Leonard on Twitter. I LOVE her designs.
I’m working on the menu-plan!
i took action this week!
I don’t twitter, but I hope this counts! I took action today – got up early and got ready before my kids. Thanks for a chance to win!
i created a meal plan this week for my family. I even cleaned out the fridge, freezer and pantry then used what i had to create the menu. In fact, i even made pizza bagels to freeze with bagels that were beginning to become stale and i made my own pita chips with pitas that were also going stale. I never made pita chips before! i have to say i am very proud of myself:) thanks for the inspiration. i just found your blog over the weekend and already you have made an impact. thank you and God bless!
I toke action this week.
And I did a typo above!!
Prepared the night before.
I took action this week!
I’v made an effort to clean my bathroom and bedroom before working on the rest if the house. Dishes and laundry are never ending and there are always toys to be picked up but having a true place to rest at the end of the day has been wonderful!
Took action! Went out on a date with hubby this weekend. And am helping my boys have their rooms cleaned and beds made before coming downstairs before leaving for school each day ~ yay!
I took action this week!
Took my sweet Anna out for a mommy-date!
I took action this week!
I’m setting my alarm and getting up before my very early risers (even though I still have a baby NOT sleeping through the night!). π
Yes! I already follow Lisa on twitter – @celeste_w
Taking action this week by reading for at least 1 hour in my Bible (I smiled when I saw that that was actually one of your examples!)
So, yes! I took action this week!
I took action this week!
I totally CLEANED OUT MY ATTIC today! Best feeling!!!
I took action this week!
On days that I have to work I’ve been getting up 30-60 minutes before my early risers to get myself ready! It makes everything so much easier and the morning starts off less chaotic.
I took action! I am working toward the goal of morning quiet time with the Lord before kiddo craziness. AND I decided to act on my scripture reading with faith and went to the grocery store to do a big shopping trip alone. This is big because I’ve been dealing with panic issues for a month or so and today I broke free by not needing someone with me! I’ve never enjoyed meal planning and grocery buying so much before. God is good!
i took action this week.
I took action this week!
I follow LL on Twitter – love her stuff!
I took action this week
I am working my way thru Psalms looking for verse with giving thanks and joy!
I took action this week!
I made a meal plan before grocery shopping!
I took action this week!
I’m on Day 2 of a 5:30am Bootcamp! I haven’t worked out like this in years, but am determined to take action and lose the rest of my baby weight!! (I have two boys – 11 months & 2 1/2 yrs old).
took action
Even though my morning did not start as planned…I took time to pray before the kids were up. I quieted my heart and placed the day in His hands.
Psalm 131.2 –
“Surely I have composed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child rests against his mother, my soul is like a weaned child within me.” (NASB)
“Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself,
like a weaned child who no longer cries for its motherΓ’β¬β’s milk.
Yes, like a weaned child is my soul within me.” (NLT)
I took action this week.
hikes with the kids, getting friendly with my prayer cards again and getting up earlier.
I took action!
I got 12 meals into the freezer, made a gallon of granola and got 20 dozen muffins/scones into the freezer. We WILL get off all this sugar that makes us feel grouchy!
I took action this week!!
I took action this week!
I went through all of my kids’ fall clothes and organized their closets. Then I took 3 trash bags of clothes to a family that desperately needed it!
I took action this week!
I got up early and read my Bible (actually read it online at bible gateway)!
Wow – just found your blog yesterday & am blown away by the inspiration! Thanks for sharing your life& heart.
Took action this week!
I took action this week!
Had some alone time at park with my 2 year old for first time since her sister was born. We both loved it.
I took my kids to a pumpkin farm before it was too late π
I took action this week
I took action this week!
Went on a date with my husband even though I was so exhausted from pacemaker complications I could barely get out of my pajamas.
I’m now a follower of Lisa Leonard on twitter!
I took action this week!
Yesterday my husband and little one took an afternoon nap together. I took the chance to steal away to a local coffee shop for a little reading/prayer time. How delightful it was to be alone,–away from the delightful chaos that is everyday life with a toddler–drinking in time with my creator.
I’m following Kat @Inspired2Action on twitter :o)
This jewelry is beautiful. Definitely could make jewelry wearer out of me.
I took action this week!