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Nesties' Projects.
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Nestie Motivation Check In Members and Their Projects:
ABMcKinney
project Clean my office
importance When we moved into our house we kind of made this room the last resort. We painted the walls beautiful colors, laid a gorgeous floor, and basically threw all of our crap into it. I'd love to be able to relax and read in my huge papasan chair.
how to complete project Spend an hour a week organizing, going through old mail, dusting, shelving books and throwing things away.
Amajane
project I went to the Ellis Island website and ordered a copy of the ship manifest of the ship that my grandfather took when he immigrated from Puerto Rico to the US in 1923. I just received it in the mail and want to get it framed along with including some old back and white photos I have of him as a young man.
Importance My grandfather died 2 years ago and he was very dear to me. Now that I have a DD, I want to create a memorial to him that I can pass down the generations.
how to complete project I'm collecting photos and when I have the ones I want I'm going to try to photocopy them the best I can and then take the document and photo copies to a frame shop to be framed. Then I'm going to give it to my mom as a belated birthday present.
Amrice78
project get my house clean and maintain it!
Importance I don't like looking at the mess and I know DH doesn't either. He's been so helpful since I had Mikey, but I'm feeling a little guilty about slacking big time in this department.
how to complete project I will do at least three chores every day after work and make a schedule of what needs to be done when.
Avz2azb
project Cook 4 times a week and eat the left overs instead of letting them go bad in the fridge
Importance a.) I control what goes into the food so it is better for DH and I and b.) It is better for our bank account
how to complete project Plan out the week's meals before going to the grocery store. Remember to thaw the meat in a timely manner. (Anyone else forget to thaw meat until it is time to start cooking, then give up and eat out?)
Bim38106
project I am redecorating our family room.
importance 1) I want our home to feel more cozy and warm and like home. 2) It's closed off and I want it more open for DD to play in.. and more child-friendly.
how to complete project I hate calling people, so I need to stay motivated to call the painters.. There are also some other things I need to call about, house stuff, like windows need to be replaced, some recently planted shrubs died, etc.. I also need to keep furniture shopping and make a decision.
Brandonswife07
project-go walking at least e very other day (until 6w checkin)
importance-stay healthy & get fresh air, maintain sanity, get closer to pre-preg jeans
how to complete project-get off my ass, put DS in stroller & get moving (so much easier said than done)
Breezy.Lives
project- Sort and sell donated jewelry that is taking over my home.
importance My kid is going to be crushed or choke on something if it doesn't get out of my house. Also, selling it would raise money for the nonprofit I founded and would allow us to pay off ALL our debts and therefore have the freedom to pick our next move....
how to complete project Set up boxes, sort jewelry into them, take boxes to appropriate selling locations. Post what I have pictures of on eBay. I have a date on Thursday to work on this with a friend....provided she shows up!
Califlorida
project Get my sex drive back
importance I don't want my husband to implode
how to complete project Think sexy thoughts, and try to have sexy time once a week.
Cooksr
project We want to open a Bed and Breakfast ultimately - for now I'll settle with dropping the last 15 pg lbs
importance 1) so we both get to "work" at home - it's always been a dream for us. 2) so I feel better about the way my body looks, how clothes feel and to have more energy.
how to complete project 1) we are currently researching locations discussing what pieces are most important to us. 2) going for daily walks at work and trying to get to the gym 2x during the week and 1x on the weekends
Crackerjackprinter
project My project is two fold - redesign/update of my website and creation of an etsy store.
importance I would love to be able to bring in extra money actually doing what I love vs. a stupid job. Staying at home is great but I believe everyone needs something extra.
how to complete project I am currently working on updated my website with my recent artwork. Then I will change the color scheme and incorporate my new logo. After that I need to compile directions (hopefully w/ pictures) for using my slings, upload pattern choices and actually create the store. My original time frame was a month, but I think I'll probably have to extend that out.
DHester
project Getting my house clean (and keeping it that way).
importance A cleaner environment would be healthier for DD, me and DH. It would also be safer for DD. Not to mention it would be really great if I could have people over without feeling humiliated.
how to complete project Start off slow by maintaining what is already done: keep up with dishes, laundry, and throwing away all trash. Gradually add to it by cleaning small sections of the house and keeping them clean. Try to pick up a few things each day, and once the clutter is cleared sweep, mop, scrub, dust, etc.
GoodOman9206
project a) To lose the baby weight as well as the extra pounds I put on since DH and I got married. b) To get more organized around the house
importance a) I want to be my healthiest so I can better take care of DS, DH and me. b) This will enable me to spend more time with DH and DS instead of working on various things around the house during the evening hours.
how to complete project a) Once I get the go ahead at my doc appt this Friday, I plan on going to the gym every other day and if that is not possible, do my pilates DVD at home or go for a walk. Also, I plan on watching what DH and I eat more closely.b) I plan to start cleaning in the den and work my way through the other rooms on the first floor then head upstairs. I want to go through old paperwork to get rid of what is no longer needed.
Goodtobethelarkster
project a) get this farkin? motivational check in up and running
b) focus on blogging / honing my writing skillz.
Importance a) Nesties are counting on me! I have to follow through! Also, I think it?ll be a useful tool for my slacker self.
b) Writing is my bread and butter and I really want to transition into an online medium. I love it and it enables me to work from home. Except it only works if I can figure out the medium, come up with a strategy to build a readership, practice writing, and actually *work* from home.
how to complete project a) create a Word document with the projects. Post links to check ins every AM and PM. Update everything twice daily.
b) blog at least every week day. Do one thing everyday to learn the medium and build a strategy. Have a strategy in place by the end of October.
June2007
project Learn Swedish!
importance It is important because we will be visiting Sweden and Finland (where they speak Swedish) in one year and I would like a basic understanding of the language first.
how to complete project We have the rosetaa stone program... it's just a matter of sitting down and doing it... instead of nesting
KittenGator
project- get packed for our move back to Seattle in December
importance- we have to move. We hate it here and don't want to waste any time living here when we don't have to.
how to complete project- Since I'm in school, one box a day would be manageable. I'd love to do one room a day, but that seems a little much, especially with DD wanting to be held all of the time.
Milfy1
project To run a more organized household
importance Ultimately, if I am more organized, it will save me time and money. I hate clutter and am happiest when my house is clean. Its tough because I am a working mom and scrubbing a toilet is the last thing I want to do when I get home from work.
how to complete project Doing a little each day. That way I won't have to power clean all weekend long once a month. I think if I can stay on top of the house-chores, I will be a happier person overall.
Mmsgal
project Organize the office.
importance It's the catch all room and has progressively gotten worse now that I have less time. I want all the rooms to be organized and look good. It'll make it easier on me for when I can get back to scrapbooking.
how to complete project I will start with a small section of the room for 15 minutes at a time so it won't be overwhelming. I will toss/shred/donate items that are no longer needed to help declutter.
Ms_mellor
project: My garden
importance: It's important because I'd like it to look nice next spring. I'm always gung ho in the spring, and then it slows down by mid-summer. I'd really like to have stuff done/moved for the spring, so I can plant all the plants I know I'll buy.
how to complete project I plan on working on it this coming week. DH is home, and it's supposed to be nice. I really want to move some small shrubs/trees to clean up the gardens a bit
project: My Christmas quilt.
importance It's important because my mom and I took the course together, and I'm pretty sure she's going to have it done before me 
I also know that once I start back to work in March I won?t have ANY time for it.
how to complete project My plan is to attempt to work on one section of it each week. If I stick to that, I should get done by Christmas!
MrsTotty
project Taggy Blanket making.
importance I want to have something that's 'my own' thing that's artistic/crafty. Since I've kinda forgone the whole scrapbooking thing, I think I'd like to try this out as a new hobby, as well as seeing if there might be a small 'side business' in it for me.
how to complete project On days that I work, I want to try to have 30 min to an hour each evening for 'taggy time' ... most of it will probably be after the mouse goes down for the evening, but that's fine. On one of my days off I want at least 2 hours devoted to it, and the final day off as a true 'day off' from everything (taggies included).
Nelliep32507
project: a) Pack up apartment so we can move Mid November. b) Keep apartment clean.
importance a) I want to be ready for this move and not end up throwing a bunch of crap in a box and going through it later. b) I'm tired of seeing dishes in the sink, laundry in the rooms, cat hair on the floor, towels that need folding on the couch, etc. I want to get motivated to clean.
how to complete project a/b) I work 4-10's usually having Wednesdays off. I want to pack up 1-2 boxes every day off and on Saturdays. And clean one room on that day off- then vac &/or mop it. And clean up little things throughout the week. (a bookshelf here, coffee table there, refrigerator, pantry, etc.)
Rubydeb
project: create my marketing website
importance keep up with my skills, learn new techniques and hopefully use towards my consulting business
how to complete project create an outline of items to complete, create a timeline, and start working on it!
Stargirlkate
project: a) keep the house clean and tidy! b) plan a weekly menu
importance a) i m tired of feeling like i live in a dump! (and i dont want my future DIL to look at my house and see what i see in my ILs house!) b) i m tired of never having anything to eat and having to fly by the seat of my pants for dinners. it would be nice to be ready for it and know we re gonna eat every night
how to complete project a) get my butt cleaning! stop "leaving it till tomorrow" on all those things that need cleaning and putting away, ask for specific help as needed, and stop nesting and wash the dishes (haha, after i finish checking in). b) sit down on saturday nights and plan grocery shopping and then on sunday plan meals based on what we actually bought.
Ugabrat
project: a) losing 60 lbs (I was overweight pre-pg); b) get my infant wear and necessi ies business up and running.
importance a) very important for my self esteem and to feel more secure with my relationship with DH and others. b) I want to be able to work from home and this is something that I enjoy and could do from home.
how to complete project a) begin drinking more water, cut back on sweet intake, start walking 2 miles a day and eventually jog that, begin yoga. b) get business license, start up materials and business loan. Also, complete design of logo and art for wear.
Wendyj
project: going to gym 3 times a week
importance I really need to get rid of the extra 30 lbs I've been carrying around since before I was pregnant with ds. Since finding out I have a heart condition, it's important that I keep myself as healthy as possible so it does not get worse.
how to complete project dh and I are taking advantage of a special a local gym is offering, and will be joining on Thursday. DH will pick ds up from the sitter 2 days a week, then I'll go either after ds is asleep one night a week or one morning on the weekend.
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Re: Nesties' Projects.
Can I add on?????
Project: Clean my office
Importance: When we moved into our house we kind of made this room the last resort. We painted the walls beautiful colors, laid a gorgeous floor, and basically threw all of our crap into it. I'd love to be able to relax and read in my huge papasan chair.
How to Complete: Spend an hour a week organizing, going through old mail, dusting, shelving books and throwing things away.
I want in :-)
Project: Sort and sell donated jewelry that is taking over my home.
Importance: My kid is going to be crushed or choke on something if it doesn't get out of my house. Also, selling it would raise money for the nonprofit I founded and would allow us to pay off ALL our debts and therefore have the freedom to pick our next move....
How to complete: Set up boxes, sort jewelry into them, take boxes to appropriate selling locations. Post what I have pictures of on eBay. I have a date on Thursday to work on this with a friend....provided she shows up!
Can I add on?
Project: a) losing 60 lbs (I was overweight pre-pg); b) get my infant wear and necessities business up and running.
Importance: a) very important for my self esteem and to feel more secure with my relationship with DH and others. b) I want to be able to work from home and this is something that I enjoy and could do from home.
How to Complete Projects: a) begin drinking more water, cut back on sweet intake, start walking 2 miles a day and eventually jog that, begin yoga. b) get business license, start up materials and business loan. Also, complete design of logo and art for wear.
I'd like to add mine.
Project: Cook 4 times a week and eat the left overs instead of letting them go bad in the fridge
Importance: a.) I control what goes into the food so it is better for DH and I and b.) It is better for our bank account
How to Complete: Plan out the week's meals before going to the grocery store. Remember to thaw the meat in a timely manner. (Anyone else forget to thaw meat until it is time to start cooking, then give up and eat out?)
me:
Project: create my marketing website
Importance: keep up with my skills, learn new techniques and hopefully use towards my consulting business
How to complete: create an outline of items to complete, create a timeline, and start working on it!
ohhh, i d like to join!
project: a) keep the house clean and tidy! b) plan a weekly menu
importance: a) i m tired of feeling like i live in a dump! (and i dont want my future DIL to look at my house and see what i see in my ILs house!) b) i m tired of never having anything to eat and having to fly by the seat of my pants for dinners. it would be nice to be ready for it and know we re gonna eat every night
how: a) get my butt cleaning! stop "leaving it till tomorrow" on all those things that need cleaning and putting away, ask for specific help as needed, and stop nesting and wash the dishes (haha, after i finish checking in). b) sit down on saturday nights and plan grocery shopping and then on sunday plan meals based on what we actually bought.
I wanna join!
Project: Giving the house a thorough cleaning.
Importance: It's only a matter of time before DS is on the move and with the holidays approaching, I would like to start the house off with a clean slate.
How to complete project: Clean for 20 minutes a night on work nights after DS is in bed. On my two days off, devote 1 hour total (maybe broken up) to cleaning.