At the beginning of the year, everyone talks about At the beginning of the year, everyone talks about setting goals. Honestly, setting goals is easy. You can set any goal you want to. You can write it in a journal, keep it to yourself, or even tell your friends.

But how often do we actually set a plan with smaller, short team goals to build upon while reaching our end-of-year goal? At the end of the year, we typically think back on whether or not we met the goal we set at the beginning, and the result just is what it is.

Instead, I want to help you learn how to make a plan to *realistically* reach the goals you set at the beginning of the year.

✍️ Quantify your goals (ie. I want to write X blog posts this year, I want to make $X this year, I want to make 3 new friends this year, I want to be able to lift X lbs this year).

✍️ Now that you've quantified your goals for the year, break that number down by the month (if you want to make $12,000 for your small business by the end of the year, you'll need to make $1000 each month. You can also break this down further into smaller, weekly goals).

✍️ Now, outline the steps you'll take on a weekly basis to reach your monthly goal.

✍️ Also note some hindrances you think you might face and how you plan to navigate them.

✍️ Revisit your goals on a weekly and monthly basis and consistently track if you're meeting your goals, exceeding them, or if you need to change your strategy in order to hit your mark.

✍️ Keep a journal of your wins and woes - it's important to recognize what's working well and mistakes that you can learn from!

These are all things I've learned in my work as a content marketing manager at a growing startup where measuring growth is *extremely* important. 

It may seem intimidating, but I've found that being organized in this way actually helps to clear my head and provide clarity on what I should prioritize and how I can realistically reach lofty goals.

Love you guys and hope this helps!
3 things I did this week to feel *better*: 1. I p 3 things I did this week to feel *better*:

1. I put the scale away. Don't get me wrong, I'm still working out regularly and watching my portions and sugar intake, but I'm not letting myself feel discouraged in the midst of building healthy habits. It's just not helpful and it's not about the number anyway.

2. Josh and I organized and decluttered the house. Is it weird that this really improves my mood while working from home??

3. I responded (ok tried to) to emails/texts faster. I'm the type who, if I don't know the answer or the best way to respond, I'll let it sit for a while and mildly stress me out until it's either too awkward to respond or I respond way late. I'm working on just responding quickly, even if it's imperfect. 

Do you struggle with any of these things?? 

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I've never been a huge fan of new years resolution I've never been a huge fan of new years resolutions. My thinking has typically been, "If you want to change for the better, just start." But I will say, this year I want to do better at always seeing the bright side and the opportunity - of taking responsibility. I have a tendency to play the victim when things don't go my way or if my goals are more difficult than I expected. This year, I want to joyfully and patiently work towards my goals as well as enjoy the moments of rest in between. I also want to give more of myself and my resources: to my family, to our church family, and to those in need. 

What's a goal of yours for 2021?

"She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.  She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.  She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong.  She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night.  She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.  She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.  She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet."

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I will never be a cold weather person 🥶
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Baby, Family, Kids, Life & Finances, Motherhood, Sponsored · April 24, 2017

3 Ways to Make the Most of Family Time, Featuring the Best Bath Soap for the Whole Family

Ever since the birth of our daughter last month, I’ve been doing some thinking. It hit me that our children grow up so quickly and how easily we can miss little special moments. Living in a world that is packed full of distractions (so much more so, I believe, than when we were children) moms today (including this one, here) need to be so careful to not let teachable moments, special moments, and bonding opportunities pass us by!

We, moms, have so many high expectations for ourselves. Besides raising tiny humans, we- more often than not- expect to manage homes, maintain health and fitness regimens, contribute to our family’s income, feed, clothe, keep our family clean, etc.! To be honest, I find it amazing that many of us still try to wear makeup; let alone try to pull off pink hair. Oh, wait. Just me?

ANYWAY, during these recent moments of reflection, I’ve thought of a few ways that mamas like us can carpe diem those special moments and not let them pass unnoticed!

Leave the phone in the other room.

I usually try to do one of two things: 1). I keep my phone on silent (but on me) that way I’m only checking it when I intend to, not every single time it vibrates. Being a blogger means I have several social media accounts, and if I checked my notifications every time I got a new one, I would never look away from my phone! And 2). I keep it in the other room, but with the ringer on, that way I know if I’m getting an important call, but I’m still focused on what I’m doing here and now.

Technology is great and there are so many ways to stay close to family using technology! But, by now it can probably go without saying that technology can be a huge distraction. I’ve found that by making so that I can forget about my phone, I’m WAY more likely to be living in the moment with my family rather than distracted from them.

Get your husband (or mom, or friend, or that stranger) to take candids of you with the kids.

And I’m not talking about Instagram or Snapchat “candids” where you ask your child twenty times to repeat that cute thing they just did. More often than not, it’s ok to just enjoy that cute thing and store it in your mind’s memory box. I sometimes catch myself trying to get my son to repeat that adorable thing he just said so I can save it to my Snapchat story and then download it to my phone, but then I realize that I’ve spent so much time looking at my son (and now daughter) through the lens of a camera instead of just looking at them.

But I still want to remember precious moments! So what’s a girl to do?

After my husband took that photo of me and my daughter (above), I realized that I want him to do a lot more of exactly that! Usually, I’m the one who is posting to Instagram or Snapchat, and while I’m not going to make him actually use his Instagram account (which only exists so I can tag him), I will ask him to take photos and share them with me at the very least. Same goes for my mom or friend or maybe even the occasional stranger!

Make the most of bedtime routines!

The more independent my son gets, the more his desperate need for a daily (if not hourly) bath time increases. I’ve also found that it’s a good form of wind-down playtime (i.e. not chasing the dog around the house with the noisy walker that he outgrew a long time ago). I love that Ivory Soap makes only pure and gentle products that are paraben free, pH balanced (so they don’t strip and dry out your skin!), and free of dyes!! I use Ivory Original Bar Soap or Ivory Aloe Body Wash during my son’s bath time because I know Ivory values families! To top it off, they haven’t changed their signature bar soap formula since it was created in 1879.

Sometimes the best family memories can be made in the littlest of moment! Make the most of family moments with Ph balanced, paraben free, and doctor recommended Ivory Bar Soap!

During my son’s bath time, I try to use those undistracted moments to have conversations with my son. As silly as our conversations get, I’m learning about who my son is and he is learning that I care about who he is, what he does, and what he cares about. After bath time, we usually read a story, pray together, turn on the nightlight that plays a tune that inevitably get stuck in mine and husband’s head, and then say our goodnights. I usually find bedtimes to be bittersweet. As I’m sure most mamas can relate, I feel relieved that I won’t be begged for another juice pack for the rest of the night, but I’m sad because he’s just so cute and I want to hug him forever.
Those are my suggestions to make the most of family time; but I’d love to know, what are yours?? What are ways you choose to make the most of small family moments? Leave your ideas in the comments below and remember to share with a mama this Mother’s Day!

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ivory. The opinions and text are all mine.

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  1. Robin Rue says

    April 27, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    Those pesky electronics are always getting in the way of family time. I love the idea of leaving them in the other room.

    Reply
  2. Marcie in Mommyland says

    April 27, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    YES to candid photos of you with the kids! My new catchphrase is “Quick! Take our photo!”

    Reply
  3. Thesocialbeing721 says

    April 27, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    This is so cute and your baby is adorable! What a special time for mom and baby. Enjoy these moments.

    Reply
  4. Janel says

    April 27, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    Oh your babies are so precious. I know what you mean I miss those moments that I had with my children years ago but thank goodness that many years ago technology had an advance to where it is now. But if I could go back in time I wish I had a camera phone to just take pictures when I was maybe laying in bed and they were asleep on me .

    Reply
  5. Laura says

    April 28, 2017 at 12:57 am

    I think this is such a sweet post. Family time is so important and must be treated so. I always make sure to spend some mommy and son time without phones for my son and I. He’s starting to enter the “teenage years” so I want to make sure I capture all the moments I can now!

    Reply
  6. Terri Steffes says

    April 28, 2017 at 1:40 am

    I have always wanted to capture the moments. My daughter is 30 and I asked her about how she felt about the camera. At the time she said it was sometimes annoying, but now she is super super glad!

    Reply
  7. Cindy Ingalls says

    April 28, 2017 at 1:57 am

    Technology is great but it does take us away from our lives. We’re so busy curating our perfect life online or capturing every moment that we can actually miss enjoying those moments.

    Reply
  8. Brandi Puga says

    April 28, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    Fmaily time can def be destroyed by technology! If there is one thing I am really trying to drive home it is to leave the phone/tablets etc. OFF, during dinner, during game time….just put them down and learn to TALK

    Reply
  9. Jeanine says

    April 28, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    Family time is my most favourite time. I sometimes forget to unplug during those times though, and need to remember to always. I do, love bath time for the kids though. We talk about their day, and they often tell me some fun stories. Those are the best times.

    Reply
  10. Meredith says

    April 28, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    These are great ideas and your pictures are so sweet! Thank you for sharing your beautiful family 🙂

    Reply
  11. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    April 28, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    These are great ideas! The phone can be so distracting! Sometimes I silence it and just leave it in my purse. I also make the most of the bedtime routine 🙂

    Reply
  12. Mama Dweeb says

    April 29, 2017 at 12:15 am

    My husband and I both work so it’s hard to always have family time. We love making the most of the moments we have with our kids.

    Reply
  13. Amanda Love says

    April 29, 2017 at 2:51 am

    It’s really nice to take advantage of those little moments to spend some time with the family. It’s a great way to get to know our kids more and just have fun with them.

    Reply
  14. Roxanne says

    April 29, 2017 at 3:00 am

    I so agree with leaving the phone in the other room, or at least put it down! I try to leave mine in my purse so out of sight out of mind!

    Reply
  15. Taylor says

    April 29, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    Wow, this is a great post! I don’t have kids but this rally applies to all relationships. And I loved that you mentioned having someone get candids!!

    Reply
  16. Chanel says

    April 29, 2017 at 11:33 pm

    I can totally relate to checking the phone all the time if it’s around me. I need to leave it in another room more often! And I completely agree about candids. I’m hardly in any photos with my children because I’m the family photographer, Haha! That photo of you two sleeping is so cute!!

    Reply
  17. Kristin says

    April 30, 2017 at 3:07 am

    That is such a great tip to ask your family to try to capture candids of you with your kids. I need to be in more shots!

    Reply
  18. Katherine says

    April 30, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    This is such a great post. It’s so important to put the phone down and pay attention to your family. Family time is NOT when everyone is sitting in the same room but on their phones.

    Reply
  19. Brittany says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    I love this. I’ve been doing the phone thing during dinner time. I’m the worst during dinner. I will make the kids dinner and I keep working or getting stuff done.

    Reply
  20. Leslie Hernandez says

    May 2, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    Family time is very important, I don’t have kids yet but I do have my sisters and my nephews I do visit them once in a while. I also visit my parents too. Me and the Hubby have very different schedules so we really cherish our Saturday movie nights 🙂

    Reply
  21. Tara Holland says

    May 2, 2017 at 11:04 pm

    We love Ivory soap and bath time is definitely a great way to get quality family time. Silly conversations can be the best ones!

    Reply
  22. Rachel says

    May 3, 2017 at 2:54 am

    We have a rule about the phone and dinner. It is not allowed at the table. I think we have to make it a rule other places too.

    Reply
  23. Chelsie says

    June 6, 2017 at 10:40 pm

    Hi Chelsea,

    I only just found you through Pinterest and so far I love everything about your site! We have so much in common, too, and not just the dependence on coffee (or the name)! I feel like you and I have similar bedtime routines with the kiddos between story time, a prayer, and a song. I’m glad you posted about Ivory, too – I stayed with my parents one night and didn’t bring baby’s soap; my dad had Ivory there, but I wasn’t sure if I could use it on a little one. Now I know!

    Anyway, thanks for being so genuine in your writing. I hope that, as my blogging journey develops, I can have the same affect!

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At the beginning of the year, everyone talks about At the beginning of the year, everyone talks about setting goals. Honestly, setting goals is easy. You can set any goal you want to. You can write it in a journal, keep it to yourself, or even tell your friends.

But how often do we actually set a plan with smaller, short team goals to build upon while reaching our end-of-year goal? At the end of the year, we typically think back on whether or not we met the goal we set at the beginning, and the result just is what it is.

Instead, I want to help you learn how to make a plan to *realistically* reach the goals you set at the beginning of the year.

✍️ Quantify your goals (ie. I want to write X blog posts this year, I want to make $X this year, I want to make 3 new friends this year, I want to be able to lift X lbs this year).

✍️ Now that you've quantified your goals for the year, break that number down by the month (if you want to make $12,000 for your small business by the end of the year, you'll need to make $1000 each month. You can also break this down further into smaller, weekly goals).

✍️ Now, outline the steps you'll take on a weekly basis to reach your monthly goal.

✍️ Also note some hindrances you think you might face and how you plan to navigate them.

✍️ Revisit your goals on a weekly and monthly basis and consistently track if you're meeting your goals, exceeding them, or if you need to change your strategy in order to hit your mark.

✍️ Keep a journal of your wins and woes - it's important to recognize what's working well and mistakes that you can learn from!

These are all things I've learned in my work as a content marketing manager at a growing startup where measuring growth is *extremely* important. 

It may seem intimidating, but I've found that being organized in this way actually helps to clear my head and provide clarity on what I should prioritize and how I can realistically reach lofty goals.

Love you guys and hope this helps!
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2. Josh and I organized and decluttered the house. Is it weird that this really improves my mood while working from home??

3. I responded (ok tried to) to emails/texts faster. I'm the type who, if I don't know the answer or the best way to respond, I'll let it sit for a while and mildly stress me out until it's either too awkward to respond or I respond way late. I'm working on just responding quickly, even if it's imperfect. 

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At the beginning of the year, everyone talks about At the beginning of the year, everyone talks about setting goals. Honestly, setting goals is easy. You can set any goal you want to. You can write it in a journal, keep it to yourself, or even tell your friends.

But how often do we actually set a plan with smaller, short team goals to build upon while reaching our end-of-year goal? At the end of the year, we typically think back on whether or not we met the goal we set at the beginning, and the result just is what it is.

Instead, I want to help you learn how to make a plan to *realistically* reach the goals you set at the beginning of the year.

✍️ Quantify your goals (ie. I want to write X blog posts this year, I want to make $X this year, I want to make 3 new friends this year, I want to be able to lift X lbs this year).

✍️ Now that you've quantified your goals for the year, break that number down by the month (if you want to make $12,000 for your small business by the end of the year, you'll need to make $1000 each month. You can also break this down further into smaller, weekly goals).

✍️ Now, outline the steps you'll take on a weekly basis to reach your monthly goal.

✍️ Also note some hindrances you think you might face and how you plan to navigate them.

✍️ Revisit your goals on a weekly and monthly basis and consistently track if you're meeting your goals, exceeding them, or if you need to change your strategy in order to hit your mark.

✍️ Keep a journal of your wins and woes - it's important to recognize what's working well and mistakes that you can learn from!

These are all things I've learned in my work as a content marketing manager at a growing startup where measuring growth is *extremely* important. 

It may seem intimidating, but I've found that being organized in this way actually helps to clear my head and provide clarity on what I should prioritize and how I can realistically reach lofty goals.

Love you guys and hope this helps!
3 things I did this week to feel *better*: 1. I p 3 things I did this week to feel *better*:

1. I put the scale away. Don't get me wrong, I'm still working out regularly and watching my portions and sugar intake, but I'm not letting myself feel discouraged in the midst of building healthy habits. It's just not helpful and it's not about the number anyway.

2. Josh and I organized and decluttered the house. Is it weird that this really improves my mood while working from home??

3. I responded (ok tried to) to emails/texts faster. I'm the type who, if I don't know the answer or the best way to respond, I'll let it sit for a while and mildly stress me out until it's either too awkward to respond or I respond way late. I'm working on just responding quickly, even if it's imperfect. 

Do you struggle with any of these things?? 

Ps this is my favorite new @acta.wear top! Use my code CHELSEA20 for 20% off 👏
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I've never been a huge fan of new years resolution I've never been a huge fan of new years resolutions. My thinking has typically been, "If you want to change for the better, just start." But I will say, this year I want to do better at always seeing the bright side and the opportunity - of taking responsibility. I have a tendency to play the victim when things don't go my way or if my goals are more difficult than I expected. This year, I want to joyfully and patiently work towards my goals as well as enjoy the moments of rest in between. I also want to give more of myself and my resources: to my family, to our church family, and to those in need. 

What's a goal of yours for 2021?

"She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.  She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.  She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong.  She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night.  She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.  She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.  She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet."

Proverbs 31:15‭-‬21 ESV
So we're past the longest night of winter, that me So we're past the longest night of winter, that means it's almost spring right??
I will never be a cold weather person 🥶
Rainy in a nutshell 👉 😄 Merry Christmas ever Rainy in a nutshell 👉 😄 Merry Christmas everyone!!
It started when we were younger and you were mine It started when we were younger and you were mine
MY BABY 
😭
And it's now stuck in your head you're welcome 🤗
How often do you let your kids in to what it's lik How often do you let your kids in to what it's like to manage life as an adult? To work, budget, to eat healthy not because you have to but because you want to, to give to others, to spend time in the word, to forgive even when we don't feel like it...

I think it's so important to model and help our kids see the every day choices that are not always easy but make a huge difference in the long run. Ie. eating out less = more $$ in the bank to buy meals for the homeless or to bring a child in who need a home. Josh and I don't always feel like cooking, but it's easier when we remember we're working towards greater things ❤️

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