Lists on Lists on Lists

I love list making. 

... there have definitely been a few times lately in which I have written down something that I am currently doing or literally just did so that I can have the satisfaction of crossing it off! Ahhhh :)

Sometimes it the action of crossing off a few items can kick start crossing off the bigger or more consuming items on your list.

Here are a few things that are easy to cross off the list in a short period of time, make you feel generally productive, and actually need to get done anyway! Some are pretty common sense, but hopefully there will be a couple new ones for ya!

1. Sort through your email- divide it into appropriate folders or trash it. DONE!
2. Go through mail mail. Toss/sort/file.
3. Gather your dirty laundry if required. face it, it somehow ends up everywhere!
4. Toss in a load of laundry.
5. Tidy up your night stand. mine totally ends up cluttered before I even realize it with jewelry, papers, glasses empty or half filled with water, etc.
6. Clean out your wallet. I just did this and did not realize how many receipts and what not were junking up my wallet. No wonder I can't easily grab my I.D. out!
7. Clean out your purse. same principal. It becomes mine and occasionally my husbands catch all when we are out. Lots of unnecessary items in there.
8. Make your bed. Not only does it look tidier and more organized, but there are some articles/research that say it actually helps you get a better sleep (here and here). In general, the National Sleep Foundation has some interesting information to learn about your sleeping environment or sleep health. Check it out!)
9. Take out the trash, literally.
10. Load or unload the dishwasher.
11. Vacuum or sweep one room. 
12. Wipe/clean all the sinks in your home.
13. Wipe/clean all the mirrors in your home.
14. Throw out expired or old leftovers/etc from the fridge.
15. Review your calendar for the upcoming week/month to get an idea of upcoming events or anything you might need to do for it... another list maybe? :)
16. Look on Pinterest (maybe even your already pinned things!) and find a new recipe to try.
17. Check your bank statement/budget.
18. Pay a bill.
19. Make a grocery "list".
20. Refresh a few photographs around your home. Currently doing!
21.  Update your resume. Always a good idea says Forbes.. I just did!
22.  Send out a quick email or facebook message to a friend. Maybe just a compliment or a how are you... stay connected.
23. 5 minute work out- Google it, make up your own, or check out Fitness Magazine for ideas!
24. Put together your lunch for the next day. I am terrible at this!!
25. Put together your outfit for the next day.
26. Find a way to pamper yourself ...whitening strip/paint your nails/put on a mud mask/tweeze... in other words - Treat yo'self- Parks and Rec anyone? :)
27. Plan an outing. Dinner, drinks, movie, activity, or general get together. 
28. Check out groupon. Have found many random deals when I have just randomly checked out the site/app!
29. Run updates on your phone and/or computer. For some reason, I always hate doing this and they build up for no reason. Just get it over with and cross it off. 
30. Do a "fake" clean a la Thrifty and Chic. :)

Feeling more productive already. You?

xo jess xo

On the List -Updated

Whilest in the midst of taking down Christmas and an attempt at deep cleaning and de-cluttering... I was hit again by my wish lists of things I wanted to around our place as stated here.  So I thought I would revisit it and give an update persay of what's been done/what hasn't as well as *new* goals.

On the List (Bedroom edition):

1. New bedding/pillows - 25% complete? For Christmas, I got two Euro Sham Pillows for the bed. But currently they are sitting there naked because I haven't figured out the bedding sitation yet. WORK IN PROGRESS.
2. Attempting to DIY a leaning floor mirror, like this, this , or this - I was all set to do this over Thanksgiving (talked about here) but then realized that the entire total cost would cost more than say... the Ikea Mongstad Mirror (which was even $20 cheaper at that time). So I went to buy that, measured it and my car, bought it... to realize I forgot one important measurement of my trunk mouth... and to return it right away. Still planning on this mirror instead I think; just have to work out transporting it because it cost the same price of the mirror to ship!! EEK!
3. Figuring out the his and her closet organization--- in a small closet. -We are currently trying to go through clothes and determine what to keep/give away but otherwise NOTHING done towards this.
4. Find a new rug- YAY! 100% complete.  It was a Black Friday deal from rugsusa.com. Was planning on taking a picture of it with the new mirror and then... well I already said what happened.
5. Under the bed storage*

On the List (Living Room edition):

1. DIY rustic frame around a lovely Murphy Brown Quote- Keep going back and forth on this one. Still nothing done yet.
2. To find an industrial style bookshelf? Or new bookshelf? Or just hang shelves? Basically... anything with more shelving and item space/storage.- This is my current battle. I like bookshelves for the height it adds since we have tall ceilings, but I kind of want something with more storage purposes like a buffet with some drawers and shelves... I am seriously searching nightly right now.
3. Improve blanket storage... maybe DIY blanket ladder? Or maybe I just need to go through blankets and donate what I don't want/need/use anymore? - And I tried out some crib rails a friend was getting rid of to determine what I think about a blanket ladder. I am not convinced. I think I will be getting rid of a couple blankets or moving there storage somewhere else. So basically, long story short, I give myself a 10% done because I at least ruled out the blanket ladder? Small victory.
4. More art or wall decor in dining area- Another small victory. I ordered one piece of art so far... it is from the show Fixer Upper... I bought a beautiful piece of metal art from Magnolia Market. Joanna Gaines- I love you.
5. To find a new coffee table-- I LOVE industrial style coffee tables like this, this, this, and this- UGH another battle. I have found nothing as of yet.
6. Carpet/Rug*
7. Throw pillows*
8. Possible plant stand/side tables? Love this ikea hack*
9. Plant life*

On the List (General):

1. We own a lot of dvds... which are located in two overflowing tubs... so definitely want/need to figure out some sort of movie storage.- TEMPORARY. I made space for them when have been doing a deep clean and sorting through old stuff in the back to give for donations.
2. Re-frame hallway art onto lighter frame for improved ease with hanging (and staying up).- Seems like it would be a pretty easy one to complete... why haven't I done this yet?
3. Get rid of treadmill that is wasting space in our back area.- Another seemingly easy one and now that winter is here and we can't just see if someone will take it from the alley... probably will take a while to do yet.
4. Get tubs/containers and organize back area of tools, crafts, wrapping paper, party goods, etc.- Part of the deep cleaning process that is currently taking place, so hopefully I will be crossing this one out shortly!
5. Shoe storage*
6. Make-up/Hair Supplies/Hair tools storage in the bathroom cabinet* Maybe like this #9 or this #25
7. Cleaning Supply storage under kitchen sink* Maybe like this #1- I have cleaned it and what not since I have posted this and without further ado, it looks better. Holding off on anything more fancy now. So... I am gonna cross it off (or technically as you are reading.. I already have!)

On the List (Holiday edition):

1. There is a possibility that if I work on Thanksgiving, we would not be going home. However, Tim's family would likely be stopping by at some point. So I would love to do a cute Thanksgiving/Fall centerpiece like this, this, or this! - Did a little something with various fake fall like fruits on a wood server with a cloche over it. Not the greatest, but something.
2. Buy some new fall scented candles! Tim and I go through candles like crazy, so we are already in need of some new fall ones... and might as well get some winter-ish ones while we are at it. - I will cross this one off because we actually have bought a few small candles we went through, but we have also been melting wax with like a warmer that my mom had bought us.
3. Clean. Obviously. - Silly to have on the list because who is not constantly cleaning. DUH.
4. Scour the clearance/sale racks for future fall decorations. At this time, Christmas stuff is already out and has been out for a bit truthfully. Time to look a bit through the clearance to see if there is anything I want fall-ish to slowly build up my personal collection of fall decor! -And was a little late to the game. By the time, I looked there was nothing. Oh well, less stuff I have to figure out where to store right now. 

Right now, with not even what I have put here- my to do list is huge! But I am in a very productive mode and crossing things off left and right. BOOM! Hopefully I can keep this surge up. 
Welp. That is all. Hope you are crossing things off your list too!

Happy HUMP day!

xo jess xo