2014 Goal Update: May-July

Goal Update? Oh, yeah... 
I looked back and realized the last time I wrote a post about goals was May 3rd. I guess we have a bit of catching up to do. :)

Personal Goals:

• Get serious about having a regular quiet time. 
  I'm still reading the Bible (almost) every morning using the scripture references that go along with the sermon series at church. 
• Exercise at least twice a week.
  We go on after-dinner walks almost every night, as long as the weather cooperates.
• Re-evaluate my schedule and responsibilities outside the home.
  I think I have the right balance for now.

 Household Goals:

• Find a Cleaning Routine that works.
  I made a cleaning routine I thought would work, but I can't seem to stick with it. Any tips?
• Purge and organize the basement and garage.
  We've been so busy with the garden and chickens, this hasn't happened yet.
• Finish the Family Room update.
  I've decided to put this on hold for now.

Parenting Goals:

• Read at least one parenting book completely.
  I read Parenting Isn't for Cowards (passed on to us by my in-laws). {Affiliate Link}
• Choose and memorize at least two Bible verses with Kiddo. 
  He learned one while we were on vacation, so that makes two. :)
• Take Kiddo outside to play every day (or if it's too cold or rainy, play an active indoor game).
  I love summer! We're really enjoying our outside time.
• Have at least one play date a month. 
  Mission accomplished. I love how easy it is to do park play dates in the summer!

Marriage Goals:

• Schedule an official date night (at home or out) once every month.This has been going pretty well, though our dates have mostly been very informal. In May we had a breakfast date instead of a date night, which was fun. :) 
• Do one special thing for Hubby each month.
  Umm... I kind of forgot about this, so I haven't been keeping track.

Blog Goals:

• Continue blogging throughout 2014.
  So far, so good.
• Monetize. 
  I haven't reached a payout yet, but I am enrolled in Google Adsense and Amazon Affiliates. You can read more about them in my disclosure here.
• Write at least 6 "risky" posts.
  My "Change" series met this goal.
• Design at least 2 free printables.
  Goal Met. I have two more in the works, too! You can find my previous printables below:

• Write at least 2 blog series or challenges.
  Goal Accomplished!
• Take better advantage of social media.
  I just joined Instagram! Check me out at kim_pinspired_home!
  If you haven't already, connect with me on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Bloglovin'! Link parties are another fun way to connect with fellow bloggers and even attract a few new readers. 

How about you? Did you make goals for the year? How are they going?

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