Member of the Mischievious Squad!

Hello Planner Family! I know, I know I have not wrote a blog post in almost, basically a year, so I would first like to take this time and apologize to all you and thank you for staying a loyal fan of my blog. I will be setting up a schedule for my blog now that I am slowing down, having baby wise - no more babies, and can focus a bit more on my blogging.

Now, I wanted to tell you guys some exciting news that I received earlier this week. I am now a member of the Managing Mischief Co #MischieviousSquad a.k.a PR Team. I didn't think that I would even make the team but I did and I am so excited to start this new venture with some amazing women!

It all started when I saw this photo in my Instagram feed. Managing Mischief Co is a UK based Sticker Shop. They make hand drawn stickers and ship out pretty quickly. So I was just like "why not give it a try"? Not confident at all about it but took the jump.

Vic & Lou (the two amazing women who own the shop) sent me an email that had the application attached to it and I completed it while on my lunch break at work. They sent back a reply pretty quickly and said they will be making their decision on their team by that Friday.

I waited patiently......

Friday came and things were so busy at work that I never thought about the shop or to think of checking my email until later during my lunch break. So while sitting in my car eating some Chick Fil A (I couldn't resist, lol), I received this wonderful email below.

I was so happy to see this email I almost fell out of my car! 

So now that I am on this team and it has been so fun so far, you guys gain so perks from it too. Below is the code you can use to get some money off when you order from the shop. 

"CIARA10" for 10% off your orders, no minimum!!

So I hope you guys check out their shop and see all of their amazing hand drawn creations. Even though they are UK base, they will gladly and professionally ship your order quickly and promptly! 

They have shipped my welcome package already and I can not wait to show you guys every I got and that the have to offer, but that's another post for later! 

HAPPY PLANNING!!

Planner Overview: December 2015

Hello planner family, I am back with another look into my Erin Condren Vertical Life Planner for the month of December. I know I am like a whole month late but I am back with a better schedule and posts will come as scheduled too. Through out this post, just like the first, I will share each week with you and share where I receive the stickers to help me plan each week. Now let's jump right in!

Monthly View

Unlike last month, I was able to find some stickers to help motivate me to fully use my monthly view. I received this monthly sticker set from an etsy shop called Soda Pop Studio Shop! They were too cute to pass up and totally helped me utilize my monthly view in a fun way!

Holiday Charm: MyLuckyCharm_ on Instagram

Gingerbread Charm: Love.Neen

Week One: Penguins

So in the first week of December I already knew that I wanted to use one of my favorite animals, Penguins. (which you will see more than once.) I use some greens and blues in this spread a kit that I purchased the year prior from an etsy shop called Sewkeried Away along with a few other stickers from other shops. 

Penguin Washi: PopFizzPaper

Pizza sticker: LittleDogPaperCo

Snowflake Clip: NaomiPlans on Instagram (My Bestie)

Green Flag Clip: Emilee Speaks

Week Two: Santa's Toy Shop

In week two, I was able to utilize one of my many Durice stickers that I brought from Michael's. I always seem to go there and but all of there $1.00 sticker books and I never use them. So this time around I had to use one for this month. (Does any one else purchase these sticker book and never use them?? I know it's not just me....Lol) 

Holiday Washi: Mind The Wrap

Washi Machine: LittleDogPaperCo

Weekend Banner, Rubber Ducks, Grocery Bag: Libbie&Co

Planner, Charger, Happy Mail, Gas: Lillie Henry

Cupcake, Mailbox: Stickeriffic

Clipboard, Appointment label: KrissyAnnDesigns

Holiday Charm: MyLuckyCharm_ on Instagram

Chrismas Tree Clip: KawaiiPaperie

Flag and Round Tree Clip: Emilee Speaks

Week Three: PopFizzPaper Winter

See, I told you penguins will show up again... And this time they are from the etsy shop PopFizzPaper. This set was a part of a monthly subscription that I purchased. It was so fun to use Dani's (Shop Owner) stickers for this week. The only sticker that was not a part of her kit is the grocery bag sticker. That sticker is from Libbie & Co. 

Snowman Charm: Love.Neen

Week Four: A Girly Christmas by Creating&Co

So this week is one of my favorite weeks of December. I purchased a limited edition kit from the shop Creating & Co called a Girly Christmas. At first I wasn't sure if I would like this layout because it was pink. A lot of pink. But, it a turn around it really worked out for my Christmas week! All stickers are from Creating & Co except the weather stickers, they are from Libbie & Co.

Tassel: HautePinkFluff

Santa Bear Clip: Howe Cute 4 U

Week Five: More Penguins 

Okay, so please don't hate me, I just love penguins and when December comes, I always thing of them! So my last week is another penguin as you can see, and these are from my planner bestie Naomi from Naomi Plans on IG. She does not have a shop just yet but she is working on it. As soon as she opens i will surly let you guys know, she is so awesome and very sweet. 

New Years: PopFizzPaper

Weekend Banner: TwoKraftyChicks

Coffee Cups: LittleDogPaperCo

December ends and January Begins... Happy New Year!

Now that December is over, it's time to set up for January and begin the new year with a vengeance!

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Christmas. Again so sorry this is late, but I have made up a schedule that I do believe will work for me! As always HAPPY PLANNING!!

Currently I am...

Hey planner family!! Okay I know I am super late on my currently listing for January but I still wanted you guys to know what has been going with me this past month. So here we go!

Reading:

The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo

Listening: 

Anything Linkin Park! 

Watching: 

My favorite show Pretty Little Liars and Little Women of LA

Loving: 

Watching my children grow and develop more each day! They are getting so big especially my twins!

Hating: 

Not getting any sleep, but that comes with the mommy territory!

Discovering:

That I really need to work out and eat healthier. Just bettering myself!

Wanting:

The Yellow A5 and Personal Kikki K planners. 

Needing:

Still A better nighttime system for my family. I have not found a workable one yet!

Thinking: 

About starting an Etsy shop. 

Thanking:

My Love for being there for me when I need him.  

Enjoying: 

Me-time when I do get it!!

Missing: 

My grandmother, I don't get to see her that often anymore because of my busy lifestyle. 

Trying: 

To obtain all materials needed to be better social media wise!

Anticipating:

Learning more about the David Ramsey way of getting rid of debt. 

Hope you guys enjoyed this and preparing for the month of love! 

Happy Planning!

Currently

Hey planner family, I hope everyone had a wonderful, safe, and blessed Christmas yesterday. I had a blast with my kids and we were all able to stay in our pajamas all day, so it was a really fun and relaxing Christmas. 

Today I thought it would really be a cool idea to tell you guys at the end of every month what I am currently in to for that month and getting ready for the future month. So with out further ado, here goes! 

Reading:

I have not read any books this month, I know... sad. But I will be joining the Paper & Glam Book Club readings for 2016 next month so I am very excited about that! Wish me luck!

Listening: 

For the entire month of December I have been listening to every Christmas song made but lately I have been listening to Tevin Cambell's "I'm Ready" CD, channeling my younger, "back in the 90's" self lol. 

Watching: 

Lately I have been watching more and more reality T.V. I don't know why but it has been really entertaining lately. (Or could it be I have no life lol) 

Loving: 

Watching my children grow and develop more each day! They are getting so big especially my twins!

Hating: 

Not getting any sleep, but that comes with the mommy territory!

Discovering:

That I need to focus on myself more. Since having all my babies I have let myself go and I need to become "me" again. 

Wanting:

An iPhone 6s Plus in Rose Gold and iMac!

Needing:

A better nighttime system for my family.

Thinking: 

That as much as I don't want to be away from my children, I may need to take a "Mommy Weekend" for myself. 

Thanking:

My mom for helping me out since I had the twins. 

Enjoying: 

Sleep when I do get it!!

Missing: 

My best friend Candice. I don't even remember the last time we hung out.

Trying: 

To become a better blogger and youtuber. 

Anticipating:

Having a better and more financially stable year in 2016!

Well I hope you guys enjoyed this and January LETS GO I'm ready for the challenges ahead! Happy Planning!

Planner Overview: November 2015

Hello Planner Family! I’m back with my first monthly planner overview where I will share how I use my Erin Condren Vertical Life Planner as both my work and personal everyday planner. I will share each week with you and where I purchased they amazing stickers and things that I use everyday to help me plan each day this month. I have been using the use of functional and decorative stickers for a while now and I am loving every moment!

Monthly Spread

Here is my monthly view, I know...sad and I need to find some use for it. Unfortunately this month it was not on my list of priorities. I promise next month will be much better!

End of Halloween Week And Then November Begins!

So Halloween week is one of my favorite weeks! The stickers are from the Etsy Shop called PopFizzPaper. It is Dani's (Shop Owner) October subscription and it was really fun to use in my planner. Then you get to Sunday and you will see I have indicated the first day of November with the cutest acorn date sticker, which you will see throughout the month!

Halloween Stickers: PopFizzPaper

Small Mail Box: Stickeriffic

Acorn Stickers: TwoKraftyChicks

Small Green Planner: Lillie Henry

Countdown Stickers: Paper & Glam

First Full Week 1: Glam Fall

This week's spread is by far my favorite spread. The sticker set that I used for this week is called Glam Fall from the shop Creating & Co. I love the stickers from her you guys should really check it out if you have not. 

Fall Stickers: Creating & Co

Acorn Stickers: TwoKraftyChicks

Silhouette Stickers: Obsessed With Cute

Small Apple: Creative Corner Designs

Meal Sticker: Oh Hello Stationery Co

Tea & Lemon Stickers: Moshi Mooosh (No Longer Sells!) 

Week 2: Sick Week...

This week I attempted to do a spread using the colors of the month but my children came down with a cold and then one caught a virus that was going around. So one by one my four kiddos got sick so I did not have the time or the energy to put into my planner. I missed her so that week!

Week 3: Functional is Always Best!

So this week, my children were still sick on and off but I was able to touch my planner but I was only able to take a more functional approach. I was able to use my Erin Condren stickers that came with the planner and some other functional stickers that I already had. I just added a cute Autumn patterned washi for a little fun to the spread. 

Washi: Doodle Bug

Acorn Stickers, Michael's Stickers: TwoKraftyChicks

T.V., Target Sticker, Weekend Banner, Cell Phone, Rubber Ducks: Libbie & Co

Laundry Stickers, Cupcake, Drink Sticker, Credit Card: Stickeriffic

Thermometer: Lillie Henry

Candy Apple: Oh Hello Stationery Co

Small Blue Envelope: Rorys Sweet Addictions

Chalkboard Sticker: Creative Corner Designs

Green Washing Machine: The Alex Studio

Last Full Week: Two Krafty Chicks Turkey Week!

The week has also became a favorite of mine! I used the Thanksgiving kit from the Etsy shop TwoKraftyChicks. My favorite sticker in the whole kit is the cute Thanksgiving turkey (cooked, lol). I just thought it was two adorable. It was a fun week to decorate and I had a wonderful time with my family on Thanksgiving Day!

Thanksgiving Stickers: TwoKraftyChicks

Winter Hat & Gloves, Planner: Lillie Henry

November Comes to an End and December Begins!!

Now that November is over and December can begin, it is time to switch things up and get into the Christmas spirit! 

I hope everyone had an awesome and safe Turkey Day, And I hope you all will have a wonderful holiday season that remains!! And as always HAPPY PLANNING!!!

Coming Soon...

Hello Fellow Planners!!!

Thanks again for visiting my blog, I greatly appreciated everything that you guys do for me! I just wanted to give you guys a small update on the things that I have been planning to post in the upcoming months. 

I have finally figured out how I will be using my Horizontal EC Life Planner. I could not figure out what to do with it to save my life. I love using my Vertical EC and I was using it for everything but I have realized that I should just use the vertical planner for my personal and family needs and use the horizontal planner for my social media and work needs. So now that I have figure out what I want to use it for, I am now on the verge of setting up a schedule that will work for me and around my kiddos. 

So with that being said I will be posting how I have that set up along with some other ideas that I have in mind. Some of those things are:

1. How I Use My Horizontal EC Planner

2. How I use My Happy Planner

3. Monthly Recap Posts (Showing each layout for the ending Month)

4. Continue Etsy Spotlights

5. Seasonal Hauls/Home Tours since I am a seasonal liver. 

6. Life as a Planner Mom, etc...

Other than those ideas that came to me, I am pretty sure there will be more in store as I grow in the blogging community. I am still pretty new to this, so please just bear with me and things will come in to play as they should in the future. Thanks so much for being such great followers of my blog and I will see you soon!

HAPPY PLANNING!!

Sorry!!

Hello Everyone!! First off I would like to give a big WELCOME to anyone who is new to my blog and also a big thanks to all of my original readers who continue to stay and inspire me to continue to keep my blog going! I am very appreciative for it!

Second I would like to apologize for being very much M.I.A. the past couple of months. As many of you may know I have four babies under four and two of them are a set of six month old twins so I am very busy all the time. And to make my life even more busier I have went back to work where I work full-time so life has been busy busy busy!! So I am working on a social media schedule that I hope will work out around the kiddos as long as they will let me work lol!! 

Again thanks so much for being such loyal readers and as always HAPPY PLANNING!!!!