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September Goals

Happy (Almost) September friends! It’s ALMOST socially acceptable to have all the pumpkin things, and put that fall decor out. Football season is here and the temps are starting to somewhat cool down. We had a bit of fall weather for about 10 days in August when it rained nonstop and it was glorious! It’s time for me to share my September goals with you guys, but first let’s see how I did with my August Goals.

September Goals

In August I wanted to:

  • Read 5 books – I read 4. Sorry I go to sleep REALLY early now. I’m lucky if I can make it through Bachelor In Paradise without falling asleep.
  • Combine our offices – Yep that is completely done and now we are working on turning my old office into a playroom for baby boy!
  • Try one new restaurant – Yes we went to DISH in Dallas with friends for brunch a few weeks ago. Super good mac and cheese!
  • Have at least 2 date nights – We went to a concert so that’s one! I mean we spent a lot of time together this month, so even though we didn’t have 2 distinct date nights I feel like we had a great month of quality time.
  • Write about something personal – It’s written just not posted yet! COMING!
  • Try one of the new slow cooker meals I bookmarked – Ugh no but we still do 2 slow cooker meals a week. Seriously a lifesaver.
  • Take a bunch of things to donate – OH YEAH! We not only took my entire SUV full of stuff but we had Salvation Army come and pick up an entire room full of boxes and furniture.
  • Clean out our pantry – Yeah I obsessively do this all the time because it gets so full. It’s pretty small.
  • Try to get at least 10 days ahead on blog posts written – I’ve consistently been about 7 days ahead so I think I can get there soon.

In September I want to:

  • Read 5 Books – I like the number
  • Get the nursery started
  • Finalize our plans for our babymoon – it’s booked we just need to figure out restaurants. We go in October!
  • Finalize plans for my trip to NYC with Ashley! We are going on a girls trip in late October
  • Get 10 days ahead on posts and stay 10 days ahead on posts
  • Organize our linen closet
  • Plan a day trip to Canton
  • Have a fun date night or date day with Andrew
  • Spend more time with my mom

What are your September goals?

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  1. Alyssa wrote:

    We’ve started doing at least one slow cooker meal a week. Any favorites you have?

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  2. Rachel Dean wrote:

    This is a great idea! I love how you list past goals along with new goals. I am going to Guatemala on a mission trip in September so my goal is to stay healthy before and during that trip!

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  3. candy wrote:

    Going on date nights and cleaning out closets and donating is on my lists.

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  4. Danielle wrote:

    Very curious to know where you’re going on the babymoon! I can’t wait to hear all about it. Good work on your August goals, I’ll be putting up a similar post tomorrow 🙂

    Danielle @ afloat on a full sea

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  5. Robin Masshole Mommy wrote:

    I just need to get through back to school next week. That is my only Sept goal at the moment 🙂

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  6. Michele wrote:

    You do seem to be getting those goals accomplished. I never heard of a babymoon–what a great idea-can’t wait to hear where you go and how you liked it.

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  7. Rachel G wrote:

    Sounds like you’re looking forward to an especially fun October! Planning for those trips will make September interesting, too!

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  8. Love this post!! Thanks for sharing! xx, gracie
    snappedbygracie.com

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  9. Amber wrote:

    These are great goals!! Especially spending more time with your mom! You can never do that enough!! <3

    Amber | http://www.everydaydame.com

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  10. You did really good for your August goals and I like your September goals. I have some blogging goals related to content development, but other than that I really want to start sewing the dress I am wearing to Dapper Day at Disney. I usually start projects late and then freak out bc I am a beginning sewer. Not this time though, I want to look amazing!

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  11. I think it’s time I put together a bunch of things to donate. I usually take every thing to Salvation Army or Big Brother Big Sisters but I haven’t in a few months.

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  12. Nellwyn wrote:

    Congrats on accomplishing so many of your October goals! My September goals are mostly school-related so they involve lots and lots of writing!

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  13. Brittany wrote:

    Such a cute post! I’ve seen other monthly goals posted on blogs, but I really like yours. They are so down to earth! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Katie wrote:

    I’m slowly but surely getting further ahead with my posting as well. Thank goodness! haha

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  15. Liz Mays wrote:

    I love that you’re doing a babymoon. That’s a great idea! Be sure you share the names of the books you read with us!

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  16. Chrissy wrote:

    I always love reading about other bloggers’ goals!
    Love the idea of a baby moon!

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  17. Savannah wrote:

    I love this!! Reflecting on the month before and celebrating the small victories + understanding what still needs improvement has to be so encouraging!!

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  18. Audrey wrote:

    I think I am in denial that tomorrow is September! I love your goals for September, sounds very achievable.

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  19. Looks like you had a super productive month in August! Congrats. I hope this month is just as amazing! 🙂

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  20. We’re moving from our house to an apartment in the city, so I have a ton of downsizing and donating to do!

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  21. Jenny wrote:

    Love reading goal posts. Good luck with yours this month 🙂

    xoxo, Jenny

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  22. Lacey wrote:

    These sound like great goals. I also am hoping to get ahead AND stay ahead on my blog posts this month, but we will see how that goes 🙂

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  23. Rachel wrote:

    Great job on your goals in August. A babymoon sounds like so much fun! Where are you thinking you’ll go?

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  24. Lisa Favre wrote:

    You are an inspiration. I should make a list of goals for myself – I haven’t done that enough lately. I would love to see how your slow-cooker recipe turned out!

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  25. Love your goals this month! I’m hoping to read two books this month, run 10-12 miles each week, and focus on Instagram for my blog.

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  26. These are great! I’m impressed with how much you accomplished last month. I didn’t do as well with my August goals. I will be writing my September goals post tonight or tomorrow. One of them is to get ahead on posts – I have really slacked on that since starting back at school and work. Good luck with your September goals, love!

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  27. Great goals and ideas. Loving the dates and donating. It is important to take care of our partner and also our community. You have inspired me to put my list together too =)

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  28. Rosemary wrote:

    Love your planning and goals ahead. Great job in getting so close in August. September will be a breeze! Getting rid of unnecessary stuff is so “freeing.” Good for you. To a successful September!

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  29. My slow cooker is my lifesaver! I have planned a total closet revamp this weekend and take those old clothes to a donation depot. Your September goals are all doable and I wish you all the best this month!

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  30. I lovelovelove that you prioritize so much with things like date night – you’ve got your priorities STRAIGHT, Neely! It’s so easy to see bloggers always just goal-setting around the blog, but you really have a good handle on the important stuff in life. Cheers to getting it all done in September!

    Coming Up Roses

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  31. Chei wrote:

    My birth month! 🙂 Love your goals. Very inspirational. 😀

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  32. Amanda wrote:

    Holy cow! I would love to get that far ahead on blog posts! I am lucky enough if i get one done the night before.

    Xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

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  33. Jessica wrote:

    I need to take a bunch of things to donate soon too!

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  34. Great goals! Always a good thing to set goals and I like that this is a month worth of them. Great idea

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  35. Fatima wrote:

    I’m so ready for the fall season, but not to clean the pantry.

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  36. Shann Eva wrote:

    Such a great bunch of goals. I love how you mixed personal and professional. I really would love to get ahead in posts. Maybe once we get our school schedule down, I’ll have more time. A Babymoon is such a great idea! Can’t wait to hear about it.

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  37. i would love to hear your trip in Canton. i consult at a hospital in Grand Saline and always pass by that area..

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  38. Dana wrote:

    You did pretty well for August! I try to read at least 3 books a month and still always seem to fall asleep early 🙁

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  39. I need for you to rub off on me… Love all of these!

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  40. Mistle wrote:

    I wanted to read 2 books last month. I only read one. I also donated several items last month. I still have a bunch of stuff I need to go through. Yah for a babymoon & going to NYC. Good luck on your goals this month!

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