21 Day Challenge

So, in my last post, I told you all about this 21-day-challenge I will be embarking on. I have also complained about the current state of my home, and how it drives me up a wall when I look around it. Well, I am here this morning to elaborate on both these topics. First, let's start with my house.

Here is a little background- my husband owns a very successful new construction company. He is a 3rd part owner, and also the head "framer" for the company, so he hand frames every single project that they do. After 6 years of witnessing his awe-inspiring, God-given talent, I am still amazed when I drive to see him and see somebody's home being built by my man's hands. When we got engaged, I was 18 years old, he was 21, and we decided that of COURSE we would have to build our own first home. We found a plan we liked, (him more than me; I wanted a 2-story, he wanted a ranch-- guess who won that battle?) land we liked, and we started building. I had no clue what sort of "style" I was heading towards. I basically just picked out things I liked and hoped they were similar enough to "go together". And, for the most part, they did. Everything was great when we moved in- we were young, crazy in love with a brand new home and all brand new things.... While we are still young, crazy in love with a 4 year old house, and 4 year old things that make me cringe, I am trying my best not to "hate" everything.

The quickest way to make a noticeable change to your home is to paint. In large amounts. So, that's what we have been doing. I mentioned that in an earlier post. Throughout these 4 years of marriage, we have accumulated a lot of STUFF that I can't wait to go through and get rid of. I've come to the conclusion that I want people to come over and think I'm moving.... I don't want any clutter, I want everything peacefully cohesive and the stuff I do have, I want it to be meaningful.

So, that's where this 21 day challenge steps in. I follow a blog called A Bowl Full Of Lemons, and it is so inspiring. I am such a fan of what Toni is doing to her house. She came up with a 21 day challenge, where your able to go through your house in a series of 21 days and purge the things you don't need/want, all while organizing the things you keep and making it more functional for your life. Ahhhh- just what I needed to read about.

This week I went into the challenge with bells on, but was only able to accomplish one thing, because let's face it- with a 16 month old, it's hard to get much of anything done! But, I conquered my fridge, with Luke's help, and it looks awesome... everything is neat, there is no old leftovers from Lord-knows-when, and it is clean. I ordered some Shaklee products from Toni, which are all-natural, non-toxic cleaners and am waiting for them patiently. I am also thinking of selling them, since they seem so amazing! I am waiting for them to get here so I can try them out first and then have my own testimony.

I am hoping this afternoon to tackle under my kitchen sink, my junk drawer, my computer desk, and my freezer so I can be caught up with the challenge for next week. I am not following them in a particular order, because sometimes I won't have enough time to do a pantry overhaul for example, but can tackle some toy organizing. Can't wait for a cleaner, greener, more organized home!!

P.S- My dad is coming to help paint tomorrow *fingers crossed.* Pictures will follow for sure!

Have a great weekend!