To Do List- November

I'm sort of freaking out that December is here. Last month was productive but things have come to a standstill since losing my precious grandpa. The house looks like a bomb went off. Stuff is everywhere! The Christmas tree is up with lights but no ornaments, not sure they are going to make it on this year.

The nursery is painted but is still currently the storage room along with my closet. That's all changing this week! The master closet is hours away from being complete! My man is working so hard. My job this week is to move all of us into our closets and then momma and I are going to put the nursery together at the end of the week. CAN HARDLY WAIT!

The one thing I've been really good about is cleaning the house out, I made 2 trips to the Goodwill last month and had at least 4 bags of stuff with me each time! Feels so good!

Lots to do in the next couple of weeks.

House & more...
Have rugs cleaned
Clean living room window coverings
~~Clean kitchen window coverings~~
~~Scrub baseboards/touch up with fresh paint~~
~~Clean out "baby" cabinet in kitchen~~
Clean ceiling fans/chandelier
Clean up/organize laundry room
Steam clean wood floors
Deep clean bathrooms
~~Buy new towels for guest bath~~
Wash windows/screens
Remodel master closet
~~Clean out toy chest in living room~~
~~Organize baby toys/toddler toys~~
Set up & wash new moses basket in our room
Stock bathrooms/storage cabinet for the winter
Replant garden for the winter
Get Jeep detailed
Install newborn car seat in both cars
Pack hospital bags
Pack Kate's overnight bag
Pack diaper bag

Will's Room
~~Paint walls soft grey~~
~~Touch up moldings~~
Hang letters above crib
Install new bedding
Add new accessories for baby boy
Fill his closet up
Wash baby clothes, blankets, burpies etc.
Scrub floors
Wash/set up baby swing

Kate's Room
~~Install crown molding~~
~~Paint moldings~~
~~Paint walls soft green~~
~~Buy big girl bed~~
~~Buy bedding~~
~~Buy a rug~~
~~Install bed rail~~
~~New window coverings~~
Add new accessories
Move her closet over
~~Scrub floors~~

Take one bag to the Goodwill each month to reduce clutter and clothes/items we no longer use..
~~August~~
~~September~~
~~October~~
~~November~~
December

January
Get hair done
Pedicure
Massage

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Homemade Pop Tarts

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Here’s what I did..
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Step one. Get your ingredients out.

I fill my glass up halfway with water and pour a capful of instant espresso in.

Mix it real good.

Time to cool it down.

Now comes the sweet part.

This next step is money. Lordy.

If you’re feeling really naughty you can add caramel sauce. Do it.

If you’ve been wanting the recipe for the BEST homemade caramel ever then you’re in luck. This is the recipe from my mother in law. It is life changing.

Ta-Da!

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