a new project- project 333!!

a very interesting concept on minimalistic fashion! I've always been a minimalist anyway, and so is daddy. Neither of us have paid much attention beyond that, but sometimes I forget and I think that I need tons of items to make up a wardrobe...  you really don't!! I've decided this year to focus on my life and keeping things as minimalistic as possible. So I thought about giving this a try and it would help me get rid of all the extra junk that I don't need.

here are the quick guides for Project 333

* they are a site dedicated to helping women and men keeping themselves minimalistic and basic!!*

site here- be more with less

The Basics

When: January 1 – March 31, 2011 (It’s never too late to start so join in anytime!)

What: 33 items including clothing, accessories, jewelry, outerwear and shoes.

What not: these items are not counted as part of the 33 items – wedding ring or other sentimental piece of jewelry that you never take off, underwear, sleep wear, in-home lounge wear,  and workout clothing (you can only wear your workout clothing to workout)

How: Choose your 33 items, box up the remainder of your fashion statement, seal it with tape and put it out of site.

What else: consider that you are creating a wardrobe that you can live, work and play in for three months. Remember that this is not a project in suffering. If your clothes don’t fit or are in poor condition, replace them.

First Timers

This is for those of you new to Project 333. You may have just heard about it, or perhaps you have been quietly watching others live with less for the past three months and you are ready to jump in.

1. Take inventory. I recommend the How to Make Space approach.
2. Working with your “I Love” pile of clothing, start to build your wardrobe. It will help to make a list on paper.
3. Consider signature items like a trench coat or pair of boots. Your signature item might be your sunglasses. You will find that having one well made version of something will be far better than 10 of the knock-off.
4. Once you start dressing with less, pay less attention to what you are wearing, or not wearing and more attention to something more important.
5. You are welcome to incorporate some of the Bonus Rules but I highly recommend starting with The Basics – listed above.
6. Get connected and ask questions. The Project 333 community is awesome! I’ve included a few important links below to help.

I'll be working through my wardrobe and I'll be working on my list of 33 items I'll wear between January and July :)

I'll be back with photos and a list soon ;) 

Project Love ME: prompt 1- iDream

prompt: iDream 1

Your dreams and hopes can tell us so much about who you are and what is important to you.  This week we will focus on your current dream(s). It can be anything- big or small. Tell us why it’s your dream-  is it because it will make your life easier and give you more time, it’s something you always wanted to do or will help you be the person you want to be or just because it will fulfill you? Have you taken any steps to realize your dream? 

I dream about the future with my daughter. Shes everything to me. I dream about who she will grow up to be. 

What color will her eyes be? 

What color will her hair be?

 what will her first word be?

What will her first word be?

What will she love to eat?

its just all I dream and think about now. How and what can I do to love her fully and to the most of my ability everyday. I dream of us living in a quaint town, in a one level ranch style home with the three of us and our dog Marcie. I'll have a beautiful back yard where she can play and run around in the summer while we play. Everything is placed perfectly and every color I love, filled with paintings and photos from us. I hope josh and I work in jobs we both love that keeps us happy and content, that we don't overwork so we can spend all the time  with her as we can.

Shes all I dream about... my beautiful baby!!

xoxo Mommy :) 

One Little Word

One Little word 2011 inspired by Ali Edwards

my word

Remember

re·mem·ber

 

[ri-mem-ber]

–verb (used with object)

1.

to recall to the mind by an act or effort of memory; think ofagain: I'll try to remember the exact date.

2.

to retain in the memory; keep in mind; remain aware of:Remember your appointment with the dentist.

3.

to have (something) come into the mind again: I justremembered that it's your birthday today.

4.

to bear (a person) in mind as deserving a gift, reward, or fee:The company always remembers us at Christmas.

5.

to give a tip, donation, or gift to: to remember the needy.

6.

to mention (a person) to another as sending kindly greetings:Remember me to your family.

7.

(of an appliance, computer, etc.) to perform (a programmedactivity) at a later time or according to a preset schedule:The coffeepot remembers to start the coffee at 7 a.m.every day.

8.

Archaic . to remind.

–verb (used without object)

9.

to possess or exercise the faculty of memory.

10.

to have recollection (sometimes fol. by of ): The old manremembers of his youth.

I'll be focusing on the thoughts and ideas that run through my everyday life. I'll want to be able to look back on these times in my life with great happiness and reward. I would like to recall all the fabulous time when I get older. I want to make sure I don't dwell on the past, but look back on the past with great pleasure. I'll go back in the future and recall all memories and keep and record them for both my daughter and me. I'll also focus on remembering the everyday today life. I'll work on centering myself and spending absolutely all time with my loved ones. I want to make sure I don't forget about myself and make sure I recall all things I set forth and try my best to keep with my goals in 2011.

a note from Ali-

Some years I’ve had to look harder or listen longer or simply choose one that fit with what was on my mind and heart at that moment. There’s no right or wrong. The main thing to remember is that this is your word. It’s not for your child, parent, partner, spouse, sister, etc.

And what do you do with this one little word?

You live with it. You invite it into you life. You let it speak to you. You might even follow where it leads. There are so many possibilities.

check out all her post on her blog and her past years here-

aliedwards.com