Goals for 2013

At the beginning of the new year, I made a list of five specific goals to accomplish in 2013. Since we are now halfway through the year, I thought I would list out my progress.

Read 12 Books

1. The Kitchen House - Kathleen Grissom
2. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kessey
3. Me Talk Pretty One Day - David Sedaris
4. The Casual Vaccancy - J.K. Rowling
5. Running with Scissors - Augusten Borroughs 
6. An Exclusive Love - Johanna Adorjan
7. Push - Sapphire
8. Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress - Dai Sijie

Crochet 10 Hats

1. This green hat I used as a tutorial to make my simple beanies
2. This thick hat that I gave away to Jen back in January.
3. These two baby hats (custom order)
4. This cute baby hat (custom order for a review/giveaway)
5. The brown hat I made for the hub's cold ears.
6. The four green cable crocheted hats I made for the Toews boys for Christmas.
7. This purple cable crocheted hat.
8. This pink cable crocheted hat.
9. These four baby hats.
10. About 20+ of these cable crocheted ear warmers.

Try 50 New Recipes

1. Beef Stew
2. Spicy Tortellini Soup
3. Frikadeller (Danish Meatballs)
4. Green Smoothies
5. Orange Julius Strawberry Banana Smoothie
6. Steamed Brussels Sprouts
7. Cream Cheese Pie Crust
8. Strawberry Pie
9. Peach Turnover
10. Pan-Fried Potatoes
11. Oven-Fried Chicken Legs
12. Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts
13. Thin Mint Ice Cream
14. Squash Soup
15. Vegetable Soup
16. Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie
17. Graham Cracker Pie Crust
18. Peanut Butter Pie
19. Banana Punch
20. Pizza Pockets
21. Simple Strawberry Cheesecake
22. Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
23. No-Carb Avocado Burger
24. DIY Tea
25. Grasshopper Pie
26. Sloppy Joes
27. Cream Cheese Spinach Dip
28. Grilled Chicken Thighs
29. Peach Pie
30. Summer Salad
31. Ice Cream in a Bag
32. Lemonade Cake
33. Coffee on the Go
34. Chokecherry Syrup
35. Zucchini Bread
36. Blackberry Cobbler
37. Eggplant Parmesan
38. Cheesy Chicken Squash & Mac
39. Pumpkin Bread
40. Squash Seeds
41. Pumpkin Spice Latte
42. Thanksgiving Cheese Plate
43. Shrimp Marinara Tortellini
44. Avocado Tuna Melt Roll
45. McGriddle Breakfast Sandwich
46. Easy Tortellini
47. Baked Sweet Potato Fries
48. Microwaved Sweet Potatoes
49. Delicious BBQ Burgers
50. Homemade Noodles

Crochet/Sew 3 Blankets

1. Pink & White Chevron Baby Blanket for my new little niece.
2. Green Triangle Quilt
3. Granny Stitch Crochet Blanket - green & grey

Take 365 Photos of Us.

• This one is harder to track. Follow the progress on Instagram.

It is really fun to look at the progress I am making with these goals for 2013. 

Click here to read the original post. and click here to read my general resolutions for the year.