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February 1, 2017

February 2017 Rock Your Happy Prompts

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Here are the February 2017 365 Days to Rock Your Happy prompts – updated each Sunday!

February Rock Your Happy Prompts

February 1 – What’s up February? Take a look at the month ahead and see what you have coming up. What can you say no to? When do you have some wiggle room? Take a look at the calendar and schedule some FUN! Buy some tickets. Sign up for a class.

(HT) – Bree likes to make monthly goals using her Powersheets. She sits down and makes an action plan for achieving her goals on the 1st of the month. Kristen agrees that the best way to achieve goals is to start by writing them down. This book is incredibly helpful for goal setting.

February 2 – Unwanted subscriptions. Get rid of things that you spend money on and don’t use. You can save some big money. Do you use Hulu enough to justify the expense? Can you

(HT) – Go through your bank accounts and see what you are actually paying for. Also, make sure that you turn off any unwanted subscriptions in your PayPal account. Go to PROFILE > PROFILE AND SETTINGS > MY MONEY > MY PREAPPROVED PAYMENTS > UPDATE and disable ones you no longer use.

February 3 – Happy Playlist (Make a playlist of all the songs that make you happy)

HT – Tsh of The Art of Simple is a playlist MASTER. Get some inspiration from her Spotify playlists.

February 4 – Couch date. No sitter? No problem. Plan a couch date.

Bree – I love a cheese plate couch date. Even now that I have a great sitter, this is still one of my favorite ways to spend time with my husband. The tradition began out of necessity, but stayed because it’s so fun. And you don’t even need to leave the house. I also love to cook a meal from this book. So many great ideas in this one.

February 5 – Meal plan. When you have a plan for cooking at home and eating healthy meals, it is far more likely to happen than when you just wing it.

(HT) Our friends at Nourished Planner send great ones each with a grocery list all done for us. Sign up for their newsletter and they deliver it straight to your inbox. Easy peasy!

Some books we love to cook from:

  • Skinnytaste Fast and Slow
  • Eating in the Middle: A Mostly Wholesome Cookbook

February 6th – Apologize. Say sorry to someone you’ve been holding a grudge to.

Happy Tip (HT) Have you ever truly forgiven someone and felt like you had a giant, 10 ton weight lifted off your shoulders? It’s one of the best feelings to apologize and be forgiven. This timely article can help you with how to say sorry, the right way.

February 7th – Brighten Up. Wear a bright color today!

(HT) Let this pinterest board inspire your outfit choice today!

February 8th – Virtual vacation – with Google Earth you can travel anywhere!

(HT) – Google Earth is worth the free download. Want to walk the streets of Paris? Care to take a drive along Pacific Coast Highway? You can get away for free, virtually, with Google Earth. Google Flights is also helpful to “plan” a trip anywhere you want to go.

February 9th – Teatime. Take an afternoon break and enjoy a cup of tea.

(HT) – This Get Happy tea is Kristen’s current favorite. Bree loves Holiday tea. Also, if you love tea time and don’t have one of these, you need to get one, stat.

February 10th – Pin it! Make a Pinterest board of things that make you happy. Visit it often!

(HT) – Check out Kristen’s “Happy Things” and Bree’s “Travel” board for inspiration.

February 11th – Plan. Schedule a coffee date, movie night, dinner out or something fun with a friend for a future date. Bonus – schedule one of these things each week!

February 12th – Chocolate. Indulge with a piece of chocolate, your favorite chocolate drink or some chocolate cake or cookies.

(HT) We’re so lucky to have an amazing specialty chocolate store in Kansas City. Really treat yourself and indulge in a small box of chocolates you wouldn’t normally buy for yourself! And if you need an excuse, scientists say chocolate really does make you happy.

February 13th – Dance Party. Kitchen dance parties happen on the regular at my house. There is nothing more fun than cranking up the music and breaking it down in the comfort of your own home.

(HT) Try finding a fun dance playlist on Spotify. There are lots to choose from.

February 14th – Love Note. Write a love note to yourself. If you can’t love yourself, you can’t love anyone else.

(HT) Etsy is my favorite source for cards these days. This one especially spoke to me.

February 15th – Frame It. Put a favorite picture in a frame. Seeing pictures hanging on my walls makes me so happy. I change out my frames frequently.

(HT) I buy white frames when they are on sale at the local craft store. I buy different textures and sizes, but they are always white. I also use Framebridge. I have given them as gifts and have some in my own home. Such an easy process and they have the prettiest frames.

February 16th – Say NO to say YES. What can you say no to right now that will allow you to say yes to something you really want to do? Make a list of things that you really don’t want to do. What can you delete or delegate?

February 17th – No Spend Day. Can you go a whole day without spending any money?

(HT) Skip the coffee shop today and try this recipe at home. Or if you like a hot drink, give this one a spin.

February 18th – Explore your hometown. Pretend you are a tourist in your own town. You will see where you live with fresh eyes. Visit a local store, coffee shop, or attraction.

February 19th – Naptime. Take an indulgent afternoon nap. Cuddle up with someone you love. I like to snooze on the couch with a cozy blanket.

(HT) I have one like this and it is my absolute favorite. It is so light and breathable. It keeps me feeling cozy, but never too warm.

February 20th – Check in with a friend. We all have those people who pop up in our mind from time to time but we tend to put off reaching out to. Today, reach out to someone you haven’t talked to in awhile and check in.

February 21st – Declutter your kitchen drawers (only your kitchen drawers). Get rid of gadgets and utensils you don’t use anymore and organize what you keep.

(HT) Here’s a great read on decluttering your kitchen drawers in just ten minutes!

February 22nd – Small Pleasures. Is something small that brings you joy? Fresh flowers, a new candle, your favorite tea?

(HT) This candle from Target smells so good, and has vetiver which is a mood lifter.

February 23rd – Schedule an appointment you’ve been putting off. Your health could be depending on it

(HT) Check this list of doctor’s appointments you should be making every year, based on age.

February 24th – Favorite Color Vignette. Create a vignette on a shelf, table or your desk featuring happy things in your favorite color.

(HT) This Pinterest board featuring interior vignettes is so dreamy! Here are some great tips for creating your own interior vignettes.

February 25th – Spend time on a forgotten hobby. Hobbies…remember those? Spend some time today enjoying a favorite hobby.

(HT) Hobbies seem to be one of the first things that get shoved aside when we are busy, but doing them brings us so much happiness. Here’s a list of hobbies you may have even forgotten about!

February 26th – Wake up early. Get up earlier than normal and spend some quiet morning time by yourself.

(HT) Did you know that some of the most productive people in the world tend to be very early risers? If you want to make early mornings a part of your life, check out this book/method. It really works

February 27th – Color. Whip out the crayons and colored pencils, pick up a coloring book or doodle on a blank sheet of white paper. This is such a relaxing thing to do.

(HT) Loving this new coloring book from Lindsay Letters. Beautiful and inspirational.

February 28th – February happy check! We completed month 2, what made you happy this month? Was their a prompt that really brought you some happiness?

(Bree) The no spend day was one of my favorites. I need to do that more often.

(Kristen) I loved the explore prompt! Kansas City is actually a pretty cool place to explore.

It’s never too late to join in the 365 Days to Rock Your Happy movement. Send the sign up link to a friend and spread the happiness!

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New ink inspired by a quote in my friend @andiemmitchell amazing memoir “It Was Me All Along”. 

I tend to be an all or nothing person and look at long term and get overwhelmed instead of just taking things one day at a time. I’ve said her quote to myself multiple times a day for years. Now I’ll have a permanent reminder. 

The full quote: “Can you do it today? Can you make it through today without bingeing? Just today, and tomorrow we’ll reconsider?”

I need to go back and get a couple missed spots filled in but I love it. Thanks Rob at @irezumitattookc 🎉

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My snow and mountain loving, free spirited, book reading, laugh inducing, amazing friend @mountainmamacooks wrote a cookbook. It’s beautiful and just so perfect! I’m sharing all about it on the blog today and I also gave her Crispy Kahlua French Toast recipe the double dip treatment.

Find the recipe and get a peek into her book over on Dine & Dish! (PS I miss you tons, Kelley!)

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Here’s a fun fact I heard on the radio several years ago…October 5th is the most popular day to be born (9 months prior is New Years Eve-ish). 🎉 

Happy birthday to all my many many birthday twins out there! It’s the big 4-8 for me…although this past year as a Covid long hauler I feel like I’ve aged 20 years in the past 1. But things are looking up! I’m excited for the next 365 days of my life. I’m blessed and so thankful to still be here, chugging along.

This picture is from last week when @kellykdoyle and I were visiting colleges in Colorado. If I have any followers with ties to @coloradostateuniversity or @cuboulder I’d love to chat! 

#october5th #birthdaytwins #gardenofthegods #birthdayweek #coloradosprings
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I love being a parent of teens...but I miss the days of parenting kids who loved going to school, who didn't struggle with major anxiety, who loved their bodies, and were confident about how they looked. I miss pre-covid days where lunch wasn't distanced, kids had the opportunity to connect and socialize at school, where mask-wearing wasn't even a topic, let alone one that divides. 

The past 2 years have changed my kids. They have gained so many positive things, but they've also gained a new kind of anxiety that wasn't there before. And I hate it for them. They've seen first hand how long haul covid has changed our family. They've seen the selfishness of others in ways they haven't seen before. They've had to grow up faster, worry about things they shouldn't have to worry about, and learn the hard way how this world can really be. And it hurts my heart for them. 

I have a new senior, sophomore and 6th grader here at home. Missing my sophomore in college a ton. I hope the world is kind to them and they are kind to the world. I want nothing more than for them to be happy and to be surrounded by good people who love and accept them for who they are and who also push them to live a full, rich and happy life. I pray every day for them - and for your kids...and pray that we are all raising a generation of empathetic and kind changemakers.

#loveoneanother❤️ #parentingteens #momofteens #anxietyawareness #backtoschooloutfit #changemakers #parenthood_moments
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These two small business owners had a successful launch day for their new clothing and accessory brand, @impatient.us I’m so proud of my daughter @kellykdoyle & daughter from another mother, @kyleemdunn for making the time and financial commitment to launch their dream brand! They’ve done it all so independently and have navigated starting a small business way better than I could have at 17! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and showered them with support. It’s means so much! 

Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

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This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

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Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

#westbottoms #tinygreenhouse #plantfamily #pandemicprojects #shoplocalkc #happyplants #plantvibes #summerofyes
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Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
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Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
Happy birthday @ella.r.doyle 💕💕💕 We love you!
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I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

#farmlifeisthebestlife #chickensofig #barnlife #iwantitall #hensofinstagram #citygirlcountrygirl
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I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

#plantladyisthenewcatlady #plantladylife #plantcuttings #newplants #etsyshopping #shopsmallbusinesses #plantloversofinstagram
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Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #bookstoreshoutout 
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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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