Family photo ideas - New Years Eve Style

6 Goals for a Happier Self + Our New Year’s Photoshoot

I’m ready for the New Year and the feeling of a fresh start that comes with it! Do you make New Years’ Resolutions or set goals for yourself? I’ve never been big on resolutions because I’m afraid I’ll break them, but I like setting some goals to set the beginning of the year off to a good start. Here are some goals or resolutions if you’d like to make it a great year:

6 Goals for a Happier Self this New Year and Always

Be Present

Put your phone away, and close the laptop. Eat dinner as a family, and talk about your day. Play a board game, and read a book. Be present.

Step Up Style

Life’s Short Wear the Sequins. Be daring. Step outside the box. If you feel comfortable, take the chance and wear those sequins! Fashion is something that means a lot to me personally. It’s an amazing way to express yourself. Getting dressed up always makes me feel more confident, which equals a happier self. Try it!

Stay One Step Ahead

Plan out your year in advance, as much as possible. As a blogger, planning is huge. Stick to the deadlines you make for yourself. Here are three simple ways to stay ahead:

Life – plan for dinner, parties, gift buying, and everything else.
Kids – their schedules are busy, put everything in your calendar and check it daily.
Work – don’t leave anything to the last minute. Stay on top of all the little tasks so they don’t pile up. When you have 2 minutes, use them to get something small off your list.

Adventure

You don’t have to hop on an airplane for an adventure. Remember that there is beauty all around us. Get outside and find it together!

Showing our children the world is one of my favorite things. This year we have a few exciting adventures in store. I’m looking forward to sharing it with you! Adventuring will ALWAYS be on my list of goals for each New Year!

Health

Eat how you’d want your kids to eat and play like you’d want them to play. Do everything in moderation to stay healthy and in shape. Get outside, hike, ride bikes and do it all together. It’s so much more fun that way!

Home

Organize. One thing at a time. Always one thing at a time.

Here’s to a great New Year from my family to yours!

My Dress // Piper’s Dress (Similar) // Kenzie’s Dress

Here’s our New Year’s photoshoot!

We had so much fun taking these photos! New Year’s Eve and cows always go together, right? haha, maybe not, but we’re embracing that country life! The last one is my favorite!