Do You Feel Guilty If You Are Not Having A Productive Day Like I Do?

What's up? What's up guys?? Today's post is something that I have been feeling this whole week!! 

New Planner Giveaway Is In The Works

Hey guys! I hope you are having a great day. I just wanted to reach out to you, for those that don't know yet, and tell you about the upcoming giveaway that I will be having right here on Third Shift Living. 

Practicing Gratitude And Making a Gratitude Journal (LOA)

Hey guys! Today's post is all about GRATITUDE. And how being grateful can help you manifest the Life that you want.. 

A Cute DIY Project For Making Your Own Dividers For Your Planner

Hey guys! Just a quick & easy DIY for all you #plannerjunkies out there.. This one is a project that I just did for myself for my dayplanner.. I have two or three extra planners laying around that I haven't been using.. And I was going thru my planner box & got inspired to make some new divider pages for my planner.. Just something to pretty it up and make it look cuter than the standard dividers that came with the planner.. As always, I thought I would share with you..

DIY Planner Stuff

This post is all about DIY your own planner accessories.. I love to find cute things for my planner to make it more appealing to me, so that I will use it more.. Plus it's just fun being part of the #plannercommunity.. There are so many facebook groups, youtube videos, blogs,  etc dedicated to planners.. And I for one never get tired of it..   

How to Make Your Own Stickers Using Microsoft Word (DIY)

Today's post is all about making your own stickers (DIY) for your planners or whatever you want to use them for, using Microsoft Word.. This is cool.. I don't know why I never tried to do this before.. But it worked, and it is so super easy to do.. I think you will like it!!

Hey guys!! Just wanted to share with you some cute stickers that I have been making lately for my planner!! I made them using Microsoft Word.. Which was really cool.. I didn't really know what I was doing, until I just started playing around with it.. Testing different things out.. Here are some pics of the stickers that I made and then I will tell you how I did it.. The only thing is, you have to remember they are for personal use only.. Because I grabbed the images off of google (ie; you can't take pics off of google and then make stickers to sell, you will get a copywrite infringement (sp?).. So with that being said.. let's take a look at some of the one's I made for my planner!! #plannerlove #plannerjunkie

DIY Stickers for Planner Junkies Like Me

 Hey guys! Today's post is about stuff I have been doing for my #HappyPlanner.. I just love coming up with ways to make my planner more productive for how I need it.. I have two Happy Planner's.. One that I use for personal/work.. And the other is strictly for my Blog.. Keeping up with my blog is harder work than what I thought it would be.. lol.. But I still love blogging  :)  It is so awesome meeting new people in the blogging community plus all the people I meet that actually take the time to read my blog.. Anyways, already going off topic..

Free Stickers For My Happy Planner (Links included)

Hey guys! Just wanted to share with you some cute planner stickers that I found.. I printed them out to use in my Happy Planner of course.. I am now the proud owner of two Happy Planners.. One is for personal use.. The other for my Blog..

Here's a few pics of the stickers that I found.. And Thank You Beauty Holics Anonymous for being generous enough to make these for free so that everyone can print them out for their planners.. These are from her blog from last year.. But I actually found them via pinterest.. There are so many creative blogs out there.. And so little time to go thru everything that I want to go thru!!!

Anyways, here are the pics of the stickers that I printed off along with my planner.. And a cute little weekly to do card that I made from scrapbook paper..

It's Giveaway Time! (Gold Dot Happy Planner & Stickers)

Ok guys! It's finally Here... The Happy Planner that I have been patiently waiting to come so that I can give it to one of YOU!!! It is a beautiful Gold Dot Planner and I have included a packet of Gold Foil Stickers for you to get started decorating it..

Giveaway Time!! Here are the details..

This is a product that I bought MYSELF.. I am in no way affiliated with Mambi or Blitzy.. Mambi is the maker of the Happy Planner and Blitzy is the company that I went thru to buy the planner..

So, let's get down to it.. In order to get in on the giveaway you must be subscribed to my blog and "like" my facebook page.. The giveaway will end on Friday 2/26 at midnight eastern standard time..

Here is the link to my facebook page .. While your there you can hit the sign up button and it will bring you back here to my blog to subscribe.. You must comment on my facebook page that you liked and subscribed to my blog in order to be entered in the giveaway!!!

 

Then on Saturday morning after everyone has entered, I will randomly select a number.. Then I will go to my facebook page and if you are the _?_ number person commented, then you will be the winner!! I hope that makes sense to you!!! There will be a pinned post on my facebook page for you to comment that you have liked Third Shift Living and subscribed to the blog...I will announce the winner on Saturday.. Please be sure to keep up with my facebook page.. I will give the winner 48 hours to contact me with their info.. After that if no one has claimed, I will choose another winner!!

 

Ok guys!! Good Luck!!

 

xoxo,

 

Amy

My Happy Planner and Me Update Giveaway Coming Soon!

My Happy Planner & Me Update: Giveaway Coming Soon!!

Hey guys!! Just wanted to share some news with you today!!

I am planning a GIVEAWAY here in the next couple of weeks!!

What am I "giving away" you might ask??  Well I just ordered 2 more "Happy Planners".. And since I cannot possibly use 3 planners at one time...(or can I, lol).. I thought that it would be a great GIVEAWAY item!! I am sure you remember the "Happy Planner" that I am using at the moment.. oh I love it..

Books I'm Reading This Month

Some of the books that I am immersing myself  into this month.. needing to get back to basics and back to why I love to write.. The biggest reason that I love to write is mainly because I love to read!! I have always loved to read..

Hey guys.. I thought I would share some of the books I am reading this month... Well trying to get thru them all...

Here the last few months I haven't been reading nearly as much as I would like to.. Working on my blog and social media along with work has really been taking up a lot of my time... And I miss immersing myself in a good book.. Letting it take me away to some far off land in some far off place and time.. Whether it be fiction or non-fiction, I learn so much just by reading....  

All that being said, here are a few of the books that I am reading this month.. And who knows, it will probably take me into next month as well... But that's ok.. As long as I am making time for it, that is all that matters to me! 

My Happy Planner and Me; Starting on This Week's Layout

I just love my Happy Planner.. I have had it since November now.. It is my constant companion.. Whether I am at work or at home, my Happy Planner is by my side..

Hey guys! I hope you are doing well today.. It is a very snowy, cold day here in the mountains of East Tennessee.. I am so glad that I am off work this weekend.. I would have hated the thought of getting out on these icy roads to go to work.. Especially working 3rd shift and having to drive on icy roads in the dark.. Kinda makes it all a little more eerie.. Anyways, today's topic is about my happy planner...

And for anyone that has been reading any of my blog posts at any stage of my blogging.. you have to know that I love planners by now.. lol.. I love the thought of planners.. I love decorating them.. I love finding new ideas for my planner.. but the one thing that I need to stick to.. is to actually use it for time management and my to do lists!! (which are never ending).. I am trying my best to get my life organized.. And working third shift really makes it a battle sometimes.. being a procrastinator doesn't help either.. but oh well.. what can you do???

Cute Little Bow Clip for My Happy Planner

Check out this cute little bow clip I made for my Happy Planner (by MAMBI )

I got this tutorial from Alexis @Miss Trenchcoat's Blog STANGE & CHARMED.. So this is in no way shape or form my design.. All I did was watch her video on YOUTUBE.. Then went to her blog and downloaded the template for the bow...So all rights go to her..

I watch her video's all the time on YouTube and am subscribed to her.. I love everything Planner related.. And she has some awesome tutorials and ideas on how to make your own accessories for your planner.. As well as make your own planner..

I left her a comment on her blog telling her how much I loved her bow clip that she designed and told her that I couldn't wait to make mine and link back to her's.. So here it is..

My Happy Planner and ME

Hey yall.. Just thought I would show you what I have been doing with my Happy Planner that I love so much.. I have made journaling cards for it, paper clips, printed off tons of stickers, made some lil to do cards.. etc.. You name it I have been doing it lately with this thing.. I am so happy with my planner.. That you know me I have to share it with everyone.. Check out what I have done so far in these pics: 

And last but not least I finally made myself a basket to keep all my supplies organized.. Well it will do until I get a nice one.. but here is a pic of it  

 

How do you keep your planner organized.. And do you decorate it? I am a beginner "planner girl" for now.. And am just learning to make it pretty.. But I really do use it to help me organize my life and especially to "remember" things.. If I don't write stuff down, I will FORGET about it fast.. So.. I guess that comes with getting older.. lol.. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed my pics of my planner.. And I will talk to you all soon!! Hugs and Love sent your way!!  xoxo  :)  Amy

 

Some Cute Stickers for my Happy Planner

Hey just wanted to post some cute stickers I just printed off for my "Happy Planner".. Of course I got these FREE off the internet.. went to Pinterest and typed in Happy Planner Stickers..

I am very pleased with the results and can't wait to start using them in my planner.. I will link the pages so that the designer gets the credit of course..
These first one's are for an Erin Condren.. They are beautiful pics and quotes.. But I decided to try them in my Happy Planner.. See what you think... HERE  is where can get the download free and it also credits where I got mine from.. it is from Get S'Moore   (THANKS!)

sorry its sideways.. lol.. And here is the next one I got.. I only made like 1 copy each, but will definitely be going back to get more.. I love Pinterest... So many great ideas.. So little time.. lol.. The next one I got from Felly Bee and you can get yours HERE .. Here is my pic of what it will look like.. oh I love it.. so cute..

And there are oodles more on Pinterest for Free.. Thank you to the above Blogs for being so generous to post these for us planner and sticker lovers out there!!! I can't wait to start using them in my "Happy Planner".. Hope you enjoy these....                            Tootles,
                                                          Amy

Happy Days are here with my new "Happy Planner"

Hi gang.. Just had to let yall know I got my "Happy Planner" by MAMBI (me and my big ideas) today in the mail.. Oh I love it. It is so pretty!!!!

I got it off of  Blitsy (my referral link) .. for a grand total of.....$15.94.. Can you believe that price?? I think that is way better than paying $50 for most planners.. If you are a new customer to blitsy you are supposed to get $10 off your first purchase.. that is how I got mine so cheap.. It was originally $19.99 minus $10 new customer discount then add $5.95 for shipping.. = $15.94... you cannot beat that price.. Here is a quick pic.. I will load more pics of the inside later.. I'm so happy with it.

                                                   

 

Bringing back the old to give me some INSPIRATION

I just found one of the many binders that I went printable crazy with a couple years back.. As I sat there going thru it, I was amazed at how much info that I had saved.. And I am so glad I did because it has given me INSPIRATION and MOTIVATION to get myself back on a routine.. And start tracking my finances, start getting more organized.. It has made me want to get up off my butt and CLEAN!!!  I so need too.. Third Shift BLOWS CHUNKS sometimes.. Anyways, I thought I would share with you a few pics of my cute Binder that I made.. any and all printables that I show you I will reference..                    This is the cover of my binder(it was supposed to be a budget binder, but as you will see I got carried away and put all kinds of stuff in it...teehee) This was from 2014 and it is from JUST A GIRL AND HER BLOG    ain't it purty!!!   :)

 The next  page (pic) is a weekly cleaning schedule that is blank and you fill in.. I put mine in a clear plastic insert.. it's lovely on cardstock too makes it more durable.. I got this one from SUPER MOM CHALLENGED   if you want this one, you will probably have to look in her archives or type it in her search bar to find it..

 This one is a daily TO-DO list also from Super Mom Challenged...

 This one below is a cleaning-organizing calendar...It is filled in for you.. It is from CLEAN MAMA .. This printable that I have here is from 2013.. But I didn't know it but she has updated her site!!! And now has THIS MONTH of NOV. 2015 up.. you can get some really great printables there you guys.. oh you will love them.. please go check her out.. I am going to have to get back on my printer...lol  This one I can't remember where I got it.. But I did come up with the idea to add visuals to it by cutting out my favorite articles and putting with it. Most of the articles came from HGTV.. always great tips on there..

      

This one I just printed out and took some colorful markers and filled in stuff that INSPIRED me at the time.. I love looking over these old LISTS.. because they INSPIRED ME THEN and they are INSPIRING ME NOW..

the one above is just an article about turning your clutter into cash.. I was trying to teach myself how to be better with money..

I LOVE THESE CUTE LIL PRINTABLES I FOUND AT the36thavenue.com   I printed them on cardstock and then stuck them in an insert.. love love love them.. or you could put them in a frame in your kitchen.. that would be very CUTE also..

  JUST SOME RANDOM IDEAS and PICS I thought I would share with you.. there are so many great BLOGS online.. not enough time in the day for me to go thru all the one's that I love.. that's why blogging is so cool.. you can share so much with everyone out there.. I hope you enjoyed my pics for today.. maybe later I will post some more to help give you some ideas to put in your planner or binder.. This was when I was making homemade binders because I couldn't afford the FILOFAX or the ERIN CONDREN.. well I still can't.. the only reason why I ordered the HAPPY PLANNER was because I got it on sale on Blistly.com 

 

anyways I am rambling again.. gotta run.. and get some stuff done before work.. I will update you in the morning when I get home.. have a great day yall!!!

Some Cool Organizing Printables

Hey yall.. Long time, no see.. Been busy with work and other things on this end.. Ok I have found some cool printables and blogs that I thought I would share with yall.. I am going to incorporate these in my everyday use and try to get my butt on some kind of routine..

I found these on pinterest.. They are saved in my pins HERE  

If you are in need of a 2016 calendar I would check out  Just A Girl And Her Blog. I printed mine out today, they are so beautiful and colorful.. too bad I didn't have color ink today.. so I had to print mine in grayscale.. but they will still get the job done.. and when I get some more ink, I can always go back and print again if still available.. Here is a pic of mine.. I hope you can see it ok
                                                       

The next one I printed was from Me and My Big Ideas.. It's a free printable for the Happy Planner that I just ordered and am waiting on.. Another one that is beautiful, but my pic will not do it justice.. You will see what I mean when you go to her blog.. Color really does make it POP... But with that said here is a pic of mine  These are sidebar columns for the Happy Planner.. I'm sure you could use it in any planner...

 

And the MOTHER of them all was found on Blooming Homestead  She has graciously provided a whole Free Printable Kit to make your own Home Organizational Binder.. There were 28pages in all. My printer started acting up on me so I printed the cover sheet to show you.. But like I said it really doesn't do it justice until you see it in color on HER page.. So def make sure you check out her blog.. I love it.. I wish I was that talented to make my own printables.. one of these days I will.. ok here is the pic of the cover

 

So very pretty and FREE.. So those are just 3 examples of some of the great blogs that are out there.. That are so generous and offer wonderful products and their valuable tips and tricks to help us all out.. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do..

 

What are some of your favorite organizing/cleaning blogs that help keep you on track or motivated? Drop me a line in the comments, I am always on the lookout for new blogs to follow...

PS.. I have a ton of free printables on my pinterest page HERE  They are under my board titled "Pretty Printables"  Some of them might be out of date, but there are oodles to see and print that I am sure you will love...

 Ok that is it for now.. I will be following this post with a post showing you some of my cool printables in a binder I created and used last year/year before.. I just found it again.. and it is chock full of awesome articles, printables, you name.. things that I am happily reading and going over again to give me some MOTIVATION!! You know me and the PROCRASTINATOR that I am.. I really am.. I can't wait to get my HAPPY PLANNER and put it to use.. When I get it I will post a pic.. cannot wait.. ok tata for now!!

HomeMade Planners and What-Not

Hi guys! I finally figured out how to import my pics from my digital camera to my laptop! Yea, Me!! lol.. I told you that I was technically challenged!

I wanted to show you a couple of homemade binders and planners that I used last year.. just to give you some ideas.. The home management/work planner I really used for a long time. I am now on the look-out for something better! And if I can't find anything, I guess I will just have to make my own the way that I like it!

             Here is the planner that I used for home/work. I got the free printables from Declutterd Mama.com and AndreaDekker.com (which at the time was called SimpleOrganizedLiving.com.
                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 The Daily Spending printables I got from PrintablePaper.net

 The Binder itself I got from WalleyWorld (aka Walmart) I think it was like $15 at the time...

Here is my binder I made for my crochet patterns when I was first learning how to crochet! This binder has a ton of patterns that I got free online! I made so many cute hats, scarves, fingerless gloves, etc... It's the season to start making homemade presents again! Do you like to crochet? or knit? I would love to learn to knit.. Guess I will hit up YouTube!!

 The Crochet Workbook that you see pictured above came from AllFreeCrochet.com.... Binder costs like $3 at Dollar General!

 

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed my pics.. I know it's not much, but it was fun to make and handy to use! But I am ready to make my planners more update and better looking! Time to buy some washi, labeler, stickers,etc!

Till Next Time!! Lot's O' Luv Sent Your Way...   :)

Amy