may goals + an amazing giveaway!!!

  first let’s re-visit april’s goals:

1. find and cook healthy meals – along with meal plan for the week: yes!
2.  hot yoga and walks: off and on… super busy month but may needs to be better
{enjoying bath salts, a succulent and pride & prejudice}
3. read at least three books: i fell a little short- about one and a half
4. continue morning faith devotionals: yes! so peaceful
5. send more snail mail to family and friends: i sent a few but again, want to better at this!
{a little cupcake and reading this week- i LOVE this book!! short stories compiled together}
6. we have so many home projects planned, but trying to take our time and enjoy the process:
yes! our outdoor space was the focus and we were pretty successful
we still have more plans for it, but love it so far! {and a post is in the works! excited to share}
may goals: 
1. incorporate coconut oil more into my life
2. continue to master skills on my nikon camera- i have taken one photography class, but still have lots to learn! i am considering taking one of these classes offered by a beautiful mess
have any of you taken in? any thoughts/advice?  
3. plan out my summer
4. hot yoga/walking four to five times a week
5. continue morning devotionals 
6. plan a few mini dates with mr. monaco 
… 

and now a treat for you!
meg at rivers and roads and i are happy to giveaway twelve one-of-a-kind cards to amy heitman’s creative/beautiful shop on etsy- love
…enter below for a chance to win…  
in addition,  amy heitman is offering a 20% discount off all cards with the code “riversandroads” 
so nice of her! which card do you love most?
 i adore the animal cards… however, there are so many lovely ones. 
go check out her site:
amy heitman– illustration | paper | design

i am off to cincinnati for the weekend for the flying pig marathon
can’t wait to see my family and make some memories
i am spending tonight with my little brother on the university of dayton’s campus, which should be fun! i will be sharing photos with you soon- you can also follow along on instagram

 …
 linking up with:    
 
Astleigh at Hill Collection
 

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Comments (48)

  • Unknown

    May 1, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    I love the thank you cards, and the cupcake birthday cards in the shop! Wow, some great designs!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      thank you so much! i love those, too! her shop is amazing.

  • Dani Fairbairn

    May 1, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    Love the stationary. That wedding invite is my favorite. Good luck with your may goals!
    -Dani
    The Postcard Journals

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      it's so pretty! thank you, dani!

  • Catherine Short

    May 1, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    I really need to get back into a reading rhythm. It's been a hot minute since I finished a book!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:46 pm

      brain of fire and the girl on the train are both amazing! it's so hard sometimes to find the time… i totally understand! wishing you days of sun and books ahead!

  • Anonymous

    May 1, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    Great goals! Good luck!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:46 pm

      thank you, christine!!

  • Jasmine @ The Jasmine Maria

    May 1, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    Good luck with your goals.

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:46 pm

      thank you!! have a great day!

  • Sierra @ Beautifully Candid

    May 1, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway! It's tough to narrow down which stationery would be a favorite but here are our top picks…Fern Thanks Cards, Hello There, Thinking of You Geo Floral, and Thank You For Brightening My Day. Winks and Eyerolls

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      you are welcome! i love all of them – so cute! she has an amazing shop ♥ appreciate all of the love!

  • Brittany@TheLadyLawyer

    May 1, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    Great goals and lovely pics!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      thank you so much!

  • Unknown

    May 1, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    I have a Nikon and I have been forever wanting to learn more about it and get better with using it but something always comes up! Good luck with your goals.

    Sarah
    coffeeandglitter14.blogspot.com/

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:48 pm

      hi sarah! it's a work in process for me… hoping to get better with time! thank you for your kind words! have a great day!

  • Lisa D

    May 1, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    I have a Nikon d3000 and don't really know how to use that well. I'd love to take a class, but it's hard to find the time to do it. I'm jealous you're going to Cincinnati! My husband is a huge Reds fan, so when we lived in KY we went. These are wonderful! I love sending cards. The smarty pants card cracks me up.

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:49 pm

      LOVE CINCY! I am a reds fan, too! we had the best time! can't wait to go back. And yes, a class would be amazing! aren't her cards amazing? thanks for the love, lisa!!

  • Meegan

    May 1, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    The Love You Card is perfect!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:49 pm

      thank you, meegan!!

  • kristi@mustbeamomblog.com

    May 1, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    It makes me so happy to see other people in love with reading xoxo Good luck with the goals 🙂 I also have the photography stuff on my list!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:49 pm

      ♥ love it! thank you so much for the love!

  • Unknown

    May 1, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Those cards are awesome! Love the cool cat 😉

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:50 pm

      aren't they awesome!! thanks so much- love the cool cat!

  • M

    May 1, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    I've only ever purchased the Blog Life class from ABM and their Lightroom presets. I was really happy with both so I can imagine their photography class is great too. A great free resource for photography is the blog Click It Up A Notch. I learned how to shoot in manual from her posts. Have a great weekend!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:50 pm

      I REALLY want to!!! thank you for letting me know! and I will def. check that out- you are amazing!!! hope your week is going well

  • Mattie @ Northwest Native

    May 1, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    I read I Was Told There'd be Cake and loved it! She's hilarious. And as much as she makes fun of it, I love her name.

    I also love coconut oil. I use it as a deep treatment in my hair and as a moisturizer on my arms.

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      it's awesome and i love that name!!! it's beautiful

  • Jessica

    May 1, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    Awesome May goals.

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      thank you so much, jessica!

  • Ashley Bree

    May 1, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    I love the I love you Mom card. 🙂

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:52 pm

      i do, too! thanks ashley ♥

  • Em @ gymandtonic-em.com

    May 1, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    Love the stationary!! I definitely need to send more snail mail. I feel like it's more thoughtful :). And I definitely want to read that book!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:55 pm

      isn't it so cute!! ♥ it's so good!!!

  • Caroline @ In Due Time

    May 1, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    I love coconut oil!!!!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:58 pm

      it's amazing!!! thank you, caroline!

  • Natalie

    May 1, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    First let me say that I looooove those cards! They're so cute! Your list of goals is such a good one too! I need to get back to making monthly goals. I feel like I was so much more productive when I had a goal or two for the month.

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 3:59 pm

      thank you so much- you are so sweet natalie!!

  • Jenna Griffin | Gold & Bloom

    May 1, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    These goals are so fun! I love the mini dates idea. What are some of your favorite mini dates??

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      thanks so much!! a surprise picnic was the best 🙂

  • Unknown

    May 2, 2015 at 12:02 am

    I love the Floral Heart Card.

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      thank you! me too 😉 thanks for the love, holly!!

  • Unknown

    May 2, 2015 at 3:59 am

    Your pictures all made me happy. 🙂

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      thank you, emily!! 🙂

  • Brittany

    May 2, 2015 at 3:59 am

    Beautiful photos! I love coconut oil – I use it for cooking and as a moisturiser.

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 4:01 pm

      thank you so much! and that's a great idea ♥

  • Kim Pincombe-Cole

    May 3, 2015 at 12:47 am

    My faves are her thank you cards! And all the cards with animals!!!
    ~ Kim Pincombe Cole

    1. nelle monaco

      May 7, 2015 at 4:01 pm

      thank you so much!!

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