17 Things I Want To Do In 2023 – Week 40 of 52

17 Things I Want To Do In 2023 – Week 40 of 52

Earn $1,493.04 {Last Year’s Grocery Expenses} Selling Totally Random Things Online

If I could sell the T-Rex I could check this goal off my list. I can’t believe no one has snatched him up yet. 😉

Sold so far

• 1 Box of “Native Organically Harvested Maine Driftwood” for $89.95
• 1 Box of 12 Heart Shaped Rocks for 24.95
• 1 box of 6 Heart Shaped Rocks for $22.95
• 1 box of 2 Folgers Coffee Cans for $29.95
• Set of 3 Brim Coffee Cans for $39.95
• 1 Martinson Coffee Can for $19.95
• 26 Dried Pumpkin Stems for $39.95

*Money earned selling random stuff so far $267.65

* At the end of the year I will deduct all the shipping/supply/selling fees from the grand total. 

Go On a Staycation/Craftcation With The Girl

The Girl and I took a VERY last minute trip and while away I had the best london fog latte of my life. While this trip didn’t count as a craftcation, we are still looking forward to it.

Send 52 Cards To 52 Different People. {26 of 52 sent so far}

I mailed off a card this past week! Now I think it’s time to start looking for Christmas cards so I can check this goal off my list. Who knew sending 52 cards would take this long!?

Make 12 Totally British Recipes In The AGA. 

I had intended to make a pear frangipane tart last week, but since I was gone, I didn’t get the chance. I’ll make it this week!

British recipes I’ve made in the AGA so far:

• Cauliflower, Broccoli and Squash Casserole
• English Muffins
• Currant Scones
• Sticky Toffee Pudding 
• Beef In Horseradish Cream

Turn The Craft Room Into a Proper Studio Space

I’m back to researching Juki sergers. I just need to make a trip to Portland to test one out. 

Changes I plan on making to the space:

• Rip out the old gross carpet and replace it with pine floors {the HH wants carpet}
• Fresh paint
• A proper light fixture
• New serger
• New work table {I bought 3!}
• A sitting area with a spot to hook

Hook 100 Rugs {64 of 100 done so far}

I finished rug #64 and now I’m working on #65. Once I get a few more “winter” type rugs hooked, I’ll turn them into pillows and get them listed on Etsy. 

Create 15 New Rug Hooking Patterns 12 of 15 completed so far}

This week I’ll be working on turning Doreen Frost’s “Be Mine” pattern into a kit. After I finish that one, I’ll work on a Santa kit.

New patterns I’ve added to my Etsy shop in 2023:

• Betty’s Big Chickens with American Flag
• Fair Isle Sheep
• Olde Hares
• Antique Hearts and Flowers
• Fat Cat with Easter Eggs
• Fat Cat with Shamrocks
• Fat Cat with Hearts
• Horse and Hearts
• Valentine Kitties
• Little Chicken
• Hit and Miss Flower Basket
• Mable’s Kittens

Revisit An Old Friend. FAIL

Maybe next year? — I’ll tell you about it towards the end of the year. 😉

Grow 1,000 Pounds of Vegetables In The Religious Family Sized Garden FAIL

The HH planted grass seed in the religious family sized garden and now it’s back to looking like a field. There was so much rain this summer there wasn’t much else we could do with the spot.

Empty The Canning Cupboard / Fill The Canning Cupboard

We cracked open another 3 jars this past week. Asparagus, jam and a spiced tomato sauce. 

Make $500 Selling Plants, Flowers or Vegetables {I made $95} FAIL

It rained so hard yesterday that it flattened my mums on the front porch. 🙁 I guess this means I’ll be enjoying cut flowers in the house this week. 

The year of rain. That’s what this year has been. Something tells me we are going to get a LOT of snow this winter.

NOTE: I gave up trying to sell plants and vegetables at The Duck Lady’s farmstand this year but there are still a few flowers left in the garden to pick so I am enjoying them on my kitchen counter. 

This year I sold:

{3} rosemary plants @$3.00 each = $9.00
{8} 6-packs of corn @ $3 each = $24.00
{4} 6-packs of basil @ $3 each = $12
{9} 6- packs of pea starts @$2 each {then I upped the price to $3} = $24.00
{4} Daffodil bouquets @$3 & $4 each = $14.00
{4} Chives @$2 each = $8.00
{1} Basil @$2 each = $2.00
{1} Mint @$2.00 each = $2.00

Buy 12 Handmade Items {From 12 Different Artists} 9 down, 3 to go

So far this year I have bought:

• {2} Wooden wreath forms from DavesWoodStudio
• {3} Linen Aprons from BedCult
• {2} Charcuterie boards from FarmHillWoodShop
• {3} Fair Isle Hats Rachel of Barkland Croft
• {2} Quilts from ZoëDawn Shop 
• {3} Bread Bowls from ZoëDawn Shop 
• {1} Handmade braclet from a little girl’s lemonade/craft stand
• {2} Watercolor Palettes 
• {1} Fair Isle scarf from Mati Ventrillon
• {4} Notecards from Etsy seller ColorBoxLetterpress

Update Every Single Recipe On The Blog To A Printable Format 

Nope. I bought some pumpkins for the front porch though. 🙂 

26 Official Date Days With My Handsome Husband {22 down, 5 to go}

We stopped by the Waldoboro Historical Society for their presentation on hooked rugs and then went to lunch afterwards. {I’ll tell you more about it later.} That totally counts as a date, right?

• Date #1 Thomaston Cafe for lunch. It was lovely. 
• Date #2 Rising Tide Co-Op
• Date #3 Oysterhead Pizza
• Date #4 Oysterhead Pizza 
• Date #5 Schanz Family Maple
• Date #6 Camden, Maine for lunch and candy
• Date # 7 The Quiet Girl movie
• Date #8 Rockport Farmer’s Market
• Date #9 LL Bean & Solo Pane e Pasticceria
• Date #10 Jameson Point Lobster
• Date #11 Marshall Point Light, Hedegrow Market
• Date #12 Bet’s Fish Fry
• Date #13 Moody’s Diner
• Date #14 Beth’s Farm Market
• Date #15 The Beach
• Date #16 The Craft Store
• Date #17 Cat Video Fest
• Date #18 Kayaking
• Date #19 Lunch!
• Date #20 Donut date at The Port Clyde General Store
• Date #21 Apple Picking at Bailey’s Orchard
• Date # 22 Waldoboro Historical Society Talk

Goals already accomplished 2023:

Go On A Solo Adventure.  Done

A solo adventure to Fair Isle. I don’t think I could have picked a more unique, isolated and cozy spot to spend a few weeks. I’m already dreaming of going back. 

Take An Adult Education Class Done

The Girl and I took a 3 day British Baking Classics course at King Arthur Flour in Norwich, Vermont and had a good time. My favorite thing we made was the sticky toffee pudding. 

Set Aside 200 Items For A Yard Sale DONE!

The yard sale was a great success! The Duck Lady and I were both able to get rid of a lot of items we didn’t want and as an added bonus, I only had 1 box of stuff to drop off at the thrift store. Yee-Haw!

How about YOU? How are you coming along with your goals for this year? 

~Mavis