17 Things I Want To Do In 2023 – Week 48 of 52

17 Things I Want To Do In 2023 – Week 47 of 52

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

With only 4 weeks to go until the end of the year, it’s not looking good for hitting this goal. Although I must admit, I did sort of lose my steam to list random found/collected bits a few months ago so I’m not too surprised.

No movement on the T-Rex. I thought for sure it would have sold by now!

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. 

Send 52 Cards To 52 Different People. {29 of 52 sent so far}

I didn’t get my Christmas cards mailed this past week but we did set up the leg lamp. 

Make 12 Totally British Recipes In The AGA. 

Last week I made mini mince pies that were just okay {maybe they are an acquired taste}. I plan on getting some haddock this week to try Mary Berry’s haddock casserole and there is a cake or tray bake as they like to call cakes cooked in a pan that I plan on making. I’ll keep you posted.

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

• Pear Frangipane Tart
• Mince Meat Pies
• 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 have a trip to Portland planned in a few weeks so hopefully I’ll get to try one out then. 

Changes I plan on making to the space:

• Rip out the old gross carpet and replace it 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 {86 of 100 done so far}

I was able to get another 2 rugs finished this past week and I have my next few ready to go as well. I have a feeling I will be working on this goal down to the last day of the year… But I’ll get it done. 

Create 15 New Rug Hooking Patterns {14 of 15 completed so far}

I listed two new kits in my Etsy shop last week. Three trees and pink potted tulip. This make 14 new patterns/kits listed so far this year. I finished the last one for this goal, but haven’t had time to get the kits and patterns ready to sell yet. 

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

• Three Trees
• Pink Potted Tulip
• 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

We had our first little bit of snow!

And then it melted so I hurriedly went out and tidied up the front garden and basically put it to bed for the winter. I left the leeks in the ground because I like looking at them and the kale is still going strong so I left that too. 

But everything else… Is done for the year.

Empty The Canning Cupboard / Fill The Canning Cupboard

Spiced Christmas Jam. If you haven’t made a batch yet… MAKE SOME! It’s the perfect hostess gift for this time of year. And it will make your house will smell lovely too. 

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

I miss the peonies. If only they grew in December.

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} DONE

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
• {3} Rug hooking patterns from 
• {?} Stitchery patterns from Lori Brechlin
• {3} Cards from ColorBoxLetterPress

Update Every Single Recipe On The Blog To A Printable Format 

Hey! I updated my snickerdoodle cookies and Nutella Banana Nut Bread recipes this past week. Only 576 more recipes to go! If I re-do 21 recipes a day between now and the end of the year, I’ll complete this goal. *Key word there is if.

26 Official Date Days With My Handsome Husband DONE

This past week we went to Solo Pane e Pasticceria for breakfast and to do a little Christmas shopping. We love their pastries!!!

• 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
• Date #23 Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Date #24 Kennebunkport, Maine
• Date #25 Portland Art Museum
• Date #26 Solo Pane e Pasticceria

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. 

Go On a Staycation/Craftcation With The Girl DONE

We went on a mini craftcation and had a great time! We are still hoping to head to Quebec City for the Christmas Market but so far our schedules don’t line up… So we’ll see.

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