As the boys get older there are more things we want to make sure we get to do with them. Plus we are moving into a new phase of our life as Zane goes off to kindergarten next year. So we decided to make a Summer Bucket List to make sure we got in everything we want to. We will also try and schedule a few of these items also to make sure we do them.

Some of the things I want us to do weekly or monthly so I created small boxes to check off as we do them.

After printing it off I placed it in a cheap dollar store frame so that we can mark off each item with a dry or wet erase pen. It will be fun to see our sign at the end of the year.

I thought it would be great to share in the fun so I created a blank version of the above image for you to fill out with you and your family!

Printable Summer Bucket List

What’s on your summer bucket list?

Pepper Ferguson

Healthy Mom = Healthy Family - That is my life motto and I hope to encourage it to be yours too. January 2011 I made the decision to lose weight and lost 80+ pounds. I saw my boys start getting active with me and I realized I wasn't only changing my life but also my boys.

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I’ve been reminded over and over this week how important it is as a mom to take care of myself. That if I don’t put my healthy and well being that it could hurt my family. So I wanted to share that message with you today with this quote I made up:

Free Desktop Versions!

I also have created desktop images for you to be able to download!

I hope that you enjoy this quote and I hope to make more soon. Let me know if you like having it available to put on your desktop.

Pepper Ferguson

Healthy Mom = Healthy Family - That is my life motto and I hope to encourage it to be yours too. January 2011 I made the decision to lose weight and lost 80+ pounds. I saw my boys start getting active with me and I realized I wasn't only changing my life but also my boys.

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Hundreds of 30 day challenges exist, from fitness to photography. This says something about human beings doesn’t it? We love challenges! We love trying something new! We need repetition to build good habits!

My First 30 Day Challenge

My first 30 day challenge for myself was to do 30 straight days of exercise. I missed one day but allowed myself to have one day to make it up by doing two exercise sessions. I think that is part of making it through a challenge to not become discouraged when you miss a day. Just keep going.

By the end of the challenge I was finding myself wanting to get out and exercising. Which I have never had this urge in my life. Somehow my body had learned through the 30 days that exercise was good.

How did I do it?

I created a little sheet to mark off each day on my challenge. I made it fun and pretty. And I have it available for you to print off too. I wrote down what my challenge was (exercise) and  wrote down my reward: Bundle Monster Nail Art Stamping Plates (affiliate link).

Each day I crossed off a mark and watched as I got closer and closer to my goal. It was fun and exciting to see my progress!

What’s My Next Challenge

Drinking 8 glasses of water every day for 30 days.

I have found that behind exercise and food, water is one of the biggest things that makes a difference in my weight loss. So for my next challenge I’m going to try and drink the recommended 64 ounces of water every day for 30 days.

Challenge Ideas

• Drink Water
• Exercise
• No chocolate
• No candy
• No snacks after 7pm
• Take a walk every evening
• Blog everyday
• Comment on 5 blogs everyday
• Write for 30 minutes everyday
• Take a photo a day
• Learn a new word everyday
• Hug your child everyday
• Read your bible daily
• No TV
• One good deed a day
• Clean your house
• Cook at home every night
• and more…

Now it’s your Turn!

One of the best things you can do when you are doing a 30 day challenge is to find support! Find someone to keep you accountable!

I’m now asking you to join me in a 30 day challenge of your own. Your challenge doesn’t have to be water or even fitness related. You could pick any of the challenges above or just make one that is your own.

If you are interested in joining in on this challenge then comment and tell me about the challenge you are going to do. If I have a few people interested we can talk about how to keep each other accountable and how to keep in touch (twitter, email, facebook, etc).

And to help you with your challenge here is your FREE printable 30 Day Challenge chart!

Pepper Ferguson

Healthy Mom = Healthy Family - That is my life motto and I hope to encourage it to be yours too. January 2011 I made the decision to lose weight and lost 80+ pounds. I saw my boys start getting active with me and I realized I wasn't only changing my life but also my boys.

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Download the PDF with 16 exercise cards!

Pepper Ferguson

Healthy Mom = Healthy Family - That is my life motto and I hope to encourage it to be yours too. January 2011 I made the decision to lose weight and lost 80+ pounds. I saw my boys start getting active with me and I realized I wasn't only changing my life but also my boys.

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Yesterday was the Chinese New Year and now we are in the year of the Tiger. So I have created a fun little note card for you to be able to print and write a note to a friend!

Pepper Ferguson

Healthy Mom = Healthy Family - That is my life motto and I hope to encourage it to be yours too. January 2011 I made the decision to lose weight and lost 80+ pounds. I saw my boys start getting active with me and I realized I wasn't only changing my life but also my boys.

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This February I will be showing my readers some love and adoration by filling up the month with freebies. I will be giving away at least one free printable every week this month! Everything from these Color your own Cards to Printable Stationary. So make sure and subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss out!!

I made this Coloring Valentine’s for a wonderful contest over at Cool Mom Picks (working with Etsy) for a charity event.

INSTRUCTIONS: To print them click on the images and go to flikr. Click the button right above the images that says all sizes. Make sure and pick all sizes. And save them. They should print at 2 2/3″x3 1/3″

Hope you enjoy!!

Pepper Ferguson

Healthy Mom = Healthy Family - That is my life motto and I hope to encourage it to be yours too. January 2011 I made the decision to lose weight and lost 80+ pounds. I saw my boys start getting active with me and I realized I wasn't only changing my life but also my boys.

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