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Year of Motivation | 10 things to do in October

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Yep it’s October. And while most are plotting their Halloween costume, I say this is the month to start planning ahead for the holiday season as well. You’ll see this month’s to do list has a mix of both things to do in the fall Halloween season but also looking ahead to the gift giving season. This will help you stress less as you can cross some things off early but can also help your wallet as your expenses can be spread out more.

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Learn how it’s never too early to look ahead to the holiday season while also focusing on today! Let’s do this, October!

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  • Plot and start your Halloween costume! You have 30 days from today to figure out what you’re going to make for you or your kids if you’re going the DIY approach. Or order early to make sure you get the costume your kids want. Have toddlers? Consider a strawberry, tiger or pig costume I’ve made for my girls in the past! Full tutorials on each link.
  • Schedule your holiday card session. October and early November are great times of the year to get your family photos done for holiday cards. Bonus: there are always free card offers in these months so take advantage of these freebies!
  • Write your gift list. Who do you have to buy gifts for this year? Have any ideas on what you want to buy them?
  • Consider a rebate app to make some money on your groceries.  I’ve been using Ibotta for about 2 years now and I do make back money on everyday items I already buy. They sometimes have rebates for specific things we buy (like Eggo waffles or Hefty trash bags) but I mostly use it to redeem rebates for the “any brand” category items. Yes I can get money back for buying things like milk, bread, eggs, rolls, bananas etc. With the next few months full of bigger baking/cooking/hosting opportunities, you can surely use some extra cash flow on things you already buy!

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  • Make a cute food. There are SOOO many cute Halloween themed treats this time of the year so give one of them a go! Check out my Owl Cupcakes, Monster brownies or Monster pretzels for inspiration.
  • Test a baked recipe. The next two months are all about opportunities to bring a baked good to an event or gathering so use this month to test out recipes before the big day.
  • Unsubscribe from at least 3 email newsletters. The holidays are coming up and companies will be beefing up their email marketing campaigns. Combat this upcoming explosion in your inbox and unsubscribe now from at least 3 newsletters you know you won’t need for holiday orders.

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  • Start those handmade holiday gifts! Consider cross stitching a family portrait? Want to make custom ornaments for everyone on your list? Get crafting!
  • Try a crock pot recipe. The weather is getting cooler so now’s the time to test a colder weather recipe that you can enjoy all winter long.
  • Do a one hour cleanup. For one hour, focus on ONE thing in your house and just clean and organize. You might only put a dent in a big project and you might get more done than you think. But turn off your phone, crank up some music and get to work cleaning!

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I haven't styled many parties outside mostly becau I haven't styled many parties outside mostly because of the elements in NJ, but I fondly look back at this camping themed one styled at our last house. The green trees in back were the perfect backdrop for this outdoor adventure! 
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Swipe for some ideas that would be great for a great outdoors themed party or a themed get together at the campground this summer!
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More outdoor summer party ideas --> https://spotofteadesigns.com/9-summer-party-themes/
Not only am I an etsy seller, I'm also an etsy buy Not only am I an etsy seller, I'm also an etsy buyer and supporter! When trying to figure out what to put in these frames in my new bathroom, I debated about designing something myself. After a quick search through Etsy I found @ateliercartouche and fell in love with Jennifer's watercolor style botanical prints!
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I reached out about a custom size for the #gifted @custompictureframes frames I already owned and Jennifer worked with me to create a custom order that was easy for me to print and frame at home. I LOVE how they bring life into this space and I highly recommend her shop for digital art for your home! 
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See all the details on my bathroom remodel including more info on these prints over on my blog --> https://spotofteadesigns.com/modern-half-bathroom-remodel-the-full-reveal/
I just introduced Derek to The Greatest Showman la I just introduced Derek to The Greatest Showman last night so it's only fitting I start this post with "this is the moment you've all been waiting for" (woahhh ohhh). It's our half bathroom reveal day! 
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Swipe to see where we started with the weirdest spacing, a small crooked pedestal sink and basic builder grade everything. My handy hubby (along with my handy brother-in-law Frank) transformed this space into this modern farmhouse style that's now my second favorite room in the house. (Second only to my office, of course)
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See more details on this $2k bathroom makeover (umm because labor was free) over on my blog --> https://spotofteadesigns.com/modern-half-bathroom-remodel-the-full-reveal/
Here's to celebrating science which will (hopefull Here's to celebrating science which will (hopefully) allow for a more social 2021 later this year! 💉= 🍾
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Grab this printable now in my etsy shop and pair with a drink of choice to drop off on a friend's porch this spring! 
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Yesterday in stories I asked what holiday is next Yesterday in stories I asked what holiday is next now that Easter is over. I want to beef up my etsy shop with more printables and also offer some more freebie svg files on my blog. I got a mix of Mother's Day, Memorial Day and Teacher Appreciation Week so thanks for the inspiration to get designing!
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Those looking to crank out some Teacher Appreciation gifts early can visit my blog to grab three school / virtual learning svg files perfect for some drink cozy gifts! 
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I happen to love these slim can cozy styles for hard seltzers so visit the blog to see which ones I recommend for personalized crafts with heat transfer vinyl!
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We hope you all had a wonderful Easter yesterday! We hope you all had a wonderful Easter yesterday! 🐰 Can you believe it’s the final feature for #BloomingWithDIY? The series has flown by and it seems like summer is just around the corner. ☀️ (We will be for a summer hashtag so stay tuned!)
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Our final feature is Dawn @revelandglitter and her creatively styled 24 Carrot Magic printable. Congrats Dawn you have also won this week’s prize of a Cricut EasyPress Mini 🔥!
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The hostesses of #BloomingWithDIY want to thank you for sharing your projects, playing along, liking, and commenting, but most of all, thank you for supporting each other.
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