10 Things Monthly Challenge: September

Here is yet another installment of the "10 Things Monthly Challenge," where I get rid of 10 things every month. This has been really healthy for me. Its great to have an excuse to get rid of something. Otherwise, I'd probably not be actively looking for things that I have that I don't need or want and I would keep dilly-dallying my decisions. I recommend this challenge to everyone.

1. Old shoes from high school. Love 'em, but they are broken--trash
2. Shoe box--recycle
3. Contact lens cases--donate
4.Glade freshener and oils--donate
5. Book--donate**
6. Book--donate
7. Sunglasses...fairly new and probably my most favorite I've ever had and fell apart too easily--recycle
8. Frame--donate
9. Book--donate**
10. Box--recycle

Anyone want any of the books? They are all good.

**Ok so I just realized I posted two of these books in July...but I did it as a batch of three. So I'm counting the Titanic book in that group as July #2 (I gave it and a Titanic DVD to my mom this month). So I'm keeping those other two books for my September list.

10 Things Monthly Challenge: August

For the month of August, I collected a shopping bag full of clothes, bags, and accessories to contribute to my Relief Society's clothing exchange.

I didn't take any pictures...d'oh! But it was a blast. I was flattered by everyone's reactions to my stuff. I overheard one super cute, fashionable girl walk in and say, "Where are Maggie's accessories?" Then Caitlin M. freaked out when I put my stuff out. She said, "Maggie! You can't give this stuff away!!" And then told everyone she felt like she just walked into Anthropologie.

Ha ha. The truth is, I just have SO MUCH stuff. Most of what I donated were already hand-me-downs, so I didn't feel attached too much. I've gotten to the point where I want to get rid of cheap, plastic jewelry and just have a few nice pieces that I wear everyday.

My other favorite reaction? When I walked in, Caitlin whispered to me, "Mags, I've got something for you..." then pulled out a super cute pair of blue boat shoes that fit me perfectly! I've been looking so hard to replace my last favorite pair of navy boat shoes and wasn't having any success. Now I like these new ones even better!

So I got rid of well over 10 items that night, but definitely came home with enough to make up for it.

my maggie september

September is here! It's my favorite month and this picture captures exactly how I feel about this time of year. By the time you read this, I'll be on my way to a Sisters' Birthday Extravaganza Vacation to Las Vegas and Utah. This playlist will be on repeat ALL MONTH but especially on vacation. Every song on my monthly playlist has meaning and I love putting them together. I think everyone should do this!

UPDATE 9/16: To illustrate how perfect my birthday trip was (dream come true), on the way home from the airport last night, I started listening to this playlist when I got to my car in long-term parking. I hit play and made my way home and the last notes of the last song played as I put my car into park in my driveway. It was the soundtrack of my life!

Stay tuned for a birthday trip post. Listen to my September playlist here.