Thirty-One Day Challenge

A couple of days ago I began to hear the buzz of a challenge, hosted by Nesting Place, to blog everyday in the month of October. EVERY DAY. I've been working on last Monday's post (which was never posted) all week. How in the world will I manage to pump out 31 days of posts?

I've tossed it around and decided that if I could decide on a topic that could last for 31 days AND make a "button" (something I haven't done before) by Sunday that I was going to jump at this chance. A chance to push myself to accomplish a task that seems too hard.

What to write about? Some of my favorite bloggers are writing on topics such as 31 Days of Thrift Store Transformations, 31 Days to Crazy Joy and 31 Days to Write Your Story. Hmm.....topic..... And then it came to me. My blog began with everyday notions. Why change? So my notions will continue but on a daily basis instead of a when-the-spirit-moves-me basis.

noun

a general understanding; vague or imperfect conception or idea of something

an opinion, view, or belief

conception or idea

a fanciful or foolish idea; whim

an ingenious article, device, or contrivance; knickknack.

The button, although quickly thrown together, is made so I guess I'm in! :)

Yikes.

Join me over the next 31 days as I share the everyday notions of my life. I may run out of ideas so if there is something that you would like me to write about please leave a comment below!

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