August Happy List :)

Just think of 10 things that are making you happy this month, write them down and grab the banner above for your post! Lets forget about the negatives for a minute, turn off the news and give some attention to all the good things in our lives!

The 10 things making me happy this month are...

1. Orange juice - loving it these days!
2. Having friends visit for the weekend and me managing to stay awake for most of their stay lol
3. Showing friends and family our baby scan picture and seeing the scan!
4. Double yolk eggs we get from our hens every few days
5. Our new mattress - it is exactly what a bed in heaven would feel like :)
6. My pregnant belly feeling bigger by the day!
7. Seeing my friend take the plunge and start her own business, I'm so excited for her!
8. Having the luxury of time so I can just rest when I'm tired and enjoy this pregnancy instead of feeling like I always should be doing something else. Since Al does do everything, except grow our baby, HE should really be number 8 :)
9. Womens hockey games and all the track races of the olympics 
10. My friends :)

12 week picture, I'm 13 weeks now and bigger already!

If you post a happy list don't forget to leave a comment so I can add you're link to the revolutionaries and people looking for a positivity kick can come find you!

*CHECK OUT THIS MONTHS REVOLUTIONARIES*
Gemma
Sue
Kim
Jane

Long live the happiness revolution!!!

I hope lots of you'll join in this month, sometimes its hard to get started, especially if you've done one already but the great thing about these lists is once you get going all the little things that are making you smile come rushing to you and you feel great!

So just think of 10 things that are making you happy this month, write them down and grab the banner above for your post! Lets forget about the negatives for a minute, turn off the news and give some attention to all the good things in our lives!

1. Time off from work :)
2. Roibos tea in my favourite mug (redbush to some)
3. Sudden thunderstorms, reminds me of the power of nature
4. New blue glasses I get to collect on Saturday
5. Early birthday present from Al, some awesome red DG trainers *LOVE*
6. Planting out veg and filling up our raised bed
7. Making a cute anniversary gift for Al
8. Our nearly complete hen run :)
9. Finding out I'm getting a baby brother in September!
10. Al's constant support and encouragement 

Don't forget to leave a comment so I can add you're link to the revolutionaries and people looking for a positivity kick can come find you!

*THIS MONTHS REVOLUTIONARIES*
Sarah  

Philippa Jayne
Becky Bee
Jo
Jane and Chris

May's Happy list :)

Just think of 10 things that are making you happy this month, write them down and grab the banner above for your post! Lets forget about the negatives for a minute, turn off the news and give some attention to all the good things in our lives!

The 10 things making me happy these days are:

My dad and I on my last trip to Scotland

1. Sleep! I can't get enough of it LOL My excuse is sleep while I can, one day I'll have kids :)
2. Someone showing incredible belief in me, even though they hardly know me.
3. The new 'triple J's hottest 100'.
4. My Dad moving back to South Africa finally to pursue a simpler, happier life (I must have rubbed off on him LOL!)
5. Green and blacks roasted almond milk chocolate. Total luxury.
6. Spending time in my craft room.
7. Counting down to our 1st year anniversary and my 25th birthday trip to Edinburgh where we get to catch up with the lovely Amy and Paul. 6 weeks to go :)
8. Our newly de-cluttered, organised home. It was so worth the effort and time.
9. The notes my hubby leaves around the house for me on my days off :)
10. My hubby himself! Everyday, always :)

I just know he wants to dig up our whole lawn and plant spuds! I do too...

If you enjoyed reading mine why not check out the other revolutionaries below. Don't forget to leave your link if you've joined in so I can add you here and people who want a positivity kick can come find you!

*This months revolutionaries!*

Sarah
Philippa Jane
Charlotte
Jane and Chris
Cats Ceramics
Jo

Vive Le Revolution!

COME ON EVERYONE -

Just think of 10 things that are making you happy this month, write them down and grab the banner above for your post! Lets forget about the negatives for a minute, turn off the news and give some attention to all the good things in our lives!

The 10 things making me happy these days are:

1. Lettuce in our garden being so nearly ready to pick!
2. Watching movies snuggled up with my hubby and a comically large bowl of popcorn :)
3. My DIY watering can going viral online - so cool!
4. Seeing my recycling habbits rub off on my pre schoolers  "Aaaaastra someone put paper in our reeeeeal bin and your not supposed to heeeeey?" "Nope" "If I see who done it I'll tell 'em we re-schycle in pre school room K?" (it just melted my heart!!!)
5. Talking to my Auntie about a possible 2013 christmas family reunion in South Africa
6. Everyones spirits being lifted by the better weather we've had these last few weeks
7. Getting so much good advise and so many encouraging comments about our next exciting step of buying a house :)
8. Hot chocolate instead of tea for a little treat in the evening
9. Hairy Maclary Stories, read the first one here
10. The wonderful dreams I've been having about our future - I wake up with a big smile on my face every day

Don't forget to comment below so I can add you and people who want a positivity kick can come find you!

*This months revolutionaries!*

Jo

Becky Bee

Saving for travel

Sandra

Philippa Jane

Sarah
Mrs Thrifty
Foster Mummy
Lizzie
Jane and Chris
Arwedd
Boyett

New World

My March Happy List :)

This month the 10 things that are making me happy are:

1. Knowing I have an extra long weekend booked of to celebrate St.Patricks day on the 17th.
2. Pressing snooze on the morning alarm for an extra snuggle even though I know I shouldn't because its getting to that 'mad rush time'!
3. Being mortgage approved :)
4. Breakthroughs with difficult children at work, no matter how tiny and seemingly insignificant.
5. All the bright daffodils everywhere.
6. The lighter evenings.
7. Writing posts for this blog and getting such lovely responses from so many people.
8. Having my 'creative studio' all set up :)
9. Cookie cereal.
10. My hubby :)

Do you like my banner? I didn't stay up till 1am last night designing it LOL It was fun though, feel free to use it if you fancy joining in on your blog or you could leave a comment (no annoying word verification btw) sharing what's making you happy here :)

February Happy List!

It was so cool to have you guys join in a bit last month with my happy list, in the comments and your own Happy List posts - thank you! Lets create a happiness revolution LOL

The 10 little things that are making me happy this month are:

1. Planning our backyard hen house and run (so exciting!).
2. Revamping our home to feel ready for the longer evenings and good weather.
3. Having lots of candles burning in the evenings.
4. Having our wood burner in our living room, even if its not hooked up yet!
5. The fact that it's now light when we get up for work.
6. Looking outside and seeing our wee greenhouse fixed and set up for spring.
7. Bubbles :)
8. Having our wish list for the year written out, we've planned one purchase each month so we can stick to our monthly spending and savings amounts.
9. Being well and healthy, I went though a stage of catching all the things the kids had at work the last few months but I'm now totally OCD with hand washing, vitamins and echinacea and it seems to be working :)
10. Seeing the first herb seedlings pop up through the soil on the kitchen windowsill.

So what's making you happy these days?

January's Happy List :)

This is my list of things that are making me very happy this month;

1. Being in Scotland visiting family and friends for more than just a weekend.
2. Seeing our first lettuce's pop up out of the soil.
3. Getting involved in the big plans at work and having my ideas be taken onboard.
4. Getting my day off a week (working only 4 10 hour days not 5) soooo happy!
5. Reading my River Cottage Cookbook in the evenings.
6. Waking up on the weekends before 10am so I get more out of the days.
7. Seeing my little kitten all healthy again, playing happily everyday.
8. Experimenting with my new sewing machine.
9. Planning the years holidays and short breaks away.
10. Making little veggie patches in our garden with my husband.

I'd love to hear what little things, or big things are making you happy, if you have a list on your blog just leave a link and I'll come check it out :) 

***on a not so happy note blogger is frustrating me a lot... I cant see any of the blogs im following and since im away using family laptops i dont have them saved, i hope it gets sorted soon - im missing my regular reads, hope you're all well and i look forward to catching up soon :) also does anyone know if the thread comments are working yet?*** 

10 things that are making me happy...

1. When out of the blue one of my preschoolers says 'Astra (or Ashwaa) I love you'.
2. Getting excited with Al about our honeymoon which is next month!
3. The really strong winds we've had these last 2 weeks.
4. Crunch corners.
5. Watching Scrubs over lunch in the staff room (even though I've seen them all).
6. My job, the security, the satisfaction, the fun and the creativity.
7. Being given a lovely gift (that I didn't expect) from an appreciative parent at work.
8. Music and silly moods to wake us up in the mornings.
9. Being welcomed to the blogging world by wonderful people with inspiring blogs - Eco Footprint.
10. Writing happy lists!