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I was REALLY into whatever story I was sharing. Photo via @motormouthmacey 's instagram
I was REALLY into whatever story I was sharing. Photo via @motormouthmacey ‘s instagram
Macey and Rachel instagramming and sharing stories
Macey and Rachel instagramming and sharing stories
Dr. Shannon in the house.
Dr. Shannon in the house.

Last night a couple of friends and I had planned on getting together to work on our goals and talk about some projects we had coming up. I was so stinking excited… I even told the cashier at Trader Joes. He looked at me like I was all kinds of crazy. I’m that kind of person. I like goals, lists, and plans. I like making them. I like tracking them. And, I love achieving them! I brought a binder full of spreadsheets, calendars, my January goals, and my current stats.

That folder never really made it out of my bag. I’m so thankful it didn’t either. Instead we had a wonderful ladies’ night!

Once five of us girls got together with a table full of snacks and several bottles of wine… no speaking of goals happened. (Should have guessed!) We chatted and chatted. We caught up on each other’s lives. We laughed our asses off.

It reminded me that I need to take some time off every now and again. It reminded me that I have some really wonderful friends. It reminded me that I had a supportive and amazing hubby that took yet another night of single parenting.

Today when I was freaking out because my server was down and the site was no where to be found, I had to remind myself once again that sometimes it is okay to take a break. The site is still going in and out as I type this and I’m not sure if this post will get up at all today. Boo.

In remembering that sometimes it is good to take a break and moments for making memories are fleeting…I am going to go spend a little time with my son and work on his second birthday party. If you want some really great reading then you should check out the blogs of the friends I hung out with last night— they are kind of awesome.

The Spicy Bee / Macey Perseveres / Kung Foo Feltus / Tossing the Script

It is already August. Was this the fastest month ever, or what? Seriously. I’m getting super excited about what August and September are bringing A Well Crafted Party. I’ve got some fun new projects coming up, some features coming out, Portland Fashion Week, and FEAST. But, before I jump head first into the two busiest months ever, I want to share some of my favorite posts from this past month.

If you haven’t noticed, I’m trying to step things up here at A Well Crafted Party. I’m now offering fun new sponsorship opportunities that give sponsors so much more than they got in the past. My husband is giving the male perspective once a week on the blog. I’m trying my best to post daily and more consistently. I’m posting about a variety of topics including health & fitness, fashion, food, beverages, things to do in Portland, and of course, PARTIES! I have a brand new design that I think works really well for a blog that covers so many different topics. I still have a lot of categorizing and image uploading to do before this site is 100%, but it is certainly on its way. I hope you like it and think about sticking around for more!

Anyways, with no further ado…

My Favorite “A Well Crafted Party” Posts from July:

Favorite A Well Crafted Party Posts from July

Summer Entertaining Guest Post Series / Gin and Basil Refreshing Cocktail / A Well Crafted Man Introduction / PNW Summer Toddler Style / Health & Fitness Series  Teen Years & College Years /  The Easiest Pasta Salad Ever / Urban Gardening: Getting Started

A Well Crafted Party’s Top Three Visited Posts During July:

A Well Crafted Party's Popular July Posts

Printable Blog Planner / Elmo Birthday Party Guest Post by Jill / Naturally Flavored Water

 

Blogs that Featured A Well Crafted Party in July:

Thank you for reading! Now, tell me about your favorite post that YOU wrote or read this month! I’d love to have something new to read!