Happy 3rd Blogiversary, Using Time Wisely!

February 13, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

Look who’s turning 3 today! My husband jokingly refers to Using Time Wisely as my fourth child. In some ways, he is correct. In other ways, I do abandon the blog when life happens, and I never would abandon a child.

Gratefulness doesn’t seem to fully express how much I appreciate each and every reader. I am so honored you would use your time to subscribe by e-mail, follow on Facebook, and visit the website.

You amaze me with your consistent reading.

I am still very much learning how to blog. Having spent some time in the past week updating the Using Time Wisely sidebar, I have come a long way. I am thrilled with the progress made, but I have much I still want to do.

The site in general needs updating, and I would love to roll out a new look this year. With the program purchased, I might have to build the site back up from the ground. I am still in the research phase which is why the design has not changed.

On this third blogiversary, I am making some noise and celebrating you! Thank you for being part of the Using Time Wisely community. I appreciate the accountability provided within our community as we journey on to using time wisely. Happy celebrating!

Happy 3^rd Blogiversary, Using Time Wisely!

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Happy 2nd Blogiversary to Using Time Wisely!

February 13, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

It’s official; Using Time Wisely turned 2 today. Yip, Yip, Hooray!

Though I have posted almost every day and my writing has improved, I still feel like there is so much that I do not know about blogging (i.e., social media, blog design, etc.).

In this journey, I have met some fantastic bloggers, who encourage and share their expertise. During those rough patches when life consumes me, you, my readers, consistently visit the site and patiently wait for my return.

On this day of celebration, I want to thank you. Since giveaways are not my strong point, I decided to give you a free printable. 🙂 Spilling over from my 2012 goals, I am continuing to drink my water and exercise more consistently in 2013. You can join me as I update daily on Facebook.

Needing a visual helper, I created a Water and Exercise Log which I post on my refrigerator. (You may have noticed it with my menu planner.) Finding this resource helpful, I gift it to you.

To download, you may click on the image or on the link in orange below the image. Realizing that the monthly version may not work for everyone, I have included a 2-week, 3-week, and monthly printable Water and Exercise Log as we celebrate Using Time Wisely’s 2^nd Blogiversary.

Monthly Water and Exercise Log

Free Printable Monthly Water and Exercise Log Download

3-Week Water and Exercise Log

Free Printable Three-weekly Water and Exercise Logs Download

2-Week Water and Exercise Log

Free Printable Two-week Water and Exercise Logs Download (Designed to cut the page in half for a small binder.)

Enjoy your free download(s) on this special blogiversary day.

To share these resources with others, please forward the link to this post rather than sending the files directly. Thank you for protecting Using Time Wisely’s copyright.

Thank you for joining me on this journey to Using Time Wisely. This blog would not have sustained 2 years without your readership and support. I appreciate you and value your time. Today’s celebration is for us all.

Happy 2^nd Blogiversary, Using Time Wisely!

Happy 1st Blogiversary to Using Time Wisely!

February 13, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Flickr (Leenae)

Yeah! It’s my first blogiversary! Though it’s hard to believe it has been a year since my first official post, the day has arrived.

This past year has been a roller coaster ride, and I am far from knowing-it-all.

Though this year has had its challenges, I am thankful for each reader, commenter, and subscriber.

You brighten my days as I continue to practice using time wisely.

Giveaway Time

We must celebrate this wonderful occasion with a giveaway. The prize is a copy of Crystal Paine’s The Money Saving Mom’s Budget book. For reviewing her book, Crystal sent me a copy which I will send to one of my fabulous readers.

The Giveaway

One lucky Using Time Wisely reader will receive a copy of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget.

To Enter

1. Become a fan of Using Time Wisely on Facebook by visiting this link and clicking the “like” button.

2. Then leave a comment on this post saying you did.

Contest Details

This giveaway ends on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be selected by random.org and notified via e-mail. (Click here for my privacy policy.)