I will turn thirty on September 22, 2010.
That gives me a little more than six months to do all of the things on this list…
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Visit the Modern Wing of The Art Institute of Chicago.(Done!) -
Dye my hair red.(Done!) -
Finish redesigning my Smart & Lovely portfolio.
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Launch my design service.
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Stop drinking soda.(Done!) -
Lose 20 pounds. (Not drinking soda should help.)(Done!) -
Repaint my office.(Done!) -
Sew a dress for Eleanor.(Done!) -
Clean out the basement. (It’s getting scary down there.)(Late, but done!) -
Donate some of our books to the library.(Done!) -
Cook Pad Thai from scratch. -
Organize the catch-all closet in my office.(Done!) -
Get good at applying liquid eyeliner.(Done!) -
Print the bajillion photos I have stored on my computer and put them in albums.(Done!) -
Alphabetize our CDs and finish putting them into sleeves.(Done!) -
Landscape the front of the house.(Done!) -
Make an origami paper crane.(Done!) -
Learn how to use my camera in manual mode.(Done!) -
Find my perfect shade of lipstick.(Done!) -
Decide for good whether I want a tattoo or not.(Done!) -
Pay off my credit card.(Done!) -
Make a video montage of Eleanor’s first year.(Done!) -
Have a date night with Brandon at least twice a month.(Done!) -
Grow tomatoes.(Done!) -
Have an adorable family photo taken.(Done!) -
Sing along perfectly to “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)”.(Done!) -
Take Eleanor to the Shedd Aquarium.(Done!) -
Reduce (or eliminate) my reliance on paper towels.(Done!) -
Paint all of the trim in our house.
(I’m crossing them off the list as I complete them.)
300 comments
christina
Almost there, Nicole!
fuzzytop
I love your list! It cought my eye because Sept 22 is my birthday also!
Adrienne
Wenchy
Sjoe…. my list may be longer!
Erikka
I loved your list…and really most things about your site! The thirties are a WONDERFUL decade for us modern ladies, businesswomen, boundary-pushers and/or do-it-all mommies. I know this because I turned the page to a new decade on 09-22-2010. Enjoy!
Bonne chance!
~Erikka
Mary
I am only 19 but you inspire me!! <3
Jessica @ Jess and the Elm City
I just made my own list and mentioned you on my site! Thanks, Nicole! Quite inspirational :)
Laura
I love your list! I’m currently working on my 30 before 30 list (I turn 30 Jan. 4, 2012). I used one of your ideas – to organize all of the photos I have printed. So needs to be done!
PriscilaPetersDecor
This is wonderful! It made me smile! I’m 29, I should do something like this too. Inspiring…
Congrats!
Mandy
Happy Birthday!! : )
Circa1972
Happy Birthday! If you start your “40 Before 40” list now, think of all the time you’ll have to complete it! :)
Rebecca Mellor
Happy 30th Birthday Nicole! Isn’t it weird that I don’t even know you, but have been thinking about the fact that it’s your birthday all morning – have been following your blog for a couple of months now – it’s really inspiring! Well done for achieving so many of the things on your list! Hope you have a lovely day! Rebecca
JacquiBee
Happy Birthday (im a day ahead in NZ so it is really still your birthday)
OMG you only have five left, One house project(the trim) the other four are all work related. Well done. I can imagine the basement as a great space thought I know you have limited funds. Maybe one approach is to think about the layout of the room where will you be looking at most while you work and make that really nice and finished. Refinish one wall at a time for example as you can afford it starting with the wall your desk or work space faced. I have carried a pair of enormous ( big enough to cover a wall) 1960’s heavy shot gold and tangerine curtins from house to house for many years and I have hung them to hide many and eye sore area. May be some inexpensive curtins on walls you can’t get to yet. Cant wait to see what you come up with.
jodi
happy 30th birthday eve!
sarah
hi,im turning 30 tomorrow too..just like you..im from mauritius..happy birthday :)
Pamela
What a great idea! You’ve inspired me to create a similar list. Thanks Nicole!
Merissa
You have just over a week left! Great progress! I’m hoping my 2010 New Year’s Resolutions list looks as crossed-off as this!
Sandra
Today is my 29th birthday. You’ve inspired me to create a list, too! I hope you’re able to accomplish everything you set out to do in these last few weeks. :)
Tasha
Thank you for your inspiration! Yours was the first 30 before 30 I’ve ever heard of – I’ve now created and published my own at http://diyingtobedomestic.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/30-before-30/. Thank you! Keep up the great work!
Stefi
You have inspired yet another 30 before 30 list! Thank you!
http://stefiweaver.com/blog/2010/08/25/30/
Kerry G.
I started making Pad Thai about 2 years ago…here’s a recipe I adapted.
http://tacosvegankitchen.blogspot.com/2008/03/terrestrail-vegan-takes-on-pad-thai.html
ajjah
i’m thinking of having my own 30 before thirty list too..! yeay
Staci
Origami cranes are so easy! Good luck with them, I’ve seen them used in decorating in a cute way (hung on a string).
My birthday is also 9/22! Best wishes with your goals birthday buddy :)
Laurin
I’ve been thinking about trim …. a lot…
What color would you paint your trim? And does that go for crown moulding as well? In search of the perfect trim color.
Christina
23. Make a video montage of Eleanor’s first year:
use animoto (.com?) it’s very easy and makes wonderful video montages. made one for hubby for father’s day and he adores it.
:O) Christina
kallie
Wow!!! I just turned 29 and turning 30 was not making me very… excited!!! But with a list like that I might change my mind! Thanks for the idea!
Liz
I would suggest getting a blurb book instead of printing pictures into photo albums. I did it with our wedding and vacation photos and left the books on the coffee table and we (and our visitors) actually look at them.
Heather Espana
Such a great list!
I might be able to help you with #19 :-). I always get people asking if I can help them learn to shoot in manual, and I did a little blog post on the subject a while back. You’re welcome to read and use it if it helps you. And you can always email me with questions! :)
Here is the post: http://espanaphotography.com/blog/2009/08/21/beach-day-shooting-in-manual/
Rosalyn
Here is an idea for #8: http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/07/diy-pillowcase-dress-part-2-with-bias.html
Super cute and super easy. Good luck with your list.
Ann
The easiest toddler dress is a reversible sleeveless one pattern piece dress from Simplicity. I made some for my daughter 28 years ago. It is Simplicity 8537. I found it again at vintageinterestnmore.ecrater.com. You can do it in about two hours or less. skip the matching pants. You don’t have to do All the work yourself on your list. You could trade something in your inventory for a person to help you clean out the basement. I’ll bet someone could show you how to make a crane at an Asian restaurant near you. It is not very hard. Start singing and video it for us so we can see you.
I’ll be 65 (time does fly, I still remember the 60’s very well) in 16 months. I don’t think I could do 65 different things. Maybe 15? I’ve already done so many things, most of what I have left to do is clean up.
Elena @ Breakfast for Dinner
Great list! How did you come up with it all? I just turned 29 and would love to make my own! My #1 is to see Italy, and we’re booking that for the Spring, so I couldn’t be more thrilled!
Amanda @ Our Humble A{Bowe}d
I recently learned how to make a paper crane. I started with a larger size and perfected the folding, so I started making 1 inch suqares of paper to make mini cranes. Too cute! I’ll show pictures on my blog soon. Make sure you use thin enough paper, too. Anything thicker than average printer paper won’t work… Good luck!
Erica
I need to do #22, #11 sounds delicious. Great list!
lsaspacey
oh, come on, get on youtube and make that paper crane already! :)
Bethany
I have a Pad Thai recipe… very very good. From a recipe book called “reBar” – famous now all over but located near me on little Vancouver Island. If you like to experiment with yummy food that’s a little different… try this book :)
loving your 30 before 30 posts. Very inspiring :)
(copy and paste link?)
http://www.amazon.com/Rebar-Audrey-Alsterburg-Wanda-Urbanowicz/dp/0968862306/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279743034&sr=8-1
amy
wow, what a cool idea. i’m 30 in a month, so i would need to do 30 things in 30 days!
CT
I love your list and am hijacking it. Probably won’t be able to finish it, but trying should be fun.
:-)
Jody
You’ve got a ways to go!!! Get busy!!!
Kim
We have the same birthday! Good luck with your list; you’re an inspiration.
Elisabeth@YCCII
Where is “learn how to swim”? Maybe you can put that on your 40 Before Forty list. You totally need that Anthropologie swimsuit, and so do I!
deanna
First, my thirties were my best!
Second, regarding #19, this book from the magazine Arizona Highways is a great resource for using your DSLR:
http://www.amazon.com/Arizona-Highways-Photography-Guide-Collection/dp/1932082840/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277757378&sr=1-1
They have photography workshops that are fabulous and this books acts as a companion.
Hosanna
Oh I’m turning 30 a few days after you, on the 25th Sept! I have a massive list though – I think it will be an achievement to get it down to 30 items! I’m going to start a note thread on Facebook about this – hope you don’t mind me borrowing the idea . . . ?
Natalie
So, now that you have perfected your liquid eyeliner technique, any tips on how I can do the same? I just switched over from pencil and I’m having the toughest time with it! :p
LuLu
I am a list maker/lover so it was great to see what you had on yours. I had the same struggle with getting a tattoo too and then I decided that if I couldn’t decide then that was my answer because something like that needs to be ALL or nothing and I was always wandering around in the middle. I’m 47 now and very content to have an un-inked body.
Val
Love the list! I think it is a great idea to put some challenges out there for yourself & maybe I’ll give this a shot.
For #14 I recently started getting my photos done into books. I really loved the photo books by Picaboo & by Pixable. These would make it a lot easier to get this crossed off your list.
#22 is an incredible goal! Hubby and I just paid our CC’s off and it feels awesome.
Good luck with finishing these!
Catherine
What a super list! I turn 29 on Friday – I think this may call for a 30 before 30 list of my own…
Andrea
Just found your blog – it is lovely indeed!
Here is a fantastic step-by-step recipe for truly authentic, delicious Pad Thai – I’ve made it several times this way and it is as great as you would find in good Thai restaurants. It’s a bit or work – mostly prep – but totally worth it!
http://www.chezpim.com/blogs/2007/01/pad_thai_for_be.html
Love the hair, btw!
Erin
I can do #27. And my hint from this side: it’s all about putting the breathing in the right place. :)
M
Here’s an opportunity to knock off #1 and #17 at the same time!
http://www.artic.edu/aic/calendar/event?EventID=7264&EventType=3
Katie Stephenson
This is one of the best lists I’ve ever seen. I’ve also tried to really reduce paper towels and I use the really cute 50cent white towels at Ikea with the red stripes. They wash really well and I have drawers full of them. I also want to let you know that my husband and I do date nights at home sometimes. After baby goes down, one of us goes for the dinner, we sit and eat in front of the fire and play games, etc. It’s fun if you can’t get a sitter often. We usually get a sitter once per month or so. Just an idea. Excited to see you checking these things off of your list.
Brittney
great list! it inspired me to make my own! http://madeinmemphistn.blogspot.com/2010/03/30x30_15.html
Nicole
I came across you blog, I love it! It’s crazy as we share the same birthday and first name… But you blog is so inspiring and I have decided to start my own list of 26!
Thanks for the great ideas.
DrayaAnn
Hey we have the exact same birthday…year and all. How funny!
Jillian
Great List! Here’s an even better idea for the photos though… make digital scrapbooks!
My absolute favorite in both style options, layout and book quality is shutterfly. They are hands down the best. Also they let you store unlimited high quality pictures for free.
I’ve ordered over 10 and they are seriously amazing. Also just and FYI they do a 20 – 30% off sales several times a year.
Cheers and good luck!
Jillian
Jennifer
To get out of the habit of using so many paper towels, I started by limiting how many rolls we could use monthly. By telling myself that we would only use one roll a month (if they run out before the month is over, tough luck!), I’ve found myself reaching for other options than the paper towel first.
Jo-An
Great list! You and I share the same birthday, although I’ll be 36 this year… 30 seems like a lifetime away :)
Cynthia
Great list! I can help with a couple of items – a couple of years ago I was watching Martha Stewart, she was featuring how her daughter Alexis changed the way she did a couple of things at home in order to go “green” – she used cloth towels instead of paper and simply kept a basket in the kitchen to collect all the dirty ones and then do laundry. I decided to do this as well, I buy the cheap washcloths at the store, usually 10 for $2 or so, and I use them for everything from cleaning, drying, washing – even as napkins (for myself, not company). It has worked out well – not completely off of paper towels but using way less than I used to. As for the liquid eyeliner, I always loved it but didn’t think I could do it, specially on my rush out the door for work. One day I decided to see if somebody had posted a video to youtube about it and that’s when I discovered Make Up by Tiffany – she does a great job at explaining and I’ve been able to do it without a mess ever since. Revlon is the way to go, and Walgreens always has a sale of buy one get two. Good luck on your list!
Marie
Love the list, I need to touch mine up some. I’m in the middle of 3 hour drive back from Chicago to Indianapolis in a driving rain storm, my husband is driving and I’m surfing my favorite blogs (yours is one of tops). We where in Chicago for the weekend for a little fun and to visit our son at SAIC, he is lucky enough to be in his junior year at this amazing school. I noticed that one of your before “30” list is to tour the new Modern Wing at the school. They are so proud of it staff and student, if you would like a personnal tour please let me know he would be so happy to show it off to someone who truely gets ART. I’m the only one in the family who wants to see it for the 90th time and still loves it. Marie
Heidi
I’m right there with you sister…well, soon enough, I’ll be 30 in June of next year. I think I need a list now! Hmmm…where to begin? Thanks for the inspiration!
Carolyn
You can do it!
Jessica
I see you’ve already got a recipe in mind (from the venerable AB, one of my faves), but if you’re interested I have a killer (and so far, foolproof!) pad thai recipe that I’d be glad to share with you. It’s not hard to do, but you MUST, MUST, MUST have good mise en place, and a big nonstick skillet. Pad thai ingredients lists tend to be pretty long too, but luckily it works great as refrigerator velcro.
Sarah
We share the same birthday, Nicole! I’m just one year younger, so this coming september will be 29 for me. I think your to-do list before 30 is a great idea, and I must remember to create one for the last year of my 20’s.
Estelle
I turn 30 this September too! This totally inspires me to make a “30 before 30” list! Awesome!
skycake
Bravo! Life is what you make it, sister. You will have such an amazing sense of accomplishment when you complete this list! Whenever you have a doubt about tackling it, just think “why shouldn’t I be able to do this? it’s just life! there’s plenty of time to do everything I want!” :)
a few thoughts…
5. Stop drinking soda. And get creative while you’re at it, there’s so much to explore and you may find that perfect non-alcoholic party cocktail while you’re at it (let Stevia or Splenda be your friend too): http://www.marthastewart.com/non-alcoholic-drink
8. Sew a dress for Eleanor. Both you and Eleanor will love this dress forever.
9. Clean out the basement. (It’s getting scary down there.) Just think, “if I get ‘hit by the bus’ tomorrow, would I want friends or family to have do this instead of me?” Probably not. Pick a weekend, get a dust mask and some good gloves, set up the stereo and dive in.
14. Print the bajillion photos I have stored on my computer and put them in albums. Don’t feel bad if this one is not done by your birthday! It took a lifetime to make all those photos, it may take many hours over several months to accomplish this project in a way that satisfies your every creative urge and need.
20. Find my perfect shade of lipstick. I’m 35 and have been looking for the perfect lipstick for 20 years. What I have found is that the combination of 2 or 3 shades is usually the perfect match!
21. Decide for good whether I want a tattoo or not. My tattoo of our solar system was designed by my husband and sits between my shoulder blades. The fact that it is something that I love (“outer spaaaace!”) created by someone that I love (hubby) and that it’s not always visible to me have made my tattoo something personal and intimate and fun. If you decide to get a tattoo, choose something that you will always admire in some way (like a bird symbolizing freedom and mobility, etc.)
22. Pay off my credit card. This is doable and worth the effort. Stash cash in a jar in your house if it makes it easier to accumulate the funds for paying down the debt.
24. Have a date night with Brandon at least twice a month. This is quite possibly the most important thing on your list! There’s nothing quite so special in this life as relationships with people who REALLY KNOW us and actually love us anyway.
27. Sing along perfectly to “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)”.
SING IT ANYWAY! even if you don’t know the words. :)
Robyn Coke
I know you can do it!!! I can be of much help but I did look up some things that may or may not be of any help.
As far as trying to limit your usage of paper towels – i found these adorable kitchen towels at Retroplanet.com: http://www.retroplanet.com/CTGY/Vintage_Style_Towels
(theres a few there that remind me of you, because your kitchen has a slight retro vibe.)
They are reusable so you can just wash them every few days, and after awhile you get used to not having paper towels at all. :) Also because you are so gifted in the art of crafting you might like these: http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2009/1/24/mollys-sketchbook-quick-dish-towels.html
As far as lipstick goes I think you would look fabulous with red lips: http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/184-3750325-1974769?asin=B001BQ05CA&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=|B001BQ05CA&CPNG=&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
I know it’s a bit impractical for every day wear – so I
found a shade closer to nude I think you would look great in for casual wear: http://www.amazon.com/Avon-Glazewear-Diamonds-Lipstick-Silvertone/dp/B001JEFZR4
You have the lips to pull off any color – so please do. :)
Okay lastly – you want to stop drinking soda. That was the hardest thing I ever did – I drank SOO much Pepsi. I eventually started weening myself of and drinking tea. Because I did that i started to feel much better and I lost 10 pounds!!! So that will help you lose weight as well. (even though i think you look great) I drink Oolong, and Jasmine Green Tea because they taste the best to me, and they do wonders for your skin, immunity, and insides. :)
I hope that helps a little. Best of luck to you. I’m sure most of us will be with you through the journey.
HollyP
As long as you don’t expect perfect pad thai… I have a dear friend whose mother is Thai. She told me it took her over a decade to cook pad thai that her kids describe as good as grandma’s.
Great list, and enjoy working on it. After seeing your lovely home and beautiful work, I’m shocked that you are so young!
Emilee
As far as sewing a dress, I highly recommend the Oliver + S patterns. Darling, darling, darling. And the instructions are unsurpassed.
Karlie
Blue Lily Photography is coming to Chicago in July. You can go to their blog and see the dates that they have available. We have already snagged up one slot. They are the ones that took the now famous portrait of NIenie and her family in the orchard.
Jess
Oh man! I have a list like this in my head. I turn 30 next year and I will definitely be making some goals like this. Good luck to ya!
Georgia
I kicked soda out last year & don’t regret a second of it. For me, cutting it out came in stages. First I started with replacing soda with tea (Trader Joes bottled Pomegranate tea was my drink of choice, it does have quite a bit of sugar in it not to mention more caffeine) however, I did this for as long as I wasn’t “missing” soda anymore.
The 2nd stage was cutting back the tea, and introducing sparkling water (Also from Trader Joes or Pellegrino) until I was completely used to exclusively drinking sparkling water all the time. Now, if I’m out for lunch once every few weeks I’ll fill a fountain soda cup about halfway, but am surprised on how jittery & buzzed I feel to have a few sips of soda. So many restaurants offer bottles of pellegrino, and I don’t have to give up that bubbly fizzy feeling that I always craved from a soda.
Hope this helps you. I know you can beat it!
Colleen
I recommend Norwex cloths for cleaning as well.
If you want an easy, reliable Pad Thai recipe, let me know. I have one created by a friend that pulls from multiple recipes to make one out of easily available ingredients that’s still super delicious and authentic tasting. My hubby doesn’t cook, but this is one dish he makes for me. I can email you a pdf if you are interested.
Good luck!
jane
Not to add to your list of things to do, but maybe you could do another post on how to apply eye liner and put in all of the helpful comments in this thread—there are so many here!
I would like to refer back to it myself. ;)
down pillow
Wow, you better get a move on :)
cheryl
Great list from creative to practical pursuits. And good luck on the soda thing – that would be nearly impossible for me! It’s my one addiction, well, save shopping :)
maybemayest
wowww, Pad thai is my local favorite food and easy to do :)
if you were in Bangkok, you’ll see Pad Thai will belong with many delicious things such as ‘Hoi Tod’ (fried mussel with strach).
many cookers will serve it with big shrimp and omlette. maybe pack Pad Thai by lotus leaf. because it’ll be nice smelling and look amazing ! it call ‘Pad Thai Hor BaiBua’ :)
hope you’ll enjoy with cooking it !
Audra
I just turned 30 in October, the week my son was born!
2 things – I use Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner – I have for years and I love it. It takes some practice but the applicator on this particular brand (Almay also makes one that is not too bad) is not as flimsy, giving you more control when applying.
Secondly, I have two little tattoos and I am considering a third. I think that if you want it, you should go for it! They are fun and I figure when I am old and they fade, I will be old and faded myself so we will all be aging together (me and the ink!) and they will remind me of the times I got them and make me smile.
kellee
Love number 27… :)
catherine
what a great list!
about the eyeliner thing..when i first started using liquid eyeliner, i could never get it close to the lash line without making a complete mess or looking slightly deranged. so what i started out by doing is drawing a line with a pencil eyeliner and using it as a guide for the liquid, so that i could see where i shouldn’t go over with the liquid. it also means if you don’t get it perfect up to the lash line, it’s still filled in with pencil.
hope this helps you!
xo
Emily Barefoot
Girl, you got this! That’s a great list!!!!!!!!
I too am contemplating a tattoo. (I’m bout yo age) when I told my husband this he rolled his eyes… I think it’s 1/3 life crisis on my part. Either going to get a tattoo or cut all my hair off…
we expect a post 30 update on your progress!
lindsey clare
re #29 – i like this one! i stopped using paper towels about a year or so ago. now i just use rags (made from old clothes; tshirts work pretty well). i fold them up and keep them under the kitchen sink, then just throw them in a bucket in the laundry and wash them all together. it’s really very easy and feels good!
April
yayyyy birthday lists are my favorite :D
Lisa @ simple-e-design.com
Love your list and TOTALLY share your desire to paint the trim. I just wrote about it here: http://www.simple-e-design.com/2010/02/choosing-the-right-white-for-trim/ Can’t wait to see how yours turns out! Best wishes on accomplishing everything! Lisa
Lisa
I love the variety of your list. My 30’s were my favorite decade so far (although life doesn’t end at 40 either!) Now that my kids are getting older I’m so glad I don’t have a faded tattoo to explain to them, like my husband does! Most of my old lady friends these days wish they had never gotten them.
christa
My two cents:
NO tatty
Momma Bear
DITTO!!!
Cindy
Great list! It’s the perfect combination of practical things with fun, quirky little bits of fun! Good luck with accomplishing everything!
I agree with the comment that Revlon liquid is the easiest to learn with. I use Black Shimmer for a little extra bling!
Knit washcloths are great for replacing papertowels. They are also a great way to use up the ends of yarn skeins!
Rebecca
September 22 is my birthday too! It’s also the day the plane crashed on “Lost”. Important to know, right? :)
Londen
I love your list. You have inspired me to get one going. It seems like time goes by so fast.
You have a beautiful blog!
cristina
Hei Nicole,
That is a very nice list! Good luck with it. You can start to make that paper crane right now and you’ll have 29 more things to do: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3337667939_33a3f7af03.jpg it’s sooo simple :)
Serendiptiy Handmade
Nicole, I haven’t read all of the comments so I don’t know if anyone else has said something similar, but I think that should be your 30 before 31 list! That’s a heck of a lot of things to do in less than one year! :-)
And I too want to learn to cook Pad Thai from scratch.
Juliana
Great list. I can’t believe how put-together your home & life are at the tender age of 29. So you decided to pull the trigger and paint your trim? I’ve been wanting to do the same to our 100-year-old craftsman house, but have been daunted by all the prepwork. And now I’m having baby #4 6 months before I turn 40, so it doesn’t look likely to happen any time soon! Oh well, life is long.
Melissa
Great list. I just turned 31, so I guess I have a few years before I have to think up a “40 before I’m 40” list! We’re trying to wean ourselves off of paper towels too. It is hard to do completely, but it helped to stick the paper towels out in the garage. That way, if I really need to clean up something disgusting, I’ll go out and get them. Otherwise, I just grab a rag from the kitchen drawer. Those cheap dishrags from Target and Walmart work wonderfully. We go through several a day, but they don’t increase the laundry much and they’re inexpensive.
LeeAnn
I love a lot of your items. I am visiting Chicago this week for work and looked up all the free museum days before I came, so you can DEFINTELY get those accomplished and for FREE! I read through some comments regarding paper towels. Ask your local deli for used salad tubs. Deli’s don’t make all of their salads from scratch and the ones they buy come in great heavy duty reusable buckets that fit right under your sink. So I throw all my rags there before taking them up to the laundry. I increased my towel collection by finding amazing vintage tea towels at thrift stores. The linen ones are my favorite.
Melissa
30 is totally the new 20! I love your list, you’ve got some great goals. I could help you with #11. I <3 making Pad Thai.
Sonia
I love your list but what’s the rush? Why make 30 such a deadline for all of those things? It seems like a lot of pressure!
AnNicole@OurSuburbanCottage
Sheesh – that’s a great list! I only have 2 months before my 34th birthday. I better get crackin’ on my own list.
P.S. I’ve loved my 30’s. I’m sure you will too.
Kari
Even easier way to get a liquid eyeliner look – the MAC gel eyeliner in a pot, and a tiny angled brush.
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT151&PRODUCT_ID=898
Candice
MAC’s Fluidline eyeliner in a pot works really well! You’re good with a brush, so it should be really easy for you. I switched to it years ago and will never use anything else.
Miss B
Oh this is great and I think that it all seems very reasonable:) I can help you with your camera if you like, I am good like that.
xo,
Miss B
Zsofi
I had promblems with the eyeliner too. But for this Christmas, I get this one from MAC:
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT151&PRODUCT_ID=4253
It is very easy to use and your work will never get smudged :).
Jenny
Love this list! I am also turning 30 this year and many of the items on your list, I have on mine. Great inspiration for knocking them off the list! :)
Jane @ The Borrowed Abode
PS: Have you tried creme eyeliner? I got some on a whim and have been addicted ever since. It applies perfectly with a little angled brush.
Jane @ The Borrowed Abode
Oh my gosh, I just discovered your blog and I think I’m in love with it. Love, love, love the way you’ve combined your mid-century items with light and whimsical colors! Of all the homes I’ve seen on blogs, this is by far the one that most speaks to my personal style. Which you wouldn’t know, from looking at my blog. . . but my home is a work in progress.
Ok, so I’m gushing. Sorry.
Love your list, too. Wish I’d made one before turning 31 this January. Maybe a 31 before 32 is in order!
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