Well would you look at the time? Looks like it’s been a couple months since I have been around here. Well, the mix of moving into a new building with the business, holidays and three knee surgeries since the New Year, I have been a little busy. But I have been working on getting this new site ready just about a year after I started Mrs Capretta. I’m excited to introduce to you…..

 The Baby Goat

To keep it simple, visit here for a total explanation on the name change. I’ve been going back a forth for a couple months on a little makeover with the name and format. Since I first started I’ve learned a lot about the blogging world through fabulous sites, wonderful feedback and random inspirations coming to me while I’m in the shower. I went from just being all over the place to really narrowing my thoughts into what makes me smile the most, which really comes down to food, fashion and marriage. Of course traveling, home decor and finding the next best restaurant tickle my fancy as well.

I thank you as my reader for the support and positive motivation to keep doing what I’m doing. We’ve talked about a lot of marriage and romance  like what I learned my first year of marriage, how to “date your wife” and how to know they’re “the one.” Plus I’ve  fun sharing some of my favorite love quotes and marriage advice. And you’ve joined me in the kitchen as I have tested, and failed at, some of my own recipes as well as some from my favorite cooks. I learned to make homemade gnocchi, shrimp gazpacho, cinnamon rolls, jalapeno poppers, surprise cupcakes and so much more!! Plus I’ve been showing you a little inside my closet. From my favorite staples like flannel, maxi dresses and leopard to taking you inside my grandma’s jewelry box you’ve gotten to know a little bit about my style.

I’m so excited for this creative space to keep growing. I know there are so many blogs out there and I have enjoyed trying to show a little something different. As I go into the next phase of this journey what are some things that you have enjoyed reading? What has kept you coming back? Or what will keep you coming back? Please let me know as I would love to get some insight on how to only make it better.

I started this blog in quite the transition of life. Having just gotten married and just graduated college there was a lot of excitement going on. My life has been quite the adventure since and I really look forward to sharing the journey with you. Since the name change I’ve update my Facebook, Twitter and Bloglovin’. Make sure to keep following along! Your support truly means everything to me!!!

xx Mrs C

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So….how was your New Year’s? Are you spending the day still nursing a headache? As much as I wish I could say things were crazy this year, we hosted a last-minute kid friendly gathering. It was the perfect way to ring in the New Year, plus I even rode a dirt bike in a maxi shirt. Keeping it classy here! I also so wish I had the day off today but owning/running a business is quite the full-time job, which is such a beautiful blessing.

I think it’s really easy to make and break resolutions. How many times have you said, “I’m going to workout more” or “Help others”, etc type of things? We usually do great the first month of the year and then it all goes away. One of my goals last year was to try and set resolutions throughout the year. I would give myself mini challenges and try to follow them. First of all, I have often a short attention span so the little bursts of challenges was great. Secondly, it was more fun. For those things I need to work on long-term like staying in better touch with friends, helping others and growing personally,I will keep trying! This thing called “life” (read here) keeps us all so busy!

So this year I have decided to work on certain things, but I have also come up with a Bucket List. My goal is to cross off as many things on this list by 2013 that I can. If you were to make a list, what would be on it?

1. Start a family

2. Finally get my knee fixed

3. Visit my sister and brother in Iowa (maybe twice)

4. Facetime/Call siblings once a week

5. Make homemade french onion soup

6. Dine outside of suburbia

7. Plan showers/celebrate best friend’s weddings

8. Feed the homeless

9. Read at least one book per month

10. Clean out my closet and donate clothes

11. Once a month girl’s night

12. Reunion with college friends

13. Go to Disneyland

14. Make cake pops

15. Appreciate something little every day

16. Send letters to friends instead of emails

17. Run 5 miles nonstop

18. Visit someplace I’ve never been

19. Express to someone how they make me feel as I never have

20. Take a tap dancing class

21. Plan a romantic getaway even if one night

22. Go horseback riding

23. Start learning Italian

24. Sing karaoke

25. Go to a concert

26. Ride a mechanical bull

27. Make homemade jam

28. Spend an evening on the beach watching the sunset

29. Enjoy one day without any phones, computers, etc.

30. Say “no” without feeling guilty

31. Go to Vegas and back in one night without a hotel room

32. Actually relax in a yoga class

33. Donate blood

34. Plant a garden

35. Spend one full day in bed with hubster (movies, pizza, pjs)

36. Change the blog (in the works)

37. Make fondue (chocolate or cheese)

38. Visit NYC

39. Make sushi

40. Tell hubster how blessed I am to be with him (this will be daily)

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Wishing you a Happy New Year!! 

Here’s to 2012 and all it has to bring!

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