Resolutions
Posted by nmjunkoDec 30
Congratulations to Melissa who posted the 23rd comment! She wins the squishy cup! Thanks for entering, everyone!
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Do you have any resolutions for the new year? It’s almost 2013 and I want to change a few things in my life.
As I fill out a whole year of tax information (instead of monthly or quarterly)– after working all day yesterday I got through May <red face> <hanging head in shame>– my first resolution is this:
1. Get tax information filled out quarterly at the very least.
Also I really fell hard off the diet/exercise wagon last year, so I have the very predicable and boring:
2. Start eating healthy and exercising again.
My 2012 working schedule was either FullSteamAheadWork12HoursADayPanicMode; or I avoided the mud for days, even weeks at a time. This year I’m going to try for:
3. Slow (as in not overwhelming) but steady working hours.
And finally, just for fun,
4. Try to do more fun things (contests, drawings, sales) for my customers, blog readers and facebook followers this year!
Sooo, let’s start with this:
Win this squishy cup!
The squishy cup came about when a dear customer of mine asked for me to design some type of cup that would be easy for her small children to hold. After playing around with a few prototypes, I tried throwing a very round form and squishing in 4 sides to create grabbable dents and bulges in the cup, and tada! the squishy cup was born! They have become quite popular with the RSE crowd- for adults and children alike.
RSE squishy cups hold approximately 6-8 ounces. This one is glazed beach outside and clear inside. My “beach” glaze is a sandy colored glaze with ocean blue accents and sometimes little flat aqua crystals form in the glaze.
Leave a comment telling us what your biggest/most interesting resolution is, or if you are even making any resolutions this year, and on January 2 I will randomly draw a winner and send them this squishy cup with free postage within the US, or with $10 off of postage to anywhere else. Comments may take a while before they show up. One comment per customer, please!
Check back here to see if you’ve won, and good luck to all who enter!
64 comments
Comment by amanda nowlin on December 30, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Oh yes please! I’ve admired these for years! My biggest resolution this year is to find a new kind of happy and settle my divorce from my husband who left myself, our 3 year old and six year old last February.
Comment by Stacy on December 30, 2012 at 5:54 pm
My resolution is a new me! I am working on eating healthier, and spending more time on the things that make me happiest. Less time on things that hurt my soul. <3
Comment by Darice on December 30, 2012 at 5:55 pm
I would love win this squishy!
Comment by J. Haag on December 30, 2012 at 5:55 pm
I made this mine last year and it didn’t turn out. I’m going to try for it this year. My resolution is to get my driver’s license. This is big for me as I’m 29 years old.
Comment by Trinity Dawn Maura on December 30, 2012 at 5:57 pm
My new years resolution is to learn all about chickens. I’ve wanted to keep chickens for years and once we move out of our townhouse we can finally do it.
Thank you for the chance; we love our RSE pottery and I know the kids would love this squishy cup. : )
Comment by Michelle Racher on December 30, 2012 at 5:58 pm
This year I am resolving to stock one item a day. To keep the slow and steady pace going as opposed to the constant spurts of work my fingers to the bone panic mode that I know you are familiar with.
Comment by Lori on December 30, 2012 at 5:59 pm
My biggest resolution this year is to live more fully in each moment with my kids
Comment by christi on December 30, 2012 at 5:59 pm
I would LOVE to win a squishy cup for my 3 year old !
Comment by Kristina on December 30, 2012 at 6:01 pm
My biggest resolution is to lose 50 pounds next year. I really need to be healthier so that I can be a good example to my kids. If I can do this, everything will get easier and I will be happier as well.
Comment by Danz on December 30, 2012 at 6:02 pm
My resolution is to stand firm in not giving in to depression. I will continue to see my therapist weekly, take my meds, exercise and eat healthy often and seek help when I need to.
Comment by Melanie on December 30, 2012 at 6:03 pm
We love squishies!
Comment by meghs on December 30, 2012 at 6:04 pm
I love the squishies I currently have, I need another one though
I love the glaze on this one. MOAR SQUISHIES!!
Comment by Andrea P on December 30, 2012 at 6:04 pm
I love the squishy cup!
My resolution is to run a mile a day in 2013. I started early..I’m already on day 15!
Andrea
Comment by Alison on December 30, 2012 at 6:06 pm
I resolve to buy more pottery this year.
Comment by sarah on December 30, 2012 at 6:07 pm
I looooooooove squishies!
Comment by Amanda Collins on December 30, 2012 at 6:07 pm
My resolution in 2013 is to be a more selfless human being, wife, daughter, and sister.
Happy New Year, June!
Comment by Jean Walters on December 30, 2012 at 6:07 pm
I am going to begin eating healthier starting with Whole Veggie and fruit juicing to get back to a better weight for my daughter’s wedding and beyond! The Cup BTW is way cool as are your Etsy designs!
Comment by Nadiene Gill on December 30, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Love your work!!!!!
My biggest resolution is to finally start losing weight and getting in shape. It isn’t about getting thin. It’s about being healthier and feeling better. I am tired of feeling like a slug and I want to set a better example for my kids. More do as I do and less do as I say, not as I do.
Comment by Dawn W on December 30, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Lose weight!!! Again….
Comment by Shadow on December 30, 2012 at 6:09 pm
I resolve;
to knit myself at least 3 pairs of socks during the year.
to keep my accounts up to date and work out how to set up a spreadsheet for them.
to knit at least one in stock item a month, using a new pattern for each, from my ridiculous list of licenses.
to stick to my resolutions this year.
Comment by Susan L Flores on December 30, 2012 at 6:11 pm
I would Love to have a Squishy Cup!! My Grandchildren have their own Squishy Cups, my daughter, Kate has her own Squishy Cup!! My husband and I have several of your pottery items, (gifts from Kate), but not a Squishy Cup
I would truly LOVE one of there Squishy Cups!! ~Susan <3
Comment by erika on December 30, 2012 at 6:14 pm
gah, i have coveted these for months now!! i would so stinking thrilled to win
my biggest goal for 2013 is to work on our debt and become closer to financial freedom! i *just* (like 2 hours ago) finished sewing a new cash system wallet to make my budgeting and planning even easier, and a little more stylish! here’s hoping my new wallet will stay comfortably full in 2013!
thanks a bunch for the giveaway!
xo,
erika
InspiredMama (at) msn (dot) com
Comment by Melissa Swartz on December 30, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Adorable! My goals are to create more routine around the house and maintain, instead of, like you say, rush madly in 12 hour days and then need extended breaks away. I want to spend more time engaging my children outdoors and digesting things in small pieces
Comment by Lisa on December 30, 2012 at 6:14 pm
I’ve never been good at making or keeping resolutions. :/
Comment by Lisa Smith on December 30, 2012 at 6:17 pm
My resolution this year is to stop working by 10pm no matter how much work remains. And to have a little fun…every day.
Comment by Darcy Maske on December 30, 2012 at 6:22 pm
I know a very dear little girl that would love to use this! ( And no, its not one of mine! ) My New Year resolution is to BE IN THE PRESENT.. just move forward, try harder, be positive and stay moving along.
Comment by Heather on December 30, 2012 at 6:32 pm
I resolve to get rid of all my ugly, charmless cups to make more cupboard space for RSE.
My husband and I have been talking about resolutions a lot the past few days but I don’t have anything down on paper yet. One thing we have decided on is eating less of some things so we can afford to buy higher quality foods.
Comment by Sandra on December 30, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Love your squishy cups June!
So far my resolutions are physical – haven’t decided upon others yet. My fitness goals are to get to my goal weight by my birthday in May, and to be able to do a pull-up and a handstand unassisted by the end of 2013.
Happy New Year!
Comment by Chandra on December 30, 2012 at 6:46 pm
My resolution is to plan my meals better each week so we stop eating out so much!! Happy New Year!
Comment by dena flores on December 30, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Don’t usually make resolutions, I just feel bad when I can’t keep them!
Comment by Megan on December 30, 2012 at 6:47 pm
My resolution is a boring one. I’m going to step up excersise and strive for daily movement. To me this means running or biking as much as possible and filling in those other days with yoga and nature walks.
Comment by Catherine on December 30, 2012 at 6:48 pm
I never really make New Years resolutions, but this year I’m determined to grow in my relationship with my Lord and encourage my children and husband to do the same. May you have a blessed 2013 June!
Comment by Mindy on December 30, 2012 at 7:00 pm
My resolution is to own less stuff, and give more freely, so I think I know a person who would like to have this cup and I would like to give it to them
Comment by Jim on December 30, 2012 at 7:01 pm
Resolutions?
Eat healthy? No
Excercise more? no
Give up meat, cheese, sausage? No
Doing what I have always done – little excercie, eating bad foods? Yes
Hey I gave up smoking 7 years ago what more do you want.
Have a great 2013 June.
Comment by Anne the mule on December 30, 2012 at 7:23 pm
I resolve not to miss out on RSE customs again…..
Comment by Stephanie on December 30, 2012 at 7:26 pm
I’m having a surprise little one this February. My two children are 11 and 8, so my resolution is to try to be a very patient mama, and make sure all the kiddos get equal love and attention. Also, I am resolving to keep up with the laundry and dishes and move toward a greener life. Good luck everyone!!
Comment by Gwen on December 30, 2012 at 7:37 pm
This year I resolved to keep my temper in check when dealing with my son. No one knows how to push my buttons better than he, but I am the grown-up, so I should do better.
Comment by Lindsey on December 30, 2012 at 8:07 pm
I have a couple resolutions this year. Most importantly I want to spend more time planning fun activities and projects for my kids. I also want to knit and sew at least half of the projects i have planned for the kids before they stop appreciating handmade things. No more buying yarn until I use at least a third of my stash. And get all the unfinished projects done around the house and paint every room.
Comment by Katie on December 30, 2012 at 8:08 pm
I’m also doing the boring get healthier and exercise more. I’d like to start running when it gets warmer. My goal is to be able to chase the kids without feeling so winded. I don’t really need to lose weight, just be healthier.
Comment by Zeida on December 30, 2012 at 8:15 pm
My resolution is not to worry. I do so much of it and it is taking away from my being happy.
Comment by Monica on December 30, 2012 at 8:26 pm
I resolve to share *only* JOY this year. I will help to be the change we need in society.
Comment by Teresa on December 30, 2012 at 8:52 pm
I always wanted to try a squishy cup but thought they were for kids. I usually don’t make resolutions as I feel they are just an invitation to failure and I find that pretty well without any invitation. But this year, I told my girls I have two – first, I am going to walk more than I did last year, and second – I am going to try to be nicer to and about people no matter how stupid or irritating they are. The girls are going to have to really help with that last one.
Comment by Jenn on December 30, 2012 at 9:51 pm
My new years goal is to acquire more squishy cups!
Comment by Jazzmin V. on December 30, 2012 at 10:18 pm
My biggest, and most important resolution is sticking to a school schedule for he kids.
Comment by Heather H. on December 31, 2012 at 7:55 am
LOOOVE the squishy!
My resolutions are to avoid giving into cravings too badly and walk so that this pregnancy doesn’t cause me too many excess pounds! I also want to keep on top of housework better, since soon enough we’ll have a newborn, in addition to our other three!
Comment by Stephanie on December 31, 2012 at 12:03 pm
To continue eating right and improving my health! I’ve always wanted a squishy cup!
Comment by Bj on December 31, 2012 at 1:24 pm
1. knit down my yarn stash
2. exercise more, eat less chocolate!
3. spend less, save more, reduce debt
Comment by Sati Glenn on December 31, 2012 at 2:40 pm
I just turned 30 about 3 weeks ago, so my resolution if to start taking things a little more slowly and living more intentionally. I have an online business, I homeschool, and I am a coop hostess. I need to learn how and when to say no
Comment by Beth L. on December 31, 2012 at 3:33 pm
I resolve to get more sleep. Running myself into the ground trying to get everything done is anti-productive.
Comment by crystal on December 31, 2012 at 3:39 pm
get in shape and start eating better.
Comment by Jenelle on December 31, 2012 at 3:49 pm
My new years resolution is to get more rest. That peaceful rest- not lay down at night and run through a mental list of things I need to do.
Happy New Year to you June & best wishes in 2013!
Comment by Jessi on December 31, 2012 at 3:53 pm
I don’t make resolutions for the new year. I just strive to take each day for what it can teach me me give me inmy understanding of the world. So far, it has been a good perspective for me. Here’s to another year.
Comment by Wendy S on December 31, 2012 at 7:07 pm
I’ve been wanting a squishy cup for a long time!
Comment by Kaylene on December 31, 2012 at 7:56 pm
My resolution is one DH and I are doing together. We are resolving to each take our oldest DD out once a month for some much deserved one on one time. She is 5-7 years older than her brothers and has been ‘on her own’ a lot over the last couple years. Time to give her some undivided attention
Comment by Catherine on December 31, 2012 at 8:16 pm
I want to read 52 books in the coming year.
Comment by Jennifer on December 31, 2012 at 9:34 pm
My resolutions this year are not all that interesting, but here goes:
Put on clothes every day (i.e. get out of my jammies!!)
Also,
Journal every day. I’ve gotten away from journaling each day with this year’s crazy and miss it dearly.
Comment by Carina Plungis on December 31, 2012 at 11:04 pm
My new years resolution is to fill my kitchen with as much beautiful rse as possible : blush::
Comment by Tracy L on January 1, 2013 at 2:06 am
I really want to lose weight, and put away some money into savings. Both are hard goals but I will try hard!
Comment by Nikki Plank on January 1, 2013 at 2:12 am
I have not really thought of anything super specific. I just want to make sure and take time this year to be in the moment more and not always so busy I am missing the beautiful wonderful boring every day.
Comment by Laura on January 1, 2013 at 2:23 am
1. Get myself healthier – a healthier weight, eating cleaner, physically in better shape.
2. Improve our finances
3. Simplify life a little bit more
Comment by Diana on January 1, 2013 at 5:40 am
I have several things I want to accomplish in the New Year:
1. Get back on the minimalism bandwagon. I want to purge things I don’t love or are not getting good use.
2. Try a new recipe a week. Just want to have fun while cooking again.
3. Dance and sing around the house more instead of rushing around cleaning.
Happy New Year!
Comment by Shelly on January 1, 2013 at 10:53 am
My resolution is to make the most of every moment with my daughters.
Comment by Michelle on January 1, 2013 at 1:34 pm
I’m not making any resolutions, but I’m following a “theme” for the new year, which is “move”
So many directions I want to move. I just need to pick one and stick with it.
Awesome idea doing more contests. Happy New Year!
Comment by Beth on January 1, 2013 at 4:20 pm
My resolution is to be more patient with my two kids and take more time to enjoy them and all the ways they make me happy.