We are already have one day complete in 2009! I'm not a big one for setting actual resolutions, but I do have ideas and goals constantly running through my head. I loved this post today at Simple Mom that had a set of questions to consider in planning New Year's goals. After reviewing her questions and giving some thought to my own ideas, here are a few goals for this year, in no particular order.
1. Read the Bible more. I even found this blog that lays out a framework for reading the Bible in a year, with devotions to accompany each reading. My husband and I may give this a try!
2. Maintain my 2008 weight loss by continuing to exercise and pay attention to portion sizes and food choices. I had a baby in November 2007. My goal was to be down to my pre-baby weight by around her birthday, which I did. However, last year, I gained 7 pounds between November and April, which I had to re-lose. I'm hoping to maintain my weight this winter, especially. More on this coming up!
3. Continue to work on our financial goals. Each year we develop a small set of 4-5 financial goals. These goals this year include pre-paying a portion of our mortgage, setting money aside for our daughter, setting up a CD ladder, and decreasing our total gift spending, but not our gift giving. Over this last year, I have learned many strategies for stretching our money, so I hope to apply what I've learned to these specific goals.
4. Take time to do crafts, cook, and bake - learn to knit, find simple crafts to do with my daughter, make cards, scrapbook, and make items for our home and for gifts.
5. Enjoy time with my family!
1. Read the Bible more. I even found this blog that lays out a framework for reading the Bible in a year, with devotions to accompany each reading. My husband and I may give this a try!
2. Maintain my 2008 weight loss by continuing to exercise and pay attention to portion sizes and food choices. I had a baby in November 2007. My goal was to be down to my pre-baby weight by around her birthday, which I did. However, last year, I gained 7 pounds between November and April, which I had to re-lose. I'm hoping to maintain my weight this winter, especially. More on this coming up!
3. Continue to work on our financial goals. Each year we develop a small set of 4-5 financial goals. These goals this year include pre-paying a portion of our mortgage, setting money aside for our daughter, setting up a CD ladder, and decreasing our total gift spending, but not our gift giving. Over this last year, I have learned many strategies for stretching our money, so I hope to apply what I've learned to these specific goals.
4. Take time to do crafts, cook, and bake - learn to knit, find simple crafts to do with my daughter, make cards, scrapbook, and make items for our home and for gifts.
5. Enjoy time with my family!
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