Around the House

  • Start an indoor herb garden and outdoor container garden
  • Apply grout sealer to shower walls
  • Research and price new windows for house.
  • Research and price new refrigerator.
  • Figure out use for little green house building next to house and in-wall storage room
  • Set up indoor retractable clothesline in basement.
  • Clean up and sell old dining room furniture.
  • Hang up pictures.
  • Continue decluttering.
    In the Kitchen

  • Work up meal plans
  • Clean out freezer and pantry
  • Organize printed recipes and recipe cards
  • Make bread and pie crusts from scratch.
  • Learn how to can and alternative food preservation methods. Find out where to get pressure cooker adjusted.
    Community & Being Locally Minded

  • Continue volunteering.
  • Get involved in other areas of interest.
  • Sign up for CSA share.
  • Utilize local food buying co-op.
  • Find local sources for chicken, meat, pork and dairy.
    Family

  • Play and learn more together.
    Self

  • Treat myself with kindness.
  • Exercise. It’s okay to start small.
  • Learn how to sew (by hand and on machine) and crochet.
    Business

  • List current inventory before purchasing more.
  • Research best venue for certain items.
  • Stay up to date with bookkeeping. Create weekly and monthly task lists.
  • Look into small business workshops through local college.
  • Find a regular accountant.
    Finances

  • Put money aside for braces for both children.
  • Finish setting up price book for groceries.
  • Set up a new household budget.

2 Responses to “Goals”

  1. Bowets Says:

    I hope you don’t mind me using this “page” idea.

  2. Jamie Pierce Says:

    I wish you all the best with your goals for 2009! Your blog is really interesting and a real inspiration. I will check back often!


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