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.
January 18, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I hope you don’t mind me using this “page” idea.
April 22, 2009 at 9:14 pm
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!