So, I took the day off yesterday…sort of. While I may not have posted any deals, I did work behind the scenes setting up some cash giveaways (coming soon!) and taking care the business side of things. I wish I had some really awesome goals and New Year’s Resolutions to share with all of you but the truth of the matter is, most days I’m just trying to get by and don’t feel like I can handle the burden of high expectation goals. That being said, I do have some low pressure ideas that I personally want to focus on that I’m happy to share with you:
- MORE Family Time — it’s what’s most important, right? My three kids are growing up much too quickly and I want to find a way to find more quality time to spend with them and the Hubs.
- Better Time Management — The only way to find that time is by having better time management. For me, this is probably going to mean less TV time in the evenings with my hubby. I always “work” even when we are watching a movie or tv show but I’m far less productive than if I used that time to focus on the tasks at hand. That should free up a little bit of time during the day for small art projects or baking with my children.
- Reading — I love to read and want to instill that trait in my kids. I may not be able to find the time to enjoy leisurely reading myself, but for the New Year I’m determined to make time DAILY to read to my kids.
- Take Better Care of Myself — what good am I to my family if I’m tired and stressed all of the time? Lately I’ve been skipping a lot of meals, staying up way too late and not exercising at all. I’m vowing to start taking daily vitamins, be in bed by 11 pm, drink more water, and to take a lunch break instead of working through it without eating. I’m also going to attempt to make it to the gym at least once a week.
Just writing down these goals makes me feel like I can breathe a little better. I know that with a little bit of determination I can improve our life in these little ways. I know a lot of people set really focused goals and big New Year’s Resolutions and while I may not be aiming high, this feels right to me. The last thing I need right now is to feel like a failure.
I’ve got some goals for Mommies with Cents too! Those cash giveaways I mentioned earlier? You’ll be seeing more of those this year! I’ll also be continuing to share ways to save for Christmas throughout the entire year, tips on green living, home organization, recipes and more. Is there anything you’d like to see more of on Mommies with Cents? More freebies? More coupons? Store deals? I want to know what YOU want so that I can give it to you!
Happy New Year everyone and best of luck on all of your goals and dreams for the year ahead!