My resolutions encouraged me to think more about different goals I'd like to complete. I thought including them here might motivate me to actually work on them, so here they are. I will not be completing all of these in one year, and will continue to add to the list as other ideas come up.
Green Living:
Install a programmable thermostat.
Cut back on paper towels and napkins by converting to "un-paper" towels and cloth napkins.
Make re-usable refills for my Swiffer duster and sweeper.
Buy a new water heater. Our current one sucks so I can only imagine that a newer model would save on our energy costs.
Start using a rain barrel.
Plant a vegetable/herb garden. (Ongoing)
Install an eco-flow showerhead. I've been wanting a new one anyway, so this is a no-brainer.
Be more proactive about recycling. We already recycle quite a bit and have really cut back on our trash each week, but I think there are still plenty of things winding up in the garbage that could easily be recycled. (Ongoing)
Reusable sandwich bags. Let's just hope Clint can remember to bring them home rather than throw them away.
Re-purposing unwanted items. I always see these fabulous projects people create from stuff lying around the house. I need to work on this.
Family:
Take a trip together.
Find classes/activities for Isabella. (Ideas include: parent-toddler preschool, dance, gymnastics, music) (Ongoing)
Take Isabella to the zoo.(Ongoing)
Take Isabella to the Children's Museum.
Regular trips to the park when weather allows. (Ongoing)
Personal:
Cut back on (preferably eliminate) soft drinks from my diet.
Take a photography course.
Join a fitness class (yoga, pilates, Zumba, etc).
Take the GRE and apply to graduate school.
Take a daily walk when weather improves.
Household:
Create and maintain a chore schedule. (In progress)
Replace the Jimmy.
Create a workable budget and stick to it. (In progress)
Try at least one new recipe a week. (Ongoing)
Buy a steam mop.
Install a water softener.
Buy a new kitchen table and chairs.
Redecorate the bathrooms.
Replace light fixtures throughout the house.
Decorate master bedroom. (In progress)
Purchase and install kitchen curtains.
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