Resolutions for 2009 (Part 1)

This year I have decided there is a lot of things that I will strive to do differently. Most of them are small (do able) resolutions. With the successes of those I hope to be able to achieve some of the more challenging ones.

During this year many people will look to the negative when thinking about the state of the economy. Everyone seems to forget that people in our country have always been able to get by. My mother came from a very rural tobacco farm in western Virginia. She was born in the 1930's at the heels of the Great Depression. It is amazing to think how just a short time ago people, normal, average families in American towns were living the way she has shared with me over the years. I have heard countless stories, all at my asking, about what it was like growing up on the farm. (Note to self: Future Blog Post) Through it all, these families were survivors and there is no reason why with a little hard work it can be done now.

Many of the resolutions below are related to finances. Many families across America are realizing that it is time to tighten up the "purse strings" and reign it in. I have come across the most fabulous group of people across America doing just that on RefundCents.com. They have given me the inspiration for a lot of the faith that I can accomplish resolution #1 this year.

1. Save money by cutting more coupons. Hopefully double what I currently am doing. More refunds too. I found a great site and it is kinda fun. I will be posting a brag about a Target trip too!
2. Keep organized! It's a hard one with David, but I will try my best.
3. Relax more often. I am already saving change (see another resolution) up for a special day at the spa!
4. Save spare change for something just for me!!! I have a list in mind already including a manicure/pedicure appointment, a massage, Spa day, or just a nice day out. I have heard of people saving up lots of change when you simply just put a jar out to throw all of it in. After the accumulation, cash it in, and enjoy the "savings" (which I am never so good at!)

The list of resolutions will have to continue another time. There is more to come with 2009. The most exciting of which is the start of my first book, and hopefully not my last.