My Goals
STARTING OFF RIGHT
To kick off the new year we did some hiking and adventuring as a family. One of our goals this year is to be more physically active as a family unit. The kids have always enjoyed the outdoors and are very excited to take on this challenge. So far we've hiked up a nearby (small) mountain where we had a picnic at the top, and taken a ferry ride to the islands to explore a bit. Both outings have been a success. I hope to post pictures from our outings throughout the year.
My husband and kids squinting in the sunshine before hiking the mountain.
On the Ferry.
CHANGES ON THE HORIZON
Our family has some exciting things to look forward to in 2013. We will be shopping for a new house, having a baby in July, and switching from a virtual online academy (which is still "public school") to traditional homeschooling. Life just keeps getting better. I will do my best to update my blog with posts on Homeschooling, Natural Birthing, and House Hunting!
CONTINUOUS FRUGALITY
For those of you who are curious, our monthly food budget of $275 is still going strong, we have eaten only homemade bread since the beginning of October 2012, and the kids are surviving just fine without juice and prepackaged snacks. If one of your goals for the new year is to become more frugal with your grocery budget take a look at my previous post Cutting Costs Shopping List. It will give you a starting point. If it seems impossible, believe me, it's not. We went from spending over $700 per month on our family of 6 to spending less than $300. All it takes is motivation to get started and dedication to keep it up.
STAYING POSITIVE IN A WORLD OF NEGATIVITY
With all the upcoming changes in my life there are sure to be challenges and struggles. Busy days full of stress and frustration. I hope that I can make good choices for myself and my children and strive to be a source of goodness in my home. As I read words of the Prophets, both living and dead, I will learn more of God's plan for me. Studying the scriptures builds faith, understanding, and leads to wisdom & happiness. And that's what our Father in Heaven truly wants for His children....to be HAPPY!
I know I'm a month late, but I wish you all a very productive, healthy, and HAPPY new year!
Hi Sophia. I like your blog. :) I think it's great that you are trying to save money by cutting costs in the kitchen by eating healthier and making meals from scratch. Raw, whole foods, is definitely the way to go! There's a website I think you would be interested in: www.greensmoothiegirl.com. She has a program called, "12 Steps to Whole Foods," which I am slowly incorporating into my own life. And she is LDS! Her green smoothies alone have helped me out. But it's a process, this healthier, whole foods lifestyle. It's taken me 4 years to get to where I am today, and there's still much I need to improve on. Good luck on your blog and daily living.
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