This month, I am going to look closely at how I spend my money. I’ve been mulling the Thirty Days of Nothing project that Mary over at Owlhaven just finished. I read a bit of her progress over the month and think it’s a wonderful idea – to fast from consummerism for a month, to eat simpler meals, to avoid waste.
Of course, it didn’t take me very long in contemplating my own life to come up with a half dozen things that I spend money on that I don’t really need: premium coffee is top on my list. There’s nothing wrong with buying premium coffee, if you can afford it (which I can) and if it makes a significant difference to you (oh, yes, it really does). But I suspect that there are a number of things I buy or do automatically that do not significantly affect my life. This month, I am going to look hard at where my money goes and see if there are changes that need to be made. I think, in this spirit, I will also make up Christmas shopping lists!
What’s a new month’s resolution? I’ve done this in July, August and September already. What’s your new month’s resolution?
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My beloved just bought me a paint gun. My new months resolution is to get all the painting done around here…and to try freezer cooking.
Hey, I’ll look forward to reading this!Mary, mom to many
I avoided Target for September, and it made a very noticable difference around here. As for October’s Resolution, To hug each of my seven children every day. I know, that sounds like a no brainer, but my older kids can get away from me sometimes if I don’t pay attention. Especially my oldest, 13 year old boy. Also, I want all the kids to say good night to each other. That hasn’t happened before, because I haven’t made a point of it. But this month, we’re giving it a go. Thanks for the idea!
MPN: I know just what you mean about the hug-a-day. The little ones get more than their fair share of them, but every now and then I realize I haven’t hugged one of the older ones.
You know, Michelle, you have really given me a new take on the beginning of the month with this “new month’s resolution” business. This month, I am going to pray a decade of the rosary for life, and I’m going to cook at least twice a week (meaning weekdays). I’m just going to say that the cooking is a low standard, but the way the last four weeks have gone at work, it will be an improvement for my poor family!Thanks for this nudge to get me to improve throughout the year. I was thinking of you on the 1st, and wondering what this month’s resolution would be. 🙂
Sarah – thanks for thinking of me on the 1st! I told myself I needed to post my resolution, but I was so tired. Thankfully, blogger was working nicely and I got the Oktoberfest pictures up without a major hassle. I feel your pain trying to get dinner on the table after work – I did that for a year and a half. Do you have a crockpot? It helps.
I’m trying to get a better handle on the housecleaning this month. It’s those “out of the ordinary” chores that get to me. Either that, or I do those and neglect the day to day stuff.
Barb, did you see the link at Danielle Bean’s website about housecleaning? Looked interesting…