It’s a Plan!
Posted by: JoyIt’s the beginning of the year and a terrific time to set goals. I love the fresh start that a new year brings. I love to set a few personal goals covering the areas of physical, spiritual, mental, and family. One evening at the beginning of each year I gather our family for a goal setting meeting. Often those have included listing a variety of choices with everyone submitting ideas for us to choose from. Then we vote. 
This year I want to encourage our family to choose a frugality goal as well as our usual focus. I’m thinking they can feel more involved by making it a family goal to keep all of the lights off, or combining trips or carpooling, or possibly being involved more with food costs and menu ideas. It would eliminate me harping on them about at least one of these items…. and that would be wonderful for all of us! lol
Imagine the fun of having my 5 year old remind ME to turn off the lights when I’m done in a room! Think of the excitement of my 12 year old opening the power bill and finding it lower than the last one! Yes, I think this frugal FAMILY new years resolution could be a good thing.
January 19th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
That’s an excellent idea to include the family. Sometimes I feel like the kids feel left out and of course, being told what to do. If they are included it almost feels like their choice and they are involved. I try to involve my stepdaughter in cooking which helps with the different frugal meals that we try. I just need to find a way to involve my stepson, especially with turning off the lights.