New Year’s Resolutions
I don’t really make strict resolutions as such, more thoughts and hopes for the new year and reflections on the year gone by.
2007
2007 was a good year for us, we settled into parenting and have enjoyed seeing Erin turn into a happy and lively toddler. After a fairly drastic change in career direction Alex has taken to bus driving like a duck to water, it’s nice to see him enjoying his work so much especially as he is the only real earner at the moment. I completed the maths course and have applied for an open learning degree in social science. However the biggest event of the year was definitely moving house and we are looking forward to the coming year, settling in and getting involved in village life.
Littlemummy in 2007
My posting on the blog has been a little sporadic at times, even still it has grown to encompass over 470 posts. Visitor levels are well into three figures daily, and I currently earn around £60/$120 a month, which is a nice bonus.
2008
Here are few plans for 2008;
Going Green – Like many others, 2008 will be the year we try our hand at growing our own produce, moving to some organic alternatives, reducing our energy consumption, recycling and reusing.
Money – With the current financial climate and concerns over a recession, it’s particularly on topic to take a closer look at our finances. For the first time we will be budgeting via a spreadsheet system and we plan to implement some money saving techniques from America’s Cheapest Family.
Parenting – 2008 should be the year when Erin and I can really start to flex our creative muscles, she’ll be two in February. Stand by for crafts, recipes and new activities.
Education - Learning new skills and theory is a big part of who I am and 2008 will be my biggest challenge yet, and I’m a little nervous. A (relatively) basic maths course is one thing, committing to double figure study time a week is another. The range of discussion points the course will throw up should make for some interesting blog fodder though.
Health – An odd subject to put in? Not really, I have crohns, and if I’m honest there’s a lot more I could be doing to ensure my own wellbeing. In 2008 I’m going to really make a habit of taking my medication (everyday!), take multivitamins and iron, take more care to eat regularly, reduce my caffeine intake (not good for crohns) take more time to relax – in this case stress can be a real killer, or at least a real pain!
Littlemummy in 2008
What can you expect from littlemummy in 2008:
Posts on the following – Craft, activities, recipes (especially from home grown produce), our horticultural and recycling escapades, discursives on education, parenting and current affairs, budgeting and saving money.
What are your plans for 2008? (blog and personal)
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I'm a 27 year old mum to 4 year old Erin. We live just outside Edinburgh in a small rural village.
I've been blogging for four years and write about anything and everything that takes my fancy.
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Best of luck with your resolutions!
I plan to watch my pennies, use a lot less, exercise a lot more and be more patient with my family
Great resolutions, Erica!
Looking forwards to the postings on gardening, recycling, crafts and activities.
My resolution is to be more relaxed and worry less.
Good resolutions Helen
ps Children’s Spaces book on its way to you, finally!!
I’d be interested to talk with you about your ad revenues, I’ve wanted to put ads on my blog but have had trouble getting into it. I can write posts, but managing ads I’m not so good at and could use a basic intro and some help .
Message me any time I’m on Michelle and I’ll be happy to share what I know. I picked quite a bit up from blog mastermind with Yaro, this year I’d like to try and earn around £100 a month, that would be great and would really help with my study costs.
Hey, just want to say thanks for letting me know about posting me the book.
I’m going to be joining you in many of your resolutions. It’s always easier if someone else is going through it as well. Happy New Year Erica
Looking forward to hearing all about your successes!
Best of luck with your resolutions, there all great ones (having a two year old is great fun btw)
Good luck with your great plans in the new year. I don’t really do resolutions at the secular new year because I’m Jewish and am only a few months into the resolutions I made back in September at the Jewish New Year. Don’t think I could handle any more — LOL!!
My resolution was to eat well and more healthily and to exercise. Have been ok wth the food part but not so good with the exercising.
It is getting to that time of the year when you start thinking about resolutions and I guess for next year mine will be to make more time for my kids whilst still trying to run a successful business from home.