January is a time of year when a lot of people become interested in saving money, resolving to pay off debt, live within their means, spend less of groceries, buy less stuff, eat out less, stop throwing food away, and so on.
I’m working on planning out blog posts for the coming year, so I’d love to hear what money-related resolutions you’re making this year. If I know what you’re working on, I can make my blog more helpful for you.
So, talk to me! What money-saving topics do you need help with?
Kelly
Thursday 7th of February 2013
I have the same china :)
Jacqueline Powers
Friday 11th of January 2013
Hi FG just want to say I very rarely comment but I read your blog quite regularly and find you super inspiring!! I would love some more tips on homeschooling frugally, and how you maintain your families healthy food commitment on a tight budget. My family is coming out of a lot of Medical bills and depleting our savings in 2012 so this year my husband and I are crunching down and increasing our savings like crazy but because of the health issues were also trying to be way more healthy. I need to figure out how to do both. Please your guidance and wisdom would be beyond appreciated. Thanks
Emma
Monday 7th of January 2013
I haven't really made any resolutions at all this year (I rarely do). But the main reasons I visit the blog are: - recipes - especially the ones (ie. homemade granola bars) that are not meals so much as ways you can reduce the amount of pre-made food you buy - environmentally-friendly tips - ideas/reminders of fun free/cheap things to do - product reviews - whether it is a big ticket or small ticket item, I appreciate the fact that you prefer to spend more up front for a longer-lasting item Thanks for all your tips.
Michaela
Friday 4th of January 2013
My biggest goal (long term) goal right now is paying off my home - while improving it. I have owned my home for 12 years, and I'm down to around $18K and I'm wondering how fast I can (reasonably) pay it off. I also want to get a new roof for the house and garage, and pay for it in full out of pocket. Then I would love to get glass block windows in the basement, and a new window and garage doors for the garage (and be able to pay for it out of pocket, or at least 12 months same as cash if needed - I don't know how you feel about that!?! but sometimes it works for me).
I also want to be able to pay for my son's tuition for his school in May. He will be in first grade next year and is currently attending a private Catholic school. I'm so happy with how he has done this year that I definitely want him to go again next year.
Lastly I would like to continue to declutter my life. Last year I focused on getting a lot of clutter out of my home, and I want to continue this trend in my life. Really, its all about simplifying and saying NO (thank you!) more often, and cutting out what is no longer needed. Whether that is junk in my home, or extra bills, or mental stress - less is coming back in style this year . . .
Holly
Thursday 3rd of January 2013
I love your recipes and have used many of them, but I find them difficult to find again once they have passed.....any way you could work on a Recipes tab so that they are all in one place?