January goals and priorities

Read Money and Marriage book
Take my medications daily
Take the 30 day encourage your husband challenge
Complete at least 1-2 school projects
Buy at least 2 new outfits
Make plans for garden
Budget meeting with Ken on financial goals for the year.
Organize kitchen counters, drawers, cabinets, pantry, refrigerator and freezer.

Free National Park entrance days

Free National Park Entrance Days:
April 21 - 29
June 9
September 29
November 10-12
Many of the parks never charge an entrance fee. Get more information here:
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2012 Goals and Priorities

I have spent a lot of time of time thinking about my goals and priorities for the year. My goal is to set a workable plan for myself so here it is.

Personal Development:
Deepen my relationship with God by reading at least 1 new scripture daily.
Build at least 6 new good habits.
Read at least 3 new books

Health and Fitness:
Complete Dental work
Cut back on soda and increase water
Take pills daily
Eat more fruit

Career and Work:
Spend at least 1 day a week on school projects
Spend 20min a day studying
Complete degree
Find a new job
Increase Jaide Billiard Service business

Fun and Recreation:
Attempt gardening
Plan 2-3 vacations

Managing Technology:
Increase computer skills on imac
Read tutorials on word press
Read tutorials on blogging
Read tutorials on website building

Home:
Improve organization using 52 week plan
Organize pictures

Personal Presentation:
Improve wardrobe

Strategies for happiness:
Use encouraging words daily
Life Group weekly

Money and Finance:
Read at least 3 new books
Build a workable budget with financial goals
Monthly budget meeting with my husband Ken

Relationships:
Read at least 3 new books on marriage
Read at least 3 new books on parenting
Spend at least 15 minutes a day with my children alone
Honor my husband by encouraging him daily.

Time management: 
Use Calendar for scheduling

Family:
Help my son Zach plan for new baby.

Clipping off the coupons of life

There are some coupons that can only be collected by faithfullness.  Clipping off the coupons of life. Read here.  for the full blog post by Matthew Barnett pastor of the Los Angeles Dream Center.

This blog is not what you think it is. When you read the heading I’m sure you were thinking, “Oh no, he’s not one of those guys on the airplane that scatters magazines on his tray table and cuts out coupons, is he?” No, even though everyone loves a good sale this is not what this blog is about. I’m talking about clipping off the coupons of life. You see, there are some coupons that only can be collected by faithfulness.

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Books I plan to read in 2012

I have chosen a list of books to read for 2012 that highlights the things that are important to me, or that I want to work on this year. I spent a lot of time thinking about what the priorities in my life are which is my relationship with God, my children, my marriage, our finances, and of course my personal growth. Books are a great way to help me stay focused and grow. I can't wait to see what I learn, and what I learn about myself. Click on the link below to see my list for more details.

http://astore.amazon.com/destin0a-20