For the Barnes home we plan to spend less and save more.
Last year we did the same- it's not really a resolution, just a good time to reevaluate. In '09 we-
- started to share a cell phone plan with John's parents
- share our garbage service and split the bill,
- we signed up for netflix to avoid all the Hollywood video late fees and unwatched movies.
- ate out about twice a month
- knock off the coffee shop stops
- cancelled magazine subs
- use no credit cards
- make birthday cakes- not buy
Now for 2010 we have in mind
- canceling netflix
- maybe sharing out garbage can with a third neighbor
- compost and grow more, longer
- cut out that 2x a month eating out {maybe 1x}
- drive less, carpool more = less gas
- maybe find a side job for me
- unplug and turn things off more
- drop our heat down by a degree or two, and hour earlier
So what are your ideas? What do you do that you would like to share? I'd love to know!
