According to USA.gov, the following New Year’s resolutions have traditionally been the most popular among Americans:
• Get Fit
During “The Great Recession” of modern times, the list bears some similarities; however, economic factors may have led to necessary “frugal changes.” Here’s a partial list of this new breed of New Year’s Resolutions as we move from 2009 to 2010. As with all other New Year’s Resolutions, the challenge might be to maintain the healthy and good habits beyond the start of the New Year and beyond the end of The Great Recession, when that end finally arrives.
• Entertain “on the cheap”
• Regularly use coupons when shopping
• Choose store brands more often vs. name brands
• Shop less often for new clothes & wear/recycle what is already owned
• Eat meals at home more often than dining out
• Alter vacation plans, choose more local options, save longer for exotic vacations
• Have cars, electronics & appliances repaired vs. replacing them for new models
• Create small gyms at home vs. paying for a gym club membership
• Rent movies to watch at home vs. going to the movies
• Consolidate errands & local trips to help use less gas
• Walk to some local spots vs. driving to them
• Pay cash vs. using credit for purchases
• Spend less, save more
• Participate in volunteer & service projects
• Go back to school to work on alternate degrees and certifications
While you're deciding which resolution to focus on in 2010, why not try this traditional holiday recipe provided by one of LifelineExtensions.blog's favorite SAHMs, Stephanie Evans:
Egg Nog French Toast: 9 eggs
3 cups half and half (or milk)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp rum or almond extract
24 slices French bread (about 1 1/2 loaves)
Grease 2 9X13 pans
In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Blend well. Arrange bread in buttered pan. Pour mix over bread in pan. Lift and turn until all egg mixture is absorbed. Cover with foil; refrigerate overnight.
Next day: Heat oven to 450. Remove pans from refrigerator and remove foil.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
Before baking, this may be frozen for up to one week.
ENJOY!
3 cups half and half (or milk)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp rum or almond extract
24 slices French bread (about 1 1/2 loaves)
Grease 2 9X13 pans
In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Blend well. Arrange bread in buttered pan. Pour mix over bread in pan. Lift and turn until all egg mixture is absorbed. Cover with foil; refrigerate overnight.
Next day: Heat oven to 450. Remove pans from refrigerator and remove foil.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
Before baking, this may be frozen for up to one week.
ENJOY!
Sharon M. Biggs, M.A., is a wife, mother, and 21st Century educational leader who serves as Co-Chair & President of Lifeline Foundation, Inc. This 23-year educator is also Founder, Editor, and Chief Writer of LifelineExtensions.blog. View Sharon's other published works at http://www.examiner.com/.
Contact Sharon directly for more information: sharonbiggs@mylifelinefoundation.org
"Children are the globe's most precious commodity."
(Terence H. Biggs, Jr. ~ 2009)
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