A year of change?

I am 39. I am 40 in November 2011. I am probably having something of a mid-life crisis. I have suffered with depression for most (all) of my adult life. My home life is stuck in a rut of disorganisation and chaos. I don't want this to continue. We are money-limited (euphemism for poor?). So, during the next 11 months, I want to try some things out.

I want to live more frugally. Eat better, with more home made things. Not waste money on fripperies. Recycle more, use left-overs, re-use paper, upcycle materials.

I want to make serious inroads into my debts. Spend my money more efficiently. Pay bills on time. Only buy the things I can afford. Borrow less.

I want to be more organised with regards to celebrations. Buy presents early. Make sure I'm not panicking a week before the event.

I want to get crafty. Make things like toys, clothes etc. Knit and crochet more. Make Christmas decorations. Build shelves, cupboards, tables.

I want to be more organised in my daily life. Do more with the kids like cooking and crafting. Model the behaviour I want to see. Do more housework, daily. Be consistent with regards to behaviour.

I want to encourage creativity and enthusiasm with the children's education.

I would be too embarrassed to state where I am at the moment, but I hope to update this blog with recipes, patterns, formulae, successes and failures. I hope you get something out of reading it.