12 Things in 2012

I'm reading through two good books... The Money Saving Mom's Budget and Organized Simplicity. (you can download this to your kindle right now FOR FREE! - or any other reading device I believe, go get it, it's FREE!) Both highly encourage making lists and goals. In that light I've made a list of 12 things I'd love to do/try in 2012. Some of them are not too hard but I want to be successful so I think that by putting them in there that will help!

12 Things to Do in 2012

January- make homemade hand soap I tried this and it was great! It's very cheap and easy. I'd use a different scent next time what what I have works fine. It's a little thinner than regular soap so I may try a foaming dispenser.

February- make homemade laundry detergent. My friends Kelsey and Joanne use powdered but I have all for liquid so that's what I'm going to try first.

March- make homemade wheat thins (found the idea on a few places, doesn't look hard and I love wheat thins!

April- use my new (to me two years ago!) sewing machine. I have never used one before but I have a few fun ideas.

May- plant carrots, beans, herbs, peppers for our garden

June- make Gracie's birthday cupcakes/cake/cakepops. Not sure which

July - crochet a WHOLE potholder. (haha! I've tried this before=fail!)

August- have our baby! Make graham's birthday cake/cupcakes

September- make homemade applesauce. It was a lot of work but it's worth it. I couldn't have done it without my MIL so I'm going to try to recruit her again! :)

October- homemade poptarts

November- make a good loaf (or multiple) of homemade bread

December- make Christmas presents for family and friends. Not sure what yet.

That's all. What do you think? I'm really hoping to try these things and learn some new recipes/crafty ideas. So, um....did you catch anything special for any of the months? That's right!! We'll be adding a new Hartman to the mix in August! I think that feat and making a cake for Graham's second birthday are quite challenging goals for that month. Ha! We are thrilled and so very thankful for the blessing of a new life.