Resolutions

I'm not much into New Year's resolutions because, as most people will agree, most people fail miserably at keeping any resolution.  The general idea is to change a habit or behavior but that is a real problem for most people including me.  I'll admit to having as much trouble as most people keeping any resolution or goal.  It is generally agreed that most resolutions have faded into a dim recollection by about March, IF they make it that long.  Here are the top ten suggestions for how to stick to your resolution or you might check out Yahoo's suggestions for success.

Homemade Prosperity by Shannon Hayes — YES! Magazine

This article by Shannon Hayes is just great. She has outlined the precept of escape from the monster of consumerism:

Caught in the consumer trap? Radical Homemaker Shannon Hayes discovered that producing what she needs at home lets her live on a fraction of what she thought she needed.

Shannon has decanted the elements of sustained living in her review of the evolution of consumer mentality. I know that this is probably not new news to many but the direct presentation of so very refreshing that I fell in love with this ideal the first time I read about the shift away from the "buy it now" mentality that I was awed. I strongly recommend that you stop by Shannon's blog as well as read her article: Homemade Prosperity by Shannon Hayes — YES! Magazine

Chocolate Holiday Treat

OK, I know this isn't really related to a Tiny House and I know that cooking and shopping are not really part of anything related to the point or purpose of this blog, but hey, it's my post so...

I believe  that we have concluded our holiday preparations and while looking around I found a recipe for something sweet that is very appropriate for the holiday menu.  I lifted this image from my favorite food site, AllRecipes.com and I can recommend this delicacy for it's simplicity and as well as is yummyness.  Someone brought some of this to work and it is wonderful.  I'm trying it out for Christmas this year.

Thanks for stopping by.  Let's get out there and make it a great day!