I am not the type of person that comes up with a New Years Resolution and sticks to it, but every year I wonder what I can do to be better, to help others, to make a difference.  I figure with New Years being this weekend I could jot down some easy ideas for any Savvy Momma to work on with their families.  Our husbands and kids deserve the best of us!  And sometimes we are so tired of giving all we have or we get stuck in rut.  My resolution is to wake up with a purpose, have a positive attitude and live my life with Jesus as my everything.  I figure we can all strive for excellence.  Here are just a few ways to make small changes in your daily life, yet they will be BIG changes for those that live under your household too!

Wake up happy!  Chose to be happy!  My attitude reflects on how I show my kids love each and every day.  Make an effort to start the day out right.  Spend time in the mornings talking to God, getting up on the right side of the bed.  When you are happy, your family will be too.  You know the old saying….”when momma ain’t happy, nobody’s happy!”

Exercise, breathe fresh air, enjoy our beautiful city and weather, teach your children how important it is it live an active lifestyle.  You will never regret spending 30 minutes of your day making your heart healthy, your body feel good and your energy level superb.  Be an influence that refects healthy living to your kids.

Spend time reading the Bible!  There is no greater book out there that you can learn from, share stories, understand history and see God reveal His love for you!  What better stories are there to tell your kids besides ones that really happened and that allow us to understand how mighty and sovereign our God is!

I will work on quality time with my kids and my husband!  We are all so plugged into the internet, cell phones, and wordly issues that even when we are “stay at home” mom’s we are home, but too busy being plugged into this junk.  Imagine leaving your phone behind while you go to the park and actually enjoy playing with your kids, rather than sitting on the bench checking your Facebook account.  I am guilty of doing this!  Small changes of letting go of the “noise” to enjoy real noise of your family is well worth it!

Make a difference in the community.  Get invovled in some type of local non-profit, help a family, volunteer your talents for others and show your kids the importance of giving back.  This is also a great way to use some hidden talents you haven’t used since you graduated from college, high school or sorority life.  God gave us all different talents.  We should not let them go to waste!  We are here working for Him, on His kingdom.  Strive to shine your light and allow others to see Jesus living inside our hearts for others.  Not just for ourselves and our busy lives and routines of the hustle and bustle.

I will stop here, although I could think of many more.  But, these are areas I am going to work on and I thought I would share with you.  Hoping to inspire you, allow your minds to start thinking about living 2011 to the best of your ability, create new and fond memories for your family and make you a proud Savvy Momma that lives with NO REGRETS!  Be safe this weekend!