"January is usually known as the fearful month of diets, budgets, organizing, and resolutions. Not so in my world—January is for relaxing and enjoying. January is the month of low-expectations. Cars, garages, and windows are supposed to be dirty. There are no yard or garden duties, tax-deadlines, gift-giving holidays, or flies in January. January is made for frugal luxuries like wearing sweaters, reading books, taking naps, cooking stew, taking an institute class, and fun projects." --Jane Payne
Now don't you feel a lot more affection for January than you did before you read this post? I think I'll go spend some time in the cozy.
**What frugal luxuries do you love?
What's your favorite wintertime activity?
Do you love being home?**
What's your favorite wintertime activity?
Do you love being home?**
P.S. Why not join Amy M.'s fabulous 12 photos on the 12 monthly plan? You can check it out here.
Comment Window Tidbit: I'm taking pictures of my day with Amy's 12 photos on the 12th in mind and will end up having to narrow them down because I'm sure I'll end up with way more than 12.
Comment Window Tidbit: I'm taking pictures of my day with Amy's 12 photos on the 12th in mind and will end up having to narrow them down because I'm sure I'll end up with way more than 12.
23 comments:
I agree. Amen and amen! I haven't even picked my word for the year yet, and I just made my resolutions last night. What's the rush?
Yes! I absolutely loved that post as well. I love January for just those reasons -- no real deadlines, no yardwork, no pressure. Just reading, knitting, and baking! And maybe a trip to the library.
Wow...I LOVE this! January always feels like such a busy month...so much to do, so much to get in order. OF course, I am the one who makes it that way. I want to go curl up in bed with a good book......
Finally! Someone talking some real sense! I do love being home but I am going a little stir crazy right now. I have been babysitting kids this week and todays little boy is well, lets say, challenging. Two more hours, that is all.
Oh I would so love for January to be just like that! However, moving and twins in my plans mean it's next January when I can do that! It is great wisdom though!
I read that on her blog too- and loved it just as much! She is so wise.
Really are there any other months than January and maybe February that are that so slow. Lots of empty squares on the calendar campared to any other months of the year. Why not slow down too and enjoy them a little- regroup- and rest up for what is to come once spring arrives!
A long hot bath is my frugal luxury!
I think neighbor Jane Payne is brilliant. I was doing that stuff anyway--except making a stew--I don't cook, and now I feel good about it.
I don't even make resolutions. I go pretty easy on myself.
Why, thank you Jill! I'm glad I said something worth quoting. Funny how just giving ourselves permission to enjoy something often changes our perception.
Popcorn in all its forms (plain, buttered, carameled, kettle) is one of my favorite frugal luxuries.
Hmmmm. I'm going to check out Amy's idea. Thanks for the link.
I'm with Natasha.......yeahhhhh LONG LONG HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT BATH/SHOWER combo!
Yeah!!! A kindred spirit!
January has always been my favorite month because it is a very long month with no holidays or other expectations (an fortunatley none of my kids were born in January either.)
I always get more of what I want to do done in January than any other time of the year.
That post totally conflicts with the task oriented side of myself, but seems like a breath of fresh air to my Scroogy post-holiday self. Maybe I'll adopt that philosophy next year. :)
My favorite frugal luxury is drinking hot chocolate. Yum!
I am now a much bigger fan of January!
I've always kind of thought of January like this and I'm glad she verbalized it so well! (One of my goals is to start commenting again :)
Neighbor Jane is one of the biggest blessings of blogging for me!
Now I'm off to see what Amy's photo idea is...
P.S. Love all your other posts...I should set a goal to be a better commenter because I have gotten pretty lousy at it and need to work harder at checking in and commenting more often. Sorry!
I love jane!
boy I needed that...
I love this! I am so glad you posted it...January and February are always winter blah months so I am glad to have the new perspective!
It does make me feel fonder for January. I want to be cozy right now too.
I have never thought of January like this. I LOVE it. I usually am not a fan, but this has me re-thinking and feeling less guilt over the frugal luxuries I so enjoy!
My number one frugal luxury is my nightly hot baths (even though right now my skin is suffering so badly from being over-dried)
Home is my favorite place...
I love this post...
I love Jane's posts- and it was fun to re-read part of it here. I kept thinking about it last night, why am I making my life so busy this month. I need to enjoy it more. Sit on the sofa more and just be.
I will have to go check out the 12 photos on the 12th-
I do love being home. I think I enjoy sitting at home and watching a show with my family and not feeling like we should be outside or on the run somewhere.
Oh my gosh I TOTALLY need to change my attitude about January! Jane makes it sound so wonderful! Also, I joined in on 12 on the 12th and I'm hooked.
I think I need to read this. My perspective on January is woefully pessimistic. I wish I could relax more than I'm able. Alas, with school I have to dive back into real life without much cushion.
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