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Five moms take the plunge and divulge the goals they hope to achieve this year. Click on the links to read more about why and how they plan on shaking things up.

^{Posted by: CallMeMama}
1. Go hiking, fishing, and just good ol' play in the dirt
2. Turn off the TV more (and curb the obsession with certain television shows)
3. Cut back on snacks and processed foods
4. Throw out the busy routine and do something new
5. Stop picking on each other and nagging
Read why and how

^{Posted by: ShortOrderMom}
1. Give more hugs
2. Read together as a family more
3. Get out and play a rousing game of tag or take a walk through the nearby college campus more often
4. Recycle, reuse and be more proactive in conserving our resources
5. Get to the shore -- even just for a weekend or overnight
Read why and how

^{Posted by: ShopandTell}
1. Get the "grown-ups" to slow down and remember to listen to the children more
2. Remember to give grace to others, even when we don't feel like it
Read why and how

^{Posted by: MandaJuice}
1. Wean the baby so she (finally! hopefully!) sleeps through the night
2. Make a list of all the things we could do with extra money -- if we stick to the budget (and then stick to it)
3. Incorporate more vegetables into our family's eating -- even if we're eating junk with a side of broccoli
4. Go for a walk with the baby every day
5. Plan more grown-up alone time
Read why and how

^{Posted by: BuckeyeChristy}
1. Less nuggets and fries, more fruit and veggies
2. Visit more parks and free outdoor activities
3. Downsize our collection of "stuff"
4. Take a real family vacation
5. Start taking the girls along on errands
Read why and how

So...what's on your family's top 5 list?