New Year's Resolutions for Phoenicians

Most people make resolutions for the new year that involve improving relationships, or weight loss, or quitting smoking, or exercising more. Those are great goals, and if any of those are your resolutions for the coming year, I wish you the best on achieving them. As Phoenix area residents, there are some things -- easier than those personal goals! -- that we can do to make this area, and our awareness of it, even better.

10 New Year's Resolutions For Phoenix Residents

1. I will slow down when I drive.

   You may be interested in:
   Road Rage and Aggressive Driving
   School Zones
   Driving Times and Distances

   
   
2. I will conserve water.

   You may be interested in:
   Easy Water Conservation Tips
   Going Green

   
   
3. I will use drought resistant plants.

   You may be interested in:
   Desert Gardening Books
   Easy Desert Plants

   
   
4. I will raise the temp on my a/c thermostat in the summer by one degree.

   You may be interested in:
   Summer Electric Bills
   How to Reduce Summer Heat in your Home
   Where Do You Set Your Thermostat?

   
   
5. I will stop throwing garbage/cigarette butts out of my car window.

   You may be interested in:
   Report a Litterbug
   Recycling

   
   
6. I will never leave a child alone with water, even for a minute.

   You may be interested in:
   Pool Safety
   Public Splash Pads and Spray Pads

   
   
7. I will never leave a child or pet in a closed car, even for a minute.

   You may be interested in:
   Summer Car Safety
   Dogs and Hot Weather

   
   
8. I will find a way to donate either time or money to at least one local non-profit agency that helps children.

   You may be interested in:
   Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
   Charitable Tax Credits
   Find a Thrift Store

   
   
9. I will visit at least one Arizona museum this year.

   You may be interested in:
   Heard Museum
   Musical Instrument Museum
   Arizona Science Center
   Phoenix Art Museum
   Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum
   Children's Museum of Phoenix
   More Museums
   

10. In August, when it's about 117°F outside, I will not use the phrase 'it's a dry heat' to make it seem like it isn't that hot!

    You may be interested in:
    Heat/Humidity Index
    Arizona Heat Jokes

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