FREE Organizing Tools on the Web

onlineIf you are looking for free tools that can help you get organized, there are many options available on the web!
Here are just a few:
Cozi – Designed to assist the modern family on-the-go, this site tracks activities, schedules, and shopping for each family member…and it can be managed on your PC, web browser, or mobile phone! Account sign-up is required.
HassleMe  – A tool which randomly nags you via email about things you know you should be doing. It can be used for individuals or groups of people like families or offices. HassleMe doesn’t require an account set-up!  Just input the hassle, how often you want to be hassled, and the email address(es) to send the hassle. Continue Reading

Hacking the Holidays: Put the Name on the Gift Tag, Not the Gift

reg-1383692643-211777.jpgThe holiday catalogs are rolling in, along with the offers for personalization – sometimes at no extra charge. Wouldn’t your child love to have his or her name on that sleeping bag, bathrobe, or backpack?
Here’s a suggestion: don’t do it! Continue Reading

Thanks A Latte: Latte Art Makes a Great Gift!

latteartI am big coffee drinker, and love exploring new coffeehouses.  One of my favorite cafes would always mark my latte foam so that it looked like a shooting star. And while I realize that there was a good chance they do that for every customer, it never failed to make me feel like I was special. Of course, I just assumed that it was magic – but it turns out that everybody can learn to make artful lattes. I found How To Make Latte Art, and put an espresso machine on my wishlist this year! Continue Reading