Review your books (part 1)
August 24, 2007
Books bring knowledge, adventure and escape. They can feel like old friends. That’s probably why it’s so hard to get rid of them.
However, as we grow, our tastes continue to change which mean that some of the books may have just become dust collectors. Be honest, are you ever going to refer to your college textbook again? How many of those paperback novels will you re-read? And what about those books you’ve never gotten around to reading, that have been monopolizing shelf space?
Ask yourself three questions:
A clutter hack for your plastic containers
August 24, 2007
I found a kitchen clutter hack in Real Simple magazine that works so well I said goodbye to my collection of miscellaneous plastic and Tupperware containers.
They quoted Debra Ponzek author of The Family Kitchen cookbook. She suggested buying a dozen identical 16-ounce plastic containers for leftovers. That way you won’t run out and you won’t be searching for lids.
[LG]These are microwave & freezer safe.[/LG] I tried her plan and liked it. Everything nests so easily. I upped the container size to a set of 25 oz. Gladware containers. (Now that I’m the mom, I like leftovers.)
How I Keep My Work At Home Life Organized, part 1
August 24, 2007
I’ve run my Internet marketing consulting firm from a home office for the past 10 years. Making sure I don’t spend my days in bunny slippers is a huge challenge. It is soooo easy to fritter away a day if you don’t stick to a routine. Here’s what I do:
The dog runs the show
Even though I am a night person, every day, come hell or high water, I get up at 7 a.m. and take Benny Bix Ochman Labradoodle to the park where he runs with his buddies, and I socialize with their owners, for an hour. We walk three miles round trip, quickly, so we both get some exercise.
[LG]Benny gives this doggie travel kit 3 woofs.[/LG] Going to the park means I have to get up, get dressed, and appear life-like early in the morning. Continue Reading