Sep
10
2012

Using “To-Do” Lists to Organize Yourself

Don't Let the Details Get You Down

If you find yourself overwhelmed by everything on your plate, turn to the tried and true “To-Do” list to get on track.

I’m drowning in details. I have a lot on the go, as most of us can relate to. Summer is shifting into the busy-ness of Fall. The Kid has started Grade One and we’re gearing up for a full extra-curricular schedule. And work continues to be busy. Ridiculously busy.

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Apr
16
2012

3 Tips to Organize Your Garden Shed

Get Geared Up for Summer, Set Up Your Shed

Sunday was the first “unofficial” day of summer at our house.

Was it really warm? Not particularly.

Was it beautifully sunny? Nope, it was drizzling and quite grey.

But it was the first time since the fall that we cracked open the BBQ and made a delicious grilled meal.

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Feb
01
2012

3 Tips to Tame your Wallet

If you can’t close your wallet, this is for you

I have distinct childhood memories of my mother’s wallet. She always has—and always will—sorted her cash by denomination. Fives, then tens, then twenties. Always grouped in the proper order and neatly stacked together. With the fronts facing out and all of the heads on the bills aligned. As a kid, I remember waiting patiently for her as she carefully put her change away after paying for our groceries. It was all in place before she set foot outside the store.

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