I basically tell anyone who will listen to me about how amazing Evernote is. It’s an app and website that keeps track of nearly anything you want it to. A friend who is also obsessed with it once called it an “extension of her mind.” I think that’s pretty accurate. Anything you want to keep track of but might forget — should go into Evernote.
Here’s how I’m using it: Read more
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I’ve been watching Oprah’s Lifeclass and one of her lessons was about spreading joy.
It’s true — doing nice things for people makes you feel better and lifts your mood. Here’s a list of small and free gestures you can make to improve someone’s day: Read more
I have a confession to make…I can sometimes be a paper hoarder. I keep things because I “might need them.” I’ve gotten better now that a lot of records and statements can be found online. But when the mail comes sometimes it hard to part with some of the pieces “just in case.”
But I’ve been getting better thanks to my organizational friends like Bonnie Joy Dewkett. She’s a professional organizer and owner of The Joyful Organizer. These tips will help you tackle any pile of mail, bills, magazines or flyers in a flash!
Top 10 Paper Organization Tips
By Bonnie Joy Dewkett
Paper is one of the biggest problems we have as a society. Here are ten quick tips to get you organized and keep you that way!
1. Have a big pile of paper? Flip it over and start sorting at the bottom. Chances are that most of the stuff on the bottom is old, expired, or no longer valuable to you. Read more
We should all take a break from time to time. It’s a chance to recharge and kick back. Although we need money for holidays, booking it and worrying about that later is a thought, otherwise this could hold you back from enjoying life and visiting all these amazing places!
Americans don’t take nearly enough vacations but it’s OK to put your own well being on your to-do list!
Here’s a list of reasons you should take a vacation:
1. Be More Productive: First of all…if you’re like me — you prepare in advance for a trip and make sure all of your ducks are in a row before you leave. Read more
Recently my two worlds of TV producer and blogger crossed paths at the BlogHer conference. I took a seminar about incorporating video into a blog that Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious.com, was teaching. Brilliant stuff and I plan on adding some more video here soon!
Anyway — I’ve also done segments with Catherine about healthy eating and getting kids to be better eaters. She started out as a food blogger and has uploaded hundreds of videos to her website Weelicious.com. Now she has a book called “Weelicious: One Family, One Meal,” and I’ve even tried some of the recipes even though I don’t have kids!
Turns out — all that recipe making and brand building has been possible because of list making! Love that! Check out Catherine’s list-making secrets:
Q: Why do you call yourself a compulsive list producer?
A: As a working mom and wife, if I wasn’t armed with a list I’d be in big big trouble! Read more