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Reasons to Take a Staycation

August 6, 2013/2 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Books, Decision Making, Food, Health, Home, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, List Making, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success, Travel/by Paula Rizzo

For the whole summer, everyone is daydreaming about jetting off for a beach getaway. I bet very few of you dream of staying near home for your vacation, but don’t sell it short! In hindsight, it’s easy to overlook all the bad parts of a taking a trip – the delayed flights, missed connections and lost luggage.

So next time you think you need a break, consider taking a “staycation” instead. This could mean that you stay in a hotel just down the road, or it could mean that you look to buy a “holiday home” near you. This way you’ve always got a place to go on the weekends or somewhere to use if you have guests staying with you.

Hail a Cab From Your Phone

June 27, 2013/0 Comments/in Apps, Increase Productivity, Reduce Stress, Saving Time, Technology, Travel/by Paula Rizzo

Ever had trouble hailing a cab? If you’re a New Yorker…I’m talking to you. Well, as it turns out — there’s an app for that! (Haha) Maybe you’re caught out in the rain, or carrying a ton of groceries. You’d love to grab a cab ride home, but easier said than done, right? Not anymore — with the help of Hailo, you can hail a cab from your phone!

I tried it out a few weeks ago and I have to say it was quick and easy! All you have to do is choose a location to be picked up and the app will tell you the name of your cab driver, his phone number, and how long you’ll need to wait. You even can track where the cab is on your phone, so no need to waste time waiting outside.

Take a Trip Down Memory Lane

June 23, 2013/0 Comments/in Boost Memory, Health, Increase Productivity, Movies, Tool for Success, TV/by Paula Rizzo

Just last week an old friend (as in we’ve known each other a long time — not old like she’s actually old. I’m sure she would want me to clarify) dragged me to a concert. I’m half excited and half embarrassed to tell you we went to the New Kids on the Block concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Eee — I know! So I really didn’t want to go and she made me. And I’m really glad she did.

It’s was so fun to hear all those old songs again and remember what life was like back in the 90s. haha! I had a smile on my face the whole time. (Maybe some of that had to do with the Pinot Grigio…but I digress.) So I wanted to take the opportunity to tell all of you how good for your soul a little trip down memory lane can be! Whether it’s music, pictures or even clothes — remembering the past can be a blast.

Remember how much fun it was for Carrie and the girls from Sex and the City?

Pack These Items When You Travel

March 31, 2013/0 Comments/in Apps, Benefits of List Making, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success, Travel/by Paula Rizzo

Paula & Nicole at the Trevi Fountain in Rome

Traveling can be very stressful no matter how much you plan. People go travelling for a whole host of reasons. Some people are interested in doing something like this Cultural Care Au Pair, whilst others are only interested in being tourists. But there are some tips and tricks that I’ve found to help you out. Recently, Jay and I went to Italy and Paris with our friends Nicole and Peter. They were the ones we went to visit in Paris in July.

Anyway — Nicole is a crazy planner/researcher like me. She makes lists and is super organized. She even wrote a guest post about ways to pack for a two week European vacation in a carry on. It’s brilliant advice. We had a blast planning out every stop on our two-week Italian tour. So we teamed up with this list of travel must haves: Read more

Join Me to Talk Travel Lists

September 21, 2012/0 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Fellow List Producers/by Paula Rizzo

Deutsch: Paris: Eiffelturm (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Everyone loves going on vacation. It’s great to be able to reconnect, recharge and relax! But all that fun takes some preparation and lots and lots of lists!

Pros & Cons lists for destinations
Research lists
Packing lists
Organizing your luggage
Sightseeing lists
Must-Eat Restaurant lists
Bucket lists of must-visit spots
etc.

I recently started a Meetup group called “Lists & Libations.” We meet once a month to talk about lists and enjoy libations! Our next meeting on October 24th will be all about travel lists. I would love for you to join us if you can. Click here for all the details.

If you don’t live in NYC or can’t make it — I’m also hosting Virtual Meetups. The next one is on October 2nd and is all about productivity apps!

Hope to see you there!

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