If you’ve got kids, Halloween is definitely one of the most exciting days of the year. It can also be a crazy chaotic day with kids all going indifferent directions and parents trying to keep up with the craziness. Before everyone comes home from school to dress and dart out to for trick-or-treating, plan what…
Since I spoke about password managers for Website Wednesday, the obvious companion to a good password managing program on your computer is a hand held password booklet like this one from PasswordDirectory.com. I’ve used my Password Directory for years. Always remember to use pencil when writing in the booklet. Passwords change, and frequently visited sites…
Are you an online user of many accounts, half of which you can’t remember the passwords for? I always had the same, not-so-secure password for everything—life was simple. Now there are just too many to remember, and the same password does not fit all situations, nor is it the least bit secure. I don’t know…
It’s time for Ghosts and goblins to come knocking, the fun and festivities of Halloween are just around the corner. If you’re not organized, holiday can turn into hassle when it comes time to gather up all things spooky and put them on display, not to mention the drudgery of the post holiday put-away. There…
We often think of being organized in terms of having the space around us neat and tidy, however, organization can be more about the methods we practice as we go about the day. If you have functional items that you use to process papers and projects, you can save time and be more productive. Here…
Since I discussed meal planning on Monday, I had to follow up with a Website Wednesday that can make planning any meal a cinch. Allrecipes.com is a terrific resource for any kitchen, whether you’re a fabulous cook or if you haven’t yet figured out how to boil water. First and foremost, when it comes to…
Do you have piles of magazines your planning to read someday? Let’s get realistic, how long have they been sitting there, and when was the last time you said, “hmmm, I have an extra hour to kill, I think I’m going to go down in the basement and read some old articles from National Geographic”?…
This morning on the Today show Matt Lauer interviewed Denise Morrison and Maggie Wilderotter—CEO sisters, who shared their secrets to success. I had to post this clip for our readers because they talked about the important role that planning takes in all affairs. As children their dad asked them to make presentations for anything they…
If you like short blog posts with a continuous stream of ideas on getting things done, then check out Lifehacker.com. The site is filled with posts on everything from the latest downloads to the coolest gadgets for being more productive online, at home, at work or anywhere else. There’s also an assortment of random ideas that…
This is the perfect weekend to organize your garage. Chicago’s long cold winter is coming soon and having your garage ready for the months ahead will help to keep you organized. It’s time to remove any summer items, such as beach chairs, pool accessories etc… Make sure the snow blower is out and available (I…