By
Carmen Coker
If you love to read, I bet you've got a pretty nice stockpile of books. I'll go even further and say that I bet you only read 2-5 of those books on a regular basis, and the rest are just "dust collectors."
Am I right or am I right?
I just came across a wonderful charity that can help you downsize your library, opening up a little more space for something else! It's called Books for Soldiers.
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By
Jennifer Koretsky
Do you ever get the feeling that you're overcomplicating things?
There are certainly many important decisions in life that need careful consideration. But people with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) tend to get stuck "carefully considering" even the smallest decisions, like where to keep a new item that you bought, how to spend your day off, or what to order in a restaurant. We can easily over think the simplest of tasks, making them more complicated and stressful than they need to be.
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Posted September 1 2009, filed under
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By
Michaela Strathman
The Big Debate over Canisters Rages On…
My mother and I have always had a big debate over whether a set of kitchen canisters on the counter top is a)useful or b)cluttery. I have always maintained the latter. It’s not that I don’t want to have flour handy for a quick white sauce or sugar for a baking job, it’s just that I don’t like a lot of stuff (or anything, really) on my counters.
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By
Eva Wallace
A goal without a plan is just a wish.
~Larry Elder
By
Erica Ecker
Is there a door in your home that has a mind of it's own? It makes unloading and loading a full car unnecessarily challenging. Have you ever been carrying an armful of stuff when the measly door wedge gives out? … and whack! Or worse, you're trying to open the door with one foot while balancing on the other and your arms are desperately trying to keep their grip on 5 bags of groceries.
These doors just don't stay where you put them and the biggest offenders are the spring-loaded doors forcing you to race your way through so it doesn't hit you on your backside.
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By
Eva Wallace
The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them.
~Denis Watley
Define your goals. Make them achievable. Believe in yourself.
Have a great weekend!
Posted August 21 2009, filed under
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By
Jan Hayner
Taking good notes can mean the difference between a passing and a failing grade. If your notes are lacking and don't have confidence in what you wrote, chances are you will not read the notes or take them seriously and only skim over them. If you have good notes that you trust, you will concentrate on what you wrote and the information will become imbedded in your mind.
Here are 10 tips on 'note taking' that will help you to study harder and more efficiently. These techniques are not only valuable for school, but for the rest of your life!
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By
Eva Wallace
Ok, I'm a little freaky over lunch bags. It's the whole hand bag obsession thing. You know, can't resist them. Don't deny it - I know some of you out there can relate (Marcia) ;).
Anyway - the KoKo Christy Lunch Bag is quite possible the cutest lunchbag to date! I think I have to get it. It's all nylon with a zippered top and great end pockets for all the little extras. And it's fully insulated - Keeps your hots hot or your colds cold!
Shoot - I'd even use this as a purse! No more melted makeup or chocolate on hot days, right?
They measure 11.5"H x 6"W x 5.5"D, so they will hold quite a bit! They come in Black, Green and Chocolate Brown. And not bad at just under $20!
By
Erica Ecker
Right 12, Left 37, Right 16 - that was my high school locker combination.
Back to school season is here! We're surrounded by lots of new notebooks, pens, paper tablets and my favorite… magnetic gadgets for lockers!
Even if you're all grown up, you can still get a bang out of these fun and functional items. Magnetic gadgets are available all year round but right now there is an influx of bright, colorful ones marketed to students… but don't let that stop you from enjoying them yourself!
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By
Eva Wallace
Karen at 3garnets and 2sapphires has started up a giveaway just in time for back to school with some really cute stuff! They are giving away an art bundle that consists of:
Our Two-Sided Art Easel, a Set of 12 Foam Rollers, a set of Plastic Chubby Paint Brushes, Simply Washable Tempera Paint in the Classic Colors, No Mess Paint Cups and a Junior Apron (new product) OR A Waterproof Bib OR An Art Smock!
These are the 8 blogs participating in this giveaway event. You can gain additional entries for this contest by entering on all 8 blogs.
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Posted August 5 2009, filed under
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By
Erica Ecker
All this hot and humid weather is making me feel lazy. How about you?
You may be relieved to hear that when it comes to getting organized, laziness can be your biggest ally. The trick is to design your system around your "laziest common denominator", meaning, doing things with the least number of steps.
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By
Eva Wallace
Brand new to Stacks and Stacks - Painfully cute Polka Dot Market Totes!
These have got to be some of the cutest tote bags I've ever seen! They are made of laminated polka dot printed cotton fabric and come in Lime, Pink or Black and White, with a little ribbon tie at the top to keep it closed.
The laminated fabric is great because it's water resistant and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. And with the 14.5" H x 14" W x 6" D size, this tote is great for books, beach, pool, diaper bag, purse, lunchbag, wet clothes or towels, quick grocery trips, kids toys - you name it!
At $19.99, it's a great deal for back to school, as a gift - or anything, really! Oooh! How great would this tote bag be as a reuseable gift wrapping with something else tucked inside!
How would you use this tote bag?
If you love to read, I bet you've got a pretty nice stockpile of books. I'll go even further and say that I bet you only read 2-5 of those books on a regular basis, and the rest are just "dust collectors."