7 Dangers of Reading
You were probably systematically encouraged to read books straight after learning your ABC’s and the word ‘cat.’ Maybe that encouragement was necessary for your academic development, but for those of us who love reading naturally, reading too much can pose dangers that Reading Rainbow never mentioned. If you’re a heavy reader, take a moment to consider these […]
How to Create a Relaxing Reading Space
If you’re a book lover, you’ve probably always dreamed of having a cozy library where you can curl up and lose yourself in a good book. When done right, a library or reading nook can be the most wonderful space for you to relax, unwind, and enjoy your favorite books. Whether you have a whole […]
Making Your Family’s Future Stress-Free
When it comes to your peace of mind, one of the most important things you can do is to ensure the well-being of your family’s future. There is a list of important things to keep in mind in order to prepare for them just in case something happens to you and having that peach of […]
Living Well, Doing Well: 5 Ways to Enhance Your Coffee
If you are a working American citizen, it’s pretty likely you have at least a few cups of coffee each week. In fact, it wouldn’t be surprising if you have a cup or two every single day. If you’re often going through the drive-thru at your local coffee shop to get that caffeine fix, this practice […]
Living Well, Doing Well: 5 Unexpected Ways to Help the Environment
In this day and age, everyone is pretty well aware of our poor environmental situation. Fortunately, there are small ways everyone can help reverse this situation. If you have yet to jump on the “going green” bandwagon, now is the perfect time to do it! Recycling, installing solar panels, and carpooling are some of the […]
Reducing the Stress of Taxes When You’re Self-Employed
During the first couple weeks of April, many businesses will be putting the last-minute touches on their tax returns. Most of those who are expecting a refund, have already completed their returns. After all, why wait? However, for those who have to pay a large sum of money, especially people who are self-employed, they might […]
How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost?
Replacing a roof can be stressful. When I had to replace the roof on our home, I received several different quotes and was baffled by how many of them were several thousands of dollars apart. We decided to go with a moderate appraisal from a company that was recommended to us. The initial bid we […]
Is Clutter Always Stuff?
Have you found yourself wondering at times in your life why you feel so overwhelmed? Maybe you have “stuff” lying around and maybe you don’t. Clutter in piles, clogged cabinets, and overly full schedules can be a sign of something going on internally. This can be a tricky thing to pin down, but worth consideration […]
Feng Shui for Your Home Office
I ran across this list of 50 Practical Home Office Feng Shui Tips. What a great comprehensive list! Here are some of my faves (and some I have recommended to clients in the past): Never have your back to the door: I read this several years ago, and tried it out myself. There is something about having […]
3 Organizing Assumptions Debunked
Recently, I was asked an interesting comment about organizing that I’d like to respond to: “The [question] that comes to mind here is how to persist. I can’t seem to hold the course more than 3 months . . . that seems to be my cycle. How do we organize ourselves and keep on trooping […]