I am a work-from-home parent and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. However, there is one time of the year that every work-at-home parent is concerned with: summer. We both want to be the awesome parent spending tons of time with out kids out in the sun, going on many family vacations and adventures, […]
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Choosing the right skincare or beauty products for your skin type is essential to maintain healthy, radiant skin. With countless options available in the market, it can be overwhelming to navigate through the vast array of products. However, understanding your skin type and specific needs can help you make informed decisions when it comes to […]
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Phishing This popular scam involves getting information about people by sending spam emails. Links in those emails will take you to pages where the thieves will ask you to enter your bank account login and password or other sensitive information, sometimes under the threat of investigation or suspension of services. It’s good to follow the […]
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Friendships are lovely. They come with lots of perks and a person who will be there for you simply because they value you. Friendships also come with responsibility and a bit of work. When times are tough, you need to be there for your friend and vice versa. You can’t expect to enjoy the good […]
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Do you have a cluttered and crowded to-do list? Do you try to get everything accomplished, only to burn out and end up feeling further behind? If so, you’re not alone. While reading The New Rules of Work, a new book by co-founders of The Muse, I stumbled on an alternative to-do list strategy that I thought […]
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Are you obsessed with your email? How often do you check it? Is it time to step away from the laptop and your phone notifications? Our phones, too, are a constant source of notifications flooding in, whether it’s an email a text, or a social media notification. And every time I see my phone light […]
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Take a small first step Getting things done is a skill. Just like with other skills, trying to do too much at once is not a good idea. If you are not a professional bodybuilder, you won’t be able to lift a 150-pound barbell right away. Same here: start small and break your projects into […]
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Do you have a place to keep your notes, letters, and reminders of your “wins”? I keep a “Hey, Smile!” box for those days when I need to remember all the people who have sent me good thoughts and happiness. You can do it too! What you’ll need: Box: A Cargo box works well for […]
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Confession, I have always been intimidated by cooking rice. Rice is deceptive – it seems like it should be so easy but it is not, or it never has been for me anyway. I’ve probably burnt rice more than any other dish in the kitchen. I’ve also tried again and again over the years to […]
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If you are a working American citizen, you likely have at least a few cups of coffee each week. 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 is probably making […]
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The best defense against spots and stains is quick action. All carpets should be checked daily for spills and spots. If you have a wool carpet, you have to be extra careful about how you treat it for stains. Wool carpets and rugs are beautiful and can last for years, but you won’t care about […]
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Why is the Smell of Cat Urine So Hard To Get Rid Of? The smell of cat urine is particularly difficult to get rid of because it is composed of a mixture of urea, uric acid, and bacteria. When cat urine dries, it crystallizes and can bond with surfaces, making it harder to remove. Additionally, […]
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Is your to-do list almost too long to read every day? Or have you simply given up trying to keep a current to-do list? Don’t give up! Get your to-do list under control to complement your time management strategies. To begin, you need to understand that a to-do list is a “hot list” not a […]
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I’m nice, really I am. But there are times when I hide. I just don’t want to engage. Know what I mean? As I was sitting here in my office, a friend came online and I changed my Skype to offline and shrugged off the twinge of guilt I felt. It’s not that I didn’t […]
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Have you ever put off organizing or cleaning a part of your home because you felt like you didn’t have time for it? Well, if you’ve done that, you’re not helping anyone. Are you achieving your dreams or accomplishing all you are capable of? Probably not. Think of all the creative energy you waste by […]
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