Archive for Tips & Tricks
10 Things To Do Everyday To Stay Organized.
Are you desperately trying to be organized, just like me? I came across these tips in the internet. I feel so bad that I can’t remember where I grabbed these tips. It sure pays to be organized. If not for my lists, I would totally forget the rv insurance that I need to look into. […]
10 Small Changes Which Make a Big Difference.
1. Set Your Alarm Half an Hour Earlier. Rather than trying to overhaul your schedule or make massive efficiency gains, how about simply setting your alarm half an hour earlier?
2. Go For a Twenty Minute Walk Before Dinner.
3. Put a Bottle of Water On Your Desk. […]
Be A More Patient Mom in Just 24 Hours.
This I got to do. I am probably the most impatient person out there. Here are the ways:
1. Sleep 7-8 Hours
2. Drink 6-8 Glasses of Water
3. Be Like a Wall of Jello
4. Be All There. Don’t Multitask.
5. Start 15 Minutes Early
Read more: http://inspiredtoaction.com/2011/02/how-to-be-a-more-patient-mom-in-just-24-hours/.
Am I Lacking Balance?
I am cutting down on Twitter, not that I have been spending so much time in there to begin with. I do check once in a while, but after reading a page or so, I would opt to sign out. I decided not to renew my Flickr pro account as I find no reason to […]
Simple Tips To Be More Effective with Your Time.
There are times when I am able to accomplish several things in a day, and there are occasions that I am not. There are days that I just lose my momentum and just decide to not do anything at all. I think I do that when I find a certain task overwhelming. But at the […]
The 10 Most Important Things to Simplify in Your Life.
I am all about simplicity and minimalism lately. Blame it on all the minimalism blogs I am following. But I have to admit that having less clutter in the house really does wonder to my mood. Plus cleaning up was so much easier to do, as well. And I can honestly say that right at […]
How To Be A Successful Blogger.
Love to write. If you love to write and share your thoughts with others, you are well on your way to being a successful blogger.
Concentrate on your writing. Focus your energy like a laser beam on your writing skills.
Find your voice. Find something that you want to say and decide how you are going […]
Why Fewer Toys Will Benefit Your Kids.
After reading this, I am convinced more than ever to lessen my son’s toys and clutter in his playroom.
1. Kids learn to be more creative. Too many toys prevent kids from fully developing their gift of imagination.
2. Kids develop longer attention spans. When too many toys are introduced into […]
5 Ways To Have A Rich Christmas Without Spending More.
Have a season of experiences. Instead of buying the kids a pile of gifts they can’t possibly appreciate, spend a portion of their gift money on a holiday experience.
Shop early. Start now while the stores are not completely overblown with Christmas.
Turn off your TV. Tis the season of advertising. Instead of letting these […]
A Parent’s Tip Sheet for Owning Fewer Toys.
I finally got the chance to organize and purge some of my son’s toys. Four bags of toys will go to Jollibee’s Maaga ang Pasko. A friend thankfully was interested to purchase, at a very minimal price, some of my son’s old toys and that’s three big bags out. I still have a lot though. […]
How to Break Free from Clutter.
I recently discovered Becoming Minimalist and I am learning a lot from the posts in there. Here is one that I really like and I am trying to live by.
How to Break Free
1. Declutter, declutter, and declutter some more. Decide what to keep, rather than what to toss.
2. Realize you are not what […]
Planning Notebook for Productive Holidays.
Are you all set for the holidays? We don’t usually do much in the house, like host parties, during the holidays. But I still find myself buried with so much to-do’s come Christmas. I came across this planning notebook for the holidays from Organizing.YourWay.net and I thought this might help us moms keep track of […]
Detoxify Your Life.
Productivity Drainers
Mass e-mails, violent video games and even telemarketing calls are a real drain to your productivity and fill up your mind with useless garbage. Rid yourself of these poisons by taking a look at our list below.
1. Improve your focus: By keeping track of your time and setting goals throughout the day, you’ll be […]
Tips to Conquer Your Child’s Clutter.
1. Have a goal for getting organized.
2. Use a simple sorting system.
3. Tackle the project in steps.
4. Group toys based on how your child plays.
5. Keep your child involved.
6. Let your child do the tasks he enjoys most.
7. Focus on progress.
8. Keep large items in the toy box.
9. Label, label, label!
10. Store toys strategically.
11. Make […]
How to Work Smarter, Not Just Harder.
1. Start with a clear vision.
Without a clear vision, you’ll find yourself working around in circles.
2. Get more bang for your buck.
3. It’s about progress not perfection.
4. Outsourcing and delegating should be your best friends.
5. Swallow your pride and don’t be shy.
Another way to work smarter comes down to swallowing your pride and […]
