Counting Down to the End of the Year

Have you been successful at forwarding your goals this year? This is a great time to evaluate what you have accomplished and what you still need to spend time on.

My goal this year was to finish the book I started last year.   With the support and guidance of great mentors and partners, I hope to have the book ready for publication in January.

The end of the year is also a good time to think about what you can let go of. If you have projects, commitments or relationships that are not adding value to your life, consider starting the new year by saying goodbye to them.

To help you get the year off to a good start, I am giving away a 2011 Quo Vadis planner. You can enter in one of three ways.  Tell us on twitter, facebook or by leaving a comment here, one change you will make next year to be more productive.  On twitter, include #obmcontest in your tweet.

Open to U.S. residents only, age 18 and up. Contest ends 12/31/2010 at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be chosen randomly and will have 48 hours to respond after being notified; otherwise, another winner will be chosen.

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Counting Down to the End of the Year

Have you been successful at forwarding your goals this year? This is a great time to evaluate what you have accomplished and what you still need to spend time on.

My goal this year was to finish the book I started last year.   With the support and guidance of great mentors and partners, I hope to have the book ready for publication in January.

The end of the year is also a good time to think about what you can let go of. If you have projects, commitments or relationships that are not adding value to your life, consider starting the new year by saying goodbye to them.

To help you get the year off to a good start, I am giving away a 2011 Quo Vadis planner. You can enter in one of three ways.  Tell us on twitter, facebook or by leaving a comment here, one change you will make next year to be more productive.  On twitter, include #obmcontest in your tweet.

Open to U.S. residents only, age 18 and up. Contest ends 12/31/2010 at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be chosen randomly and will have 48 hours to respond after being notified; otherwise, another winner will be chosen.

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What’s in Your Wallet?

You’ve probably read a lot recently about spending money, saving money and keeping your finances in order.

It’s important to keep track of your spending and it’s also important to keep track of all the pieces of paper you accumulate.

If you’ve been buying gifts, you have probably accumulated a lot of receipts. If you have to return something, you’ll need a receipt to get the correct price, so keeping all those receipts in one place is important.

The best place to keep receipts is not your wallet. It’s a good idea to clear it out every day so it doesn’t become bulky and difficult to use.

Create a place to keep all your receipts; it can be a folder, a basket or a bin. Get in the habit of dumping the receipts from your wallet into the receipt container and you’ll always know where they are. You can sort through the receipts monthly and discard the ones that you don’t need anymore.

Once you create a system for those scraps of paper, they won’t weigh down your wallet anymore.

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What’s in Your Wallet?

You’ve probably read a lot recently about spending money, saving money and keeping your finances in order.

It’s important to keep track of your spending and it’s also important to keep track of all the pieces of paper you accumulate.

If you’ve been buying gifts, you have probably accumulated a lot of receipts. If you have to return something, you’ll need a receipt to get the correct price, so keeping all those receipts in one place is important.

The best place to keep receipts is not your wallet. It’s a good idea to clear it out every day so it doesn’t become bulky and difficult to use.

Create a place to keep all your receipts; it can be a folder, a basket or a bin. Get in the habit of dumping the receipts from your wallet into the receipt container and you’ll always know where they are. You can sort through the receipts monthly and discard the ones that you don’t need anymore.

Once you create a system for those scraps of paper, they won’t weigh down your wallet anymore.

Organized by Marcie: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do!

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Ready for Anything

Whether or not you live in an area that experiences severe weather, you need to be prepared for emergency outages.

A water main burst last Thursday and the water was turned off to all the houses on my street. As soon as I saw the geyser rushing in the middle of the street, I started filling pots with water, just in case. We were lucky that we only lost access to water for a few hours, a minor inconvenience.

Harsh weather has already hit parts of the country, creating hazardous conditions. If you haven’t already created an emergency kit for your home and your car, now is the time to do it. You should set aside three days’ worth of food and water for each person in your home.

In your car, it is a good idea to keep a blanket, comfortable walking shoes, a flashlight, water and non-perishable snacks in case your car is stranded. In addition, don’t let your gas tank fall below half-full. You could get stuck in traffic for an extended amount of time or you might have to run the heater to stay warm.

What would you do if you had no fresh water? Would you be ready to deal with a power outage? What if you were stuck in your car for an extended period of time? What is one thing you can do so you will be ready for an unexpected event this winter? Click on Post a Comment, below, and tell us.

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Ready for Anything

Whether or not you live in an area that experiences severe weather, you need to be prepared for emergency outages.

A water main burst last Thursday and the water was turned off to all the houses on my street. As soon as I saw the geyser rushing in the middle of the street, I started filling pots with water, just in case. We were lucky that we only lost access to water for a few hours, a minor inconvenience.

Harsh weather has already hit parts of the country, creating hazardous conditions. If you haven’t already created an emergency kit for your home and your car, now is the time to do it. You should set aside three days’ worth of food and water for each person in your home.

In your car, it is a good idea to keep a blanket, comfortable walking shoes, a flashlight, water and non-perishable snacks in case your car is stranded. In addition, don’t let your gas tank fall below half-full. You could get stuck in traffic for an extended amount of time or you might have to run the heater to stay warm.

What would you do if you had no fresh water? Would you be ready to deal with a power outage? What if you were stuck in your car for an extended period of time? What is one thing you can do so you will be ready for an unexpected event this winter? Click on Post a Comment, below, and tell us.

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Makin’ a List and Checkin’ it Twice

People take on more responsibilities this time of year and experience stress trying to get it all done. How are you going to remember everything you have to do? What can you put on a list that will save your sanity, budget and time?

The best way to contain all the actions you need to complete is to make a list. You can make a list for packing a suitcase, gift ideas, party recipes, places you want to take out-of-town visitors or any other group of information you want to remember.

Although I usually refer to refer to “writing” your lists, they can be on paper or electronic. If you prefer paper, keep all your lists in one place, either in a notepad, on a clipboard or in a file folder. You also can create a permanent checklist by laminating your paper list and using a dry-erase marker to check items off so you can reuse it.

If you use a smartphone or other electronic device, name your lists as if you created them on paper; don’t just lump everything into one giant “To Do” list.

Ta-da List allows you go create simple lists and check off the items you’ve completed . You can create and share lists with Jibidee or My Todos.
Martha Stewart  and  Real Simple both have lots of pre-printed checklists that might be useful for you.

Whether you write your own checklist or choose one that someone else created, make sure you keep it where you can find it and refer to it often to keep you on track.

What can you put on a list that will save your sanity, budget and time?  Click on Post a Comment, below, and tell us.

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Makin’ a List and Checkin’ it Twice

People take on more responsibilities this time of year and experience stress trying to get it all done. How are you going to remember everything you have to do? What can you put on a list that will save your sanity, budget and time?

The best way to contain all the actions you need to complete is to make a list. You can make a list for packing a suitcase, gift ideas, party recipes, places you want to take out-of-town visitors or any other group of information you want to remember.

Although I usually refer to refer to “writing” your lists, they can be on paper or electronic. If you prefer paper, keep all your lists in one place, either in a notepad, on a clipboard or in a file folder. You also can create a permanent checklist by laminating your paper list and using a dry-erase marker to check items off so you can reuse it.

If you use a smartphone or other electronic device, name your lists as if you created them on paper; don’t just lump everything into one giant “To Do” list.

Ta-da List allows you go create simple lists and check off the items you’ve completed . You can create and share lists with Jibidee or My Todos.
Martha Stewart  and  Real Simple both have lots of pre-printed checklists that might be useful for you.

Whether you write your own checklist or choose one that someone else created, make sure you keep it where you can find it and refer to it often to keep you on track.

What can you put on a list that will save your sanity, budget and time?  Click on Post a Comment, below, and tell us.

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