Quote: The Power of Consistency

A small daily task, if it be really daily, will beat the labours of a spasmodic Hercules.

- Anthony Trollope

What small change can you make today (and repeat every day) that will create big changes in your life? Click on Post a Comment, below, and tell us.

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Quote: The Power of Consistency

A small daily task, if it be really daily, will beat the labours of a spasmodic Hercules.

- Anthony Trollope

What small change can you make today (and repeat every day) that will create big changes in your life? Click on Post a Comment, below, and tell us.

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Tax Time

It’s tax season and the April 17 deadline is fast approaching.  As a business owner, I have to pay personal income taxes and business taxes.  I used to employ an accountant, then I learned that I could use software to file my taxes instead.

There are several companies that market tax software; I like TurboTax, which you can use online or you can buy the software.

If you have uncomplicated taxes, you might even be able to file for free.  Don’t forget, in addition to tax software, you can file electronically, which will get you your refund faster (if you qualify for one).  It also prevents errors from typing the information into another form.

Have you used tax software?  Would you recommend it?

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Tax Time

It’s tax season and the April 17 deadline is fast approaching.  As a business owner, I have to pay personal income taxes and business taxes.  I used to employ an accountant, then I learned that I could use software to file my taxes instead.

There are several companies that market tax software; I like TurboTax, which you can use online or you can buy the software.

If you have uncomplicated taxes, you might even be able to file for free.  Don’t forget, in addition to tax software, you can file electronically, which will get you your refund faster (if you qualify for one).  It also prevents errors from typing the information into another form.

Have you used tax software?  Would you recommend it?

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Merit Badges for Grownups

Photo courtesy of Library of VA

The Girl Scouts are celebrating 100 years of building “girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.”  Lost in all the chatter about famous former Girl Scouts is the fact that I, too, was a Girl Scout.  I started as a Brownie and went all the way to Junior Girl Scout before I deemed it uncool. 

I loved everything about Girl Scouts, including crafts, cookies and camping.  My favorite thing, though, was earning those badges. I collected badges as fast as I could, to prove my scouting prowess.  I still have my sash, although I’m sure it wouldn’t even go over my head at this point.

Back when I was a Girl Scout (and no, that picture was taken long before my time, love the gloves), badges were given for cooking and reading and good citizenship.  Now there are badges for computers and movie making and travel.

As an adult, I would love someone to recognize my endeavors in courage, confidence, and character; therefore, I think it’s time to introduce badges for grownups.  Here are my submissions:

1.    The Clock, awarded for getting places on time

2.   The Lips, awarded for saying “no” and meaning it

3.   The Dinner Plate, awarded for eating meals that didn’t come from a bag

4.   The Day Planner, awarded for finishing what you start

5.   The Drawer, awarded for putting things where they belong

6.   The Computer, awarded for persevering instead of calling tech support

What would you suggest as an adult merit badge?  Click on Post a Comment, below, and tell us.

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Merit Badges for Grownups

Photo courtesy of Library of VA

The Girl Scouts are celebrating 100 years of building “girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.”  Lost in all the chatter about famous former Girl Scouts is the fact that I, too, was a Girl Scout.  I started as a Brownie and went all the way to Junior Girl Scout before I deemed it uncool. 

I loved everything about Girl Scouts, including crafts, cookies and camping.  My favorite thing, though, was earning those badges. I collected badges as fast as I could, to prove my scouting prowess.  I still have my sash, although I’m sure it wouldn’t even go over my head at this point.

Back when I was a Girl Scout (and no, that picture was taken long before my time, love the gloves), badges were given for cooking and reading and good citizenship.  Now there are badges for computers and movie making and travel.

As an adult, I would love someone to recognize my endeavors in courage, confidence, and character; therefore, I think it’s time to introduce badges for grownups.  Here are my submissions:

1.    The Clock, awarded for getting places on time

2.   The Lips, awarded for saying “no” and meaning it

3.   The Dinner Plate, awarded for eating meals that didn’t come from a bag

4.   The Day Planner, awarded for finishing what you start

5.   The Drawer, awarded for putting things where they belong

6.   The Computer, awarded for persevering instead of calling tech support

What would you suggest as an adult merit badge?  Click on Post a Comment, below, and tell us.

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Organize Your Home Office Day

Next Tuesday is Organize Your Home Office Day.  Whether you actually work at home or use a space in your home to keep track of paperwork, you need an area that functions well for you.  It doesn’t need to be large or fancy, just functional.  Here are some ideas for starting your home-office project:

* Make sure you really will work in the space you designate as an office.  If it’s dark or uncomfortable, you’re probably not going to want to spend time there.  Adequate light and comfortable seating are necessities.

* Keep in your office only what you need.  Don’t load up on supplies and materials because you “might use them someday.”

* Use technology whenever possible to reduce the amount of paper in your office.

* Limit the number of decorative items on your desk. You need plenty of room to spread out when you’re working on a project and you don’t want to have to move things around that get in your way.

* Remember that you don’t need every piece of paper at your fingertips.  Archives can be kept in a closet or in another room.  What you reach for regularly can be kept in a desk drawer or file box on top of your desk.

The photo of the office shown here is from my pinterest board.  You can find lots of great ideas for offices on pinterest.

Do you have a favorite item that makes working in your home office more enjoyable? Click on Post a Comment, below, and tell us.

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Organize Your Home Office Day

Next Tuesday is Organize Your Home Office Day.  Whether you actually work at home or use a space in your home to keep track of paperwork, you need an area that functions well for you.  It doesn’t need to be large or fancy, just functional.  Here are some ideas for starting your home-office project:

* Make sure you really will work in the space you designate as an office.  If it’s dark or uncomfortable, you’re probably not going to want to spend time there.  Adequate light and comfortable seating are necessities.

* Keep in your office only what you need.  Don’t load up on supplies and materials because you “might use them someday.”

* Use technology whenever possible to reduce the amount of paper in your office.

* Limit the number of decorative items on your desk. You need plenty of room to spread out when you’re working on a project and you don’t want to have to move things around that get in your way.

* Remember that you don’t need every piece of paper at your fingertips.  Archives can be kept in a closet or in another room.  What you reach for regularly can be kept in a desk drawer or file box on top of your desk.

The photo of the office shown here is from my pinterest board.  You can find lots of great ideas for offices on pinterest.

Do you have a favorite item that makes working in your home office more enjoyable? Click on Post a Comment, below, and tell us.

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