Every single darn time I make a menu plan for the week, I love it!
Honestly, it’s so awesome to NOT have to wonder at 5pm what to make for dinner (and let’s face it, at that time it’s either pasta or take out).
However, I do struggle with this because I LOVE to eat yet the rest of my family are picky eaters. Plus I need a recipe to make everything so that takes extra time to look through my cookbooks or online cooking sites.
BUT…I’m done with excuses! With the help …

I’m well aware of how much time I can waste on facebook but there are moments like last night that I’m reminded just how helpful it can be. It only takes a single status for something to click. Hence…this post.
A few weeks ago I had both my email inboxes well under 10 each. I can’t remember how low they both got, but it was probably 5 or under. It was AWESOME! I have two gmail accounts and I forward all my emails to these accounts. …

photo © 2006 noricum | more info (via: Wylio)A messy work area will significantly impede your productivity. If you can’t find an important file or even find a space for your laptop, you will waste valuable time looking for the file or just clearing off space. Worse still, clutter can be demoralizing and foster procrastination.  Believe me I know, I’m the queen of procrastination and work hard to fight it. Fortunately, decluttering your desk is possible – in just a few simple steps. Get to cleaning now.
1) Manage your time. …

Oh what a distracted web we weave…when we sign up for every newsletter!
I’ve been so guilty of this lately. I got into this horrid mindset that I didn’t want to miss anything. Can’t miss out on the latest and greatest so-and-so released. YES, I CAN!
This isn’t close to the first time I’ve had to do major inbox weeding. I won’t kid myself that it will be the last. The realization always hits when I take time away from the computer. When checking emails after …

While technology progresses, it has become easier and easier to get a hold of people’s personal information and other important documents. There are many ways to help keep ahead of these people and keep your information safe. The key is knowing what they are and keeping yourself protected.
When it comes to computers, it can be difficult to keep your information safe from potential hackers and other dangers. That’s why it’s important to have a quality antivirus program. But, contrary to what many computer …

Daily Routines For Work At Home Business Success
I have been successfully working from home for over 20 years. During that time, I had to quickly learn how to multi-task and manage my time. A common question I am often asked is… “Shelly, how do you find the time to work on your home business and still get your household chores done?”
What I have found is if I stick to a routine and a schedule, I can get my business work, household cleaning chores and cooking done. What has worked for …

You spend a lot of time in your office. It should be that this space is not only inviting but also energizing, healthy and creative. One way to do this is by simply creating a positive flow of air and mood throughout the space.
Here are some quick and easy tips:
#1 – Keep the air flowing. One thing you don’t want is stale air in your creative space. Regularly open windows at either end of your office space to allow a clear path of air to flow through at all …

Organizing Computer Files: Setting Up a System That Works
Once you have gotten rid of all the garbage and unnecessary files on your computer, you are now ready to actually start organizing them into a system that works for you. Not everyone is going to have the same system, but there are some basic principles that should be followed when organizing computer files.
Make the necessary folders for your documents, pictures, and other files. Making folders on your computer makes it a lot easier to quickly find what you are needing on …