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I blog a lot about decluttering and organizing, but not much about actual cleaning. To be honest, it's not my strongest suit, but I'm getting there with a little help. Decluttering, organizing, and cleaning are all very intricately linked topics. In order to do a proper job on the cleaning, you need to have the clutter out of your way. … [Continue reading]
Cruises are such wonderful experiences, but especially if you are new to cruising, it's often difficult to figure out what you do or don't need. It's interesting to figure out the right balance between comfort, style and luggage space! Thankfully, … [Continue reading]
I've been blogging for a VERY long time. I started blogging in May of 2007, so in blogging years, I'm practically an antique! Over the years, I've learned a LOT and one of the best things I've learned is which are the tools worth paying for and … [Continue reading]
Lots of holiday parties are going on right now and if you're looking for fun Christmas tree recipes, you are in the right place. I've put together a round up of some very fun items that you can make for your various holiday celebrations. It's just … [Continue reading]
'Tis the season to decorate your home for the holidays. Snowflake designs are one of my favorite holiday decorations. They're so pretty and festive. Best of all you don't feel guilty if you leave them up clear into January or February. I put … [Continue reading]
Tailwind Tribes has had a bit of a makeover recently. I've been one of their Beta testers ever since the Tribes feature came out and I've been a big fan of them. I run four different Tailwind Tribes and I've noticed HUGE growth in my Tribes since … [Continue reading]
Here are a few more tidbits I picked up from Shark Kevin O'Leary during my recent all-day seminar. 3 Ways to be More Persuasive Hey, you might not ever end up on Shark Tank, but we all have to make pitches to persuade other people all the … [Continue reading]
I hate to say it, but we are on the countdown to the holidays already. I swear it was JUNE just a minute ago. But, the fact is, the holidays will be here in just a few short weeks. Are you ready for shipping out your holiday packages? I'm trying … [Continue reading]
If there is anything women spend their time and energy on, it is trying to accomplish weight loss. Me too. Weight loss is always on my mind somewhere. And over the last few years, I've found lots of new products that are making me much healthier … [Continue reading]
I LOVE motivational speakers. I'll bet I've listened to over a thousand hours of amazing speakers and teachers, both in person and in audio or video recordings. So, when I had a chance to attend a seminar this week that featured both Shark Tank's … [Continue reading]
When I do my gift shopping, there is one site that I head to consistently - Hot Topic! I know most parenting bloggers are writing about their adorable babies and cute toddlers, but we passed that stage a LONG time ago. When you're buying for … [Continue reading]
In case you haven't heard the news, there's some great news on the wind. Pinterest has finally caved and is now allowing people to use Pinterest hashtags! From what I'm hearing they are saying use a FEW hashtags, like 4 or 5 rather than the 30-ish … [Continue reading]
Getting a good deal on a car - either a new car or a used one, can be a long and challenging process. I've talked about it a length in a previous post - How to Negotiate a Good Deal on a Car. However, I now have a new resource to help you get the … [Continue reading]
Sooooo, we've been mucking around all summer with a kitchen remodel. We've been poking around for like a year looking at painted oak cabinets, but it's a big change, and an expensive one. But we've had these old 70's style golden oak cabinets in … [Continue reading]
The world seems to be broken into two types of people - the morning person and the night owl. I am decidedly in the night owl camp, but this is the real world. I have a job that requires me to function as somewhat of a morning person - if I want to … [Continue reading]
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Cleaning Tips to Make Life Easier and Great Smelling
I blog a lot about decluttering and organizing, but not much about actual cleaning. To be honest, it's not my… Read more…
Major Improvements to the Tailwind Tribes Feature
Tailwind Tribes has had a bit of a makeover recently. I've been one of their Beta testers ever since the… Read more…
Want to Use Tailwind for FREE? This is How I Do It
Tailwind is my hands-down FAVORITE scheduling tool for Pinterest. I've used it for nearly two years and I use it… Read more…
How to Create Group Boards and Why You NEED Them
Joining other people's group boards on Pinterest is very important. But a much BETTER strategy is to create your OWN… Read more…
Powerful Ways to Make Your Pinterest Account Skyrocket
Pinterest is probably the most powerful social media platform out there, but I constantly see people and businesses that are… Read more…
Powerful Tips to Organize your Kids – Mornings
Here's the final installment in my organizing kids series. This one is about taking back your mornings. With school-aged kids,… Read more…
Sneaky Tricks for Weight Loss – #1: Buffet Eating
I am starting a new series here. Part of it is to help you, but part of it is… Read more…
Are You Making these Cleaning Mistakes?
Let's face it - cleaning is one of those things you can't avoid. Like death and taxes. We all have… Read more…
5 Tips to Manage Teen Boys and Their Beloved Electronics
Pretty typical picture isn't it? Not just for teen boys, but for everyone. Seems like all of us are spending… Read more…
How to Get Your Family to HELP With Housework
If you are like most people, you live with one or more other people. The problem with this is that… Read more…