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  I’m not a fan of multi-tasking. Putting on mascara while driving or waiting at the light is not safe or smart. But multi-purpose activities are a great way to accomplish multiple goals in less time. Fitday.com calculates “vacuuming for 30 minutes burns about 90 calories, the same amount you’d burn in 15 minutes of kick boxing.”  Getting housework done while burning calories makes sense in our busy lives. Some other multi-purpose activities are listening to a book or educational material while driving. Combine rest with brainstorming by keeping a note-pad nearby when you shut your eyes. Combine social activities with task accomplishment

February is for love.  So why not love your home? Staging your home for comfort and ease of living is a great way to spend those extra hours at home. Go room by room and examine the ways to make living more enjoyable. Declutter, rearrange, and simplify. Begin repairs and to do lists. Don’t over-do; stick to one area, once you begin the attack. Take breaks and reward yourself with a warm treat.  

This frosty day had me going through what I call my in-drawer. Separate from my in-box, it’s a drawer designated to hold the might-do’s. I love this system because the rules are simple to follow: Its contents are designated Allowable Delayed Decision Making. I can look in and take action (or not) anytime I feel like it (after the important stuff is done.) I can decide to toss instead of taking action. When full,  follow the one-in-one out rule Today I found a magazine scrap with this quote by Pablo Picasso: “Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to

Disorganization and clutter can be a significant cause for discourse between couples. The cycle of mess and blame can often go unaddressed for years. Annoyance slowly builds to anger, then the inevitable eruption. The Messy and Martyr syndrome will eventually end the same way. The eruptions will reoccur if the problems are never solved. It’s time to forget about who started the bad habits first or to overlook your spouse’s shortcomings and get started!

    When I have a client that doesn’t know where to begin, I suggest the master bedroom. This shows your spouse you were thinking of him. Without having to navigate the piles, he’ll appreciate being able to slip into bed easily. It is also a great way to bring your spouse on board. Leaving the stress of so many To Dos out of sight, he may soon want to rid the rest of the home of its stressful appearance.

With the holidays over and done, winter is the perfect time to improve the function of your home. Take advantage of the slower pace of winter and use the extra time indoors to reevaluate and manage your home. Determine which organizing systems are faulty and need improvement. Everything running smoothly?Then take the opportunity to move a project from your Goals List to your To Dos List. You’ll be better prepared to face the challenges of the new year.

It’s here! One Day has arrived! Woo hoo!!! Now you can dig in to that hobby you’ve been dreaming of…happy, happy day!!! Unpack the scrapbook supplies and embellish photos to your hearts content. Sharpen your scissors and start cutting up t-shirts. Your daughter has only been out of college for seventeen years.  She’ll love a your life in t-shirts quilt. The Martha Stewart Living generation has given way to the Pinterest People. But no matter what your age or source for crafting ideas, you love collecting ideas, purchasing supplies and putting off starting or finishing your projects until: a. one