As a former productivity analyst and manager, let me tell you that one of the biggest causes of inefficiency is typically interruptions. But lately, with everything going on in the world, chances are there are many other things coming into play that are affecting productivity. Below are a few tips on How to Improve Productivity during uncertainty. How to be more productive? The first thing is to ensure that… Continue Reading
Happy New Year Printable
Can you believe we just have a few days left of this year? There is something exciting and promising with a new year coming. We are going to celebrate New Year’s Eve with good friends and have been celebrating together for decades. If you are having a party or want to decorate your home, I have a Happy New Year Printable just for you. I know that after Christmas, I… Continue Reading
Paper Organization
Every day papers and emails come into my life from various sources. It is a never ending cycle. It is difficult for me to be productive if I see papers all over the place, so I have established a paper organization system with a spot for all incoming items. It took a while to become a habit, but it really works for me. This post may contain affiliate links. Your… Continue Reading
Travel Packing List Printables
hello Friends! It is still vacation season so today I wanted to share these ultimate travel packing list sets with you. We have traveled quite a bit and I have a good idea of what I need on a trip, so I like to be prepared for my travels. Since am a list-maker, I have a travel list that I use for most trips and have them in a printable… Continue Reading
How To Remember What You Have Read
Have you ever read a book that you enjoyed and later on had difficulty trying to remember what you have read? This used to happen more often than I care to admit. I found it frustrating because I felt like I was bombarded with so much information at times, that it became difficult to pull up the information as quickly as I would like. This post may contain affiliate links. Your cost is the same… Continue Reading
How To Stick To A Budget
Making a budget is only the first step to responsible finances. Next, you have to actually stick to it and for some people, this is the difficult part. Many people understand how to create a budget, but living with it day to day can be hard. Your budget should be a reflection of your life. It can be very empowering to feel in control of your life in all areas,… Continue Reading
Planning For Simplicity
Planning for Simplicity is part of the Simplify Your Life series. Using a planner can help change habits and perspectives to simplify areas of your life. Here are a few steps to help you plan for simplicity. We tend to overindulge ourselves with consumables and excess, and In order to truly simplify, we have to change our mindset and habits. I find that using a planner helps… Continue Reading
Choosing A Planner for the New Year
Choosing a planner for the new year takes some focus on how you want to use it. Check out my tips and thoughts on so calendars and planners for the new year. This post contains affiliate links. Day Planners and Calendars are such a personal thing. I surveyed OI readers on social media a while back and 90 percent indicated that they use a combination of an online and… Continue Reading
Fall Produce Guide for Menu Planning
Here it is already into November, and I have to say that I meant to share this Fall Produce Guide for menu planning a while back. We have actually been getting some chilly evenings and mornings. Boots and sweater season is coming, I just know it! While we do not get all the beautiful fall foliage here in southern California, I do hope to catch some of the beautiful changing… Continue Reading
10 Things to Do Before Summer Ends
I am always a little sad when August rolls around. It is sort of like the Sunday of weekends. Even though we still have a few more weeks, the stores I have been in lately are reminding me that fall is nearly here. Not that I mind seeing the pumpkins and back to school stuff, it is just that I have a few things I still want to do this… Continue Reading
5 Reasons To Keep A Journal
There are many benefits of journaling and today I am sharing 5 reasons to keep a journal. This post contains affiliate links. Have you set goals for yourself? Have you found yourself struggling to meet those goals for yourself? Don’t feel bad, we all struggle sometimes. Did you know though, that it doesn’t have to be this way? You don’t have to struggle through your days just to… Continue Reading
Spring Bucket List Bookmarks
Celebrate with these free printable Spring Bucket List Bookmarks Do you make a spring bucket list? I make one nearly every year during the spring and summer. I fill it with fun things to do that help me embrace the season. Memories of spring breaks long ago are filled with trips to the discount store with friends, snow cones and lots of music as a soundtrack of life…. Continue Reading
Why I love Bullet Journaling
Also referred to as BuJo, the Bullet Journal system allows you to collect and organize ideas, thoughts, inspiration, and information for future planning and use. I am sharing my bullet journaling tips today. This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you . Why Bullet Journal? One of the things I love to do this time of year is set yearly goals. During the holiday break, I had… Continue Reading
Tips on Planning A Holiday Party
Tips on Planning A Holiday Party on a budget this season. This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. It is always a great time to celebrate with family and friends and today I want to share a few tips that help keep the stress to a minimum when throwing a party. Today I am sharing a few favorite recipes, planning tips and a printable holiday party… Continue Reading
7 Tips To Be More Productive
Simple tips on how to be more productive Feeling overwhelmed lately by everything on your plate? Feel like there are not enough hours in the day? Many people feel that way/ Have you ever been on your computer only to notice that a couple of hours later that you are not able to cross a thing off of your list? We all have. Distractions and a desire to… Continue Reading
Summer Produce Guide
This helpful printable Summer Produce Guide features some best produce to buy at their peak! Summer is my favorite season ever, not just because of the weather and relaxed schedule, but also because of the fantastic summer produce that is available. Some of my favorite fruits are only available this time of year. To help you take advantage of the great summer produce, we have a printable guide for… Continue Reading
Seasonal Produce Guide Spring
The first day of spring is just a couple of weeks away. Are you has happy as I am? It time for another seasonal produce calendar printable to help you identify spring produce in season. Not only is it a great way to bring the season to your dinner table, it is also a great way to save money. I am always looking for new recipes to try and I… Continue Reading
Organizing Email
These tips on organizing email can be used for most systems, however, the examples here are using gmail. Email can be a huge time suck if you do not have a system and if you find yourself checking email many times a day. These are a few things that I have done, that have streamlined the process and cut down on the time spent on email. If you have been asking yourself,… Continue Reading
How to Spend Less Money
I am sharing my personal tips on how to spend less money on stuff today. I have been meaning to share my system for a while, but finally got to it today. When I got married, I had some credit card debt and did not have much cash in the bank. I was literally living paycheck to paycheck and saving money was hard to do. How To Spend Less Money At the… Continue Reading
Planning A Monthly Budget
If you’re like me, at the beginning of the year you have all these aspirations of saving money and investing wisely, eating healthier, etc. Whether you want to call them resolutions or goals, it is never too late to set a new goal. If one of your goal is to get a better handle on your finances, I wanted to share some information on planning a monthly budget for your household to… Continue Reading
