janice | June 6, 2011

During a visit to see my nephews in Louisville, my sister-in-law Katharine was folding laundry. Like most moms, laundry is a perpetual chore. Now folding laundry isn’t usually earth-shattering, but Katharine mentioned how she likes to fold laundry while sitting in a chair and can place the folded clothes on the ottoman in front of her. To make sure she can fold clothes anywhere in the house, she has a chair and ottoman in the living room and downstairs in the basement.

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Tags: good habits, organizing tips, routines

janice | June 3, 2011

I received an advanced copy of Michael Feuer’s book to review. Feuer is the co-founder of Office Max and was the CEO for 16 years. I was intrigued by the book because I coordinate my department’s Faculty Leadership Program, and we are always interested in reading about leadership and leadership styles. I will admit that I was a bit put off by the title. After all, the trouble in the Middle East with real-life dictators, the term “benevolent dictator” conjures up some questionable imagery. However, title aside, the book is an interesting read for entrepreneurs.

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Tags: Book review, Dustin S. Klein., Michael Feuer, The Benevolent Dictator

janice | June 1, 2011

You know Ziploc as the maker of sandwich, freezer and snack bags, but several years ago, Ziploc came out with large bags, the kind you can store sports equipment, blankets and other large, bulky items.

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Tags: Large Ziploc bags