When an organizing colleague posted the photo of The Container Store’s Gift Wrapping Station on Facebook, it was love at first sight. I knew I had to have one.
Author: janice
Perfectionism and the Case of the Over-Thinking Weedeater
The drought and my lack of watering have killed most of my lawn, and I cancelled my lawn service. I realized that I needed to stop paying someone to mow dead grass. A month later, I realized the remaining grass clumps were growing and needed to be mowed. Instead of calling a lawn service, I decided I would buy a weedeater and just “mow” my clumps. Easy!
Checking Your List for the Holidays
Halloween is next week, and soon enough, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas will be nipping at our heels.
It’s okay to give some thought to your holiday gift-giving now before trick-or-treaters arrive on our doorsteps. Here’s how to get a jump on the holiday season:
Start With the End in Mind
One of my doctors at work waved the small card listing Stephen Covey’s Seven Effective Habits in front of me. “See this?” he asked. “Let me tell you why I don’t like it.” “Okay,” I replied with great curiosity. “What’s wrong with the list?” “This one says ‘Start with the End in Mind.’ I don’t know what the end is so how can I start with the end in mind?” Good point. How can you start with the end in mind if you don’t know what it is? … If you’re not sure what your goals are, create a vision board and see what comes up for you.
How to Change Your Bank Without Stressing (Too Much)
When the Bank-Who-Won’t-Be Named announced they were adding fees for using our debit cards, consumers have been quick to express anger … What banks are counting on to keep your business is that switching banks is a pain in the butt. But you can make the process much easier with a little organization.
Be Organized to Stay Safe, Ready to Evacuate
In recent weeks, we’ve watched dangerous grass fires break out near Houston and Austin. Several of our employees at MD Anderson who work at the Bastrop and Smithville campuses were among those who lost their homes in the devastating fires. The fires broke out on the heels of the anniversaries of Hurricanes Ike and Carla, both of which caused tremendous damage in our area. Ironically, September is National Preparedness Month. Are you prepared for a disaster? No one thinks it will happen to them. But it can. Be safe. Be prepared. Be ready. Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe…