Just about everyone does one craft or another. Knitting, scrapbooking, card making… What’s the one thing they all have in common? They can easily take over our living space with their various tools, supplies, and materials. Keeping your craft supplies in order not only helps maintain your sanity and the appearance of your home, it also helps keep your materials in good working order. In addition, it allows you to sit down and complete a project without having to dig out first.  The best part is getting your craft area organized doesn’t have to take a lot of time or money. Keep reading for …

Maybe you have heard the statistic that moving is one of life’s top three stressors. Don’t be scared! Using these tips will make your transition less stressful for your family. Remember, your move is a new adventure for your family! Before You Leave Your Old Home: Make sure each child has their own bag packed with any toys, blankets, or books that they will need to go to bed at night. These will help them feel comfortable during the transition. Purchase an expandable file folder and start gathering documents such as birth certificates, passports, and currency.  These items should not be …

No one has enough time.  However, we can all find a few minutes here and there. You can accomplish a lot more than you think in just five minutes. By keeping a list of items you can accomplish in five minutes or less, you can quickly attack them when you have time. I’ve compiled a list of things you can get done in five minutes or less below. Keep in mind that it is easy to get off task and doing so will make the task more time consuming. Stay focused and keep moving. The most important thing is to realize that you can move mountains a little bit at a time. Clean out Your Wallet Get rid of …

Everyone thinks that it will never happen to them. They will never be rushed to the hospital, nor will their family members need to be contacted in case of emergency. Well, think again. Even the healthiest family members can have an accident and need assistance. Here are some tips to help your friends and family take immediate action if your family is affected by a crisis. Have a cell phone entry for "In Case of Emergency" or ICE.  Emergency medical personal will look for this first. Program in more than one if you can. You can call them ICE 1, ICE 2, and so on. Also, carry a card in your …

It seems as if we all have too much stuff and not enough space.  It doesn’t matter how much you make, or how big your house is, we all fight the battle of clutter day in and day out.  So its time to really think about what is taking up space in your home.  Do you love your possessions?  Do you use them?  Many times, knowing that someone will be able to use your items better than you can is enough to help you get rid of some of those under used or unwanted items.  Below you will find some ways to donate and even make some money from your old items. Craig’s List Craig’s List is a free website …

Don’t rule anything out.  Just because you don’t love your current job, doesn’t mean it’s not a valuable learning experience.  For example, if you are currently working as a telemarketer and dislike the job, chances are you are still learning valuable skills about how to effectively communicate with people and manage difficult situations. Don’t think any task is below you.  If someone asks you to do something for them, do it fast, to the best of your ability and with a smile.  This will earn you the respect and confidence of your co-workers.  You will be the go-to person for projects and …

For many of us, spring-cleaning is an annual ritual. However, don’t stop at washing the floors and vacuuming under the bed. Spring is a great time to tackle your organizational projects. Once you have done this, make some money and clean out your home! Below you will find some tips on how to make your yard sale as profitable and successful as possible: Set up signs around your neighborhood (which you can get in the Land Use Department in Town Hall), in grocery stores and on free online listings, such as Craig’s List. Check with your neighbors and let them know about the expected increase in …

With the New Year almost upon us it's a great time to start thinking about the end of the year. Yes, I said that correctly. Start thinking about next December. Where do you want to be? What do you want to have accomplished? Determining these things now, and taking action to accomplish them daily will help you lead a better, more present life in 2011. Take some or all of the steps below to make sure you are on the path to live your best year ever. Working Out Weight loss is one of the top three resolutions every year for Americans. However, this year instead of focusing on what the scale says …