Summer is a short, beautiful time that brings a unique set of stressors and challenges. For many of us, it’s a brief few weeks when our schedules change. The days grow longer, temperatures rise, and children have a little more freedom to play without the routine of school. We feel the urge to take a …
Summer usually means time away from school, and vacations from work—but that time goes by so quickly! It’s easy to wind up at the end of your break with things left undone. You wonder where the time went. When this happens it’s easy to rationalize by saying that you were relaxing, but if that were …
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If you’re lucky, or maybe just well prepared, the summer months give you time to relax with a good book. As you plan out a reading list, consider these insightful and life-changing entries: 1. Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager by Korey Kogon, Suzette Blakemore, and James Wood Whether you’re taking on new responsibilities …
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By Monica Friel Summer is here! If you have school-aged children, you know the havoc that can wreak on working from home or getting projects done around the house. Here are some suggestions to help you navigate between working and enjoying quality time with your kids at home. Get work done early in the morning. …
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Whether you’re heading out to a vacation destination or simply enjoying life without chauffeuring kids to school, the right book makes summer even better. Take some time to get back to the basics of why planning is so important and what big picture concepts can enhance your personal planning sessions. Here are our picks to …
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As the weeks count down to the end of the school year and the beginning of summer, it’s time to start planning for your fun getaways. Whether you’re crossing the globe to exotic places or crossing town to visit Grandma, preparing your vacation in advance will help things go much more smoothly. If you’re planning …
By Carmen Coker You’ve vowed to finally transform your “clutter mountain” into a “clutter molehill.” Now that your mind is set, how do you successfully negotiate the ins and outs of getting organized? (1) Have specific goals. Don’t say: I want to get organized. Do say: I want to organize my estate. Speaking in generalities leads to …
Have you been enjoying your summer? There is still time to celebrate summer and enjoy the nice weather. Take some time this month to have a sweet treat outdoors (S’mores are always a treat!), get together with neighbors and friends, and finish any summer or outdoor projects. The new school year is just around the …
By Naomi Cook Ah…summertime is officially upon us…the warmer weather, the longer days and… the prep for a day at the beach! Do you struggle keeping your beach bag organized? You don’t need to sheepishly hold up your hand. It’s not that hard for it to become a bottomless pit! Most beach bags like mine …
Now that your summer is in full swing, it is time to remember the few things you wanted to get done before the warmth is over. Make sure you plan out a time to finish updating your yard, cleaning out your garage, or taking that vacation you have wanted. It is also important to remember …
By Monica Friel Summer will soon be upon us. If you have school-aged children, you know the havoc that can wreak on working from home or getting projects done around the house. Here are some suggestions to help you navigate between working and enjoying quality time with your kids at home. Get work done …
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Summer is finally here! Are you already enjoying the warmer weather and sunshine? If not, begin by planning fun outdoor activities, familyvacations, exercise goals, and home repairs. Summer is also a great time to clean out your garage or backyard too. Get your cleaning and organization done in June so you can enjoy the rest …
With summer almost here, you may have a trip planned for yourself or for your family. Though some of us do well throwing things together at the last minute, most us need time to prepare for everything we want to do while away. To have a successful trip, start planning now to have everything in …
By Joshua Zerkel Summer… ahhh. When summertime comes, there’s a palpable change in the air – a feeling of fun, relaxation, and freedom from worry. Or at least, that’s how it can seem! Of course, the details of life and work don’t just go away with the change of the seasons. Especially if you’ll be …
By Naomi Cook Perhaps you’ve heard of this song before. If not you definitely should! It’s one of those fun summertime songs that actually won a 1964 Grammy Award for comedy. The gist of the song is a kid writing a letter home to his parents about his time at overnight camp. This reminds me …
Make your vacation less stressful by preparing ahead of time. Be sure the house is picked up and the kitchen and bathrooms are clean before you leave, so you won’t come home to a list of chores. Ask friend to check your mail, get someone to take care of your pets, and even hire yard …
Make your vacation less stressful by preparing ahead of time. Be sure the house is picked up and the kitchen and bathrooms are clean before you leave, so you won’t come home to a list of chores. Ask friend to check your mail, get someone to take care of your pets, and even hire yard …
By Monica Friel Do you work at home and feel like you can’t get anything done with kids home from school during the summer? Unless your kids are in camp or summer school full time, they are around much more during the summer months, so intrusions and distractions abound. There are many different scenarios with …
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Organize as you may, summertime is loaded with spontaneity. Kids don’t normally plan the way you do. The phone rings and poof! Your day just changed. Somebody’s mother will be by to take Suzie to the pool in 15 minutes. Of course, there are times when you need to breathe your own air for a …
By Naomi Cook With today’s gas prices and flight costs rising, taking a simple summer vacation has gotten to be a lot more expensive. Add in paying for meals and entertainment and say goodbye to even more of your hard earned money. Oy vey…what a headache! Why not forgo all that stress, save some money, and …
