Going paperless was supposed to solve all of our problems with clutter.
Instead we are bombarded by information in so many different formats.
It is hard to keep track of it all.
These articles will help you to organize your paperwork, email, finances, gadgets, and technology.
I hate to admit it – but photo organization is something that I have procrastinated on for a long time. In my search for the best photo organizing method out there, I have left a digital trail that twists and winds and is nearly impossible to follow. My current situation is a result of these …
You have made the big decision to upgrade to the new Apple iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro. Now you need to decide on how much storage is going to be enough. What capacity do you really need? It’s a tough call. Here are some things to think about as you narrow down your choices. …
A Mac computer – iMac, MacBook Pro, or MacBook doesn’t come with the right click already set up on the mouse or trackpad. This tutorial will show you how to set it up. What Does the Right Click Do? If you are coming from a Windows computer – you the right click. On a Mac, …
If you are deeply entrenched in the Apple ecosystem, then you should be taking advantage of all the little things your Mac can do to make your life easier. Here are 3 hacks to set up if you aren’t using them already. 1. Unlock Your Mac with Your Apple Watch First, I am assuming that …
I just spent a frustrating 10 or 15 minutes trying to figure out how to see my running balance in PayPal. Aargh! Why they keep this hidden – I have no idea. But if you are pulling your hair out looking this information, then here is the solution to your problem. First, let me tell …
One of the things that I have always struggled with is creating a budget planner for my household finances. I have tried so many different binders, notebooks, and systems. But nothing stuck and I would always end up starting over back at the drawing board. Well, this year I tried something new and so far …
One of the easiest ways to save money is to keep track of what you spend. Unfortunately, that can be hard to do. We spend money in so many different ways: cash credit card person to person – Paypal, Venmo, etc. the list goes on. Getting monthly statements online makes it even harder. Out of …
You need a way to organize your eCourses and eBooks on your computer, especially if you do a lot of online learning. By the end of last week I felt like I was spinning out of control. My house was a mess, my purse was a mess, my teenagers rooms were a mess, but mostly …
Today we will look at how to organize notes in Evernote. By now you should be all set up with Evernote apps on all your devices and you should have a few notes synced up as well. Before you go gung ho adding notes willy nilly (yes, I said willy nilly) – it is a …
So here we are – April 15th already. How did your tax day go? Of course, no one likes to pay taxes – so I’m not asking how you liked tax day. Rather I want to know how organized and in control you felt over your paperwork. Because I always try to look for the …
It’s that time of year again – time to organize your tax paperwork. Ugh. As if we don’t already have enough to do. In theory, this should be really easy because you should have been keeping track of those papers all year round. Everything should be in a nice neat binder ready for you to …
I have a love/hate relationship with monthly subscriptions for products and services. They are so convenient. Until they aren’t. The new business model for many services that we use is a recurring monthly charge. Signing up is usually a no brainer because it’s “only” $1 or $5 or $10 per month. By itself, the price …
The Apple Watch Series 4 is here. You may be aware that I am a big Apple fan girl. I love Apple products and use them daily. I was also a proud owner of the Apple Series 1 watch – yup, the original. But what I found over time, was that even though I wore …
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Best Buy Blogger Network. Has the cost of your cable bill gone through the roof? Are you tired of paying for channels that you never watch? Well here is a cable alternative that you should take a look at. It’s called Google Chromecast and it is streaming media player. …
Are you looking for easy ways to make money from home? Here are some great suggestions. I’ve been a stay at home mom for over twenty years now. Even though I was an accountant in my previous life – it would be really hard for me to go back to the 9 to 5 grind. …
Digital organizing is becoming really important. The more files we have on our computers and in the cloud – the harder it is to find things. Going “paperless” was supposed to save us tons of time, but in reality it has created a filing nightmare. Today I’m going to let you in on my little …
You will see in this TextExpander review how it can quickly become your secret weapon for increasing your productivity. I have been a Smile Software TextExpander customer for years and use it every single day. Before I tell you what TextExpander is – let me ask you this. Do you find yourself typing the same …
Recently I have seen a lot of posts saying that you can make money with Opinion Outpost online surveys. Since I am always looking for ways to make money online – surveys seemed like an easy thing to do in your spare time. So, took Opinion Outpost for a test drive and this is my two cents. …
You might be wondering what can Echo Dot do to make your life a little easier? Why do you need one? I am now the owner of several Amazon Echo devices – but the Echo Dot was the first one I ever got. And once I get something – I like to really put it …
Teaching good spending habits to our children is something that most parents struggle with. Today’s guest post by Raj from SmileTutor offers up some great tips that we can use to teach the principles of budgeting and finance to even the youngest kids. Unfortunately, the majority of new parents cannot pass a small financial knowledge …
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