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Sometimes you just have to know how to peel and seed tomatoes – like when you want to make a homemade tomato soup recipe. The thing is – it’s really easy to do even though it seems like such a hassle. It’s all in the process. So, today I’ll walk you through it – so …

Here are 3 different ways that you can mash bananas to use in recipes or for baby food. Yesterday I was making my favorite banana bread recipe – and one of my family members (I’m not naming names) offered to help. Sure! – I said – Why don’t you mash the bananas. How do I …

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Best Buy. All opinions are my own. Did you know that you can get a FREE Best Buy In-Home Consultation? It’s true – Best Buy will come to you, at your convenience, with answers and advice to all of your tech questions — for free. I am passionate about …

Lists are powerful tools for time management and productivity. Used correctly, they not only keep you organized but actually help your mental well being. Learn how to use lists to bring these powerful benefits to your life. As a blogger, entrepreneur, and busy mom, I find that making lists helps me to get things done …

Calling all organizing and productivity fanatics – the Post-It TREASURE CHEST is on sale once again, and you don’t want to miss it! If you are in a rush – here are your buying options: Get the Post-It Treasure Chest at Amazon Find the Post-It Treasure Chest at Staples Here is the Post-It Treasure Chest …

Just a heads up that the Ultimate Productivity Bundle from Ultimate Bundles is on a FLASH SALE for 2 days only. You can grab all the organizing goodness today and tomorrow – August 14 and 15, 2019. I want to let you know about an amazing resource to help you get things done and become …

Amazon Prime Day is next week. This shopping extravaganza is for Prime Members only. If you are already a Prime Member then you are all set. But if you are not, I am going to tell you how you can participate in Amazon Prime Day for FREE. Lucky for you there is a way to …

One of my favorite books about organization is The Power of Habit – Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg. This is what it’s about. The Power of Habit is actually more about creating habits as opposed to organization. But good habits are really the foundation for organizing. We …

In the remarkable book “How to Live on 24 Hours A Day”, the author, a man named Arnold Bennett, talks about a basic concept: time management. Bennett observes that most people waste away the 24 hours that they are given daily and even provides suggestions on how to make the most of our time. Sounds pretty …

I once took a business coaching course and part of the required reading was was a little book – actually more like a pamphlet called It Works by RHJ – the Famous Little Red Book That Makes Your Dreams Come True. As I was organizing my home office yesterday, I came across this little gem, …

Do you know what a garbage bowl is? No worries, I didn’t either. But this little tool can really help to keep your kitchen just a little bit cleaner. Why I never figured this out sooner – I don’t know. Because it is really a simple concept. Maybe it’s just me and all of you …

Today I have an exciting giveaway to share with you! I have teamed up with Brightech to bring you this awesome opportunity. In full disclosure, Brightech sent me their LightView XL Magnifying Glass Lamp w Rolling Stand, Bright Craft Light to review for this post – AND they are also giving one away to one of …

I am always looking for ways to get more exercise without breaking a sweat. Call me lazy, but if I had a choice – the concept of exercise would be banned. I like the way I feel after I exercise. But finding the time and making the effort are really hard for me – excuses, …

Happy January! The new year is always a great time to cement new habits that will last all year long. One of my goals every year is to eat better and serve my family healthy meals.  But the thing is that life tends to get in the way. When mealtime rolls around it is common …

Now that my kids are older, one of my favorite things to do is have a family movie DAY. That’s right – DAY.  It’s so rare that we all have a full day to spend together, so when it happens it is a beautiful thing. Everyone picks out a few movies that they want to …

Much to the aggravation of my children, I am very practical when it comes to choosing the right iPhone case. In our house we are always playing a game of musical phones. If one person upgrades, then their old phone sort of becomes up for grabs by our other family members. Sometimes someone’s phone isn’t …

I just wanted to let you know about a service that I really like – Chewy.com. If you have pets in your family then check them out. In full disclosure I am first a customer of Chewy.com and also an affiliate but was not compensated in any way for this post. Our little shih-tzu doggie …

Winter workouts got you down? Make cold weather exercise more fun with these wardrobe essentials. I mentioned in my Weekly News that I am determined to fit more exercise into my daily life. The problem is that I live in New England and winters here are pretty darn cold.  Add that to the probability that …

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the “I Love My Instant Pot” Gluten-Free Recipe Book from Simon & Schuster for purposes of this review. All favorable opinions are my own. Where can you find some great gluten-free Instant Pot recipes (including this amazing Quinoa Tabbouleh)? In the newest “I Love My Instant Pot” Recipe …

One of the perks of being a blogger is getting a head start on the holiday season. Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend a media event to preview the Barnes & Noble 2018 Holiday Gift Guide in New York City. Not only was it an awesome event but I am so excited to share …