Yesterday I took a break from refinishing my kitchen table to go and visit Central Park. We had relatives in from out of town and they had never been – so we agreed to meet there and make a day of it. I haven’t spent much time in Central Park or been there in over a …
Last week, for the first time ever, I hosted a pasta dinner for my teenaged son’s sports team. I was hesitant to do it. My house is small and the responsibility seemed big. Twenty five-ish very hungry teens arriving on your doorstep after practice. Yikes! So, like any good mom (pat, pat) I went for …
No one likes to be manipulated. But in the book Influence by Robert Cialdini – he shows us that we all are being controlled. Yet we are bombarded with sales and marketing messages everyday. More often than not, we respond in a very predictable way. That is how companies make money. They influence their potential customers …
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell is all about instinct – the power of thinking without thinking. What can you decide in a blink? Is it right or wrong to rely on your past experiences to make a split second judgment? The premise of the book Blink by Malcolm Gladwell is that our first impression pulls upon …
Ask and It Is Given – Learning to Manifest Your Desires by Esther and Jerry Hicks is another inspirational book that focuses on the idea that you can orchestrate the life you want to live through your thoughts. As it follows on the heels of last week’s selection – A Happy Pocketful of Money by …
Can I just say that I love the title of this book? A Happy Pocket Full of Money. By David Cameron Gikandi. Needless to say, the title drew me in. And what I found was information that sort of blew my mind. You see, I am kind of a practical gal – almost practical, to …
My first thought when reading The 8th Habit – From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R. Covey – was that the title is misleading. Far from being an 8th habit, this book is about mindset and amazing leadership. Because it was called The 8th Habit – I (being a sequential kind of person) felt like I had …
The basic premise of organizing the KonMari Method way is answering one question – “Does this spark joy?”. This week I read the The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo (she coined the term KonMari Method by combining syllables from her last and first names). Marie’s approach to organizing is unique in …
This list of business books is ambitious – but in the past I have had stacks of books and random lists of things that I want to read to help me further my business – but never get to. One of the keys to success in life is good planning – so this concept should …
I received a free copy of the book, Cell Phones Don’t Work in Heaven for purposes of this review. However, the opinions expressed in this article are my honest thoughts and observations. Cell Phones Don’t Work In Heaven by Mark Pope is not just a book – it is a genius way to organize your important …
Disclosure: This book review of the 8 Lessons in Military Leadership for Entrepreneurs book by Robert Kiyosaki was sponsored by Linqia. Those who know me know that I was not in the military. But the admiration and appreciation that I have for our soldiers runs deep. As a civilian and a professional organizer I am in awe …
Mother’s Day weekend is extra special in our household. Not only is it Mother’s Day, but it is also our anniversary. Our oldest child is approaching twenty, so suffice it to say that we have been married a long time. Events like these really make you reflect. Looking back on the years you think – …
I am at that crossroads that people with big families come to – minivan or SUV? I want a “real person” vehicle to drive. The kids are getting older. 90 percent of the time, it’s just me or me and one other person in the vehicle. However, I don’t really want to give up passenger …
The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan is a self help book about prioritizing. The tagline “The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results” had me hooked before I even turned the first page. Life is busy. It often feels like an endless treadmill. You make it through one day. Sleep. Rinse and repeat. …
Use this simple method to shred brussels sprouts similar to the sliced style you find in the grocery store. Brussel sprouts are one of those good for you foods that we should all be eating more of. They are rich in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium, folate, iron, fiber and are believed to …
I am a huge fan of Jif peanut butter – creamy. So, when I saw Jif Whips on the grocery store shelf, I couldn’t resist giving it a try. Which one do I prefer? You’ll have to read to find out! What’s the Difference Between Jif and Jif Whips? I could describer the differences between …
What could be better than a FREE GPS app that not only gives you directions but also real time traffic information? You get all of that in the Waze App. Getting stuck in traffic is the worst! It is such a waste of time. And most GPS devices and apps don’t offer you real traffic …
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