Monthly Archives: December 2014

The JOY of Storing Holiday Decorations

The JOY of Storing Holiday Decorations

Keep clear storage bin available for “winter” decorations versus Christmas or Hanukah. These items will come out in November and probably stay out until March. If storing them in a storage area or crawl space, put them closest to the …
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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

I toyed with the idea of skipping this particular blog because of the timing so close to the holidays. Who needs one more email, right? But I just had to share a phrase that I learned this past year. Whenever …
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Checking up on Your Credit Score

Checking up on Your Credit Score

When is the last time you checked your credit report? It is recommended that you check it once a year and since we just passed Tax Day, this is a great time to do so. Staying on top of your …
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5S Sweep – Improving Your Environment in Just 2 Minutes

5S Sweep – Improving Your Environment in Just 2 Minutes

You might be an organized individual but there is a difference between being organized and being clean. Believe it or not, you can have one without the other, however it’s optimum when they’re combined. Those familiar with 5S and Lean …
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6 Blunders to Avoid while Conducting Business

6 Blunders to Avoid while Conducting Business

According to CareerBuilder.com, there are six business etiquette blunders to avoid if you want to keep that professional image in the office. Having a wimpy handshake – You’re only given one opportunity to make a strong first impression and if …
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Productivity Tools – Office products that help you stay focused

Productivity Tools – Office products that help you stay focused

Here are 5 office products that help me stay focused and organized.

Using Desk Top Shortcuts to Avoid Waste of Over Processing

Using Desk Top Shortcuts to Avoid Waste of Over Processing

Sometimes we mindlessly do things the same way over and over without giving much thought to the process or time it takes. We do it because we’ve always done it this way. This thought can be applied to how we …
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Productivty Pointer: Oops! I forgot the attachment

Productivty Pointer: Oops! I forgot the attachment

If you frequently forget to attach a document to your emails, then this Outlook tip is for you.