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Organizing Tax Information

The tax deadline is quickly approaching. How can you make next year's tax time less stressful? Create two files in your filing cabinet called "Current Year's Taxes" and "Last Year's Taxes". Current year's tax file This is your catch-all file for anything you will need for filing taxes such as: ...
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10 Tips for Safely Storing Cleaning Supplies at Home

Cleaning supplies contain chemicals that are harmful to both human beings and animals. These household supplies can cause injury or death not only if swallowed, but also if improperly handled. You must store these cleaning supplies properly in your home to ensure the health and safety of your family. Though ...
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Book Review: Organized Simplicity

Organized Simplicity: The Clutter-Free Approach to Intentional Living "Simplicity isn't about what you give up. It's about what you gain. When you remove the things that don't matter to you, you are free to focus on only the things that are meaningful to you." When asked to review Tsh Oxeneider's ...
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10 Tips for Organizing Office Paperwork

Is a cluttered and disorganized office space getting in the way of your productivity? Is the task of straightening up your desk daunting? Organizing office paperwork can be intimidating, but getting the job done opens up the opportunity for much greater achievement and a far more pleasant office. An organized ...

Secure, Easy-to-remember Passwords

How secure are the passwords you are using? If you are using your name, your birthday, or anything that is a word, your password is not secure. Real words are easily hacked. A password should use a random set of letters, numbers, and a special character or two. Create a ...
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Productive Spots of Time

Turn that time you spend waiting ...and waiting ...and waiting into productive moments. How much time do you spend at these places? Waiting rooms Car line Sporting/Music Events - the time before they start Airports/Bus Use the extra time to: Catch up on some reading Keep reading material (books, magazines, ...

Organize your spices with the Spice Stack

The Spice Stack is a wonderful way to organize your spices. This has been a particularly frustrating clutter problem for me due to an extensive spice collection. For years I've searched for the perfect solution without any luck, so I was thrilled to discover the Spice Stack. 3 Advantages of ...

7 Tips for Organizing Printed Receipts

While you are on the road, you need to keep your business receipts in one place. You are required to turn in an expense report to reimburse you for work-related expenses. Your saved receipts are scattered all over your glove box, your wallet, your briefcase and your car. How do ...

Create an Online Shopping Email

Do you shop online? The convenience of online shopping makes it an attractive option when time is limited. Want to continue to receive updates about clearance sales without cluttering up your regular email account? Create an email to use just for online shopping Use a free email account (Live, Gmail, ...