7 Reasons Why To Do Lists and Goal Setting Plans Fail

I’ve been thinking alot lately about the reasons why some of the best laid plans can fail.   Aside from the fact that I have a curious, cutie-faced one year old, a chatter-box sponge of a five year old and a husband who works twelve hour shifts and countless...

Save In Style: Where I Put All of My Coupons

Carrying coupons around doesn’t have to be difficult or cumbersome.  I have a new coupon-containing solution that is helping me save money, while being stylish and cute! A few years ago, just before the birth of my first child, I started couponing as a way to...
Easy Peasy Recipezy – Heart Pancakes and Green Eggs

Easy Peasy Recipezy – Heart Pancakes and Green Eggs

Valentine’s Day is a favorite holiday in our house because of the food! It’s a Valentine’s Day tradition in our house that we make heart shaped pancakes and green eggs.  Why green eggs, you ask?  I can’t remember how it got started, but I think...

Ask Your Boss if Telecommuting is an Option

I work in a position where my presence (someone’s presence) is necessary to get things done. Some clients call by phone, some prefer email, and others drop by my office for face-to-face service.  Even with the addition of several online and web-based tools, some...

Moving Toward A Simple Life: Monthly Check-In

Monthly check in The first step to accomplishing goals is to set goals! However, another very important part of accomplishing goals is accountability. Accountability, whether it’s talking to your spouse, telling a friend, or sharing outcomes, is what keeps us on...