fsfsfsdfCategory Archives: Simplifying
Saving on Utility Bills — take 10 minutes to reset the thermostat
The last two months’ gas bills were atrocious — almost 8 times higher than pre-heat months. I was shocked and appalled. So we re-set the thermostats to 2 degrees lower during the day and at night. Well, the bill just … Continue reading →
The Benefits of a Change of Venue
I am writing this from high atop a hotel restaurant/lounge near my house. I’m just a mile from home, but a world away, at least mentally. I wanted to work (writing, desk work, reading) but thought I’d like to get … Continue reading →
10-minute Perfect Breakfast
If there’s one thing I shouldn’t write about, it’s fine cuisine. But when I find something that’s easy to make, a hit with my kids, and a nearly perfect protein and fruit-delivery device, I have to share it. It should … Continue reading →
The 12 Days of (a calm, cool, collected) Christmas
It’s that time of year where we swear we’ll keep our cool, year after year. But whether our holidays are filled with challenges or cheer, the stress can get to us before the ball is even close to dropping on … Continue reading →
Apps to Save Time on Holiday Shopping
When I saw this article on shopping apps in the Los Angeles Times, I thought it was too early to be writing about the holidays. But then I realized the sun has long set on Halloween and Thanksgiving is next … Continue reading →
Is “Enough” REALLY Enough?
(Copy of October Give Me 10! newsletter) The theme of this month’s newsletter is “enough”. I’m in one of those crazy busy periods where there simply is not “enough” time for everything and I can’t do “enough” to do things … Continue reading →
“Take Back Your Weekend!”
So advises the title of the article in Parade magazine on August 28th. Who wouldn’t want to do that?! Here is the summary of advice given in the piece — it’s all about little changes and looking at the weekend … Continue reading →
“The Art of Decluttering” by Susanna Sonnenberg
I had read an article by Susanna Sonnenberg in Whole Living magazine. I’ll paraphrase the parts I liked, since I can’t find a copy online. First, I loved that the subtitle of the article called decluttering an art — I’ve … Continue reading →
10 More Things to Toss Today (that you’ll never miss), Part 2
A few more things to grab and toss that you’ll never miss… sheets towels stuff your mom’s been saving for you (check on sentiment quotient before tossing — sometimes it’s very low) cd’s dvd’s videos (thanks, davina!) old electronics (thanks, … Continue reading →
10 Things You Can Toss Today (and never miss)
Seems my quest to scale down just never ends – I do miss the days of my studio apartment where I had everything I needed and needed very little! So I’ve been moving 10 things out of the house every … Continue reading →