Posted on March 31, 2009 by LJ
Tuesdays are open loop at SimpleProductivity blog. Productivity 501 has an interesting article “Turkeys and Skunks“, talking about perceived value and snap judgments. Don’t tell the skunks, though. At GetRichSlowly, “50 Tips for DIY Savings Around the House” included one I never thought of: close the closet doors to reduce [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on March 30, 2009 by LJ
Mondays are productivity days at SimpleProductivity blog. Productivity is about being effective and efficient. That is, doing the right things in the right way. I’ve been trying to apply these concepts not just to managing my work load, but also various side projects in my life. With spring upon us, [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on March 27, 2009 by LJ
Fridays are tip days at SimpleProductivity blog. In the past few weeks several people have asked me for organizational advice. My super-organized mother instilled it in my upbringing, making it almost second nature to me. But one of my friends complained that she hadn’t been trained as I had, and [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on March 26, 2009 by LJ
One of the things I hate most to do in the world is shopping. Really. I paid someone to do grocery shopping for me for years, and I will only buy shoes and clothes when I am cajoled into it by a friend who takes my wardrobe as her personal [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on March 25, 2009 by LJ
Wednesdays are simplicity days at SimpleProductivity blog. A recent article over at Lifehacker about crockpots (Have Crockpot Chicken Tacos Waiting When You Come Home) caught my attention. My crockpot is one of the most heavily used appliances in the kitchen. I found myself wondering if people really didn’t know about [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on March 24, 2009 by LJ
Tuesdays are open loop at SimpleProductivity blog. The Simple Dollar asks the question “Do You Want to Be Rich?“. The surprising answer? No! After reading the article, I have to agree. I don’t want to be rich. I want to be financially secure. Almost Frugal looks at money already spent [...]
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