Main Street, USA! Our flagpole’s prominent spot in the community. Buying from the previous owners was like buying from close relatives, both of our families well established in the community and active for decades in the local volunteer fire and rescue services. A household of boat masters at our beach club explains how the pole eventually made its way to their yard long ago. Originally the mast of a boat in… Continue reading Things I Have to Have:
Our Flagpole!
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Save Time With These Three Filing Tips
I was talking with my friend last week about work. While we were on the phone, she began struggling to find a document that was sent to her a couple of months ago. She looked in her email, she searched her hard drive, she even looked through a pile of papers she had stacked on… Continue reading Save Time With These Three Filing Tips
Things I Have to Have: TEA!
Not just something to warm me up, satisfy a sweet craving, or help me sleep; tea is a hobby, habit and coping mechanism for me and my family. We all have those moments where we find ourselves anxious, overwhelmed and not quite sure what to do next. Right??? “Let’s have a cup of tea!” Tea can be… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: TEA!
Filling the Gaps When Things Get Slow.
As someone who enjoys feeling at capacity most of the time, I wasn’t sure what to do with myself when things slowed down a bit earlier this year. I could have cleaned out every closet in the house, a task which is actually productive and rewarding. Instead, I decided to dig into learning about and… Continue reading Filling the Gaps When Things Get Slow.
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The painting above our bed.
Not a random piece, I grew up with this 36×40 beauty because it was painted by my mother! Some of our most prized possessions are works of art by her that have special meaning and significance to us. Pastel portraits of our boys, a favorite house on Corn Neck Road on Block Island, the Sand… Continue reading Things I Have to Have:
The painting above our bed.
Stop Procrastination! (NOW! Not tomorrow.)
Nearly every day, clients and prospective clients come to me with a big idea or project they want to tackle. Some are brimming with excitement, others with concern. Either way, some jump right in while others just seem to stall. Procrastination is something we’ve all been guilty of now and then. My particular forms of… Continue reading Stop Procrastination! (NOW! Not tomorrow.)
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Mr. Clean white sponges!
“Magic” is an understatement! Two things about me: I like to take care of my “stuff” and I like to clean things when I need to feel some sense of control. The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, “the white sponge” as we call it, is something I have to have! Glass shower doors, white tile floors, leather… Continue reading Things I Have to Have:
Mr. Clean white sponges!
Be Your Own Detective!
As a small business owner or solo professional, you’ve got many processes and procedures in place, not to mention lots of outwardly facing marketing things, like your LinkedIn profile and your website. Over time, it’s easy to look at them, without really seeing them. That can be a problem, particularly as your business evolves. With that in mind,… Continue reading Be Your Own Detective!
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Google Keep App
I use Google Keep to quickly create my “To Do” lists each day! It’s so simple to use and has more capabilities than I need. It immediately syncs to all my devices too! I keep the icon right next to my Google calendar app. I just LOVE typing in everything I want to remember for the day, getting… Continue reading Things I Have to Have:
Google Keep App
Untangling Your Messy Calendar
Keeping appointments and deadlines in a calendar is essential. Without one, unless you’ve got a fabulous memory, things can go badly very quickly! Unfortunately, many people still struggle with electronic calendar set up, something I see with clients every day. This is how it usually happens:They have a job before they start their business, and they… Continue reading Untangling Your Messy Calendar