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A Simple Way to Organize Your Job Search

SavvySugar — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:30:35 -0700

Shooting out so many job applications that you're not spending time catering your résumé and cover letter to each position is simply counterproductive. However, an efficient job search includes dedicating several hours each day to the employment cause, and ideally this means applying for a handful of jobs each day.

Keep track of your daily job search by creating log. Maintain a spreadsheet with the following details and update it at the end of each day.

Applications sent: name of positions and companies.
Where you found the job.
Followup status.
A section listing the job sites you visited that day.

Organizing your job search will ensure that none of your efforts slip through the cracks, and looking at your full spreadsheet will make you feel accomplished.

Download SavvySugar's Wedding Planning Checklist!

SavvySugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:45 -0700

Juggling our everyday lives with wedding planning can be quite a struggle, but you can enjoy the planning process more when you're organized. It's overwhelming when you're not sure what's next on the to-do list, so I've created a general time line for brides out there who need the reminders or reassurance they're already on track - you can download the wedding planning checklist here.

After you've nailed down your wedding budget, get cracking on the rest of the checklist and don't forget to have fun. You're a bride! Try to enjoy every moment leading up to your big day.

How far along are you in the planning process?

5 Ways to Make Next Year's Taxes Easier

SavvySugar — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:30:46 -0700

Many of us like to put taxes out of our minds at least until the calendar year has changed, but you'll keep next tax season's stress levels down by getting organized now. Start the slideshow to see 5 ways that will create a less stressful tax season in 2010. Source

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January Must Dos

SavvySugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:45:42 -0800

Whether or not you're a believer in New Year's resolutions, there's always room for improving the order in our financial houses. Begin the year on an organized note and set yourself up to be in better touch with your finances in 2009 by following my January must dos. Start the slideshow to check out some steps to take this month.

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Decluttering Your Purse

SavvySugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 06:34:17 -0700

My bag is big. And I love it. I have a never-researched theory that a woman's purse habits tend to mimic those of her mother, but that's just based on my own experience. Any backers? My everyday purse doubles as a gym bag so that I don't have to carry around multiple bags, but it's a dangerous thing to have by my side because it lends itself to accumulating random junk.

The Unclutterer posted suggestions on what items should fill different types of purses: minimalist purse, small purse or clutch, daily purse, and corporate work purse (which is really a list of items for a carry-on bag for a business trip). She says that each purse should contain nothing more than the listed items to stay organized and agrees with our sentiments that receipts can be the biggest culprit for clutter. My everyday bag falls somewhere between the contents listed for the small purse and the daily purse; what about yours? Are you meticulous about what you carry around (like counting out four quarters) or do you have a modified clutter situation?

Minimalist purse: Money clip with cash, subway/metro card, one credit card, and your driver’s license; house key and car key
Small purse or clutch: Money clip with cash, subway/metro card, one credit card, and your driver’s license; tube of lipstick; powder compact; cell phone; collapsible brush or hair pick; pack of Listerine breath strips; four quarters (no other change); safety pin; band-aid; house key and car key
Daily purse: Pen; small notepad; powder compact; collapsible brush or hair pick; tube of lipstick, lipgloss, or chapstick; pack of Listerine breath strips; hand sanitizer; tube of lotion; tube of sunscreen; sunglasses; small paperback book; house key and car key; wallet with cash, checks, subway/metro card, credit cards, and driver’s license; cell phone; four quarters (no other change); two tampons; pill holder with a few pills each for headaches, cramps, heartburn, diarrhea, and allergies; pocket pack of Kleenex or two McDonald’s napkins; ponytail holder; safety pin; fingernail file; two band-aids

Get Organized For October With SavvySugar Downloads

SavvySugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:00:35 -0700

Staying organized and on top of your savings are key to both long-term financial and personal success. Doing so isn't easy without a little extra assistance, which is why we've put together a selection of pretty printable downloads that will help you get and stay on track. The beginning of a month is the ideal time to get organized.

It's never too late: Check out Savvy's 2009 Resolution worksheet!

Get your budget on track with Savvy's Spending Tracker doc!

Did he put a ring on it? Download Savvy's Wedding Planning Checklist!

Back to Basics: Get Organized With Savvy Downloads

SavvySugar — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:08:00 -0700

It's never too late: Check out Savvy's 2009 Resolution worksheet!

Get your budget on track with Savvy's Spending Tracker doc!

Did he put a ring on it? Download Savvy's Wedding Planning Checklist!

When to Stash or Trash Important Papers

SavvySugar — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:00:43 -0800

Some of us are pack rats by default; we don't know how long to keep what we think are important documents, so we store them in boxes indefinitely. Clueless clutter makes it difficult to find something when you actually need to reference it. Stop storing trash and get organized when you learn how long you should hold onto certain papers.

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How-To: Organize Your Workday

SavvySugar — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:30:15 -0700

In the middle of the Summer, when the weather is beautiful and the beach is beckoning, it can be hard to even drag yourself into the office - let alone to stay organized and productive while you’re there. If you’re finding yourself in a mid-Summer slump at work, check out the following tips for effectively organizing your workday.

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6 Tips For Organizing a Bachelorette Party Budget

SavvySugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 06:30:03 -0700

Splitting a dinner bill in a large group can be difficult, but that frustration is multiplied when gathering funds for a bachelorette event. Even if all the ladies say they want to give the bride the most memorable weekend possible, it's likely that some of those attending will have different ideas about how much money it takes to make that happen. Use my tips as a guide to organizing a budget for your next bachelorette party.

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