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Are You More Organized in Your Work Life Than Home Life?
If you ignore my closet floor and top desk drawer at the office, I'm an organized gal. I calendar. I schedule.
Leave the Doors Open and More Stuff to Do Before a Trip
I cannot stand coming home to a messy house. Even though prepping for vacation typically involves rushing and last-minute freak-outs, I always leave a little time to clean my apartment before locking up one last time.
While emptying the trash and fridge are already on my list of things to do to battle any super stinks, there are three more things I do to make my return home a bit more pleasant, or at least not as sour smelling.
What's Stronger: Your Organization or Communication Skills?
The ability to effectively organize and prioritize projects is paramount at any workplace. Similarly, the ability to communicate questions, needs, and initiatives is crucial to work success. It's my experience the organization and good communication often go hand-in-hand.
Savvy Tip: Go Organized With Plastic
Not referring to credit cards, I wouldn't dream of traveling without my trusty plastic folder! Be it for business or pleasure, I recycle the same one, slightly larger than a standard piece of paper that I've used since my college days. Mine's hot pink so it stands out in my travel tote amid magazines and other goodies and extra sturdy with a Velcro flap so things stay in better than pocketed, paper alternatives.
5 Ways to Make Every Month Easier
Each new month brings a bittersweet mix of excitement and letdown. While you may be thrilled by the unknown or eagerly anticipating planned events, the first few days of the month mean it's time to pay up on bills and check your monthly responsibilities off the list. Make the calendar change easier by making a few simple adjustments that will streamline your financial cycle.
5 Things You Should Do Before June
The first of June is just a week away and I know I can hardly believe half of 2010 has already passed. June provides the perfect platform to look ahead and plan what you can realistically accomplish in the second half of the year. But, before we get there, this is the week to get your loose items in order.
I'm Asking: How Do You Stash Your Receipts?
Like most SavvySugar readers, I take a receipt when it's offered to me. I figure if the cashier has already printed it, I might as well keep it. They stack up quick and for all my years of spending, I still haven't come up with an organized archiving system.
Savvy Community: How I Streamline My Time and Stay Organized
This post comes from Girlwithagoal in our How Do You Save? group.
Staying on top of my family life, home, work and friendships is no walk in the park.
Pack These Four Travel Essentials to Save Money
You may not know what you need 'til you need it. I've had to purchase these four things while on vacation, and trust me, you'll save money if you bring them along in the first place. For things you could need a bit of but not enough to warrant the full package price, start this guide and get some packing inspiration.
3 Savvy Resolutions For Your Workspace
The universal problem with New Year's resolutions? Follow through. After pledging to make real changes in our everyday lives, resolving to welcome the year with only the best versions of ourselves, somehow, not even a full month into the new year, I see it all slip away.
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