From the monthly archives:

April 2010

I Read a Whole Book!

April 29, 2010

Recently, in my spare time (HA HA HA), I read the book Just Let Me Lie Down: Necessary Terms for the Half-Insane Working Mom (which I received free as part of my participation in the SV Moms Book Club, the umbrella group of the blog I write for, Rocky Mountain Moms).  It’s a funny book, [...]

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This Caught Our Eye…

April 28, 2010

Random Interesting Things We Found on the Web A kitchen rail system is an efficient, good looking way to store frequently used tools. Its uses extend way beyond the kitchen. Nancy is eyeing one for her sewing room. Organizing expert Jeri Danski shares photos and comments on six great rail system options. Looking for a [...]

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I Love Shopping – NOT!

April 27, 2010

Ah, Spring!  Here in the Rocky Mountains we never know if it’s going to be 75 degrees and sunny or snowing (we woke up to snow on the ground yesterday) and the change could happen in the middle of the day, so dressing for the weather is always a crap shoot this time of year. [...]

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Use Google SMS to Turn Your Cell Phone Into a Smart Phone

April 23, 2010

I covet a “smart” phone and then again I don’t. I do not want to see every email the instant it pops into my inbox. I would never have the patience to figure out all the features and I don’t want to add the cost of a data plan to my already expensive cell phone [...]

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This Caught Our Eye…

April 21, 2010

Random Interesting Things We Found on the Web Interested in making a photo scrapbook online? Here’s an excellent review of  websites where you can create photo album books. (This is an extensive, 15-page review. The link takes you to the summary page.) Cropped pants for spring. Rock the cropped pants look with these tips. One [...]

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Fun Gifts for Grads

April 20, 2010

Nancy gave you the practical gift list for grads last week.  I’m here to give you a few suggestions that will set you apart from the gift-giving crowd. Color-changing Umbrella – It’s an item we forgot when we sent our daughter off to college – but she needed an umbrella to walk around campus in downpours.  [...]

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Extremely Practical Gifts for Grads

April 16, 2010

Graduation season will soon be upon us. Between the two of us, Joan and I have been through five high school graduations and we have an opinion or two (what else is new?) about gifts for grads. Basically there are 3 options: CASH. What kid doesn’t like to receive cash? It’s easy. Write a check, [...]

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This Caught Our Eye…

April 14, 2010

Random Interesting Things We Found on the Web Just in time for tax day: How Not to Get Audited by the IRS. Need a thank you card in a hurry? Here’s a hip, fun free download from graphic designer, Amy Locurto. Do you use your parsley and cilantro stems when you cook?  Cooks Illustrated offers [...]

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Do As I Say and Not As I Do

April 13, 2010

Nancy and I help people organize their belongings before they move and give them good organizational systems for their new homes.  We own a company that does that.  We get great feedback from our clients about our helpful organizing ideas.  So, it is with heavy heart that I show you these pictures of my garage. [...]

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Easy, Responsible, Free Computer Recycling

April 9, 2010

At this very moment I have two old PCs, a laptop and seven unused cell phones sitting in my house. They all need to go away. The worse part about it is I know better. Heck, Joan and I do this for a living – find resources and places for people to pass on their [...]

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