Ditch Perfection
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Tuesday’s Chill Pill: Do I have a headache or are my Spanx too tight?
by Sarah on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 | 3 comments
When you're 5 months post partum, nothing fits. Maternity clothes are too big. Regular clothes...eh, not so much... Unless, of course, you are one of those breathtakingly lucky ones with the energy to hit the gym and/or good genes. I am not one of those. So last Friday, when I had ... [read more] -
Thursday’s Carrot: Note To Self
by Hollie on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 | No Comments
Just a simple thought of encouragement on this Thursday morning for all of you who may be struggling with some aspect of your life. Remember, there's only so much you can do...sometimes you just have to let fate run it's course: -
Thursday’s Carrot: Is It Just One Of Those Days/Weeks?
by Hollie on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 | No Comments
We all have bad days and good days, bad weeks and good weeks. If it's one of those bad times for you (or someone you know) and you just want the week to be over, here are some important things to remember that should help you get through the day/week and make it a little ... [read more] -
Monday’s Double Shot:Hanukkah & Birthday Week Organization
by Alicia on Monday, December 14th, 2009 | No Comments
I must say, this is quite the busy week in the Rockmore house. Hanukkah started last Friday night and while it officially ends this Friday the 18th, for us it isn’t over until the last Hanukkah party we are hosting is done and that is Sunday the 20th. But that is only part ... [read more] -
by Alicia on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 | No Comments
Embrace imperfect organization and DON'T make the beds once a week. Try it. It feels great! -
Monday’s Double Shot: One Mom’s Journey. 9 Months, 65 Pounds
by Alicia on Monday, December 7th, 2009 | No Comments
Thought this great article by Maggie Lamond Simone would brighten up your Monday Madness. Let us know what you think. Do you know what you’re having?” the salesman asked helpfully. “Sometimes that’ll make your decision for you.” I was looking somewhat doubtfully at a pink snowsuit, wondering how we reached the millennium without having ... [read more] -
Guest Guru: Ralph Raab, Author of The Dewey Deception
by Sarah on Monday, November 30th, 2009 | No Comments
EVERYTHING I EVER NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT ORGANIZATION I LEARNED IN FIRST GRADE As a parent, a school and piano teacher, and an author of children’s puzzle-solving adventure novels, I frequently find myself wishing there was some way I could be cloned so that I could actually be five people instead of just trying to do ... [read more] -
Save More on Black Friday with These Tips
by Sarah on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 | No Comments
The biggest shopping day of the year is almost upon us. Will you be one of the thousands (maybe even millions) of shoppers hitting the stores as early as 5am to get your hands on spectacular deals before they're all gone? Regardless of whether you're one of the hardy souls who plan to be ... [read more] -
Overcoming Organizational Inertia
by Sarah on Monday, November 16th, 2009 | 1 comment
How much time do you waste looking for misplaced items – a phone number, a file…your keys…in an average day? Chances are you squander nearly 60 minutes, yes that’s correct, sixty minutes each and every day, searching for things in your messy files, disorganized rooms, and unkempt closets. That translates to seven ... [read more] -
Ditch Perfectionism, That Double-Edge Sword
by Sarah on Monday, November 16th, 2009 | 1 comment
Perfectionism is a real double-edged sword. On the one hand, it can drive you to achieve exceptional things, even in the face of obstacles. Michelangelo’s perfectionism, for example, gave us masterpieces that will be enjoyed for centuries. On the other hand, when run amok, it can be a huge productivity killer, leading ... [read more]
