Creating a Holiday Planner – Part 5

We have reached the end of my blog series on creating a “Holiday Planner.” I really hope this has been helpful and that along the way, you have been able to find additional ways to add to your planner and make it something that works for you. I also hope this planner becomes something you turn to every year and one day pass down onto your children. Holidays are such a wonderful time of the year to capture sweet memories and your planner can help do this. So in this final blog we are going to talk about your holiday … Continue reading

Creating a Holiday Planner – Part 2

In my last blog I talked about organizing and planning the holidays with your own “Holiday Planner,” created out of a 3-ring binder that you can either decorate or buy in a fun color or design. I also talked about writing a list of all the things you hope to accomplish for the holidays, then setting it aside and going back to cross off anything that isn’t doable or realistic. From there you write down a date next to each item you want to accomplish, which helps you put things in order of priority. I would recommend then printing off … Continue reading

Organize Yourself For a Successful Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, many home-based professionals will be trying to squeeze more and more things into their already packed days (and nights). With so much to do and so little time, it can be easy to become overwhelmed. The good news is that it is possible to have a productive and enjoyable holiday season without sacrificing your work, your family life, or your sanity. The bad news is that like almost anything else, in order to have a productive and enjoyable holiday season you will have to put in some effort up front. By taking some time to … Continue reading

Holiday Printables

From gift tags to gift wrap, it is fun and easy to print out your own holiday elements to brighten the season. You’ll use these resources for gift giving, cookie swapping, card sending and more. Christmas Gift Tags The M&M guys are at it again. This time, they are helping us welcome in the holidays with personalized gift tags. There are three colorful tags to choose from. My favorite is the yellow M & M stuck in a stocking. Click here to check them out for yourself. http://www.brightideas.com/christmas/tags/ Christmas Tree Wrap Set Coordinate your gift giving with a complete matched … Continue reading

Online Holiday Gift Planner

Take advantage of technology to plan your holiday gift giving. No more scribbled paper lists or just winging it. Thanks to this website, you can create wish lists, set budgets, track your spending and more. The information is all very organized into easy to read groups, and this online tool does all of the calculations for you, so you won’t even need that calculator. It is easy to adjust your budget as needed, so you won’t wind up paying more for gifts than you can afford. You can see at a glance how much you are spending. The holiday gift … Continue reading

Flip Video Ultra

Still looking for that perfect tech gift for the holidays? Consider the Flip Video Ultra. It’s relatively low cost and ease of use will make it a quick pick for under the tree. In fact, with its small size, it could make a very nice stocking stuffer, too. With this ingenious little device, your special someone will always have a video camera available to grab life’s moments. Camcorders can be bulk, and even the smallest ones are difficult to carry everywhere. The Flip Video Ultra will fit in a pocket or a purse with ease. It is about the size … Continue reading

Kodak Digital Picture Frame

Digital picture frames are one of the hot gifts this season. They seem to be on everyone’s wish list and in every store, from Sears to high-end electronic stores. Target even featured one in its Black Friday sale. With a digital picture frame, you can upload your digital photos to display one at a time or in a slide show. There are many different options out there. You can find digital photo frames that do the above mentioned photo slide shows, as well as ones that feature movie clips and/or have multiple screens. Prices can range from $50 to more … Continue reading

Computing Week in Review: December 3rd Through December 9th

Will you wrap a robot to go under the tree this Christmas? Or maybe you are the type to give virtual gifts? Either way, you can do some serious gift planning with a free online tool. All of these articles and more are available for review. This is the Computing week in review for December 3rd through December 9th. December 3rd Robots Come Home Want to have a cleaner home or clean your gutters from the ground? With the new breed of robots, it is all possible. Welcome to the age of the Jetsons. Computing Review: November 26th Through December … Continue reading