Product Review: OYikes Square Bag

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I’ve been using the OYikes Square Bag for about 3 months now and I really like it! The bag is made of durable materials, including a strap that is somewhat like a thinner and softer version of a seat belt, that is also adjustable, which makes it great for people of all sizes. The material [...]

Office in a Closet: What to Do With All That Paper

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Previously, I’ve talked about home office organization and uses for magazine holders. Well, combine those two in a very small space and you’ve got an office in a closet! At this point, you’re probably mumbling to yourself, “this can’t be done!” But I assure you, given some thought and careful planning, it can be done! [...]

Home Office Reorg: Four Hours/$130

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It’s the beginning of a New Year and what better way to get started back at work than to return to an organized office where you can think clearly, find what you need, and crank out some work! Let me introduce Michele Dortch, owner of Integrated Mother. You may have heard her name before: She has [...]

Go Green: Magazines, Catalogs & Junk Mail, Oh My!

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I love magazine subscriptions! Who doesn’t? The feel of a freshly printed publication; the beautiful glossy photos. But what I’ve come to realize over the past several years is that as my schedule becomes increasingly busy, there’s really not enough time for me to read as many magazines as I’d like. Add to that, the [...]

Stocking Stuffer…A Stapeless Stapler

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Looking for a unique stocking stuffer? You’ve come to the right place. This stapeless stapler is great for just about anyone–especially kids because it doesn’t use staples like a traditional stapler!  You can find these special staplers at several shops, including online at www.uncommongoods.com. Here’s how it works:  These staple-less staplers fuse your paper by punching a [...]

You Need a Junk Drawer (Yes, That’s What I Said!)

Many people won’t even admit they have a junk drawer because it in someway connotes being messy, even if outwardly they are not. Well, I say you should have a junk drawer. Why? Well, we all need a place to “temporarily” stash papers or stuff that accumulates on the countertops in the kitchen. Designate a [...]

HOT Baby Items

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Earlier today, I dropped by Sprout Maternity on Savannah Highway in Charleston, South Carolina where owner Jodi (who now has 4 children: 8-week old twins, a two-year-old and a four-year-old) runs an upscale maternity boutique with items from cribs to baby clothing to stylish maternity clothes.  I had to share with you some great finds, whether it’s a gift for [...]

Work with What You’ve Got: Dressing the Body You Have to Create the Body You Want

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The title of this blog entry is also the sub-head of Bridgette Raes’ book Style RX. I met Bridgette through a series of serendipitous events. In fact, we had emailed and never actually spoke on the phone for almost a year. Throughout that time, Bridgette was in the process of writing, editing, and publishing a [...]

Magazine Holders Have Many Uses

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Magazine holders aren’t just for magazines anymore! No, you can use them to house many items, neatly labeled on a shelf or bookcase for easy reference and access. Here are some suggestions on what to store: • Household Warranties—Use one container for Indoor items and one container for Outdoor items such as gardening equipment, the [...]

Facebook is Fun and Productive!

Last year, one of my best friends and her husband were talking about how they posted pictures on Facebook for their family to view and how they managed to stay in touch regularly with relatives in England. I really had no idea what Facebook was all about, except that if it was anything like Myspace, [...]