There are a million or more ways to save time and money by using a few simple tips around the house and garden. Here are just a few of them! 1.) Vacation Plant Health! – Don’t have anyone to water your houseplants while going on vaca for a week or ten days? No Problem! Use your bathtub! Fill the bottom of the tub with thick folded newspapers and soak them down. Place plants in pots (holes in the bottom) on top of the wet papers. Water is absorbed through the bottom. I usually put … [Read more...]
Don’t Waste Time Looking for your Keys, Phone, Etc!
March 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Don't waste any more time looking all over the house for your phone, your keys and sunglasses, etc; all of those items you need when you walk out the door! As organized as I am, I still end up looking for my keys from time to time...if they were left in a jacket pocket after a walk or thrown somewhere when bringing in groceries. Or, have you ever left your phone in your purse, only to find the battery dead the next morning? Not only is this frustrating, but it is a waste of time and … [Read more...]
Save Time on Your Manicure
March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We don't always have time for a manicure, but we want to look like we do! When you are in a hurry here is a quick tip on how to dry your nails in just a few minutes so you can get back to being on the go! After polish and topcoat - let your nails air dry for about 2-3 minutes. Have a bowl ready with ice water (prepare before painting your nails). Once your nails have air dried for 3 minutes, let them soak for 3 minutes in the ice water. It's just enough time to let the polish harden. … [Read more...]
Save Time Running Errands
March 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Errand running can be a huge headache when you have a lot to do or many different stores to visit. Make a list of the stores you'll need to stop at, along with the items you need to pick up or drop off and try to group them together by location. You'll save time and gas this way. If the errand is near your home or place of work, even better. You can swing by after work or on your lunch hour. Same goes for returns, keep the item and receipt out and ready to go - someone in the family … [Read more...]
5 Time Saving Kitchen Tools
February 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The joy of cooking can be achieved at times, but at the end of a long day sometimes it's not as much joy as it is work and we could all use a little help around the kitchen! That's where the right kitchen tools come into play. Here are some tools I've found to be great time savers! ** When looking for kitchen tools, always remember to look for dishwasher and/or microwave safe! And, always shop the sales! Never pay full price. 1. A good knife set - the right knives makes … [Read more...]
How to Save Time with Better Focus: Quick Tips & Tricks
January 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Our Featured $uper $aver™ Guest this week is Maria Rainier. She shares with us her tips on saving time by keeping focused! - Jan When you’re trying to save money on everything from monthly utility bills to groceries to clothing, you’re putting a lot of energy into making sure you don’t waste your income. You probably have a budget for all of life’s little expenses, and if you’re like most people, you constantly track your credit card activity and keep a spreadsheet to … [Read more...]
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