Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Do you run in circles in the grocery store?
A friend of mine introduced me to this idea and it has changed my life. I have created a customized list of items I buy in the grocery store including sizes and brand names. Not only that, but the list is organized by locations in MY store!
This is what happens: I print copies of my list and keep it on the fridge. If my husband drinks all of the orange juice, he circles it on my list. If I use all of the shampoo, I mark it on the list. When it is time to go shopping, I grab the list and head out. I always follow the same route in the store and the list is designed for my route. I never find myself at the milk aisle when I remember I need to pick up medicine at the pharmacy. It makes it easier because I am not traveling from one side of the store to the other.
The grocery list can be found on the Resources page on our website http://www.thesevenminutedifference.com/. Personalize it to match the layout in your favorite store and print multiple copies to place in an easy-to-access location for your family.
This is what happens: I print copies of my list and keep it on the fridge. If my husband drinks all of the orange juice, he circles it on my list. If I use all of the shampoo, I mark it on the list. When it is time to go shopping, I grab the list and head out. I always follow the same route in the store and the list is designed for my route. I never find myself at the milk aisle when I remember I need to pick up medicine at the pharmacy. It makes it easier because I am not traveling from one side of the store to the other.
The grocery list can be found on the Resources page on our website http://www.thesevenminutedifference.com/. Personalize it to match the layout in your favorite store and print multiple copies to place in an easy-to-access location for your family.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Send Christmas cards now!
Send Christmas cards now! Why wait until December 24th to mail your Christmas cards? Send them now before everyone else. You already know who you are going to send them to. Plus, they will receive more attention from the receiver because 5 or more cards won't arrive on the same day. Send them now!
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Time saving tip - keep a supply of small gifts
One time saving idea is to keep a supply of gifts to give when someone does something nice or helpful for you. Ideas would be gift certificates to restaurants, passes to a movie rental store, gift cards to your local grocery store or even movie passes. Make your life easier and become more thoughtful by having a stash of things that you can pass out to say “thanks”.
I keep several movie passes in my purse and use them to thank my assistant, my babysitter, my housekeeper or anyone who does something nice for me. They make great, easy gifts and are always appreciated. For other ideas of how to simplify your life, visit www.TheSevenMinuteDifference.com.
I keep several movie passes in my purse and use them to thank my assistant, my babysitter, my housekeeper or anyone who does something nice for me. They make great, easy gifts and are always appreciated. For other ideas of how to simplify your life, visit www.TheSevenMinuteDifference.com.
