Archive for the 'Housekeeping' Category

The Key to Your Financial Future

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

I found a really cool article that makes a lot of sense. It’s called Pay Yourself First. The problem a lot of us share (especially people like us who are living on a tight budget) is paying all of our bills and not having anything left for savings. This article goes into […]

Too Tired to Cook?

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

I learned this trick from a friend at work. Cook huge portions on the weekend or a less-busy day during the week, then freeze it for later. It saves money and allows you to to enjoy stress-free meal prep after a long day at work. Click here for some easy freezer recipes.

How to Make a Fair Chore Schedule

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

I have roommates, and I’m soooo trying this out. Check it:
ChoreBuster is an easy and free way to automatically create fair chore lists, or chore schedules.
1. Enter in people and chores
2. Specify how hard / undesirable each chore is
3. ChoreBuster generates a fair schedule of chores
4. Schedule emailed to you weekly - no […]

What to do if You Spill on Your Laptop

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

Check out this emergency drill in case of coffee, soda, or water accidents.

Like, Whoa.

Thursday, October 12th, 2006

I am still getting used to being an Austinite, and every day I like it here more and more. Yesterday was no exception. If you live in the Texas area, you may be familiar with what is quite possibly the greatest grocery store ever invented. Ever. Let me preface this by […]

Vodka, It’s Not Just For Drinking!

Thursday, October 12th, 2006

Grab that bottle out of your bottom desk drawer and check out these new uses. Who knew?
1. To remove a bandage painlessly, saturate the bandage with vodka. The solvent dissolves adhesive.
2. To clean the caulking around bathtubs and showers, fill a trigger-spray bottle with vodka, spray the caulking, let set five minutes and wash […]

How to Keep Your Desk Clean

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

This is by far the most comprehensive set of organizational ideas I have ever seen. Check it out!

To-Do Lists Right on Your Desktop

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

Hey guys, check out Wallnote- the greatest invention ever. Conveniently leave yourself notes and to-do lists on your computer screen. Love it!

Organizing Your Classroom

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006

I came across a great book entitled “Classroom Spaces That Work.” It is filled with practical ideas for:
* Arranging furniture
* Establishing pathways
* Selecting and organizing materials
* Eliminating clutter
* Storing supplies
* […]

Free Teacher Calendar

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006

Click here to create your own online teaching calendar. Holidays and events are already listed, plus you can fill in your own schedule and notes. Best of all, it’s free!