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Yesterday my copy of The Clutter Diet: The Skinny on Organizing Your Home and Taking Control of Your Life arrived in the mail ! Over the next few weeks I will be sharing some of my thoughts as I work through the book and better YET – YOU could win a copy over the next few weeks!
My excitement was evident and my son was quickly caught up in it as we opened the parcel. Upon opening the parcel, he was a bit disappointed to learn that the book was “about cleaning his room”. He perked up when I asked him to be my model though.
So just how do you win a copy of Lorie Marrero’s book The Clutter Diet: The Skinny on Organizing Your Home and Taking Control of Your Life?
The contest starts Saturday February 28th and runs through to March 14th 2009. (Hopefully this will be enough time for me to get through the book and share my favourite sections with you.)
During this time you can earn one entry for each of the following (be sure to comment and tell me which you have done and provide your email address in your comment):
1) Tweet this contest out to your followers for one entry (you can do this each week for two entries).
2) Simply leave a comment telling me why you need this book
3) Mention the contest on your blog for two entries.
UPDATE: Contest is now over.
On March 14th one winner will be selected using Random.org and notified by email. The winner has four days to reply at which time a second winner will be selected. This contest is open to residents of the USA, Canada, UK, and Austrailia.
Good Luck !
The Almost Always Organized Mom
I have always loved muffins as a quick breakfast for busy families. Last night I made some great muffins that were a huge hit this morning (of course the last 8 that I turned to charcoal not even the dog would eat).
Moist Banana Oatmeal Peanut Butter Muffins (with chocolate chips for good measure)
In one big bowl combine:
3 cups flour
1 cup instant oats
2 tbsp baking powder
1.5 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
1.5 cup chocolate chips
In another bowl mash:
4 ripe bananas
Then add and mix together:
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 cups milk
Pour into first bowl and mix with a spoon.
Place into lined muffin tins and cook aprox 18 minutes at 350
The Wii Fit Mommies from the Cool Mom Guide to Fitness are at it again and this time it’s gonna be HUGE! Join us Friday, February 13, 2009 from 8-10PM EST on Twitter for the Wiimoms ‘Lots of Love (Handles) to Give’ Twitter Bling Party brought to you by ChicExecs PR and AceBeach! For those of you unfamiliar with Twitter, CLICK HERE for a great explanation.
This is the giveaway post where you can enter to win the Grand Prize Package. Package includes-
* 1 Rock Bud retractable earphones
* 1 Chic Bud retractable earphones with Swarovski Crystals
* 1 Fumi purse accessory
* 1 Wii Fit
Some of us make New Years resolutions. I set goals. I have always used paper as I enjoy the creative process of Life Mapping (and goal setting). However, once I have set the goals and broken the steps down a good tool for managing those smaller steps and tracking my progress would be great !
This morning I checked out a few online goal setting services:
1) Life Tick.
This is my 2009 CHOICE. I like this system (which appears to be free at this point !) It sets your goals by Core Values (ie. family, work, religion) that you set. Goals are broken by step and email reminders can be sent. It also integrates with your current calendar system !
2) 8 Goals. This simple free goal setting website will allow you to chart lifetime goals, future goals, and current goals. Each goal can be broken down into steps and charted. You can also print your goals and progress.
The only downside I see is it appears to limit you to eight goals.
3.) FreeGoalSetting.com
Have one simple but important goal ? This website will send you a weekly reminder by email:
4.) Life Tango
If you need the extra motivation and support, check out Life Tango. I personally only need something to help me get the goals down. Life Tango is a community which I don’t have time for. However, if you could use support with accomplishing your 2009 goals then this goal setting website may be the right goal setting tool for you. I do like their ‘brainstorming’ tools.
5. My Goal Manager (fee)
MyGoalManager offers a subscription from as low as $10 a month and has all the goal setting tools you could need and group goal setting.
Stop by Organize with Sandy’s Blog and enter to win this HANDY little Password Directory.
It is a password directory and organizer for all of your user names, ID’s and passwords. The password directory is alphabetized by Website so it makes everything easy to find. It’s small enough to carry in your purse or laptop bag or have right in your desk drawer.
