1. You may already be in the habit of filing important papers. Protect your manicure by weeding out your filing system at least once a year, purging papers you no longer need to keep. Ask your accountant exactly how long you need to keep documents. A general rule of thumb is:
Tax related papers= 7 years
Credit card statements = 3 years
Investment records = 6 years after sale of investment
Utility Bills (non tax-deductible) = 1 year
Receipts = for big purchases, keep as long as you have the item. Otherwise, purge unless you plan on returning the item.
Rules may vary according to different tax professionals. Ask your accountant.
Space
Every house has storage space that goes unused. Find that space and put it to work!
2. Think vertical. Use valuable wall space. Extend cabinets all the way to the ceiling. Install shelving. Not all shelving has to be wire. Mount two beautiful sconces with a piece of marble or wood on top. Hang shoe pocket bags on the backs of doors to collect small items.
3. Clear off your kitchen counters. Everyone has large appliances that go unused. If you don't use the wafflemaker, juicer, rolling pins, kitchen-aid, toaster, crockpot regularly, sell it, donate it, or dump it. This applies to all flat surfaces (i.e., desks, tables).
Time
4. Avoid last minute scrambles by creating essential checklists. List trip essentials, babysitter instructions, gym bag or diaper bag supplies, and what to take back and forth between houses for joint-custody situations. Save the lists on your computer and keep several copies.
5. Remember future events with 1-31 and monthly dividers. Put the birthday cards you need to send, RSVPs, directions, and furniture delivery schedules in the corresponding months.
All Inclusive Resorts - Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana New all inclusive resort - Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana invites all inclusive vacation lovers. This is a perfect place where guests can choose freely, forget t...
The Oriental Vs. Contemporary Bedroom Design Theory It is a common practice to organize the design of an interior
space into a theme for better understanding and execution
of the project. This article explores th...
Investing in World Markets There are many different ways to invest in world markets: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, commodities or currencies. Sometimes people refer to these optio...
Beaded Lanyards: Quasi Jewelry The typical lanyard is a length of basic rope, wire, or cloth that is designed to secure a small object. They are often purchased in large quantities and are f...
Nine Ways to Contribute to Project Team Success The world of work has changed. It used to be that most of us worked as a part of a process, whether on an assembly line, managing interactions with Customers, ...
The Ten Commandments of Leadership A poem hangs on the wall at Mother Theresa's orphanage in India. For all who are called to lead, it is a great reminder of what we should do:
Coaching Book Summary: The Coach This coaching book will provide some insight to what good leadership and coaching should look like.
The Magic Of The Right Forearm When the clubshaft and Right Forearm are
in the same alignment you have a positive
force into Impact, lag pressure, and a
sound that is unmistakable!
Surrender To The Spell Of The Pyramid Th efood pyramid is one of the simplest ways to assure you and your family eat well and feed their bodies the fuel it needs. Learn how to thrive, not deprive!
Dogs & Kids: Happy Together Dogs and kids, it's a combination that at it's best can be the stuff of childhood dreams. At it's worst, it can be a source of heartache and pain and even injur...
Humming Birds Make Wonderful Pets Humming birds are wonderful birds that are smart, playful, and easy to take care. Many new bird owners are surprised by the intelligence that many birds show. T...
Camera Cell Phone Samsung Samsung manufacture a large selection of cellular phones including camera cell phone by Samsung. An example are great phones like ...
All About Debt Consolidation Loans Debt consolidation loans can be the answer to a number of financial problems, but before you take the plunge, make sure you're well informed.
Are You Busy Living or Dying? If you are not busy living, then you must be busy dying. Most of us do this subconsciously and are unaware of which side of this equation we reside on. It mus...
Print this page