I don't think there's anything wrong with "apparently"! It's a perfectly normal, descriptive word that everyone understands. I don't think that it's a "10 dollar word", unlike ostensibly (which I agree, definitely sounds pretentious).
Right on the money! I would also definitely look at how you are paying for this purchase. If you plan to use credit to finance all, or part of it, is THAT really the best choice?
ToDoist is the best task management app I've found. I got my team at work to adapt to it. I not only have all my to dos in front of me but I can prioritize them.
You're welcome, Holly! I work also from home and use the action list trick as well. The one difference is that I use these notebooks from Maharam. They have this awesome German notebook design and their pages are super easy to tear off. I agree that a major benefit from working home is the ability to take power naps. And amen to scheduling calls weeks in advance!
I inherited a used panini press and I use it all the time! We use it whenever we would use a George Foreman grill. They are basically the same thing! Of course, if you would never use a George Foreman grill, then you clearly wouldn't need either ;)
Otherwise, I totally agree with all of these. I registered at Bed Bath and Beyond so I could return all the crazy stuff my mom thought I would need and get good quality basics that weren't so glamorous and therefore, didn't make for good presents! I haven't missed any of it, especially not in my tiny apartment! I do hope one day to inherit one of my mom's beautiful sets of china, but it does not fit my lifestyle right now, that's for sure.
For food processors, my Ninja is perfect (another hand-me-down) for blending and food processing. I also said no to the stand mixer, but I'm still feeling the social pressure to use my last bit of wedding gift cards on it! My mom uses her's a lot, but I'm not sure if I would.
I have 2 slow cookers, and I use them both regularly. My large Ninja one is amazing, with multiple functions and my smaller and inexpensive Crockpot is perfect for smaller portions.
Re: The Coin Sorter.
If you either have an account at TD Bank or know someone who does, the Penny Arcade machine will sort and count your change for free, issuing a receipt that you/your friend gives to the teller and collects cash (I just did this last week, netting $90, woohoo!).
Oh I am more low tech for sure!!! The one thing that keeps me on track is my wall calendar that I hang on my wall the first of every year! I love that all appointments and birthdays are on the wall at quick glance every time I walk by!
Bone china and porcelain actually are stronger than many stoneware items, even though they seem more fragile. It's just that a lot of them can't be put in the dishwasher--not because of the stability of the piece itself, but because the patterns can wear off over time.
Also, we bought good china and used it every day, because we are good enough for the good china. We only added dishwasher-safe plates to the array when we started having more parties, so that we weren't throwing away paper plates all the time.
I'd say that a better piece of advice is to only register for one kind of tableware, and use it, unless you know for a fact that you're going to use more than one kind on a recurring basis.
Out of Milk for grocery shopping (simple, and easy to share with my partner), Mint for finances (invaluable!), and ToodleDo for todo lists and lists of other things like gift ideas, blog ideas, stuff to check out.
I enjoyed this list, and wished my bosses of the past had acted on some of these. I work from home, and it really took some time to streamline my process to maximize my time and not give in to home distractions. I, too, keep a small spiral-bound notebook of action lists next on my desk. It's great for seeing the day and even the week ahead so I know which projects to tackle first. I have two columns, one for my editing work which can each take the better part of a day and one for smaller tasks, such as checking my ftp site or researching an answer for a colleague. Working from home makes attending meetings easier, too, as conference calls are generally scheduled weeks in advance and impromptu meetings are almost nonexistent. And if I want the occasional nap, my bed is nearby. We all struggle to manage our time, but I've found that working from home presents its own unique challenges that I hadn't anticipated. Your list is certainly food for thought. Thank you!
This article may apply to some people and is worth thinking about. On the other hand, self storage can be a great value in many situations. Often times, storage space is limited for people who rent apartments. A small 5x5 or 5x10 unit can be a great place to store seasonal items like bikes or ski equipment. The uses are only limited by your imagination. Another consideration is security. Many storage facilities have improved security generally speaking and you should consider the fact that your unit looks pretty much the same as any other, so you are secure by anonymity, unlike your apartment or home. No neighborhood is really safe anymore. A storage unit is probably more secure if you want to store items of value. Storage is not for everyone for sure, but the price for the space is actually a good value and only creativity limits what a storage unit can be used for. (from David E a self storage facility manager).
I have yet to find a method better than my old-fashioned desk calendar. I can easily see what each week looks like at a glance and checking each item off as it's completed seems to motivate me! More high tech but still very simple, I also like the Note feature on my iPhone. I can keep a separate lists for many "need to remember" things. For instance, right now I have a list of movies I want to see since I invariably forget when in the movie store or looking at the streaming site.
I learned the hard way not to use my credit card to pay for magazine subscriptions. Once the publisher had my credit card, I was set on automatic renewal (at a much higher renewal rate)
Cancelling the subscription was frustrating and time consuming. There is no phone number on the receipt and only after several angry letters to the publisher, and finally a call to my credit card company to deny the charge, could I cancel.
Pest Control would be another one.
The notepad feature on my phone - keeps me on track!
I don't think there's anything wrong with "apparently"! It's a perfectly normal, descriptive word that everyone understands. I don't think that it's a "10 dollar word", unlike ostensibly (which I agree, definitely sounds pretentious).
Coin sorter? It is so seldom I use cash it's not surprising that I've never seen one outside of a bank in New Zealand.
Regarding number 11; even if they picked a fraction, decimal, irrational number, complex number etc. the trick would still work.
Right on the money! I would also definitely look at how you are paying for this purchase. If you plan to use credit to finance all, or part of it, is THAT really the best choice?
ToDoist is the best task management app I've found. I got my team at work to adapt to it. I not only have all my to dos in front of me but I can prioritize them.
You're welcome, Holly! I work also from home and use the action list trick as well. The one difference is that I use these notebooks from Maharam. They have this awesome German notebook design and their pages are super easy to tear off. I agree that a major benefit from working home is the ability to take power naps. And amen to scheduling calls weeks in advance!
Not having a TV to attach to a DRV is a good time saving option too!
Plain old pen and paper to-do lists are what I use to get things done.
my favorite productivity tool is still the old fashioned pen/pencil and paper
I inherited a used panini press and I use it all the time! We use it whenever we would use a George Foreman grill. They are basically the same thing! Of course, if you would never use a George Foreman grill, then you clearly wouldn't need either ;)
Otherwise, I totally agree with all of these. I registered at Bed Bath and Beyond so I could return all the crazy stuff my mom thought I would need and get good quality basics that weren't so glamorous and therefore, didn't make for good presents! I haven't missed any of it, especially not in my tiny apartment! I do hope one day to inherit one of my mom's beautiful sets of china, but it does not fit my lifestyle right now, that's for sure.
For food processors, my Ninja is perfect (another hand-me-down) for blending and food processing. I also said no to the stand mixer, but I'm still feeling the social pressure to use my last bit of wedding gift cards on it! My mom uses her's a lot, but I'm not sure if I would.
I have 2 slow cookers, and I use them both regularly. My large Ninja one is amazing, with multiple functions and my smaller and inexpensive Crockpot is perfect for smaller portions.
My favorite productivity tool is my calendar on my phone and tablet
Re: The Coin Sorter.
If you either have an account at TD Bank or know someone who does, the Penny Arcade machine will sort and count your change for free, issuing a receipt that you/your friend gives to the teller and collects cash (I just did this last week, netting $90, woohoo!).
Oh I am more low tech for sure!!! The one thing that keeps me on track is my wall calendar that I hang on my wall the first of every year! I love that all appointments and birthdays are on the wall at quick glance every time I walk by!
Scratch paper and a pen for a low-tech To Do list.
Bone china and porcelain actually are stronger than many stoneware items, even though they seem more fragile. It's just that a lot of them can't be put in the dishwasher--not because of the stability of the piece itself, but because the patterns can wear off over time.
Also, we bought good china and used it every day, because we are good enough for the good china. We only added dishwasher-safe plates to the array when we started having more parties, so that we weren't throwing away paper plates all the time.
I'd say that a better piece of advice is to only register for one kind of tableware, and use it, unless you know for a fact that you're going to use more than one kind on a recurring basis.
Out of Milk for grocery shopping (simple, and easy to share with my partner), Mint for finances (invaluable!), and ToodleDo for todo lists and lists of other things like gift ideas, blog ideas, stuff to check out.
I enjoyed this list, and wished my bosses of the past had acted on some of these. I work from home, and it really took some time to streamline my process to maximize my time and not give in to home distractions. I, too, keep a small spiral-bound notebook of action lists next on my desk. It's great for seeing the day and even the week ahead so I know which projects to tackle first. I have two columns, one for my editing work which can each take the better part of a day and one for smaller tasks, such as checking my ftp site or researching an answer for a colleague. Working from home makes attending meetings easier, too, as conference calls are generally scheduled weeks in advance and impromptu meetings are almost nonexistent. And if I want the occasional nap, my bed is nearby. We all struggle to manage our time, but I've found that working from home presents its own unique challenges that I hadn't anticipated. Your list is certainly food for thought. Thank you!
My calendar keeps me straight!
I use my gmail calendar on my iphone to keep me up to date
This article may apply to some people and is worth thinking about. On the other hand, self storage can be a great value in many situations. Often times, storage space is limited for people who rent apartments. A small 5x5 or 5x10 unit can be a great place to store seasonal items like bikes or ski equipment. The uses are only limited by your imagination. Another consideration is security. Many storage facilities have improved security generally speaking and you should consider the fact that your unit looks pretty much the same as any other, so you are secure by anonymity, unlike your apartment or home. No neighborhood is really safe anymore. A storage unit is probably more secure if you want to store items of value. Storage is not for everyone for sure, but the price for the space is actually a good value and only creativity limits what a storage unit can be used for. (from David E a self storage facility manager).
I have yet to find a method better than my old-fashioned desk calendar. I can easily see what each week looks like at a glance and checking each item off as it's completed seems to motivate me! More high tech but still very simple, I also like the Note feature on my iPhone. I can keep a separate lists for many "need to remember" things. For instance, right now I have a list of movies I want to see since I invariably forget when in the movie store or looking at the streaming site.
I learned the hard way not to use my credit card to pay for magazine subscriptions. Once the publisher had my credit card, I was set on automatic renewal (at a much higher renewal rate)
Cancelling the subscription was frustrating and time consuming. There is no phone number on the receipt and only after several angry letters to the publisher, and finally a call to my credit card company to deny the charge, could I cancel.
www.evewild.com is also really nice!