This week is my oldest daughter’s fifth birthday. It’s a big week for us! So in honor or Lily I’m going to share some fun party-planning sites. (Some are good for grown up parties too.) I have tried not to include sites with pop-up ads; most party sites seem to include ads. E-Invite – template … Continue reading
Category Archives: Making Life Easier
Five Great Sites
If I were on a desert island and I got to choose 5 web sites to bring with me this is what I’d choose: MapQuest Sometimes they directions aren’t the most direct but out of the 100 or so times I’ve used them they have steered me wrong only once. Qwestdex The phone book online … Continue reading
Looking for Some Summer Learning?
It’s not that I want to be in school in the summer – I just want to pick up a few new skills or hobbies. What better way to accomplish both than to take an e-learning course! I’ve found a few places where you can take an online course for free. I haven’t tried them … Continue reading
An Online Cure for the Flu
Today’s topic should shed a little light on how my week is going. Sadly my list doesn’t actually provide a cure for the flu but does include a few great sites for practical health information. Self-Care Flow Charts – These flow charts list potentially related symptoms to lead to a diagnosis and offer advice for … Continue reading
To make a long URL short
Have you ever tried to send a web site address (URL) to a friend? Have you noticed that those addresses are getting longer? It’s come to a point where I’ve gone back to sending the homepage address and saying “click on the red button, then choose number 5, click on the yellow button on the … Continue reading
Need a template for a résumé, a brochure, a garage sale flier?
Most of us use Microsoft and many have probably used their templates to create a fax or business letter. Did you know that they have a whole library of templates available online? They have a template for every document you can imagine for professional and personal use. Templates include baby shower party planner, apartment lease, … Continue reading
Free Things and Bargains Online
I’m shifting gears this week to bring you a few online bargains. If you have a web site, visit these sites and consider the impact of providing a bargain or freebie on your web site. Get 10 trees and a bush for $10. Actually for $10 you can join the National Arbor Day Foundation and … Continue reading
Reduce Waste by Stopping It at your Door!
It’s not too late for a New Years resolution that will help you reduce clutter. The Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance has made it easy with Reduce.org a site that can help you limit the junk coming through your door. Below are some simple steps to get started: Reduce calls. Get on the Telemarketing “No … Continue reading
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