Archive for March, 2007
Tuesday, March 20th, 2007
How to Become a Writer
Are you thinking about writing a book, but don’t know where to start. Take a look at this Squidoo lens for books, associations, and ideas that may help you.
No Comments » - Posted in General by Ricki Steigerwald
Tuesday, March 20th, 2007
Kid-friendly Music
Are you looking for some music to fill your kid-infested office. =-)
Here is a Squidoo lens about great music for kids.
No Comments » - Posted in Home Office by Ricki Steigerwald
Monday, March 19th, 2007
Parents’ Tax Relief Act
It’s time to talk or write your representative again.
A bill has been introduced in both the Senate and House of Representatives called the “Parent’s Tax Relief Act of 2007.” This bill is geared towards families with a stay-at-home parent and hopes to increase telecommuting and home-based businesses.
The bill will:
Extend the Dependent Care Tax Credit to […]
No Comments » - Posted in Micro-Biz News by Ricki Steigerwald
Monday, March 19th, 2007
Eating & Computing - Not a Good Combination
Do you snack while you are on the computer or on the phone? RealAge’s Tip of the Day for March 20th stated that you tend to overeat more when you eat while you are distracted. Because you are doing other things at the same time, your appetite-suppressant mechanism is turned off.
No Comments » - Posted in Work/Life by Ricki Steigerwald
Friday, March 9th, 2007
Computer Recycling Programs
Did you know that many of the computer companies will accept your old computers for free? Many of the companies have environmental stewardship programs and will take back old computers, batteries, and other products.
Recycling Links
Apple
Compaq (see HP)
Dell
Gateway
HP
Toshiba
For other computers, go to the company website and search for “recycling”.
It is not limited to computers, check your […]
No Comments » - Posted in Computer Setup by Ricki Steigerwald
Friday, March 9th, 2007
Daylight Savings Starts This Weekend
Don’t forget daylight savings starts this Sunday, March 11th.
No Comments » - Posted in General by Ricki Steigerwald
Wednesday, March 7th, 2007
You can return your Vista product.
A Microsoft Vista upgrade is more expensive than you think because you may need to upgrade other software such as Paperport and Quickbooks. Add to that a computer that is much slower, you might find that you would rather go back to XP.
For anyone who has purchased Vista and wants to return it, you […]
No Comments » - Posted in Computer Setup by Ricki Steigerwald
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007
Resource: Paperless Office
I put a new link in my blogroll for the paperless office. The lens highlights the tools used for becoming paperless.
No Comments » - Posted in Organization by Ricki Steigerwald
Monday, March 5th, 2007
Website for Kids
I launched my own Squidoo Lens called “Websites for Kids.”
It is the start of a reference page for parents by providing a list of websites your kids would enjoy or can use to complete their homework.
Anyone can add links and rate the ones that are there. I would love it if you contribute as my […]
No Comments » - Posted in Home Office by Ricki Steigerwald
Monday, March 5th, 2007
Getting Things Done Revisited
Did your new years resolution included getting organized, clearing your desk off or getting through your emails in a timely manner?
You might want to throw out those Steven Covey books and look at David Allen’s Getting Things Done.
This system is much more informal that Covey’s. It doesn’t require goal setting or mission statement writing. That comes later, after […]
