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Wed, 16 May 2012 22:58:54 +0000

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win prizes! Use #WBChat to participate. This week's topic: Renting vs. Buying. Learn about the positives and negatives of renting vs. buying a home. Tell us about whether you rent or own your...

What to Wear on a First Date: Your 60 Second Visual Guide (Spring/Summer Edition)

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:42:20 +0000

< This post is brought to you by Life Khaki from Haggar What’s this? An at-a-glance visual guide on how to dress for a first date. Related posts: How To Dress For the Kentucky Derby: Your 60 Second Visual Guide An Illustrated Guide to the Perfect Driveway Car Wash 6 Reasons to Carry a...

7 Tips for Good Behavior–from the 16th Century.

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:50:18 +0000

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: 8 tips for how to behave yourself, from sixteenth-century scholar Erasmus. One thing is true about happiness: there are very few new truths out there. The greatest minds in history have turned their attention to the subject, so while it’s often...

Unitasker Wednesday: Pizza Plates

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:20:41 +0000

I have to be honest, I don't understand the need to own six triangular shaped plates with pictures of pepperoni pizza on them for the sole purpose of serving slices of restaurant-made pizza. Introducing, the Pizza Plates Like this site? Buy Erin Rooney Doland's Unclutter Your Life in One Week from...

Why Controversy Can be a Good Thing

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:57 +0000

As a journalist, I sometimes write columns and blogs that people don’t agree with. Sometimes I feel so lambasted when people leave comments about what I’ve written that I literally can’t read them. I have a pretty tough skin, and I am aware that I’m not always right—but still, sometimes I get angry...

A year ago on Unclutterer

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:45:00 +0000

2011 Ask Unclutterer: Concert ticketsReader Ali wants to know how best to display her concert, play, festival, and movie tickets she has kept over the years. 2010 Ask Unclutterer: Regular car maintenanceDo you have any tips to keep track of upkeep for your vehicle, such as when to have tires...

Understanding the Design Audit: Getting the Biggest Benefits for You and Your Clients

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:43 +0000

Signage, stationary and forms, oh my! Businesses can easily create enough visual material to fill up an ark. There’s a logo, of course, and everything it gets applied to, such as: brochures, catalogs, websites, print and e-newsletters, Facebook pages, ads, uniforms, vehicle graphics, and...

Why I Hate Credit Card Points

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:36:08 +0000

With few exceptions, I have no interest in rewards in the form of "points," "miles," or anything similar. (See also: Swipe Envy) I've always felt this way, but I've been prompted to write this by a particularly annoying commercial. What sets me off is when the actor playing the...

25 Practical Uses for Bobby Pins

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:24:10 +0000

Affordably purchased in travel tins at places like Sally Beauty Supply, bobby pins are one of my go-to travel and household items. They serve a number of purposes, as this list of 25 demonstrates. (See also: 28 Innovative Uses for Binder Clips) 1. Bookmark If you want to mark a page (or multiple...

Best Money Tips: Make Groceries Last Longer

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:13 +0000

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some fantastic articles on making groceries last longer, ways to make extra money this summer, and saving on entertainment. Top 5 Articles 12 Tips To Make Groceries Last Longer And Save Cash — Extend the life of your fruits and...

Six Surefire Office Fundraising Ideas

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:48:15 +0000

What if you find yourself in the position of needing to raise money for something at your workplace? It happens. Sometimes, it is as innocuous as needing a “birthday fund.” In other circumstances, a coworker might have a medical emergency. Through my many years in various workplaces, I...

The Ten Habits of Passionate People

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:37:54 +0000

When you find your passion, you’ll have a boost of motivation to get started and change your life. However, this motivation won’t last if you don’t turn it into habits. We are creatures of habits. Our human nature always looks for ways to create patterns and do things on autopilot. Habits...

Listen Up! Part III: Crafting Good Questions and Responses

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:43:11 +0000

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Tony Valdes. As this series on listening comes to a close (see part 1 and part 2), we should consider a few things in terms of the transition from listener to speaker. When the time comes for the roles to shift, our responses to the messages of...

Unstuck: An app that helps you achieve your goals

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:34:38 +0000

Stuck in a rut? Unsure how to get stuff done? Let the "Unstuck" iPad app to achieve your personal and professional goals. Like this site? Buy Erin Rooney Doland's Unclutter Your Life in One Week from Amazon.com today.

PR Professionals and Journalists: How to Make Everyone Happy

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000

I got a telephone call today at the office from the wife of a certified public accountant. She was pitching me on a story that her husband had just written about the benefits of creating an LLC versus an S-Corp. I listened politely, then told her why I couldn’t run her husband’s obviously wonderful...

New additions to the Unclutterer family: Introducing Deb Lee

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:42:42 +0000

We are happy to announce that two writers are joining our content team here at Unclutterer. First up, is professional organizer Deb Lee. Like this site? Buy Erin Rooney Doland's Unclutter Your Life in One Week from Amazon.com today.

The 9-5 Guide to Staying Active

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:58 +0000

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Matt Madeiro of Make Every Day Count. Let’s see if this rings any bells. When the clock hits 8, I sit. I plop back in my rolling chair, crack open the laptop on my desk, and spend the next nine hours with my butt glued firmly to [...]

Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck with Shared Office Space

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:08 +0000

Many freelancers work out of the house. But there are situations in which at least having access to office space is important: Maybe you need a place to meet with clients. Maybe you need a place where there aren’t kids demanding attention. Maybe you just need a safe place to keep gear that pets...

5 Principles to Better Networking for Freelancers

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:12 +0000

Networking is more than just attending events and swapping business cards. Freelancers, in particular, can find fellow collaborators, future partners, prospective clients, and a tribe of fellow freelancers when they network. Networking is about building relationships and like all relationships it...

Hang Up the Phone: Why Video Is the Best Way to Connect With People

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:36:07 +0000

This post is sponsored by Skype. It's time to say more and stay human. It's time for Skype. Did you ever hear about a friend or relative who sent a sympathy text or consolation email when they heard about a loved one passing? It’s always felt cold to me, regardless of the...

Ask the Readers: What's the Best Gift to Give a College Graduate?

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:24:11 +0000

Graduation season is upon us yet again. Over the course of the next month, many college students will get their degrees and start looking for jobs. The tradition of giving gifts to graduates means you will probably end up giving at least one or two gifts this graduation season. Most people tend to...

Financial Lessons From Winnie the Pooh

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:11 +0000

Remember Winnie the Pooh? I do — and not just for his honey-fuelled adventures with his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Even very small children seem to sense the substance behind A.A. Milne’s “stuffed-with-fluff” cast of characters. In fact, A.A. Milne once famously said...

Best Money Tips: Vacation Without Breaking the Bank

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:48:14 +0000

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on how to vacation without breaking the bank, 50 ways to make money, and tips to help you save more. Top 5 Articles How to Vacation without Breaking the Bank — Vacation without breaking the bank by using...

5 Cheap Summer Foods to Jazz Up Your Menus

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:36:37 +0000

Seasonal produce is your ticket to snazzy summer menus that don’t break the bank. Fresh fruits and vegetables perk up your salads, diversify your dessert options, and simplify your side dishes. These five foods represent some of my favorite ways to mix it up at dinner during the warmer...