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Functional Places: Moms need their space, too!
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Moms need their space, too! This is not to say that you need to dedicate a full room to a mother's home office; but shared space on the kitchen table just doesn't cut the mustard. And now she's getting more done in less time, and finding that she can choose to put her energy into things that really matter. We even included a family wall calendar so that the kids can support her in managing the daily schedule of activities. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Get a free planner!
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Functional Places: November 2008
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Sunday, November 30, 2008. How to Choose a Planner. Are you an electronically inclined person? Do you prefer to track appointments in Outlook and manage your tasks on the computer? In that case, a Palm or Treo device is probably more appropriate than a paper planner. But you may find you need to supplement with a paper-based system, even one that is fairly basic, to coordinate with other family appointments or on the go. How compact/mobile does your planner need to be? What is your budget to spend? Anyon...
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Functional Places: Unemployed? Get a free planner!
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Get a free planner! On April 24th and 25th, Franklin Covey. Is offering free planners for those who have recently lost a job as a way to get a "leg up" on organizing your time and planning your life. Here is the email promotion that was sent:. FranklinCovey Products Gives Those Unemployed A Boost. FREE FRANKLIN PLANNERS on April 24-25, 2009. WHEN: Friday, April 24 (in-store and call center) and Saturday, April 25 (in-store only). Offer limited to supplies on-hand and specific pro...
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Functional Places: August 2009
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Announcing Arlington's Messiest Place Contest! Functional Places is on the hunt for Arlington's Messiest Place! Enter your "messy place" in our contest for a chance to win a 3-hour session with a professional organizer and a $250 gift certificate to The Container Store to help take it from messy to functional! So even if you don't think you have the Messiest Place, come by and vote and help us choose a winner. To enter the Arlington's Messiest Place contest:. No individuals' or ...
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Functional Places: June 2009
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009. 1) Clear the clutter on your calendar. If you're feeling overwhelmed by family commitments and party invitations, consider what is most important and where you get the most return for your time investment. Are there things looming on the books that can wait? 2) Delegate, delegate, delegate. Are errands and a long "to do" list keeping you up at night? 4) Take advantage of waiting times. Keep a folder in the car with things to read or notes to send and use downtime at the car ser...
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Functional Places: February 2009
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Monday, February 23, 2009. 20% off at The Container Store! To get your coupon for 20% off everything now through March 1st courtesy of The Oprah Winfrey Show. This is a great, rarely-offered discount! A good time to get a jump on some organizing products to help with spring cleaning. Thursday, February 19, 2009. Friday, February 6, 2009. The Benefit of the Weekly Business Meeting. Any successful family relationship revolves around good communication. Upcoming big expenses (kids can share in the decision ...
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Functional Places: October 2008
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Friday, October 31, 2008. Time Management for Students. I recently spoke at a local elementary school PTA meeting on the topic of time management for children and students. While there's no silver bullet or magic answer, and while creating good habits takes a lifetime of effort, there are some tips and ideas you can try to work with your kids. Here's a summary of takeaways from the talk:. 2 Establish routines (as best you can) and consistent times for homework, bedtime, chores, etc. 7 If dawdling or proc...
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Functional Places: Surviving Chaotic June
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009. 1) Clear the clutter on your calendar. If you're feeling overwhelmed by family commitments and party invitations, consider what is most important and where you get the most return for your time investment. Are there things looming on the books that can wait? 2) Delegate, delegate, delegate. Are errands and a long "to do" list keeping you up at night? 4) Take advantage of waiting times. Keep a folder in the car with things to read or notes to send and use downtime at the car ser...
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Functional Places: April 2009
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Moms need their space, too! This is not to say that you need to dedicate a full room to a mother's home office; but shared space on the kitchen table just doesn't cut the mustard. And now she's getting more done in less time, and finding that she can choose to put her energy into things that really matter. We even included a family wall calendar so that the kids can support her in managing the daily schedule of activities. Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Get a free planner! WHO: Individ...
