A Trip to Stacks and Stacks: Shelving, Minus the Assembly Hassles
September 6, 2007
Shelving isn’t sexy – but it’s crucial to an organized home or office. So when I visited the Stacks and Stacks store in Santa Rosa, I was surprised to find that the heavy-duty shelving was my favorite product. This stuff is sturdy and a snap to assemble – even for someone with my lack of assembly skills. Continue Reading
Disaster Preparedness: No Batteries or Electricity Needed
September 5, 2007
As I’m putting together an emergency kit, I’m thinking in terms of worst case scenario. No batteries needed.
And the problem with most emergency appliances is that they either require batteries, or if they’re rechargeable, you need a power source to charge them. You may think you’ve prepared yourself by packing batteries in the kit, but what do you do when the batteries are gone?
The Dynamo Radio Flashlight solved both of my dilemmas. It does have a rechargeable battery, but uses a hand crank to charge it. I feel better knowing that if something disastrous happens, I can get weather reports, signal an alarm, find my way in the dark, and even charge my cell phone – no batteries or electricity needed!
What's Your Score on the Clutter Quiz?
September 5, 2007
Clutter isn’t just a physical thing. It affects your emotions, productivity, creativity, and even your relationships and health.
Sort of a chain reaction:
Clutter > lack of productivity and creative flow > stress > relationship strain > health effects.
This little quiz can help you identify the areas that need improvement.
I scored a 37. I’m getting there.