Figure out your income. First, the easy part: Take a look at how much you rake in each month. Look at your paycheck or checking account statement. Add in any extra cash you bring in. And congratulate yourself—you work hard for that moolah! Track expenses. Now the hard part: figuring out where it all goes. Each month, you probably spend part... CONTINUE READING 3

1. Hiring. Really? Okay, consider this: If your colleague needs an assistant, who’s going to know exactly the caliber required and make an effort to hire the very best? Yup, the person who’s going to be relying on this new employee daily. 2. Supervising others. “Employees really grow into their roles, and loyalty is promoted when they have to assume responsibility for... CONTINUE READING 5

Follow these seven easy steps to closet organization and make your closet cleaning painless! You'll feel more zen once you're done, and you might find a whole new wardrobe lurking behind last season's neons. 1. Set aside time to get this project done. Cleaning your closet won't take a few hours. Set aside an entire afternoon and pick up a few... CONTINUE READING 18

I’m scatterbrained. I’m always looking for my sunglasses when they’re on my head, realizing that I left my phone on the kitchen counter, and forgetting to grab that one thing from the store that I’ve been meaning to get for days. It’s annoying, and making lists just doesn’t seem to help (I always lose them!). Thank goodness for TeuxDeux.com, the... CONTINUE READING 11

One of the most important things in any home is organization—especially so if you’re living in a smaller space. It sounds like a boring chore, but with the right tools it can be fun and the source of creating stylish accents throughout your home. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Books: Sorting books on shelves using binding... CONTINUE READING 17

Sigh. Welcome back to Monday, the worst day of the week to get out of bed and get going. Mornings can be stressful…and panicking about what to wear will make them worse. Our tips turn an hour of stress into an organized 15-minute trip out the door. Step 1: Shower and do your hair the night before. We know this doesn’t work... CONTINUE READING 25

Sunscreen, flip flops and...You want to relax on vacation. The trouble is, so does your budget. Here's how to make sure your trip doesn't turn into a fiscal fiasco. 1. Plan to spend. Most people have a ballpark figure for what a getaway will cost. Hint: That's not a budget. Use... CONTINUE READING 27

Looks like somebody’s (er, everybody’s) got a case of the Mondays. The most dreaded day of the week is even worse since it’s almost summer and sooo sunny out—who wants to be inside doing work?! Sigh. Here’s how to look forward to the start of your week. 1. Prep Time—Sunday Funday is, er, fun, but only indulge in a hectic weekend-ender bender every... CONTINUE READING 6

Yep, this is the flipside to : It’s 3 p.m. on this glorious Friday before a three-day weekend and you can’t get yourself to complete that massive pile of work you have to do. Two hours till happy hour with your girls or that long-awaited vacation. The clock is moving slower than molasses and you’ve just diagnosed yourself ADHD. Here... CONTINUE READING 1

Bitchy bosses, catty coworkers and projects that just keep piling up? Eek. Sometimes surviving the craziness at work can put a real damper on your outlook and confidence. Survive the worst situations, with a smile. Problem: Your coworker always puts you down or makes you look bad in front of your bosses. Nothing worse than a one-upper or a snarky team-member... CONTINUE READING 0