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Tips for Hosting a Peaceful Thanksgiving Dinner

by Bernice on November 8, 2011

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The following post is from Bernice Wood of Living the Balanced Life:

Source: Pink Sherbet Photography

While many are talking of Christmas already, I want to share some tips and ideas for my 2nd favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. I want to help you be productive when it comes to planning for this holiday (and any others to come).

Remember though, this productivity is not just so you can do more stuff. It is so you have time to enjoy the important things, like family and friends.

So Many Choices, What to Cook?

The internet abounds with lots of different recipes to try for the upcoming holiday season. There are so many things I want to make! When I am surfing the web and come across something I want to look at further, I save it to my Evernote folder specifically for holiday recipes. Depending on the complexity of the dish, you may decide to give it a try before Thanksgiving, to make sure it turns out just right!

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Half-Sheet Printable Planning Pages

April 13, 2011
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I’ve been wanting to make a half-sheet (5.5″ x 8.5″) version of the most popular Life Your Way printables available for a couple months now, and I’m excited to finally release the first set in this new smaller size! Most of these have all of the same features of their larger counterparts, just with two [...]

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Chalkboard and Dry Erase Wall Calendars

March 15, 2011
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Vinyl decals are a growing trend in home decor and an easy way to add interest to a wall. I love to browse the designs that different companies offer, but I only recently discovered these chalkboard and dry erase decal calendars, and I love them. These simple decals are beautiful and interesting and so very [...]

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Can You Make Time?

March 1, 2011
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Last week I asked what you would do if you had more time. The answers were varied, from reading and crafting to spending more time with friends, but no one said they had enough time to do everything they wanted. (Not that I expected that answer anyway!) What I really want to know, though, is [...]

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Defining Your Priorities for the Holidays

December 6, 2010
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The following post is from Bernice Wood of Living the Balanced Life: As we head full swing into the holiday season, with all its hustle and bustle, it is easy to get caught up and lost in our list of things to do, our events and activities to go to. We may get so busy [...]

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A Planning Notebook for Peaceful and Productive Holidays

November 23, 2010
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The following post is from Prerna of The Mom Writes: I love the holidays – the warmth and festivity, gifts (yeah!) and happy times with friends and family. However, this time of the year can also be the busiest, craziest and most stressful if you don’t plan and organize at least a little. Using a [...]

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Quick Tip: Always Have Pen & Paper Available

September 16, 2010
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An important part of being productive is emptying your mind with regular brain dumps so that you’re not trying to remember things while working on a project or your to-do list, even subconsciously. As part of this, I’ve gotten into the habit of carrying paper with me everywhere so that I’m not scouring for a [...]

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Podcast: Setting Priorities with Joan Goldner

June 22, 2010
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This summer, as I prepare for an exciting expansion of Organizing Your Way, I will be doing a series of 15-minute podcasts with various experts on everything from time management to eliminating clutter. Today, I’m excited to share the first of the series with you, as I discuss setting priorities with Joan Goldner, the creator [...]

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All About To-Do Lists: Starting with a Brain Dump

March 11, 2009
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Lucretia from GeekMommy recently shared her fear of forgetting something important because of her lack of organization. She said: “I keep telling myself that if I could just sit down and get organized, I would sleep better – because I wouldn’t lie there thinking about what it is that isn’t organized and therefore must not [...]

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