SewLong Summer Blog Tour: Lauren Shirt and Pirate Pencil Skirt

I am pleased to announce my participation in the SewLong Summer Blog Tour.  There are many very talented seamstresses on this tour, and I’m proud to be participating in it.   For the tour, I made two pieces that are transitional. Because it’s still pretty warm here in Wichita, I wanted something I could wear …

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How I Get Things Done Part II: My System

Now, we’re starting to get into the meat and potatoes of this series of posts. The introduction of this three-part series covered what I need to track and what my needs are for a to-do and productivity management system. The first main post covered the productivity methods I’ve tried and what I’ve taken from them (Brian Tracy, Stephen Covey, …

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How I Get Things Done Part I: Productivity Theorists

In my search for the best way to get things done, I read many books by productivity “gurus.” It seemed so easy. I would simply follow the guidelines in the book, and magically, I’d be productive. Of course, you and I both know that there is more involved in being productive and getting things done …

Back to School Tour: First Day of Preschool Edition (And Giveaway)

Is it already that time? Little Miss is beginning preschool (at home). I can’t believe how quickly they grow up. Tiger Boy has started his senior year of high school at the local public school, and we spent a good part of the summer talking about college options, and ended the summer with a couple …