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Luxury vs. necessity: Are Americans confused?

by Karen on August 23, 2010

Over the weekend, I found this interesting study from Pew Research on a blog I read. Survey respondents were asked to rate how necessary different household devices are to their lives and whether or not they consider them to be luxuries. Respondents answered the question “Do you pretty much think of this as a necessity [...]

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iPhone apps that make my life easier

by Karen on April 14, 2010

My friend Kacie is thinking about getting a smart phone. She’s been asking me lots of questions about my iPhone, and she requested that I share some of my favorite apps here. Okay! As someone who doesn’t talk on the phone a lot, I use it more for browsing the Internet and applications than I [...]

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This past Saturday, cities and households throughout the world observed Earth Hour. Once a year, families, businesses, and cities shut off the lights for one hour to raise awareness about energy conservation. Tony and I observed the tradition with candles, an game of Battleship, and Jones Soda root beer, and it was actually a lot [...]

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Boxed in

by Karen on March 22, 2010

The image you’re about to see may disturb you. Viewing this image is not recommended for people sensitive to clutter, disorganization, and mess. Potential side effects include headache, shortness or breath, difficulty concentrating, and severe writer’s block. View at your own risk. This is the current state of my guest room and, consequently, the current [...]

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On your mark, get set …

by Karen on March 4, 2010

Tomorrow afternoon, we set sail for a four-day cruise to the Bahamas. I so need some sunshine and relaxation. Taking time off from my day job was easy. Unfortunately, taking time off from my own to-do list, worries, and work isn’t so easy. It’s been months since we took real time off to relax, and [...]

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Simple ways to save time and reduce stress

by Karen on February 23, 2010

As I try to stay sane for the next couple months despite my mile-long to-do list, I’m looking for quick and easy ways to reduce stress. Here are a few things I’ve tried in the past few weeks that have helped immensely. Plan ahead. At the beginning of each day (or each week), take a [...]

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