Archive for 'Time Management'
Busyness and Business
Posted on30. Jun, 2010 by Mary Lutz.
Well, it’s certainly been a while since I’ve posted anything new here. I’ve been busy re-focusing my work at home business from that of a virtual assistant to that of a blog consultant. I created a totally new site under a new name. The name of my business is Full Blog Support. I offer an [...]
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Time Management: Time Chunking Technique
Posted on17. Apr, 2010 by Mary Lutz.
Yesterday I was truly inspired by something Lexi Rodrigo wrote on Freelance Folder in her article “How to Get More Done in Less Time. Here at Efficient WAHM that’s what we are all about so I wanted to share a bit of what I got out of the article with you all. In previous posts [...]
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How to Save Time when using Google Reader
Posted on27. Mar, 2010 by Mary Lutz.
If you’re like me, you probably get to your Google Reader (or other RSS feed reader) when you can. I tend to let posts pile up and then usually on the weekends I try to get through the 500+ items. Well, that is way too time consuming if you ask me. I have better ways [...]
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Does It Pay Off to Outsource Your SEO?
Posted on17. Nov, 2009 by Mary Lutz.
Search engine optimization is a must for a business to grow online. Regardless of your business model, the more website visitors you have, the more conversions you’ll have. Thus, SEO is essential to grow your bottom line. However, it can be a time-consuming process and if you don’t know SEO from your elbow, then there’s [...]
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Easy Steps to Overcoming Time Management Obstacles
Posted on05. Nov, 2009 by Mary Lutz.
Time management can be the single biggest challenge to working from home and being a successful entrepreneur. Learning to overcome these obstacles can be the key to managing and leading a successful business. What are time management obstacles and what causes them? Many things cause time management obstacles including: 1. Perfectionism – Many people use [...]
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Meal Planning-Plan for Leftovers
Posted on22. Aug, 2009 by Mary Lutz.
photo credit: OiMax The term “leftovers” can inspire thoughts of turkey sandwiches, turkey soup, and turkey casseroles that fill the days after Thanksgiving. Leftovers do not have to be that boring, and the simple mention of the word doesn’t have to leave your family running for cover. In fact, planning for “leftovers” ahead of time [...]
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Meal Planning Short Cuts
Posted on20. Aug, 2009 by Mary Lutz.
photo credit: TheeErin Short-cut cooking is a way of preparing foods quickly and easily by combining prepared food with fresh ingredients. This allows you to take advantage of the convenience of fresh food, while still enjoying the flavor and health benefits of fresh food. This method is also growing in popularity, and you are most [...]
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Meal Planning-Cooking Day Tips
Posted on18. Aug, 2009 by Mary Lutz.
photo credit: semihundido Your freezer cooking day has arrived! Today, you are going to prepare a month’s worth of meals, enabling you to have more free time for the next 30 days. Here are some helpful hints to get you through your big day: Get up early and start out by gathering and cleaning your [...]
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Meal Planning-Freezer Cooking Tips
Posted on16. Aug, 2009 by Mary Lutz.
photo credit: iLoveButter Freezer cooking, also known as bulk cooking is the process of cooking an entire month’s meals in one weekend. While that may seem like an overwhelming task, it is actually quite doable. Here are some tips to make the process a little easier: Partner Up: If you have a family member or [...]
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Meal Planning-Freezer Cooking
Posted on14. Aug, 2009 by Mary Lutz.
photo credit: Alexandratx The concept of creating a month’s worth of meals in one weekend is known by several different names, such as “freezer cooking,” “bulk cooking” and “once a month cooking”. There is no doubt about it that this method of cooking requires a lot of planning and a lot of work, but if [...]
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Meal Planning-Food Prep
Posted on12. Aug, 2009 by Mary Lutz.
photo credit: wrestlingentropy Doing some prep work when you get home from the grocery store will save you time and make getting your meals on the table throughout the week a lot easier. These tips will help you get your meals on the table in a flash: Wash and chop vegetables when you get home [...]
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Meal Planning-Organizing the Kitchen Cupboards
Posted on10. Aug, 2009 by Mary Lutz.
photo credit: bandita If it’s been awhile since you cleaned out your cupboards, you may want to give your kitchen an overhaul before your next shopping trip. You’ll be surprised at how much easier cooking is when you have a tidy kitchen. Here are some tips on de-cluttering your kitchen: Check your expiration dates; if [...]
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Meal Planning-Going to the Grocery Store
Posted on08. Aug, 2009 by Mary Lutz.
photo credit: muhawi001 For some people, going to the grocery store can be a real pain. It can be loud, crowded, and sometimes it seems as though the manager rearranges all the items as soon as you got to know the previous layout. Here are some tips on navigating the grocery store, quickly and easily: [...]
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Meal Planning-The Shopping List
Posted on06. Aug, 2009 by Mary Lutz.
photo credit: craigemorsels Once you have a list of the meals you would like to make for the week written down, it’s time to make your grocery list. Start by making a list of the items you will need for the meals, keeping track of the “tally amount”. For example, if you have several meals [...]
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Meal Planning Strategy
Posted on04. Aug, 2009 by Mary Lutz.
photo credit: Dan4th As with any new project, the hardest part is getting started. To begin, you’ll need to sit down, look at your family’s tastes, preferences and schedule. You’ll want to create your meal plan, shopping lists and recipes. If your family is on a budget, start planning your meals according to what is [...]











