Let's Talk Time Management Vs. Attention span

Since today happens to be errand day, Let's discuss some time management tips for running errands

 1. Have a plan before you run errands.

Start with having a list.  I was terrible about this!  I  zigzag through the city, 

I did not have a plan of action on where I needed to go, I would just go.  

Recently, I started a errand driving Routine & Reward system.

At certain times of the day there is less traffic, more green lights, and DISCOUNTS!

Did you know DONUTS Go on sale at the grocery store bakeries after NOON!

~~ Map it out~~ No Backtracking ~~ Work out your driving in a circle base & save Gas!

**Appointments should be set according to Your sleep cycles!

If you know You are normally up and running at 10am, 

Do not try to kill yourself stressing out trying to get there by 9am. 

Always start your daily schedule at 10am!

*Appointments First,, Banks Second,, Miscellanous running after the important stuff

Then a Quick Donut Pickup on the way Home no later than 3pm!

Find what works for you and then set it as your routine.

2.  Keep Tabby's

(No not the cats, but you can keep those as well)

If you have a routine set, tabbies on the fridge has always been a friendly way for reminding me, first that I am Fabulous, 2nd that I have Things to get accomplished!

Without those reminders, well, let's just say I'd pry forget!

Keeping an ongoing list of the places I need to go, what I need to buy, and what I need to return. 

 The best place to keep this list is in a central location. 

COFFEE Anyone? Well of course! (a tabby is spotted~ Hum I wonder what it says)

I use three magnetic backed list tear sheets that you find at Michaels or Dollar Tree.  

I attach them to the refrigerator, since that is where I keep the left over cake pops!

One page for Groceries/Things to buy.  

With Coupons from the weeks in a baggie (for cross checking stores)

The second one is for Things to do. ( thrifting, blogging, networking, my nails etc)

I also use this list for "random" things I need to remember. (who to call back, etc)

 Last list is places I need to go. (doctors, returns, car washings, dog groomers etc) 

 I Take these Tabbies with me as I'm out running my errands so I can stay on track.

The backs have sticky tabs, so Sticking them on my forehead helps out while I check my rear view mirror as the guy behind me rides my bumper!!

 3. Make it Fun!

Since this is something I only do once a week, I make an event out of it.
I mean Seriously!
This is WHY I buy My Vintage and Chunky Jewelry!

I will dress up cute in one of my favorite sassy outfits.  

Splash on a little makeup and be ready to flash my smile. 

While I am out, I pick up my favorite beverage and treat.

In fact the other day I juggled My McDonalds Iced Coffee & Discount Donuts
While Wearing my Little black Dress, a pair of heels,
I Happen to SCORE BIG TIME
On some Faux Corner Trees for Home Staging!
It was rather Humourous Thinking of what The other shoppers may have Witnessed!
BUT I MADE IT WORK!
Those 6ft tall ficus DO FIT IN A SEDAN!
I did not lose a tree, a heel, the coffee or a donut in the fiasco!

I’m in a great mood while dealing w/ cranky sales people,
Because I know I can come home & Spend some time Blogging about my own adventures!

Wait
What?
Carry on~

~Dawn

Fails FC FB Halloween Hooters! Do It Yourself! or Please Don't

October 25th, 2012

FAILS

REALLY?
Um No I'm Not upset or Jealous that I did not think of this first
Okay so you had someone paint your butt
WHY?
Are you going to go naked on Halloween?
I don't even want to know how far in the spackle had to be be applied
WTH?
Please Just do not turn around
I'm afraid of WHAT might be painted on the front side!

Okay, I had to giggle at this one.
In fact the longer I look at the picture and realize,
That Is their real hair
The eyes start to Look Funnier
I can imagine Myself in the room w/ them
Having to change my depends a few times

Um,
Not for Anyone who cares about their bloodsugar balance
Do you want a cookie with your icing?
But Hey You tried
Maybe next time instead of Bulging Eye Sugar overloads
You should give it a go w/a healthier topping
Raisins for bugs
Prunes for bigger bugs
You get the idea

Okay SORRY!
BUT I HAVE To BUY One of these for Kelley!
She Would Oh Yes, She Would wear this
With no shame either
She'd call it Her big cleff chin shirt

~Dawn

Score On the Dehydrator! Bananas & Everything I can find!

Well, 

Not everything turns out to be Fabulously Clever! 

 The new to me dehydrator ($1 Score, So I thought)
Sounds like a huge fan blowing for hours which is testing my sanity!!!

Hence TA DA!
After hours and hours of A High vibrating Hum
I got my BANANA CHIPS!

I'm so proud of my little conconction I've even gave them an OFFICIAL NAME!
***Drum Roll Please***
~ Sanity Breaking Dehydrated Banana Chips~
Yes, Yes, But the hum kind of worked like White Noise as

The Roofers banged away doing their job after that last hail producing storm!

 Let's hope the beef jerky goes a little easier.

 I've got to say,
the Menu sign I crafted sure is earning it's Keep around here!
Not to mention This little Lady and her Mad Display dish Upcycles!
You like?
SUPA EASY!

As we are getting closer to Moving day,

I am Pulling out the frozens from the freezer and Dehydrating Everything!
The event should be rather productive & save us money on snacks as we Travel to Texas!

Now where'd I store those Baggies!

~Dawn

Don't forget if you have a Glue gun in your Hands

Even Fabulously Clever crafts can sometimes be a huge failure.
 Come see our Fabulous Failures, Funny video clip flubs and epic Pinterst fails!

We would love to see your Crafts Go Wild!!

~Dawn

~~~~~~~~~~~~UPDATE~~~~~~~~~~
Kelleys Take

You know Dawn, I'm not posting pictures of my fails
I'll gladly share all yours
But I ain't posting a bat dropping in hades of my fails

Oh hey! Did you catch my latest cleaning issue!
Spiders!
I just do not understand
When I go to clean the ceilings w/ the handy dandy $1store Mops
Why's them there spiders falling on my face?

Anyhow I think I posted the video over on the other page
You'll have to go look
If I find it first, I'll Link the video page to the word SPIDERS!
okay! Okay whatever! Bye!

Kelley
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