The Monthly Organizer

July 2007

Monthly Motivation

If you are not familiar with the concept of paying it forward, it basically boils down to this: whenever possible, make a little extra effort to do something for someone in need of a favor. In return, ask that person to pay it forward to somebody else in need. Eventually, that favor will come back to you in your time of need. It really is a wonderful concept to live by.

Pay it forward.

Monthly Organization Tip

1. Create a travel toiletry set. Purchase a set of travel toiletry bottles and fill them with shampoo, conditioner, cleanser and any other toiletries your family uses on a daily basis. If the toiletry bottle will not hold enough, simply purchase an extra bottle of each item that you use daily. Purchase an extra toothbrush for each family member and an extra tube of toothpaste. Keep your travel toiletry set packed in your toiletry bag and ready to go at all times. This will eliminate the need for you to pack or unpack your toiletries which will save a lot of time. If you have babies or small children you can do the same with a travel diaper bag.
2. Make a list of necessities that you must always remember when you travel. Things like prescription medications and other items required in your daily life should be included on this list. Keep this list in the front pocket of your travel bag so that you can quickly and easily refer to it each time you travel and know that you will not be forgetting anything.
3. Unpack as soon as you get home. Even if unpacking simply means dumping the suitcase into the laundry hamper, do it immediately. Place your travel toiletry bag inside your suitcase and store your suitcase somewhere out of the way yet easily accessible so you can get to it when you need it. It would be best to get started on the laundry right away, but if you at least get it into the hamper you will save yourself the frustration of walking over a suitcase for days after you return from a trip.

Money Saving Tip

If you have ever dreamed of quitting your job, becoming your own boss, owning your own company and working from home, creating a website just might be the ticket to get you to your goals. Right now, SBI is offering the opportunity to purchase two sites for only $100 more than a regular subscription. Think of all of the possibilities! If you have a friend who wants a site, go in together and get both sites for a discounted rate or save the extra site for yourself to be activated at some point in the future when you are ready to build a second site and expand your business.

This is such an amazing offer, I just had to tell you about it. If you have been toying with the idea of creating a website, the time to act is now. Get all of the details here.

Recipe of the Month

In the warm weather I like to eat light. This wonderful, light and refreshing salad makes the perfect Summer meal or a great side dish for those of you who like a little more substance at dinner time.

Ingredients:

• 4 large roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 large avocado, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 Tblsp. extra virgin olive oil (or to taste)

Directions:

In a salad bowl, combine tomato, avocado and feta cheese. Season with salt & pepper (keep in mind that feta is a salty cheese so go easy on the salt at first and taste until you have the right flavor). Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and toss gently to combine.

What could be easier?

Don't forget to get some meal inspiration from the Tips to Organize Life recipe collection.

Entertaining Idea

For more tips like these, visit Tips to Organize Life