January 02, 2010
The Monthly Organizer
January 2, 2010
What's New at Tips to Organize Life?
Fresh new tips! Check out all of the new information that has been newly added to Tips to Organize Life...New Cleaning Product Recommendation - Shout
Ask The Expert Organizer Q&A...Organizing Men's Shoes
Ask The Expert Organizer Q&A...Cleaning Stainless Steel and Granite
Organization Tip
It's the start of a brand new year. Have you made a resolution to get more organized? If so, don't set yourself up for failure by setting your goals to high. Remember that every little step in the right direction is a success worth celebrating. Learn break your goals down into smaller, more easily achievable goals that you can feel good about achieving. Those little goals will add up to big ones.If you need some inspiration, here are 52 small organizing projects that will help you get started. Doing just one small project each week will help you achieve your resolution to be more organized this year.
Money Saving Tip
The best way to save money is to know exactly where your money is being spent. The start of a new year is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and start budgeting your money better. If you do not already use a household budget, I have a system that is so simple it will get you started budgeting your money without a lot of effort. You can learn more about my household budgeting system here.Focus on your budget and make 2010 a year of financial success.
Recipe
I have recently been using a new recipe for cooking a whole chicken in a crock pot. It is simple, moist and delicious. In fact, I made this recipe for dinner last night and both my husband and my son could not get over how moist and juicy the chicken was.Crock Pot Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 whole roasting chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teraspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen pearl onions
Combine all ingredients except chicken and onions to create a dry rub. Place the frozen pearl onions on the bottom of your crock pot. Rinse and dry the chicken. Rub the outside of the chicken all over with the rub. Sprinkle some of the rub inside the cavity. Place the chicken on top of the onions in the crock put. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
