This morning has been a particularly stressful one. What I wouldn’t give to go pop some bubble wrap. So seeing Happy Slip’s video on Twitter made me smile. Bubble wrap is happiness indeed. Slip into Bubble Wrap! Did you know that the last Monday of January is annual Bubble Wrap Day? I missed it by […] Read more…

Electroman! How do you recharge yourself during a workday? I have a snack box on my office shelf. It’s a little plastic container that contains chewy candies, different kinds of chocolate, gum, a small pack of cereal, and just this morning, three pieces of fruit bread. It’s my go-to box for energy. True, the sugar […] Read more…

When I was still in school, I’d prepare my clothes the night before to save on time the following morning. After all, wouldn’t it be better to take in a couple more minutes of snooze time in place of the minutes  having to decide what to wear? So by the closet door hung my uniform, […] Read more…

Have you completed your Christmas shopping yet? Or should the question be: have you started Christmas shopping yet? I haven’t. I’m already feeling the panic settle in. My husband has generously offered to do the shopping for me. I really appreciate it, but I want to feel that Christmas shopping rush! Ah well, we shall […] Read more…

Who says a kitchen timer is just for the kitchen? Here’s a list of seven things you can use that kitchen timer for… outside the kitchen! Image credit: tom1 1. Declutter your home. Cleaning a room can get overwhelming. Set aside 15 minutes a day to clean a room. You don’t overexert yourself but still […] Read more…