Category Archives: miscellaneous

Reminder Techniques: Which are the Best?

Posted on June 2, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Life is busy and you’ve got lots of things to remember to do every day. Some of them are critical. There are many ways to prompt yourself to remember the most important tasks (besides the old-fashioned method of tying a string … Continue reading →

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Things That Drive Me Crazy

Posted on June 1, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Everybody has pet peeves, and I’m no exception. Here are a few of the things that drive me crazy:

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Three Good Things — a New Twist on a Gratitude Journal

Posted on May 31, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I wholeheartedly embrace the importance of being grateful for what you have and believe it’s important to think about your blessings often. That’s why the idea of keeping a gratitude journal appeals to me. (I also do a sentence-a-day journal … Continue reading →

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Nicest Things People Have Ever Done for Me

Posted on May 28, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Looking back over my life, I’ve been blessed with a wonderful family and great friends. A list of some of the nicest things people have ever done for me follows (not necessarily in this order): The owner of the Stride … Continue reading →

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Great Fundraising Idea: Community Yard Sale

Posted on May 27, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Plugins 1   If you have a favorite charity or group (school, church or club) you’d like to support financially, a great fundraising idea is a group yard sale on a Saturday morning. I’ve coordinated at least four of them … Continue reading →

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Zip It Drain Cleaner – a Product to Love

Posted on May 26, 2014 by blogqueendiane

When you find a product at the right price that really does the job – you’ve just gotta spread the word. If your sink or bathtub is not draining properly, this low-tech gizmo – which costs about $3 – really … Continue reading →

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Fitbit Fitness Fun

Posted on May 22, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I’ve always heard the advice that walking 10,000 steps every day is really good for your health. Although I’ve worked out at least three times a week for more than 30 years (Body Pump, Zumba, treadmill, etc.), I’m a writer and … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Keep a Sentence-a-Day Five Year Journal

Posted on May 21, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Many of us kept diaries as teenagers and enjoy looking back on our record of the things we did and the friends we had — and laughing about how we’ve changed. Today, our lives are busy and there’s no time to indulge … Continue reading →

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Victory Log: List Today’s Accomplishments & Feel Good About Them

Posted on May 19, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Did you ever have a day when you thought “I didn’t get anything done today!”? Taking two minutes to do the following activity will change your mind every time!

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Clean Shirt or Bust (Bib) — My Slightly Eccentric Solution to Keep Clothes Clean While Eating Breakfast in the Car on the Way to Work

Posted on May 16, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Like many people, I’m into multi-tasking and like to sleep until the last possible minute before heading to work each day. The perfect solution is to toast a bagel with peanut butter and fix a large Crystal Lite drink with … Continue reading →

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