Every now and then I will pick up a magazine from the checkout lane and throw it in my cart only to glance at it for a few seconds just to toss it in the recycle bin later. But two days ago the magazine I picked up will change my life forever, and what a wonderful time to come across this at the beginning of the new year. Real Simple - Life Made Easier . Just as an example here are a few of my favorite article titles from the January 2009 issue that I picked up:
- 28 Uses for Everyday Items: Did you know that you can use a sticky note to clean out your keyboard? Or that if you put clear nail polish on the bottom ring of your shaving cream can it won't leave a rust ring on your tub? How about if you place a toothpick between the button and fabric when your sewing it on so it doesn't go on too tightly and end up tough to fasten?
- A whole section of different types of lists you can purchase such as this one for becoming a better, simpler, less stressed you.
- Their website offers this handy tool for all the list lovers out there such as I am.
- 20 Tips to make your wardrobe last.
- 7 ways to return anything.
- 18 Easy upgrades for your favorite convenience foods.
- 15 ways to get more fit - and this neat site I'm going to start using.
- Lists of legends has to be one of my favorite sections it's titled as: *Even brilliant classical composers and bloodthirsty barbarians need to get stuff done: Mend a shirt, make a sandwhich. Read the (imagined) To-Do lists of six iconic figures and forget, for a little while, about your own.*
J.K. Rowling
- Stare expectantly at fireplace.
- Give up; Light fire.
- Recite mantra: No more magic.
- Sit down to work. Open folder: "Larry Potter and the List of Decidedly Non-Magical Book Ideas."
- Break for lunch. Stare expectantly at package of sandwich bread.
- Give up; make sandwich.
- Decide which Harry Potter character should come out of the closet next.
- Do dishes.
- Roll in money.
Please try to tell me that that did not just make you laugh or even chuckle a little.
I just subscribed and can't wait for my next issue!
I just subscribed and can't wait for my next issue!
2 comments:
I'm all for anything that will make life more simple. I can't wait to check out the links from your post when I have more time. Did Natalie ever add you to her list? I did send her the email, so let me know if she didn't and I'll bug her for ya!
As for your question about my fitness strategy: I just do the home DVD workouts. I have the FIRM step that I LOVE, Jillian Michaels DVDs from the Biggest Loser which are really good and a Jackie Warner workout DVD that is also one of my favorites. I try to do it at least 3 times a week and sometimes 4 times, just depends. It's my release and "my time" that I just really love! I hope the info helps. Let me know if you have any more questions. Happy New Year!!!
Real Simple is my favorite mag. It is the only one I subscrbe to. It has a lot of neat ideas.
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