By Neena on Apr 21, 2008 in Books, Home and Garden, Just for Moms, Parenting Tips, Working From Home | 1 Comment
The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
No, this really isn’t an official parenting tips book. But I read it anyway because my workweek is way longer than 4 hours (more like 24/7) and anything that will help me cut back on all that overtime is definitely a plus.
I know this book was all the rage [...]
By Neena on Mar 30, 2008 in Parenting Tips, Technology | 9 Comments
How to Use your iPod Touch as PDA
If you are a big Apple fan like me, you probably use your computer to keep yourself organized. Apple’s native applications like iCal and AddressBook are excellent organizing and productivity tools for any busy parent. Or, if you prefer, Microsoft Office for Mac works equally well.
This is [...]
By Neena on Sep 5, 2007 in Parenting Tips, Technology | 1 Comment
Ok, by now you know that I have a geeky side. Today Apple, Inc. revealed the iPod Touch. At this point there are not too many details available, but it seems like it will be Apple’s version of a PDA - the iPhone without the phone.
To me this would be awesome. I struggle with the [...]
By Neena on Mar 29, 2007 in Food and Nutrition, Home and Garden, Just for Moms, Parenting Tips | 4 Comments
How do I organize my recipes? Easy! My recipe book is a three ring binder.
At this point not too high tech. Eventually I would like to store all my favorite recipes on the computer.
But for now I tape the recipe on an 8×11 piece of paper, slip it into a page protector (available at Staples [...]
By Neena on Mar 19, 2007 in Food and Nutrition, Just for Moms, Shopping | 4 Comments
“Mom, what’s for dinner?” is the question that I hate the most.
Probably because it is hard for me to think that far ahead even if it is already 5:30p.m. Add afterschool activities and sports to that and cereal begins to look like the only option.
Recently I purchased a calendar for the SOLE purpose of meal [...]