Monthly Archives: February 2009

I want to sound off about a tool that I purchased from ULINE when I ordered boxes earlier this month. Their carton sizer is saving us both time and money. I wish I had found this item months ago!

Because we ship packages everyday, we keep an inventory of boxes. We recycle and get free shipping supplies every chance we get, but we still have to purchase a basic supply.  It is a challenge to stock the right size boxes…large enough to allow for safe transit of the contents, but small enough to keep postage and waste to a minimum.

This gadget allows us to cut down large boxes to the needed size in just a few minutes AND it gives us straight edges. I recommend this item for anyone that wants a simple inexpensive solution to shipping challenges. It helps us make use of what we have on hand.

If you do get one, please come back and tell us what you think!

http://www.uline.com/BL_3401/Carton-Sizer?searchedkeywords=carton%2520sizer

With my flexible schedule – the beauty of my work from home lifestyle – I have many opportunities to plan for healthy eating. I also have a large cookbook collection, so there is no end to the available ideas.

My husband works outside the home & is away for a good share of our meals each week.  I tend to cook less when he is not home. I can usually be found sitting at my desk with a Hot Pocket (hey, I cooked it) or a PBJ on (gasp) white bread.

I wonder what others are eating at their desks? Or do they eat at their desks? I have seen enough “what I am having for lunch” tweets on Twitter to think that I am probably about average.  I do think it is past time to clean up my act though. First step…LEAN Pockets

Working from home is the ultimate freedom…and a never ending challenge.

My work and my life are intertwined. By working from home I have made room for my life, but by doing so I also invited my work into all parts of my life. Is that where it belongs? Is there such a thing as proper balance? Or is it a daily compromise, like a good marriage, in favor of one today and the other tomorrow?

I am shaken by the news reports of devastation being caused by the fires in Australia. My heart goes out to those that are suffering loss. The last news article that I read shows a death toll past 170 and thousands homeless. I think those of us in the U.S. should be looking for ways to help.