Delete any old files or photos, and put everything else on an external hard drive or on the Cloud. You can also run an anti-virus search to make sure your computer is OK. Once you head back to work, your computer — and your mind — will be a lot clearer.
New Year means new tunes. Who knows? Looking for more holiday cheer? Check out Bustle on YouTube. By Emily Kelley. Take down all your holiday decorations. I round up coupons from circulars, past shopping trips, online resources, and apps to ensure that I'm maximizing my food savings as much as I can.
If you're feeling the pinch in January because who isn't? If any of these items have value electronics, accessories, appliances, etc. Craigslist is a great place for larger items, while Amazon and eBay are ideal for smaller, lightweight pieces. After you've determined what you can sell, send all the other unwanted clutter to the donation center so that it can live a second life as someone else's.
Unless you were born after , you likely have albums and boxes and drawers full of actual paper pictures — and you're probably wondering what the heck you're going to do with them.
One option is to scan the photos onto the computer so you can keep them in a file or in the cloud for forever safekeeping. You can do this daunting task manually it's the cheapest way , or you can send your photos away to a company of which there are plenty that will do this for you.
Adding so many large photo files to your computer is going to eat up a lot of space, so you've got to make up for that somehow. Take this opportunity to delete unwanted files, consolidate stragglers, and otherwise organize your computer in a more concise, easy-to-access manner. Clean your desk the same way you cleaned your computer — decide, discard, dust. Seriously, you don't need all that nonsense that you keep year in and year out.
Six months ago I decided to get my health in check after years of a leading a sedentary lifestyle that severely damaged my self-confidence. I established a goal weight, created an exercise plan to help achieve it, and completely revamped my diet. It wasn't easy, and it wasn't very delicious — at first. Now that it's part of my normal routine, I've learned how to live healthy and love it. I feel and look better than I have in many years since high school actually , and if I can do it, then so can you.
Unless you're going into the New Year completely debt free, now is the time to take a good, long look at your finances and make a solid plan to improve your situation.
One of my friends recently told me that she always makes this a part of her New Year's to-dos. Nobody wants to do this. But I've found that by getting this out of the way sooner rather than later, I stress a whole lot less in a shorter amount of time. In fact, if you wrap it all up by mid-February, you could have your refund if you get one; my fingers are crossed for you before the federal tax-filing deadline even arrives.
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It has been excellent to clean up and de-clutter already this year. It has been great to relax and reflect back on the prior year. Last year, I paid off my mortgage. Thanks for the great read. About Contact Advertise. Credit Cards Personal Finance. By Mikey Rox on 1 January 2 comments. Wise Bread Picks. Tagged: Personal Development , goals , january , New Year , resolutions , to-do. Related and Popular. Average: 5 1 vote. No, take your Christmas lights down now.
Nothing devalues your neighborhood or your house by lights that are still up in August. Do it now!!!!! Try on all my clothes, keep those that fit, ebay the designer things and donate the rest. It seems the less I have, the more I can find! Winter cleaning. While its cold outside organize the inside. Go through closets, move around furniture to give a room a new look and feel for a change. Number 4 is incomplete and out-of-date! Books on tape?? No — books on CD and downloadable.
Free ebooks and e-audiobooks. Many libraries offer free streaming movies and music. We a small library in western cpConnecticut even offer free digital magazines. Free computer classes, concert, and movies, along with passes for free or reduced admission to museums and other attractions. Hi Anita Barney, you are correct! Keep those ideas coming! It will give you and your friends something to look forward to.
Volunteer your time if you have any to spare! Love farmers almanac! Moon Phase Calendar. Email Facebook 1 Pinterest Twitter. About the author Related Posts. Farmers' Almanac Staff. September 22,
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