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Get a Grip on Your Passwords with Password Managers

Posted on September 8, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Apps, Computer, Security, Technology

Do you use the same password over and over because it’s too difficult to remember multiple passwords? If you do, then all you need is one website to be hacked to put your information at risk, and you would need to change your password everywhere.

Or … are your passwords scribbled on a piece of paper, tucked in a drawer—where you don’t have access if you’re away. You could lose the password information if you spill coffee on the paper, or your dog chews it, or you simply misplace the paper. It is also a risk that someone with access to your house can find that paper.

News Flash: You Don’t Have to Work 24/7

Posted on August 31, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Home, Self Care, Time Management

With Labor Day and the annual frenzy of returning to school and work approaching, let’s talk about finally striving to achieve a reasonable work/life balance.

Many of us fall into the trap of working all the time, thanks to tools and technology that make this possible, especially for those who work from home. While it can be satisfying to accomplish a lot, it can also be detrimental to our mental health. We all need down time, fun time, and family and friend time. How can we achieve that if we are being constantly sucked back into our work life in our off time? So… How can we start to carve out some time for ourselves?

Three Tips to Organize Your Kitchen Utensils

Posted on August 20, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Home, Kitchen, Storage

We all have that kitchen drawer: the one with whisks, can openers, vegetable peelers, and dental floss. (Dental floss? Yes, for slicing soft cheese like goat cheese.) Is your kitchen drawer a jumble? A place where you need to go on an expedition? Do you ask, “I know it’s here somewhere, but … where?”

Lost, Found, and Then … Never to Be Lost Again

Posted on August 10, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Computer, Home, Paper Management, Storage

Have you ever misplaced something, often a precious item or something you are on a deadline to retrieve, only to finally find it, thanking your lucky stars? Did you keep on looking for it once located? Of course not! You stopped, likely relieved beyond measure, swearing this would ‘never’ happen to you again, right?

Your Handy-Dandy All-in-One-Place Binder

Posted on July 29, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Antique Homes, Emergency, Family, Home, Home Improvement, Moving

If you have ever been to a real estate open house, you may have noticed most have a binder on the kitchen table with notes about the house. The binder may contain information about where the water shut-off can be found, appliance manuals/instructions, and recommended providers of home services. This item serves as your handy-dandy all-in-one-place binder.

Don’t Be a Jane or John Doe

Posted on July 17, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Death, Emergency, Family, Illness, Medical, Pets, Safety

Imagine this scenario: You are unconscious or unable to communicate because of an accident or medical event. Would first-responders or ER staff know whom to call?

What if you have kids to pick up from school or day care? Or pets home alone? Do you have a backup plan?

In this scenario, you don’t want to be a Jane or John Doe.

How and Why to Balance Your Checkbook – Even if You Are Not Writing Checks

Posted on June 8, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Budget, Finances, Habits

Most of us aren’t writing many checks these days, but we are still spending money and receiving payments. In the old days, there were only two ways to withdraw funds from your bank account: write a check or hand over a withdrawal slip to a bank teller. You deposited funds in person at the bank. Then with the marvelous innovation of ATMs, it was no longer necessary to go into a bank to withdraw, deposit, or transfer money. Today you can pay bills online through your bank’s website or app, or through apps such as Venmo, Zelle, & CashApp or transfer funds to and from PayPal. Your paycheck is most likely deposited directly via EFT. All this said, how and why do you need to balance your checkbook even if you are not writing checks?

Pack Like a Pro

Posted on May 30, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Clothes, COVID-19, Travel, Vacation

With vaccinations being administered and COVID restrictions being lifted, more people are traveling. Especially with graduations, weddings, and summer vacations. Are you ready to pack like a pro and enjoy your travels?

Drowning in papers? What to Keep, What to Shred, What to Toss?

Posted on May 21, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Estate Planning, Paper Management

Are you drowning in papers? Have you tried to thin out your filing cabinet but are unsure of what you must keep? This is a question that I get asked a lot when working with my clients. What to keep? What papers to shred or just recycle?

Organize the helping brigade: Crowdsource support for loved ones after birth or surgery, or during difficult times

Posted on April 29, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Calendars, COVID-19, Death, Emergency, Family, Food, Illness, Medical

When a friend or family member needs help after a birth or surgery, or even during difficult times such as illness, or any other crisis for that matter, many friends and loved one offer to help in any way they can, but don’t specifically say how. As a result, something termed a crowdsourcing tool is needed. It can also be awkward for the person needing help to say what is needed. Welcome to the world of online group scheduling and calendars with various bells and whistles.