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Your Estate Planning Shouldn’t End When You Write Your Will

Posted on September 18, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Death, Estate Planning, Family, Finances, Paper Management

You’ve taken care of all your estate planning and have a health care proxy, power of attorney, and executor of your estate. Bravo! However, your estate planning really shouldn’t end when you write your will.

Consider this: what if the unspeakable happens and you are incapacitated or die. Does your health care proxy know how you want to be cared for? Do you want to be kept on life support, and if so, under what circumstances should life support be continued or terminated? Does your power of attorney know where you keep your important papers? Does your executor know where to find your will and, if you have any, trust documents?

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?”

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?

Stop Using Your Pets As An Excuse for a Messy Home

Posted on April 16, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Cleaning, Pets

How we do love to share our lives with our pets! However, cleaning your house when you live with them is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos. Don’t expect spark and 100% tidiness, but there are lots you can do to mitigate any perceived messes. Therefore, stop using your pets as an excuse for a messy home.

Purge! Old Linens from Your Closet

Posted on February 18, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Bathroom, Bedroom, Closet, Moving, Recyling — No Comments ↓

Let’s face it, the linen closet is usually a place we hide old towels and sheets. I can use these towels to wash my car. These sheets are perfect for camping. Most of the time, while these are well-intentioned destinations…

How to Plan a Winter Getaway While Staying Safe During COVID-19

Posted on January 17, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Budget, Car, Cleaning, COVID-19, Safety, Social Distancing, Travel

Are you craving time away but afraid to go anywhere now during the pandemic? How do you plan a winter getaway while staying safe during COVID-19? Let’s explore ways to do so by planning ahead so as to keep you and the people you interact with safe as you travel.