As we get a whole new season of Organized Diva under way, I wanted to give you our contact information. We welcome any feedback and ideas. To reach either Anke or Silke contact us at     orgdiva @ gmail dot com We have also just set up a twitter account. It is very new and we invite you to follow us there:                         http://twitter.com/organizeddiva The purpose of this blog is simple really. On our quest to become highly productive and organized people we come across some excell... Read Full Story

As we get a whole new season of Organized Diva under way, I wanted to give you our contact information. We welcome any feedback and ideas. To reach either Anke or Silke contact us at     orgdiva @ gmail dot com We have also just set up a twitter account. It is very new and we invite you to follow us there:                         http://twitter.com/organizeddiva The purpose of this blog is simple really. On our quest to become highly productive and organized people we come across some excell... Read Full Story

Losing things and forgetting events are frustrating if it happens regularly. We are surrounded by stuff that we need to remember. Where are the keys? What time am I supposed to pick up John Boy? I am at the store and I forgot my list...what did I need? There are some sure-fire tools and methods to make remembering easier. Each requires that you set up the tools or apply the method, but that is really something that one can easily do. A little work now goes a long way to easing stress down the... Read Full Story

Losing things and forgetting events are frustrating if it happens regularly. We are surrounded by stuff that we need to remember. Where are the keys? What time am I supposed to pick up John Boy? I am at the store and I forgot my list...what did I need? There are some sure-fire tools and methods to make remembering easier. Each requires that you set up the tools or apply the method, but that is really something that one can easily do. A little work now goes a long way to easing stress down the... Read Full Story

This holiday season shoppers should be aware of changing return policies. While 11% of stores are relaxing their return policies, 17% are tightening them. Some of the changes to watch for include: Extension or shortening of the return deadline. Varying restocking fees that apply to different types of products, such as electronics or furniture. Special return fees for open or used items or gifts that are returned past the deadline. If you are considering returning a gift, make the ... Read Full Story

This holiday season shoppers should be aware of changing return policies. While 11% of stores are relaxing their return policies, 17% are tightening them. Some of the changes to watch for include:Extension or shortening of the return deadline. Varying restocking fees that apply to different types of products, such as electronics or furniture.Special return fees for open or used items or gifts that are returned past the deadline. If you are considering returning a gift, make the dec... Read Full Story

Most of us need to be more frugal these Holidays. Even if money wasn't a concern, who wouldn't want to be a smarter consumer? The magazine Electronic House has listed some great online shopping helpers that can help us save money and be wiser shoppers. Free Shipping, Deals, and Coupons Freeshipping.org - Find the retailers that are offering free shipping. You'll get details like minimum order requirement and by when you have to purchase at the retailers. Retailmenot.com- Search for coupons by... Read Full Story

Most of us need to be more frugal these Holidays. Even if money wasn't a concern, who wouldn't want to be a smarter consumer? The magazine Electronic House has listed some great online shopping helpers that can help us save money and be wiser shoppers. Free Shipping, Deals, and Coupons Freeshipping.org - Find the retailers that are offering free shipping. You'll get details like minimum order requirement and by when you have to purchase at the retailers. Retailmenot.com- Search fo... Read Full Story

I know this book won't be published until December 30, but current financially difficult times make it necessary to already mention the new book Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan! To start off the year right, we need a little help. In the Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan! topics include saving and protecting your family, spending, credit, real estate, retirement investing, and paying for major purchases such as college. In the book Suze Orman "discusses what safeguards should be put in place, appr... Read Full Story

I know this book won't be published until December 30, but current financially difficult times make it necessary to already mention the new book Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan! To start of the year right, we need a little help. In the Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan! topics include saving and protecting your family, spending, credit, real estate, retirement investing, and paying for major purchases such as college. In the book Suze Orman "discusses what safeguards should be put in pla... Read Full Story