Should You Make It or Buy It?
May 15, 2009 by Heather R.
Filed under Recipes
I’ve often wondered if it would be more cost effective to make some pantry staples rather than buy them. I usually don’t give it much more thought than that because it’s usually just more convenient to spend a few more cents and not have to bother with it.
However, Slate recently researched the same idea and came back with a few pantry staples that might just be best to make yourself, and not just because it will save you money but because the quality and taste are so much better than store bought.
They tried out bagels (conclusion: make your own), cream …read more
When Is The Xeroxing Over?
I’m using the word Xerox as a metaphor for, supposedly, “menial” tasks…or more to the point, our own sense of self-importance.
For me, as a small business owner, the xeroxing and the envelope stuffing, and the running to the post office are never over.
I have to do these things myself…and goddd, I think I’ve been collating documents for 30 years.
But when I was in corporate-land, I had “people” who did these tasks.
We learn when we start life at a big corporation that assistants do certain things, and managers…well..don’t.
I was speaking to a colleague, a very Sr. manager at a large company …read more
A Christmas Present For Your Computer.
Oh come on now — it’s exactly 2 months until Christmas. It’s not even HALLOWEEN yet and already with the Lowes commercials and the scarey holiday music.
If you’re too weak to start thinking about a gift list, how about a present for your computer…3M now makes these nifty laptop privacy protection screens for your laptop. This is a very effective thing to bring with you when flying: it cuts down on glare, but it also keeps nosey-bodies from taking peeks at your work…or your movie.
So, run down to staples and get one for your computer. And while …read more
Happy Labor Day.
Gosh, can you believe it is September already?! I just want to wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day. And kids, I’m sorry the fun is almost over…but parents, you’ve got to LOVE those Staples commercials with the holiday music in the background.
I’ll be thinking of those of you in the path of this season’s hurricanes.
