First of two awesome sites/services I've just become aware of. . .

The first site that I just have to shout about is called Swagbucks and the concept is this: Swagbucks is billed as the web’s premier rewards site. It allows web users to earn virtual currency by doing the things they do every day – search the web, shopping at their favorite retailers, and by engaging in other activities such as phone recycling, submitting polls, and completing special offers.  You can even combine earning Swagbucks by buying Groupons (another neat service!)


I  could go into more depth and explain some tips and tricks as well as tell you all what you can use the Swagbucks that you earn for, but one of my favorite sites - Money Saving Mom - already went way in depth into the best way to make the most of Swagbucks, so instead of me doing a poor job of explaining, I'm going to suggest that you check out her posts.  the first of her three tutorials on this subject is found here: http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/03/15-ways-to-earn-more-swagbucks-part-1.html

Tomorrow I'll tell you about another must-know for all of us mothers juggling kids and clothes. . . 

Goal Setting and Organizing Links

I know, I know, yesterday I said that I'd have these links up 'today', and now we are in the early morning hours of 'tomorrow'.  My apologies.  All I can say is Yikes, I have really gotten swept away into the 'blogosphere'!  I started out by randomly selecting a couple of blogs to follow (I think I googled "organize and mom" or something) just to become acquainted with this whole blogging thing.  I could see it as a good avenue for me on a number of levels.  First of all, I used to write all the time - when I was a teen - and it was helpful in sorting through my feelings.  Second, I saw it as a way to journal out the steps to my success (at least, my envisioned success) in my direct sales business.  I felt it would be a great resource when I became rich and famous and people approached me about writing a book - 1/2 the work would be done already.  :-)  Finally, I honestly also saw it as a way to reach an audience that could easily become customers or team members.  What a neat way to grow my business.  However, a few blogs has morphed into (should I admit this . . .?) 76 blogs.  Yes, seventy-six.  I now follow blogs on Organizing, Faith and Family, Devotions, Homeschooling, Finances, and other misc. things like review and giveaway sites.  I'm sure that number is going to increase also.  In following a blog, you will read them refer to a friend's blog. . . so you follow the link to check that blog out as well.  Well, that blog may be similar in content, but unique in some aspect, so you add that to your list of blogs you follow.  It snowballs.  I love it though.  It is a much better use of my time than T.V.  That being said, I do need to be more disciplined about how much time I allow this habit I've developed.

Anyway, I promised that I would give you some great Goal Setting, Organizing Links and here they are (in no particular order):

http://unclutterer.com/2009/12/21/brainstorming-resolutions-for-2010/
(This gives you the why and begins the thought process going)

http://www.getbuttonedup.com/2009/12/get-inspired-by-a-new-beginning/
(Another inspiring readl)

http://simplemom.net/ring-in-2010-with-tangible-reachable-optimistic-goals/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+simplemom+%28Simple+Mom%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
(Awesome Reflection Questions to get you thinking as you set yourself some new goals!!)

http://organizedeveryday.blogspot.com/2010/01/goals-not-resolutions.html
(Really good explanation of what a goal is and what an objective is, the difference between them, and how to use both to get to where you want to go!)

http://www.getbuttonedup.com/2009/12/tool-free-printable-goal-list-form/
(Now that you get the difference, here is a pretty, fun and functional form that you can use to map them out!)

http://simplemom.net/10-questions-to-encourage-engaged-parenting-in-2010/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+simplemom+%28Simple+Mom%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
(All of us mommies need to take time to reflect on our parenting goals as well. . . and I love the thought provoking article and questions at Simple Mom - check it out)

http://reclaimorder.wordpress.com/2009/12/30/5-reasons-to-get-your-business-organized-in-2010/
(5 Reasons to get your Business organized)

http://reclaimorder.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/a-dozen-ways-to-ensure-you-keep-your-resolutions-in-2010/
(Thoughts on keeping your resolutions or goals or whatever you choose to call your intended changes)

http://www.getbuttonedup.com/2009/12/you-can-fight-it-all-you-want-to-but-simply-write-it-down/
(A good reminder. . . and something I still need to learn and apply in my own life)

Anyway, I do hope you enjoy going to these sites and checking out these tips, tricks and strategies.  While you are surfing, drop by my website at http://www.clevercolleen.com/ and check out the link to the catalog of incredible organizational products we have!!  Getting one or more area of one's life is on almost everybody's list of desired changes . . . is it on yours?  I would love to help you take a step in that direction.  Contact me today, I'd love to hear from you!