FANTASTIC tips, Joann! (Loved the sock item--that's exactly the kind of thing that gets shoved to the corner of your mind and gets remembered only when you're standing in that school auditorium/gym the next year!) The calendar function on my Mac has really helped me keep track of bill-paying, appointments, due dates for library books (with spaces for noting a new title I need to get when I go back to the library) and so many other daily-life tasks. And you don't need an "electronic calculator," as has been noted (oops, pun not intended!). IMHO, what you DON'T want to do is have a series of reminders. How many lists on little pieces of paper do you have now? Unless you really have a severe memory problem, it's a time waster to have one calendar you go to for the basics but one that forces you to look at ANOTHER piece of paper or computer site to get all the details. A second or third day planner or notebook is just one more thing you can misplace. One alternative to a computer calendar and a paper notepad in your pocket is your cellphone. Even the basic cheapie phone that I have (it's not a smartphone) has a reminder alarm component. You can set a series of alarm clock settings for tasks, like "dr. appt" at 11 a.m. and "buy bananas" and prioritize them as well. I've used the phone to remind me of the next drug-dosage times, very handy when you have a cold and want to get some sleep but then wake up wondering how long it's been since you took your last dose of Nyquil!

Hi Jessica! I was literally in the middle of designing and printing my newly designed STANDARD PACKING LIST when I switched over to THS. I keep a packing list in a magnetic refrigerator frame attached to the door to the garage so I can do a check-off when preparing for a trip. I am a list fanatic so I will definitely keep this site on my list of "household websites".

Did i-Cool for Menopause not work for you? Did it fail to relieve you of your hot flashes and night sweats? If so, you might be entitled to a refund. As part of a class action settlement, you can submit a claim for your refund here: http://i-coolclassaction.com/claim-verification/ It only takes a minute. If i-Cool for Menopause did not work for you, make sure you get your portion of the settlement funds before April 4th or it will be too late! Here is the notice: NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT Doe v. DSM Nutritional Products, LLC et al. Case No. 30-2011-00510631-CU-MT-CXC (Orange County Superior Court) If you bought DSM Nutritional Products, LLC’s “i-Cool for Menopause” product you could be entitled to money from a legal settlement. A Settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit with DSM Nutritional Products, LLC (“DSM” or “Defendant”) involving DSM’s product, i-Cool for Menopause. A class action lawsuit pending in the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange entitled Doe v. DSM Nutritional Products, LLC et al. (Case No. 30-2011-00510631-CU-MT-CXC) may affect your rights. Plaintiff Jane Doe claims that Defendant misrepresented i-Cool for Menopause’s efficacy for the reduction of menopausal symptoms, specifically hot flashes. DSM vigorously denies these allegations and the Court has not decided who is right. A class action lawsuit was filed against DSM Nutritional Products, LLC (“DSM” or “Defendant”). In this lawsuit, Plaintiff claims, among other things, that the phrase “clinically proven to safely reduce hot flashes by up to 85%” on Defendants package was false or misleading in violation of California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1750, et seq.) and California Unfair Competition Law (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 17500, et seq.) The Action further alleges that Defendant’s alleged misrepresentations were designed to, and did, lead Plaintiff and others similarly situated (collectively the “Class”) to believe that the Product could cause an 85% reduction in hot flashes when it could not. DSM Nutritional Products, LLC denies that the phrase or any other representations are false, misleading or otherwise unlawful and the Court has not decided who is right. Your Options In This Settlement File a Claim. You must file a claim to remain in the Class. You will be bound by the Court’s rulings, but you can object to the Settlement. Claim Forms must be signed and postmarked (or submitted online) by April 4, 2016. By remaining in the Class, you will release claims against Defendant as outlined in the detailed Notice, which is available here. Exclude yourself and keep your right to sue the Defendant. Your written request for exclusion must be postmarked by April 4, 2016. Object to the Settlement and/or appear in Court, only if you remain in the Class. You may hire your own attorney for these purposes, but do not have to. Your written request to object or appear must be postmarked by April 29, 2016. The Court will hold a hearing (the “Fairness Hearing”) on May 20, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. (PST) in Department CX-102 at the courthouse located at 751 W Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701 to decide whether to approve the Settlement and determine the amount of attorneys’ fees and Plaintiff’s incentive awards. These options are explained in the Notice of Class Action Settlement Important Dates: Deadline to file and postmark objections (including any requests to appear before the Court): April 29, 2016 Deadline to submit a claim: April 4, 2016 Deadline to postmark requests for exclusion: April 4, 2016 Final Approval Hearing: May 20, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. (PST) For full information about the settlement, visit: http://i-coolclassaction.com/

When I became interested in making jewelry, I knew absolutely nothing about it. A local bead store helped me get started with some basic tools and showed me how to string some beads on wire and crimp the ends. That got me hooked, but the internet is where I learned so many of the techniques I use today from a wrapped loop to much more complicated wire weaves and wrapping. My next goal is to teach myself how to use a torch. I've already learned how to make balled headpins and basic fold forming; fusing and soldering is on my list along with setting stones. The generosity of the members of online jewelry forums, bloggers and youtube video producers in sharing their knowledge for free is something I very much appreciate. I'm now in a position to share knowledge with others and I gladly do that to pay it forward. Another favorite past time is looking up recipes, cooking techniques and nutritional information. Like many of the rest of you, I also like to look up obscure facts and information. I love that a question can randomly pop into my head and I can instantly look up the answer. We travel a lot and the internet has made it possible to learn about the area we want to visit, plan an itinerary and book excursions, airline ticks and hotel rooms without ever leaving our house. Online selling sites like Etsy, Ebay, Artfire and Amazon Handmade, along with others, have made it possible for small crafters like myself to sell their products to a world wide market. We used to be limited to local craft/art shows and home sales parties, but now people can extend their reach beyond their wildest imaginations. Twitter, FB, Pinterest and Instagram make is possible to market products for free or little cost and reach huge numbers of people. It's possible to build one's own website if they wish to go out on their own and bypass the selling sites. Besides all of the above, the internet can bring people together to form very real communities such as the one we have here at the KT. I have met some of the nicest people online who have become friends more precious to me than some of the people I know in real life. The kindness, compassion, wisdom, knowledge and generosity of these people can be humbling. I find myself laughing at their jokes and stories, crying along with them during times of grief and troubles, celebrating accomplishments and milestones, admiring their talents and sharing advice when one hits a stumbling block. For all the negatives, and there are some, it's really opened up entire new worlds to so many of us. For those who are home bound, it can be their only contact with other people which makes it possible to have a social life. Families that are spread far and wide can stay in touch and the older generations can have very real relationships with the young generations. It's a wonderful thing for grandparents/grandchildren who live hundreds or thousands of miles apart.