Sometimes it's just moving a chair. Change out your textiles. A new set of curtains. The small changes will keep you fresh, and your credit card won't take a hit from hitting the stores.



Invite your family and friends for a phone-free get together or lunch. Have a list of topics you can bring up for discussion, or assign that job to a family member or friend. Not only will you feel good, but you will show your friends and family that you respect them and their time.


Hair salons and other venues will help you remember your appointments for the entire year. Schedule out your nail sessons, your hair treatments, even your doctor's appointments through the end of the year. Then, forget them. You'll receive a reminder from the salon when the day is about to arrive. Let them do the work. It's what you pay them for.


In the past, the your local post office branch had the IRS forms you needed to file your return, but not always anymore. You can print everything you need at IRS.gov. Put your forms together today, file them in your 2022 IRS folder, and your life will be one step easier come April! 


With the days of January slipping away, it's time to set up an alert board for your upcoming Valentine's Day activities. Use your fridge, a whiteboard, or your phone's calendar. When you get an invite or a notice, write it down or log it in. You'll be on time every time this year!