Workaday Superstar

WORKADAY TIP #135: Appreciate The Moment

What would you want to tell your 16 year old self if you could?
Submitted by Bea.

TypePad posed this question to its bloggers and I couldn't resist answering.  If I could talk to my 16 year old self I would tell her to appreciate every moment.  I spent the evening with some good friends from high school last night and we kept reminding each of all of these great memories.  At the time, we were rushing through life, not really taking in the moment.  I am happy I have my friends to fill in the blanks but I sure wish I would have really appreciated and taken in every amazing moment of being young and without a care in the world. 

It's hard to even remember what that time was like!

WORKADAY TIP #127: The "Burrito" Roll

Matt taught me this little trick and I gotta say, it's really slick.

The Burrito Roll is a really efficient and effective way to pack raincoats and outdoor shells.  When you've got limited space, the burrito roll is a great way to save some space! 

You can see a great video of how to do the "burrito roll" at Sierra Journal

WORKADAY TIP #112: Cross Posting

I have three blogs, one Facebook page and two Twitter accounts.  Clearly it can get difficult to keep them all up to date. 

So in order to keep in touch with all of the different audiences I have on the different sites, I cross-post whenever I can. 

For Workaday Superstar, TypePad allows me to cross post to  workadaystar on Twitter.  My comments also get cross posted to my TypePad profile

For my Vox blog, I'm able cross post to LiveJournal

And I am send updates from both blogs to my Facebook page.  This definitely saves me time!

TOP 10 WORKADAY TIPS, 3/09

Here are my top ten tips for March.  Sorry I was a bit late on this one!

1. WORKADAY TIP #82:  Avoid Travel Size Bottles
2. WORKADAY TIP #83:  BYOB
3. WORKADAY TIP #86:  Renew At Night
4. WORKADAY TIP #89:  Put Shoes On At The Last Minute
5. WORKADAY TIP #93:  Avoid Room Service Fees
6. WORKADAY TIP #94:  Low Calorie Cocktails
7. WORKADAY TIP #95:  Lift Windshield Wipers
8. WORKADAY TIP #96:  Buy Boxed Wine
9. WORKADAY TIP #97:  Avoid ATM Fees
10. WORKADAY TIP #102:  Eye Make-up Techniques

WORKADAY TIP #94: Low Calorie Cocktails

On the eve of my birthday, it seems only appropriate to do a tip that is related to celebrating.  So here are some ways to enjoy yummy cocktails without consuming too many calories.  A hangover is bad enough, don't add insult to injury by adding unnecessary calories that you'll regret the next morning.

Here are a few of my favorite options:

• Martini (of nearly any kind): With it being primarily alcohol, there aren't any hidden calories. 
• Flavored Vodka & Soda: Replacing a sugery mixer with calorie-free soda can make a big difference.  
• Wine:  In moderation is relatively low in calories.  Red is good for your heart so there is added benefit there and you can always make a wine spritzer (just add sparking water) to lower calories. 

And when in doubt, just order a shot :)