Archive - December, 2009

What’s on your iPhone?

Lots of people have been asking me about productivity apps for iPhone and other devices. So, I thought I would share my current iPhone home screen.   I share some app specific tips and thoughts in the near future.

Here are some of the apps that I currently use often:

- Evernote: If you are not using Evernote, I would wonder if you have an adequate system to “capture” important information. Where are you putting your information? :)

- HootSuite – I love Hootsuite on my Mac, and their new iPhone app is great. Does a great job of bringing the HootSuite experience to the iPhone.

- Things – Things for Mac and iPhone is currently the application that I use for tracking todo items. It is powerful, yet moderately simple.

- Awesome Note – Have started using Awesome Note again to capture blog topic ideas. It syncs with Google Docs and Evernote. :) It deserves mention that it has a beautifully designed interface.

- SquareSpace and PicPosterous – These are both great blog management iPhone apps, I have blogs on both of their sites and love their iPhone apps.

I will post some individual app reviews in the near future.

But, for now…what is on YOUR iPhone?

Shelf Genie Glide-outs




Yesterday, had Shelf Genie glide-outs installed in a few cabinets and our pantry.

Have to say that we are extremely pleased with the quality and design of these organizers.  We now have more than double the usable space in our cabinets.

My wife’s favorite in the vertical organizer that allows simple storage of trays, lids, etc.

PS – Thanks for Monica Ricci for her post that originally turned me on to Shelf Genie.  Check out her review on her blog here.

Disorganization Hurts

I have often said that lack of organization and time management can ruin careers and families.  (See Life Friction)
But, today, I want to point out that disorganization can literally hurt you.
Doubtful?  How many accidents in the home are due to clutter that should have been put away?  Have you ever taken a tumble down the stairs or in the garage due to stuff laying around?
What about in the workplace?  How many workplace injuries are the result of materials that were left where they should not have been.  Or a heavy load that could have been avoided?
So, remember, before you fail to put something away… it may come back to hurt you later.  :)