Real Estate in Florence County SC Teresa McDonald, Realtor

Bringing you home!

Home     Search Listings     Email Tips     Teresa's Timely Tips     Buying     Selling     Real Estate Blog     Links     Florence Photos      

My Weekly Real Estate E-letters                                               

The real estate e-letter will contain real estate tips and tips in general for around the home.These are my weekly email e-letters. You may click on the title of the e-letter to be carried directed to that e-letter. I will be archiving old copies of the e-letters on this page. Click on Weekly Real Estate Email E-letter to sign up to receive the e-letter directly in your email box.

Weekly Real Estate E-letters

Weekly Real Estate E-letter (10-26-09) Time Savings Tips 5-6

Weekly Real Estate E-letter (10-19-09) Time Savings Tip 4

Weekly Real Estate E-letter (10-12-09) Time Savings Tip 3

Weekly Real Estate E-letter(10-5-09) Time Savings Tips 1-2


Click here to read
September 09 Tips
Click here to read August 09 Tips
Click here to read July Tips
Click here to read June Tips
Click here to read  May Tips
Click here to read  April Tips
Click here to read March Tips
Click here to read February Tips
Click here to read January Tips
Click here to read December Tips
Click here to read November Tips
Click here to read October Tips

 Time Savings Tips 5-6
Time saving tip # 5: Plan ahead

A. A meal plan- you save time each night figuring out what to eat a half hour before you make supper.

B. Shopping list- will save you time at the store.

C. Get out your clothes for the next day- will save you time getting dressed in the morning.

Time saving tip # 6: Do things in bulk

A. For example, if you are cooking lasagna for supper, how much harder is it to make a second one to freeze for a busy night in the future?

B. Bulk cooking or a once a month cooking fest can save you time in the long run.

 Time Savings Tip 4
Time saving tip # 4: Have a routine and stick with it

A. Having a routine can help you save time, if you work for an hour a day at chores around your house; you will not have to spend all weekend cleaning up and instead can spend some time with family and friends, for example.

B. Having a routine is also very useful for children. They know what to expect and when. Bedtimes, chores, errands, and homework time will all run smoother.

 Time Savings Tip 3
Time saving tip # 3: Use your computer to save time

A. Check directions before leaving.

B. Online calendars and appointment reminders that can be sent to other people.

C. Correspondence with family and friends.

D. Order gifts, flowers, books, groceries, etc. online--no waiting in lines, travel time, etc.

E. Paying bills online- no trips to the bank, no mailing costs.

F. Wide variety of lists, for example, medications.

G. Read the news online.

H. Email reminders and notes.

I. Photographs.

J. Address and phone number list.

K. Folders to separate important information, for example, packing lists, immunization record, list of doctors.

L. Recipes, among many other uses.
 
Time Savings Tips 1-2 
Time saving tip # 1: Save time on errands

A. Designate an errand day (do all your errands on one specific day. Also try to plan the time of day that stores are less busy.)

B. Map out the locations, so that you are not driving back and forth.

C. Delegate errands for other family members.

D. Share or trade errands with a neighbor, fellow mom, or a local teenager.

Time saving tip # 2: Multi-tasking


Make it work for you, not against you.

A. Only multi-task simple tasks.

B. No new, difficult, or tasks that require lots of attention.

C. For example, load a dishwasher while talking on the telephone, dust the house while listening to music or the television, cut coupons out while watching television, exercise while listening to a book on tape.