Comments for The Zen Maker http://thezenmaker.com Michell Thyng - Personal Assistant Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:58:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on Photo Books – The Perfect Gift by Joe http://thezenmaker.com/2011/03/25/photo-books-the-perfect-gift/#comment-465 Joe Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:58:35 +0000 http://thezenmaker.com/?p=420#comment-465 This is great info! I'd add some sample pictures of what the books look like to give a feel for quality. I'm definitely wanting to do this more with our photos, as otherwise they kinda sit on my PC and rarely get shared. If I had photobooks on the coffee table it'd make it much more convienent This is great info! I’d add some sample pictures of what the books look like to give a feel for quality. I’m definitely wanting to do this more with our photos, as otherwise they kinda sit on my PC and rarely get shared. If I had photobooks on the coffee table it’d make it much more convienent

]]> Comment on Holiday finds at Restaurant Supply by Kristen http://thezenmaker.com/2010/12/29/holiday-finds-at-restaurant-supply/#comment-93 Kristen Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:59:42 +0000 http://thezenmaker.com/?p=435#comment-93 Great ideas! I will have to go in there sometime. Great ideas! I will have to go in there sometime.

]]> Comment on Limiting your to-do list to get it done by Kyle http://thezenmaker.com/2010/01/11/limiting-to-do-lists/#comment-4 Kyle Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:33:05 +0000 http://thezenmaker.com/wordpress/?p=24#comment-4 That is a good idea! I have a lot of trouble keeping my to-do list to a manageable size. It is an ongoing battle. I have been trying to use a program called Things (for the Macintosh) that seems to be associated with the book "Getting Things Done", which helps create a framework from which to organize and then accomplish your work. Even though my to-do list still needs work, at least it is organized! That is a good idea! I have a lot of trouble keeping my to-do list to a manageable size. It is an ongoing battle. I have been trying to use a program called Things (for the Macintosh) that seems to be associated with the book “Getting Things Done”, which helps create a framework from which to organize and then accomplish your work. Even though my to-do list still needs work, at least it is organized!

]]> Comment on Cell phone de-stress by Kristen http://thezenmaker.com/2010/09/27/cell-phone-de-stress/#comment-43 Kristen Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:48:51 +0000 http://thezenmaker.com/?p=365#comment-43 I think I avoid this problem (at least with my phone) because I don't have a smart phone. I find that I am in front of my computer most of the time, anyway, so I check my email nearly constantly without having a phone with the ability to do that too. Some people need to have that ability for their job, but I suspect that many people do not and could simply downgrade to a simpler phone that just makes phone calls. It is cheaper, too! That way when I am actually free from my computer, I can't check my email, so I am not tempted. I think I avoid this problem (at least with my phone) because I don’t have a smart phone. I find that I am in front of my computer most of the time, anyway, so I check my email nearly constantly without having a phone with the ability to do that too. Some people need to have that ability for their job, but I suspect that many people do not and could simply downgrade to a simpler phone that just makes phone calls. It is cheaper, too! That way when I am actually free from my computer, I can’t check my email, so I am not tempted.

]]> Comment on Improve your drive to work and de-stress by The Zen Maker http://thezenmaker.com/2010/10/04/maximize-your-drive-time-and-learn-something/#comment-60 The Zen Maker Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:21:14 +0000 http://thezenmaker.com/?p=383#comment-60 Yes, Kristen, I love podcasts and listen to them while I am cleaning the house and walking the dog. It is a great way to multitask and get information while you are doing your chores. The great thing about podcasts is that there is an endless variety of topics and information to choose from. Another plus is that there are a lot of podcasts that are free. Something that I do is download podcasts from non-fiction authors that I am reading to get the most up to date information on what they are doing. They usually provide updated techniques and theories which extends the learning curve. Podcasts add another option for getting information that you can listen to while you are doing something else. Yes, Kristen, I love podcasts and listen to them while I am cleaning the house and walking the dog. It is a great way to multitask and get information while you are doing your chores. The great thing about podcasts is that there is an endless variety of topics and information to choose from. Another plus is that there are a lot of podcasts that are free. Something that I do is download podcasts from non-fiction authors that I am reading to get the most up to date information on what they are doing. They usually provide updated techniques and theories which extends the learning curve. Podcasts add another option for getting information that you can listen to while you are doing something else.

]]> Comment on Improve your drive to work and de-stress by Kristen http://thezenmaker.com/2010/10/04/maximize-your-drive-time-and-learn-something/#comment-59 Kristen Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:20:22 +0000 http://thezenmaker.com/?p=383#comment-59 What do you think about podcasts? I have listened to them a little bit, and I wish I had the chance to listen to them more. They are usually pretty quick and a good way to hear some news while you are at it. What do you think about podcasts? I have listened to them a little bit, and I wish I had the chance to listen to them more. They are usually pretty quick and a good way to hear some news while you are at it.

]]> Comment on TIVO – Your new best friend for saving time by The Zen Maker http://thezenmaker.com/2010/09/30/tivo-your-new-best-friend-for-saving-time/#comment-46 The Zen Maker Tue, 12 Oct 2010 02:57:29 +0000 http://thezenmaker.com/?p=375#comment-46 That is an excellent point Kristen, especially if you watch a lot of your television on your computer. That is an excellent point Kristen, especially if you watch a lot of your television on your computer.

]]> Comment on Organizing big events with less stress! by Kyle http://thezenmaker.com/2010/10/06/organizing-big-events-with-less-stress-and-more-fun/#comment-65 Kyle Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:56:13 +0000 http://thezenmaker.com/?p=266#comment-65 Those are some really good points. I have been at some events that could have definitely been better organized. Also, I noticed that I appreciated an event recently where they started on time because I had to leave a little early. I agree that it is good to remember what sort of guests you will have, too, as you said about potentially having elderly people who may have distinct needs. Those are some really good points. I have been at some events that could have definitely been better organized. Also, I noticed that I appreciated an event recently where they started on time because I had to leave a little early.

I agree that it is good to remember what sort of guests you will have, too, as you said about potentially having elderly people who may have distinct needs.

]]> Comment on Get your Groupon Coupon! by Kristen http://thezenmaker.com/2010/05/31/get-your-groupon/#comment-11 Kristen Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:14:37 +0000 http://thezenmaker.com/wordpress/?p=115#comment-11 I love Groupon too! There are a few other companies doing similar things in Seattle: Local Twist (http://www.localtwist.com/city/seattle) and Living Social (http://livingsocial.com/). There are so many fun opportunities! I love Groupon too! There are a few other companies doing similar things in Seattle: Local Twist (http://www.localtwist.com/city/seattle) and Living Social (http://livingsocial.com/). There are so many fun opportunities!

]]> Comment on TIVO – Your new best friend for saving time by Kristen http://thezenmaker.com/2010/09/30/tivo-your-new-best-friend-for-saving-time/#comment-45 Kristen Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:55:52 +0000 http://thezenmaker.com/?p=375#comment-45 I also recommend Hulu for online TV-watching. There are commercials but they are short, and most shows are available there (or on the specific TV channel's website). The big advantage is being able to watch what you want to, when you want to! I also recommend Hulu for online TV-watching. There are commercials but they are short, and most shows are available there (or on the specific TV channel’s website). The big advantage is being able to watch what you want to, when you want to!

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