Recent Updates at Kristen's Guide
Kristen's Guide Is Now on Facebook
Posted: 2010-01-29
You can now become a fan of Kristen's Guide on Facebook, where you can make suggestions for the site and get updates conveniently on your FB home page. Plus, you can meet other Kristen's Guide fans just like you. Just go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kristens-Guide/305553156154 and become a fan (Facebook account required).
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Neglected No More
Posted: 2010-01-20
I'm afraid I've been rather distracted by the complications of life, and as a result, Kristen's Guide hasn't been updated since October. The guilt and shame is bubbling up in me as I realize how long it has been, the longest I've ever gone without tending to my site. Thank you to my nearly 500 loyal readers who continue to subscribe to my free updates via email and news feed. I truly appreciate your patience, and I assure you that I'm going to end the neglect.
The goal of Kristen's Guide has always been to help people make their lives a bit easier, a little less stressful. Sometimes this comes in the form of getting organized. Sometimes it comes in the form of getting motivated. And sometimes it comes in the form of finding answers to frustrating questions. The ultimate goal of decreasing stress in one's life is to make that life a bit happier. I firmly believe that happiness is the reason for living, the reason for looking forward to the future. It is with this perspective that I plan to focus the future of Kristen's Guide on understanding what helps us experience happiness and improving our lives, so we can experience happiness more often. I hope all of you will gain something beneficial, something that makes your lives a bit easier and a bit happier, from these future articles and printables.
I truly love to hear from my readers. If you have suggestions for the site, topics you'd like to me to write about, or printables you would like me to see, PLEASE send me a message to tell me about it by going to http://www.kristensguide.com/Contact_Me/contact_me_comments.asp
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Two New 2010 Weekly Calendars/Planners are Ready
Posted: 2009-10-19
Number 2 and 3 on my list of most requested items is up. The 2010 Weekly Planner (a basic, simple design) and the 2010 Weekly Planner for Value-Focused Tasks (to help you focus on your priorities).
If you were waiting for them, come and get 'em at
http://www.kristensguide.com/Printables/calendars.asp
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New 2010 Calendars 1 Month per Page
Posted: 2009-10-13
Another printable calendar is ready. (I'm trying to produce them in the order of popularity.) Here is one of my most requested ones, the simple 1 month/page dated calendar for 2010.
Get it at
http://www.kristensguide.com/Printables/calendars.asp
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More Stuff to Do in the Portland-Metro Area
Posted: 2009-09-14
For those of you in the Portland/Vancouver Metro area, this update is for you. I've updated my favorite stuff to do, all within a day's drive from home. Perfect stuff for entertaining the kids, taking that special someone out on a date, or just having a good ol' time with some friends.
Check it out at
http://www.kristensguide.com/Travel/Oregon/portland-metro.asp
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Come and Get It! 2009-10 Weekly Student Planners / Calendars / Schedules are Ready
Posted: 2009-08-31
For those of you who were waiting for the 2009-2010 weekly planners for students (yes, teachers, homeschoolers, students, and counselors, that means you), they're here!
- One week per page
- August 2009 - August 2010
- Weeks start on Monday
- Daily schedules from 6am to 9pm
- Room to write down assignments for each class or activity every day (one version is blank and one version has math, science, language arts, and social studies filled in with room for more subjects)
- Back of each page has room for writing down goals, to-do items, and notes
- Clean design to reduce distractions
Get them at
http://www.kristensguide.com/Printables/student_schedule.asp
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Yay! I'm no longer obese... just overweight.
Posted: 2009-08-02
In May of 200 I was 183 lbs. Today I'm a 163 lbs. I've lost 20 lbs. in 2 1/2 months, and I'm going to lose 20 more. My BMI is now in the overweight range, so no more "I'm obese" shame for me. It won't be long before I'm just at a plain ol' healthy weight. :-)
Learn more about how I've dropped the pounds at
http://www.kristensguide.com/Health/Weight_Loss/Weight_Loss_Journal/
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Popular Sections on Kristen's Guide
Free Printables
Lots of calendars, organizers, checklists, forms, log sheets, charts, and more to help you plan and design your life.
Happiness
Change the way you think about life and the world to instantly increase your happiness.
Get Organized
Organize your space, your time, your paperwork, and your life to help you reduce stress.
Managing Your Time
You already have enough time, now learn how to manage it to make time for things you truly want to do.
Weight Loss
I'm dropping the pounds, and I'm sharing what works and what doesn't along with my personal frustrations.
Family
Tips about pregnancy and parenting to help you raise happy kids.
Writing
Methods to help you record your thoughts and your life anywhere, anytime with just a pencil and a piece of paper.
Travel
Tips to make traveling easier, so you can enjoy exploring the world.
Chores
Make those dreaded chores easier and safer.
