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12th February 2008

Tackle It Tuesday

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Tackle It Tuesday Meme
I’ve been spending so much time on the computer lately that I’m not getting some of my other things done. So, I decided to use the giant whiteboard that is next to my desk and created my “to do list”. These were all fairly easy and basic things, but things that I tend to put off or simply forget to do.I spent most of yesterday researching orthodontists and dentists, trying to find the ones that accept our insurance proved to be quite a challenge. I’m still in search of a dentist, but I did manage to find an orthodontist and was even able to get my daughter an appointment for an initial consultation tomorrow. This is excellent because I am planning to sign up for the Health Savings account and need to know how much money to put in. It’s the account that if you don’t use the money in the plan year, you lose it, so my calculation needs to be pretty accurate. I was also pleased that when I explained what I was doing to the lady on the phone, she completely understood and was able to get us an appt. so quickly.

So, with the exception of calling a dentist and getting my mother-in-laws birthday box to the post office, I managed to get everything else checked off of the list and managed to start today’s list which is much smaller.

If you’d like to see what others are doing for today’s tackle, head over to 5 Minutes for Mom.

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  1. 1 On February 12th, 2008, Amy P said:

    I love the white board idea. I may have to get one of those. You can’t misplace that like you can the little notebook. Good luck at the orthodontist. We are all done now with braces on the top and bottom. Yuck!

    Amy P’s last blog post..Tackle it Tuesday: Braces!

    posted on February 12th, 2008 at 10:18 am

  2. 2 On February 12th, 2008, lynne said:

    Amy – The white board was my husband and it’s been leaning against my desk now for about 8 months! I finally hung it on the wall and decided to use it. It really did help me feel like I was accomplishing something yesterday as I put big check marks on the complete tasks.

    posted on February 12th, 2008 at 10:49 am

  3. 3 On February 12th, 2008, Julie said:

    Great tackle! I’ve been working on getting necessary things done instead of spending so much time on computer myself. Computer is an easy thing to spend a lot of time on, isn’t it? :)

    Julie’s last blog post..Tackling Today

    posted on February 12th, 2008 at 11:06 am

  4. 4 On February 12th, 2008, Terri said:

    I love the Whiteboard idea! I will use that idea when I start staying home with my two daughters in the next couple of weeks. Thanks!

    posted on February 12th, 2008 at 12:18 pm

  5. 5 On February 12th, 2008, Courtney said:

    Great job! I bet it feels good to be able to check off most of your list! Thanks for your compliments on my bunk bed tackle :)

    Courtney’s last blog post..Tackle It Tuesday: Putting in Bunk Beds!

    posted on February 12th, 2008 at 12:28 pm

  6. 6 On February 12th, 2008, lynne said:

    Julie, Terri & Courtney – Thanks to all of you for stopping by! I have a shorter “to do” list on my whiteboard today and am accomplishing most of it. It does feel better to be a little more organized than I have been lately! :-D

    posted on February 12th, 2008 at 12:32 pm

  7. 7 On February 12th, 2008, Science for Children said:

    I don’t use a whiteboard, but I do have a list next to my arm while I am on the computer everyday. It does a great job of reminding me what I need to get done before I goof off a little. Though when I am being really good, I have it all done before I even turn the computer on!

    posted on February 12th, 2008 at 1:40 pm

  8. 8 On February 12th, 2008, Melanie said:

    I love the whiteboard- that is such a good idea. I like when I can cross things off as I get them done.

    Stop by and check out my first Tackle It Tuesday.

    Melanie’s last blog post..Tackle It Tuesday

    posted on February 12th, 2008 at 1:42 pm

  9. 9 On February 12th, 2008, Niki said:

    Great idea! Glad it’s working for you.

    Niki’s last blog post..Tackle it Tuesday

    posted on February 12th, 2008 at 2:11 pm

  10. 10 On February 12th, 2008, Jennifer Tiszai said:

    I love my white board for keeping track of projects. And I tackled making doctor and dentist phone calls a couple of weeks ago so I know how that can take up your whole day. It’s good to get it done, though!

    Jennifer Tiszai’s last blog post..Tackle it Tuesday

    posted on February 12th, 2008 at 5:00 pm

  11. 11 On February 12th, 2008, Forest Parks said:

    I need to do some serious sorting outside of my computer and Canandian life. Various tasks need to be done regarding my UK life so a list is probably due very soon!

    Forest Parks’s last blog post..A plea to Martin Lawrence

    posted on February 12th, 2008 at 8:10 pm

  12. 12 On February 12th, 2008, lynne said:

    Thanks for the visit! I think the key is just creating the list, no matter what method is used! There is such a sense of accomplishment when you can check or cross things off the list. :-D

    posted on February 12th, 2008 at 8:38 pm

  13. 13 On February 13th, 2008, corrin said:

    i love white boards. we have one with a calendar in our kitchen and i need to order a new one for my office asap. i’m addicted to lists.

    corrin’s last blog post..Heel-less Shoes

    posted on February 13th, 2008 at 10:18 am

  14. 14 On February 13th, 2008, lynne said:

    Corrin – I definitely accomplish more when I have a list. I’ve just become lazy lately and have not been getting things done that I should be getting done. My giant white board is getting me back on track! :-)

    posted on February 13th, 2008 at 10:43 am

  15. 15 On February 13th, 2008, Heather said:

    Lists make it so much easier to stay focused, don’t they? Great job getting all of that done! And I can definitely relate to too much computer time. I’ve been addicted to blog-hopping lately! lol

    Heather’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Valentines

    posted on February 13th, 2008 at 3:30 pm

  16. 16 On February 13th, 2008, lynne said:

    Heather – I try to limit myself on the computer, but blogging is like an addiction! I always tell myself, just one more blog to read, then I find another one, and another one! You know what I’m talking about! :-D

    posted on February 13th, 2008 at 4:46 pm

  17. 17 On February 14th, 2008, amydeanne said:

    that is a great idea! i love the white board. I was thinking of putting one up in our house too!

    amydeanne’s last blog post..Happy Valentine’s day – look out calvin klein!

    posted on February 14th, 2008 at 9:03 am

  18. 18 On February 14th, 2008, lynne said:

    I’ve had that white board just sitting there for months, ever since we moved in! I finally hung it on the wall a couple of weeks ago and decided I really should start using it.

    posted on February 14th, 2008 at 11:45 am