- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (Jan 1 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0446690597
- ISBN-13: 978-0446690591
- Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 2.5 x 23.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 408 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #538,535 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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What should we do when our chores demand more hours than we have available? Call in Rulnick and Schneider, the women we love to hate, for month-by-month "containerization" strategies. Introductory chapters may ask and answer such generic questions as "How tired is your decor?" but the meat of the book is in the January-through-December guide. Each month contains a one-step-at-a-time checklist, a quiz, organizing tips (ASAP wardrobe basics or eight ways to discover your loved one), plus a scattering of recipes (such as potato boats and baked caramel corn). In between, tidbits enliven the read, whether it's a discussion of the beginning of official Mother's Day celebrations or a lead on a Web site that teaches visitors all about furniture. If the dozen sections seem too formidable, there's some breathing space at the end--retro party drinks, stocking the pantry shelves, how to play Bunco, and way too many lists. For women who have a love-hate relationship with all things that clutter. Barbara Jacobs
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Prescriptive, delightful, and packed with girlfriend-style advice that is right on the money, this funny yet practical, month-by-month guide helps busy women strike a balance between family, work, and home.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Ideas!,
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This review is from: The Frantic Woman's Guide to Life: A Year's Worth of Hints, Tips, and Tricks (Paperback)
Love the reminders in February about how to keep that love light burning, and the furniture primer in April that sets out all the things I feel I'm supposed to know about buying wood furniture, but can never remember. But the neatest tip I've found so far might be the piece on page 280 about how to use department store coupons before the date. I tried it yesterday on some rather pricey bed linens. It really works! Thanks Mary Jo and Judith for organizing all these goodies.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solves the Frantic Woman's Catch-22!,
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This review is from: The Frantic Woman's Guide to Life: A Year's Worth of Hints, Tips, and Tricks (Paperback)
You're too frantic to get your life organized, but if your life were better organized you wouldn't be so frantic. This book has the answer: tons of simple ways to get a handle on your life, divided by month and written in quick-read sections so you're not overwhelmed. Open the book to any page and I promise you'll find at least one AHA! idea that makes so much sense you'll wonder why you hadn't thought of it before. Like bringing a basket with you as you clean from room to room, to collect the items that don't belong there (I used to take the item to its proper room and then get side-tracked straightening up that room). Get this book and keep it somewhere handy so when you have a free second (waiting in the car at the bus stop or maybe in the bathroom) you can pick up another tip to make life a little less franzzled!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally - a "practical" book for "all" women!,
By Jan C. (Murrysville, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Frantic Woman's Guide to Life: A Year's Worth of Hints, Tips, and Tricks (Paperback)
I love this book because there is something in it for everyone--single or married women of all ages, with or without kids. I'm married without kids, but my life can get "frantic" at times, too, and there's so much in this book that I can put to use in my everyday life. The checklists are great because I'm a checklist kind of person. The "Hidden gems" are little practical tips that come in so handy. But I think what I like most about it are the month-by-month reminders--so many ideas that I've never thought of before that I can't wait to try out this year!
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