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FB in a Nutshell
other blog: the everyday minimalist
talk to me: contact me here
location: canada/usa
works: business consultant
net worth: ~$155,000 as of Dec 2011
eats: sashimi, tartiflette, pho
drinks: earl grey cream tea
gadgets: macbook pro 17", ipod touch (pda)
beauty: fb's list of toiletries/makeup
wants: roland rd700-gx piano
reads: ayn rand, tom stanley, sophie kinsella
watches: bones, mentalist, castle, top chef
wears: wrap dresses & necklaces
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
hates: wearing shorts & being late for anything
Tips Archive
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Organize your purse without pockets
Posted on February 12, 2009 | 15 CommentsI am definitely not an original in suggesting this, but I thought I’d pass on the tip just in case any of you were like me. I usually have a medium-sized purse and organizing everything in there is a mess because it doesn’t have more... -
Women, get money wise!
Posted on January 28, 2009 | 12 CommentsThis article was kindly sent over to me from Michelle wh o writes a blog called “The Diary of a Fatty“. Thanks Michelle! Now, on to the article. Written by The Sun, the title basically says that women have to wake up, smell the proverbial... -
Make a List Book
Posted on January 27, 2009 | 13 CommentsThis is really simple, but incredibly useful. Get a book or a journal, and make it into your “List Book”. It’s a book where you just make lists. Lists of what you have to get done for today, tomorrow, this week, whatever! If you aren’t... -
How to back up Blogger using Blogger Backup Utility
Posted on January 23, 2009 | 5 CommentsI only know how to do it for Blogger (sorry everyone else NOT on Blogger), because that’s the only one I’ve ever used. The software I use is called: Blogger Backup Utility by Codeplex. It’s an open source code, which means it’s free to use... -
Reader: Chunky necklaces okay with suits?
Posted on January 17, 2009 | 7 CommentsChunky necklaces okay to wear with business suits? Yes. You’re not talking about crazy large necklaces that fluff up around your neck right? Okay good. I’d try experimenting with a couple of styles with a business suit. Keeping it too delicate (for me), is a... -
Eco-Friendly yet Frugal Laundering
Posted on January 8, 2009 | 18 CommentsI thought a lot about being a frugal launderer, and in fact I even wrote a post on the 10 things you can do to save money on laundry. But here is the post, re-vamped to be environmentally-friendly… 1. Wash on cold water only They... -
How to add Footer Text at the bottom of all of your RSS Feeds
Posted on December 24, 2008 | 7 CommentsThis was passed on by the amazing Lys of Just Anotha Gal who tipped me off that people may be scraping my feeds and profiting off them by re-posting them on their own blog, and charging advertising fees for it. Bastards. By the way, if... -
How to check if you’re burning a full feed
Posted on December 15, 2008 | 2 CommentsI can only speak from Blogger perspective, sorry! Step 1: Log into Blogger and click on SETTINGS Step 2: Click on Site Feed and make sure it says “FULL” if that’s what you want to publish Save and you’re done. -
FB’s Negotiation – Part 4
Posted on November 5, 2008 | 3 CommentsLast words: Final things you should know about Women & Negotiation Link: Monitor on Psychology Women don’t like to negotiate salary Women can take more control over their salaries if they are willing to negotiate—a task that many women dislike. According to surveys from the... -
FB’s Negotiation – Part 3
Posted on November 4, 2008 | 5 CommentsHow to raise the rates I started at $110/hour. I was supposed to finish at the end of this month. But then they came to me, asking me to come back for 3 weeks. I wasn’t too keen on the idea, to be frank. It...