The Joy of Simplifying: Letting Go of Stuff
Simplifying your stuff simplifies your life. And letting go of stuff and the joy of simplifying is wonderful beyond measure.
Organization
Virtual Staycation – Return From Hiatus
Jetsetters Homestead marks their return from hiatus by recapping their virtual staycation, a kickoff of a major home remodel project, and reorganization.
Chipolo Can Find Your Lost Keys or Find Your Lost Phone, But Only If You Actually Use It!
Chipolo can find your lost keys. Chipolo can find your lost phone. But Chipolo only works if you actually use it as Jetsetter’s Homestead just discovered.
How to Make a Return from Vacation Pain-Free (Almost)
Yesterday was our return from vacation after a week-long trip to the Bahamas and Cuba. After being gone for that long, there are always the inevitable household tasks to take care of before the next business trip and regular life kicks in again soon. Is there anything important in that giant stack of mail on the…
Running a Household Remotely with the Hub App
Our daily schedule is completely unpredictable. We’re both consultants and our lives are crazy because of our jobs, business and personal travel, and other time commitments. Sometimes communication is a challenge when juggling flights, multiple time zones, and never-ending conference calls. Attending to our household business is a challenge. The Cloud to the Rescue I use collaboration software…
Time Management for the Insane
It’s Sunday and I’m wondering exactly where my weekend has escaped too, something I do all too frequently. And then I remember that I fell into the rabbit hole of driving for UberX (including my live tweetalong last night which you can still read on Twitter via #virtualride) and keeping the content flowing here (something I do…
This is What Happens When I Stay Off Planes Too Long
When I stay off planes too long, I start to nest. That invariably means I bake – or craft – or organize things. I love The Container Store although I’m still trying to anticipate exactly how their new loyalty program will work. Whatever it is, I am certain I have a good head start after…
Chandeliers and Wasps
I’m apparently “grounded” for the next three weeks. My project schedule has been up in the air and much of my planned August travel is now off. That’s allowed me a streak of time to do things at home here in Fort Worth – and explains in part how my day seemed to revolve around…
New Loyalty Program – The Container Store’s POP!
A favorite outpost for Jetsetter’s Homestead has announced a new loyalty program – The Container Store has begun registration for their POP! program (short for “Perfectly Organized Perks”). While not the typical program that might appeal to frequent travelers, it’s worth a look for a few reasons, among them the amazing travel accessories they…
Handy Uses for Binder Clips for Travel (and at Home Too)
I was digging around in my freezer this morning looking for frozen fruit. I wanted to make a smoothie to drink on my way to the airport. As I rummaged through the bottom freezer bin I thought “there has to be a better way to deal with this mess”. I remembered a gem I found on the…
Packing Lists on Pinterest
One way that I’ve effectively curtailed my desire to overpack is the strategic use of Pinterest for capsule wardrobe ideas. I’ve curated an entire Pinterest board of various mix-and-match packing lists for various types of trips and trip lengths. Jetsetter’s Pinterest Packing Lists I might not own the exact items on the list. But I…