Monthly Archives: April 2009

Snubbed…

Posted on April 25, 2009 by perr1ker5h

this month, but look for me in the July issue of Southern Living (hits stands late June). I just didn’t want all of my mother’s bridge and garden club friends to think I was a big fat liar! Neat Freak … Continue reading →

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Happi Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2009 by perr1ker5h

My friend Rah just sent this link to me. Something sweet, cute and HAPPI for Earth Day! To honor Earth Day, I took my little Neat Freak dude to the Museum of Life & Science in Durham and soaked up … Continue reading →

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Hidden Treasures

Posted on April 19, 2009 by perr1ker5h

Today I was trimming back some azalea bushes in our yard (*the* most beautiful blooms this year!), and I discovered a hidden treasure. Growing between two overgrown bushes was a lovely pink dogwood tree. It’s only about 4′ high but … Continue reading →

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Neat Freak is all new online

Posted on April 16, 2009 by perr1ker5h

Finally, after having it on my to-do list for close to a year (yes, even the Neat Freak can procrastinate like a champ!), I’ve relaunched Neat Freak online. Check it out for the latest info about my business, links to … Continue reading →

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More shred-a-thons in the area

Posted on April 15, 2009 by perr1ker5h

Last week I posted about upcoming Shred-a-Thons in Chapel Hill. So as not to leave out the rest of you triangle dwellers, here are a few more: APEX– SHRED-A-THON (Wake County) Saturday, April 18th 10am – 1pm Location: Apex Town … Continue reading →

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Twitter…

Posted on April 8, 2009 by perr1ker5h

I mocked, I sighed, I resisted…and yet here I am, now on Twitter. Follow me if you dare @theneatfreak. I promise never to ‘tweet about what my kids are eating for lunch, or any other inane details of my life … Continue reading →

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Ask the Neat Freak…

Posted on April 8, 2009 by perr1ker5h

ASK THE NEAT FREAK Q: What do you think of Cozi and the other family organizer websites out there? Do you use one? Do you have a favorite? Signed, Frantic Parent A: Hello Frantic Parent, I’m a big fan of … Continue reading →

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Should I shred or should I go…

Posted on April 8, 2009 by perr1ker5h

I find that many people get stuck in a “just in case” mentality when it comes to paper. But if your files are overflowing, you know that more does not necessarily make you merrier. The more paper you have, the … Continue reading →

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