Like it or not, we've finished 2022, and Uncle Sam is keeping a tally. You can start gathering your information now. If you think you might receive a refund, early filers get their money back quickest. If you had an income windfall in 2022, you have until Jan. 15 to prepay your taxes for the fourth quarter with no penalty. 



You still have time to prepare for birthdays, anniversaries, and other occasions for the upcoming year. Visit a quality card shop and get a few wedding cards, sympathy cards, thank you cards and anything that makes you smile. Keep them in a desk drawer, and when the occasion arises, you are ready to go! Mail away!


Leftover holiday citrus displays? Use those oranges and lemons to ease your way into the new year. Citrus scents are proven to reduce stress, so slice away and let your stress melt away!


It's easy to get lost in the bustle of the new year, so make a plan! What are your interests and goals? Find organizations that match up with you, reach out to mentors, and get second opinions on your choices. Success assured!


The occasional refinisher or sander doesn't need a huge dust filter to tone down sanding residue. Ziptie an inexpensive furnace or AC filter to the back of a box fan and aim it away from you. The inexpensive filter will allow the air to pass through easily but capture the dust. Cleaner air for you to breathe!