If you are like most people, you could use more hours to get things done. But while the day isn’t getting any longer, there are plenty of ways to supercharge your routine and boost productivity, say lifestyle experts.
“I’m a busy full-time working mom so anything that requires too much effort and time will not fly with me,” says Janise Burrafato, the “Mama in Heels” blogger, who recently participated in the #MyWalgreensApp campaign. “Mobile apps keep me organized and ahead of schedule, and believe it or not, having just one less task to tackle really does make a difference.”
Here are a few ways to make life easier from the palm of your hand.
• Make shopping simple: You can ignore all those coupon mailers that arrive at home. Drop the scissors and spend some time with your family instead. Now you can virtually and quickly “clip” coupons through mobile apps like the Walgreens mobile app. You can use the app when you shop in-store to access your coupons, which can be seamlessly applied at checkout when you use your Balance Rewards card, and pay for items directly from your smartphone.
• Sync calendars: Get the entire family up-to-speed on upcoming events, commitments and projects. A synced calendar system can alleviate anxiety and ensure everyone knows who is where, when.
• Permanent records: Making family memories last is easier than ever. Create prints, photo cards, wood panels and other personalized photo products by ordering these items through the Walgreens mobile app directly from Facebook, Instagram or your smartphone.
“No more fussing with trying to print photos myself, which rarely works,” says Seri Kertzner blogger at “Little Miss Party Planner.” “This app saves me time and money!”
• Stay fit: When juggling work responsibilities with family life, it’s easy to forget your own health and wellness. Schedule time to work out and stick to these commitments as you would any other appointment.
It’s helpful if you have an app that tracks your progress and offers friendly reminders to hit the gym. Many fitness apps sync with other programs to offer you discounts on other products and services when you meet benchmarks.
• Automate: Automating certain to-do’s can free your time and energy for other more creative tasks. For example, these days, you can program apps to make automatic payments on credit card balances and utility bills.
Likewise, refilling prescriptions is no longer a matter of waiting on hold or in line at the store. Now you can do it with the touch of a button your phone. For more information or to download the app, visit the Walgreens website.
“The right apps on your phone can be almost like having a personal assistant,” says Burrafato.
Don’t get overwhelmed. These days, there are high-tech tools to help you strategically plan your day and organize your life.
(StatePoint) PHOTO SOURCE: Seri Kertzner, Little Miss Party Planner
Meet Benny & Joon, who just like the characters in the classic movie that inspired their names, are a unique, bonded pair. We don’t know much about their history, other than they are around 1 years old and were found as strays in Springville. They are very sweet, fun-loving dogs who are waiting like so many others at our shelter for someone to give them a FURever home!
Along with our other dogs at the shelter, Benny & Joon had a blast at Woofstock this year, splashing around in the creek, taking part in our “Kissing Booth”, and meeting lots of new friends. It was wonderful for them to be a part of the day and to see them all out of the shelter and enjoying the event right along with the other dogs.
Woofstock was once again a huge success including incredible music, unique vendors, delicious food, and a lot of fun for our supporters and their four legged friends at the very beautiful, relaxing Salt Springs Park. Thank you everyone who came out and joined our celebration!
In lieu of a fun fact this week, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to some very special people that really went above and beyond to make Woofstock such a perfect day. Lots of big thank you’s to Salt Springs Park, The Snake Creek Fire Company, The Silver Lake Fire Company, The Susquehanna County District Attorney’s Office & Robert Klein, Montrose Beverage, Penn Dot, H&D Waste, Joyce’s Cafe, The Perez Family for our legendary Tie-Dye shirts, The Wheaton Family, Christine Plavier, our incredible band lineup & sound production, all our sponsors, vendors, and everyone who worked tirelessly throughout the day to make it such a success. All of us at True Friends will be looking forward to next year’s Woofstock!
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That’s the spirit Americans are embracing in pursuit of their own progress.
A new survey for Citi’s #StandForProgress campaign shows nine in 10 Americans are optimistic about making progress in their lives in the next year. Just as many Americans agree that progress comes from within (93 percent) and that it’s the small steps every day that lead to success (94 percent). More than half of the Americans surveyed by Toluna, the online insights platform, also believe that the road to progress passes through the lessons you learn from setbacks.
“You can spend your life either focused on your limitations or work hard to overcome them and reach your full potential,” said Rudy Garcia-Tolson, a two-time Paralympic Gold Medalist who will be competing at the Games for the fourth time. Garcia-Tolson, who is participating in the Citi campaign, added: “I’m inspired by encouraging others to take on a challenge. I love to prove people wrong.”
Better Health, More Money
Asked to identify the three areas where they most wanted to make progress over the next year, Americans listed better health (59 percent), more money (47 percent) and better family relationships (44 percent). And while many Americans say the economy needs to improve before they can make real progress, or that they don’t know how to go about it, other respondents say that tracking progress, planning and organizing and celebrating the milestones all contribute to success. More than half of Americans agree that progress is hard to achieve alone.
Men and women, meanwhile, see progress differently. Nearly eight in 10 men (78 percent) say they are satisfied with their progress in life, against fewer than seven in 10 women (67 percent). Women are also more likely than men to say that people close to them are making more progress than they are. Some 75 percent of men said they were doing better than their spouse or partner and friends, against 62 percent of women.
Sharing Progress
#StandforProgress is designed to inspire people across America to celebrate personal achievement. Members of the public can set goals for themselves alongside the nation’s elite athletes.
The campaign invites Americans to use #StandForProgress to share the small or big steps they want to take this year or recognize others who support and inspire their efforts – from finding a new job to saving for a vacation, buying a home or starting a business.
Readers can follow #StandForProgress and see video content @Citi on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit citi.com/progress.
While everyone has their own idea of what success and progress look like, you can get inspired by those around you -- from world class athletes to the people in your life.
(StatePoint) PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Monkey Busines -- Fotolia.com
Bench Warrants
The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT’S for the following individuals as of 9:50AM on AUGUST 26, 2016: Todd A. Andrews, Kenya J. Bentler, Tonya S. Birchard, Adam Bohn, Allen S. Bowman, Michael J. Burger, Joshua Burns, Tina Dolan, Joseph A. Fiorentino, David J. Fischer, Jeffrey J. Gamble, Jonathan L. Hollister, Brandon Housen, Bradley M. Huzzard, James Krauss, Todd J. Layton, Charlie J. Legere, Steven J. Leiser, John J. Liepinis III, Peggy J. Mills, Timothy Murray, Curt Newhart, Matthew J. Peters, Brian T. Phillips, Bruce A. Schurr, Desiree L. Shifler, Robert Staff, Charles Vanwinkle, Jr., Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals.
Deeds
Joseph A., Dorothy C., Robert F. and Joseph A. Bobrowski Jr and Patricia M. Spiller to Harmony Point LLC in Great Bend Township for $1.00
Joseph A., Dorothy C., Robert F. and Joseph A. Bobrowski Jr and Patricia M. Spiller to Harmony Pines LLC in Great Bend Township for $1.00
Ernest Williams and Rebecca L. Griffis to Michael L. Conklin in Brooklyn Township for $151,000.00
Lee D. and Erika K. Canfield to Lun Hsiao and Saiqin Lin in Bridgewater Township for $189,000.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc. to Forrest J. and Linda J. McAdams in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc. to Jane R. and George Bagley Jr in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc. to Daniel V. and Roberta D. Orza in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc. to Clay and Lavada Williams in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc. to Richard E. and Joy L. Haynes in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc. to Donald and Aimee M. Scott in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc. to John E. and Marshell C. Neidhart in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc. to Roger Stanman in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc. to Kenneth B. Gordon in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc. to Kenneth B. Gordon in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc. to Edward and Yvonne Potts in Herrick Township for $100.00
Joan J. Carlson to David Zona and Lori Krause-Zona in Herrick Township for $60,000.00
Steven (TRUSTEE) and Terri (TRUSTEE) Starner to Fiondi Inc in Middletown Township for $600,000.00
Norman O. and Mavis J. Hillis to Keefe Nelson in Apolocan Township for $1.00
Paul N., Pauline J. and Raymond L. Fallon to Ordie E. Price in Gibson Township for $550,000.00
Mark and Patti Jeanne Tanzos to William S. Volk Jr in Auburn Township for $40,000.00
David Michael (TRUST) and Pamela Lynn (TRUST) Burt to Richard W. and Rachel L. Mrak in Lenox Township for $85,000.00
Kenneth Harold, Letitia and Penny Ann Marshall, Richard A. and Penny Ann (AKA) Biehl to Kenneth Harold and Penny Ann Marshall in Harmony Township for $1.00
Kenneth Harold, Letitia and Penny Ann Marshall, Richard A. and Penny Ann (AKA) Biehl to Kenneth Harold and Penny Ann Marshall in Harmony Township for $1.00
James T. Jr and Karen J. Alioa to James T. Jr and Karen J. Aloia in Middletown Township for $1.00
Gary C. Housel to Robert A. Housel in Harford Township for $1.00
Robert W (ESTATE AKA) Rowe, Robert (ESTATE) Rowe to Deborah L. Rowe in Great Bend Township for $1.00
Flying Buck LLC to Pine Hollow Hunting Club in Rush Township for $1.00
Huston and Eleanor Kellogg to Bremer HOF Owners INC in Herrick Township for $100.00
LA Investments LLC to Eric Van Gorder in Harmony Township for $42,000.00
Elizabeth J. Swartwood to Reverse Mortgage Solutions INC in Great Bend Township for $10.00
Wells Fargo Bank to United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in Montrose for $10.00
Bogumila K. Manzione to Beata and Dorata Niessen in Great Bend Township for $1.00
Kellie J. Faigle to Bruce W. Ahlbrandt in Dimock Township for $145,000.00
Elwin S. and Sharon E. Decker to Elwin S. (TRUST) and Sharon E. (TRUST) Decker in Harford Township for $1.00
Elwin S. and Sharon E. Decker to Elwin S. (TRUST) and Sharon E. (TRUST) Decker in Harford Township for $1.00
Elwin S. and Sharon E. Decker to Elwin S. (TRUST) and Sharon E. (TRUST) Decker in Harford Township for $1.00
Jaquelyn Collins Ohearn and William M. Stratford to Jeffrey B. and Amy Zukosky in Forest City for $209,000.00
Robert M. and MaryJane Squire to Teck Precision LLC in Hallstead for $60,000.00
Matther P. II and Melanie A. Smith to Melanie A. Smith in Clifford Township for $1.00
Alan A. Sr (AKA), Alan Sr. and Mary K. Mindas to Alan A. Mindas Jr. in Forest City 2W for $1.00
Marlene M. Judge to Lynne M. Finkel, Donna J. Buccino and William B Judge Jr. in Rush Township for $1.00
David W. and Geraldine B. Hall to Julie L. Walker and Jeffrey A. Hall in Jackson Township for $1.00
Bessie Rozell to Daniel S. and Gretchen M. Warner in Dimock Township for $151,000.00
Prescott D. Perkins and May Kay McKinney to Mary Kay McKinney in New Milford Township for $1.00
Izet Gashi to Eric S. and Rebecca L. Page in Jackson Township for $1.00
Kathryn M. Douglas (TRUST BY TRUSTEE) to Golden Eagle Resources II LLC in Rush township for $10.00
Marney Roia to Trehab in Gibson Township for $1.00
Jeffrey C. and Janet L. Winemiller to Susquehanna Gathering Company I LLC in Harford Township for $515,000.00
Jeffrey C. and Janet L. Winemiller to Timothy D. Fisher in Harford Township for $45,000.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc to Michael and Pamela Crittenden in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc to William Grove Jr and Lucinda Swearingen in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc to Darel and Linda Hardy in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc to James Jr and Carol Moore in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc to Phillip and Debra Perkins in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc to Larry and Joy French in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc to Robert and Micheline Creager in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc to Glenda and Veronica Hankins and Angie Ranae Hankins-Axtel in Herrick Township for $100.00
Bremer HOF Owners Inc to Cheryl Ball in Herrick Township for $100.00
Timothy E. Dewey (BY SHERIFF) to First National Bank of Pennsylvania (SBM) and Community Bank & Trust Co. in Susquehanna for $6,043.08
Barbara and Melissa MacDonald to Barbara MacDonald in Lenox Township for $1.00
David B. (ESTATE AKA), David Barnes (ESTATE), Clyde G., Ronald W. and Marguerite L. (ESTATE) Colwell, Wanda and James Boggs, Janet Colwell-Birchard and Robert (ESTATE) Ruggeri to Peter and James McArthur in Montrose 2W for $110,000.00
James (AKA) James F. Earley and Daniel (AKA) Daniel T. Caine to Jonathan D. Ochse in Jessup Township for $65,000.00
Kevin M. and Theresa A. Crosby to Duane D. and Rita R. Slocum in Jackson Township for $141,000.00
Agnes (ESTATE AKA) Agnes B. (ESTATE) Skeba to Agnes Finocchiaro in Thompson Borough for $1.00
Bruce (ESTATE) and Betty W. Carey to Anthony M. and Sarah R. Sci in Bridgewater Township for $306,000.00
Peter and Joann Chiappini to Peter Chiappini in Herrick Township for $1.00
John Jr and Carrie N. June to John Jr and Carrie N. June in Forest Lake Township for $1.00
Glenda Marvin to Georgia Mac Neal in Hallstead Borough for $1.00
Rene Mercon, Carrie (AKA) Passerini-Mercon, Carrie Passerini Mercon to David J. Snow in Rush Township for $262,350.00
Janet M. Johnson to William and Amanda Jenkins in Harmony Township for $5,000.00
Lila Ann (ESTATE AKA) Lila A. (ESTATE) Tewes to Joesph M. and Elisa Ann Ledonne in Great Bend Borough for $68,900.00
Robert M. Lambert to Gina Baker in Lanesboro Borough for $1.00
James and Marie Holland to John and Annamae Russo in Herrick Township for $100.00
Brad W, Jennifer Cadora-Cox (AKA) Jennifer Cadora Cox to Brian M. Bean and Janelle R. Davidson in Herrick Township for $15,000.00
Mark and Stephanie D. Gnade to George B. and Carol A. Gnade in Great Bend Township for $122,000.00
Daniel J. and Aileen N. Spellman to Timothy E. and Tara J. Welsh in Montrose 2W for $200,000.00
Margaret A. Allen to Diane Pennay in Lenox Township for $1.00
Mary Ann Nowalk (TRUST BY TRUSTEE) and Elizabeth A. Smith (TRUST BY TRUSTEE) to Jesse Squire, Richard Smith, Searle, Larry, Roy, Randy, Carol Noble Giles, Harold J., Frank, Robert and Nancy Noble, Irene Duggins, Esther Bergin, Betty Wiltowsky, Sharon Dwyer, Shirley Morden, Dorothy Kielar, Ralph Very and Janet Very Schoffstall in Dimmock Township for $1.00
Andrew R. and Carol Bednarz to Appalachian Basin Minerals LP, PennMarc Resources II LP, Wildes Mineral Interests LLC and McCrow Energy Partners II LLC in Jackson Township for $75,125.00
Leigh E. Squire to Appalachian Basin Minerals LP, PennMarc Resources II LP, Wildes Mineral Interests LLC and McCrow Energy Partners II LLC in Briegwater Township, Bridgewater Township, New Milford Township and Brooklyn Township for $1.00
David Grizzanti to Penn Freedom LLC in New Milford Township for $1.00
Jason P. Nowik to Joseph D. and Bridget L. Fowler in Bridgewater Township for $124,000.00
Robert D. McConnell Sr to Kenneth A. and Maren A. Visavati in Auburn Township for $187,000.00
Roberta and Lawrence David Christian to Roberta Christian in Clifford Township for $1.00
