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Send Emails — The Old School Way
For someone like my dad, who still calls his email his www, nothing beats a good ol' back to basics pencil and paper email. Thanks to ThinkGeek and their paper email pads, my dad can send fifty handwritten emails for only $4. No navigation to your email client, no mind-boggling passwords to fill in, just simple To:, Date:, Time: and Subject: fields to fill in.
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Paperless Post Gets Holiday Parties Started
This holiday season, go green, go cheap, and go beautiful! Instead of sending out a tree's worth of paper invitations for your holiday soiree, consider using creative and gorgeous online invitations. While e-vitations have been around a while, few are as sassy, simple, pretty, and well-organized as the custom stationery from the Paperless Post.
Do You Have Old-School Habits You Won't Let Tech Replace?
I use my iPhone for most things — scheduling, phone calls, photos, email — but one old-school goody I won't give up is my Moleskine day planner. No matter how many calendar entries I keep in my iPhone, I like to have an on-paper record of my schedule, too. Then this happened:
I was running late for a connecting flight and grabbed a bottle of water at an airport newsstand before racing to the gate.
How Often Do You Send Snail Mail?
Poor snail mail. Since the advent of email, the free and convenient alternative, the amount of paper mail has obviously declined — and it's only getting worse for the postal service.
The Washington Post reports that the USPS is being forced to remove collection boxes around the country.
Gail Simmons on Eco-Friendly Weddings
Last week when I spoke with Gail Simmons about weddings, I was blown away by her inspirational ideas. Although she may not come across as a green goddess when she's judging Top Chef, she's actually very eco-conscious. Having an environmentally friendly wedding was very important to her and her now-husband, Jeremy.
Privately Marking Momentous Occasions For Munchkins
Who needs paper and a pen when a keyboard and a screen will do? Tech-savvy parents have ditched the scribbling of notes and have taken to blogging about baby. While such platforms provide folks an easy outlet for storytelling or displaying photos of their wee ones, some people fret over the possibility of intimate information going beyond their circle of friends.
Six Smart Tips For Better Wedding and Engagement Photos
Are you having a wedding on a budget? Or do you just want to preserve a few before-the-big-day moments in a photo session? Either way, going the DIY route is a totally do-able option — as long as you follow a few guidelines.
Daily Tech: New App Rates Toilet Paper's Eco Level
- Greenpeace has just released a new iPhone/iPod Touch app that will help you choose which toilet paper and recycled tissue brands are the most environmentally sustainable while out shopping. — CNET Crave
- Dell has just launched a new site called Della which is specially designed for women and allows you to customize the new Inspiron Mini 10. — Ubergizmo
- The New York Times has created the Times Reader v2 app (an Adobe AIR release), which utlizes more of the screen's horizontal space.
Wedding Tip: Have Your Guests Upload Photos to One Place
I used to think that having disposable cameras at each table at a wedding reception was such a fabulously brilliant idea.
But now the quality of the disposable film cameras is too shoddy for any possible framers, plus the kind of people who are going to take photos will have already brought their own cameras. To further drive a stake in the heart of this old trend, last year the majority of you voted that you no longer loved it.
How to Check the Status of Your Tax Refund
Most taxpayers e-file tax returns with a big benefit of receiving refunds more quickly than if they filed through the mail. Those who electronically file their returns typically receive refunds within three weeks of the IRS's email acknowledging your return was filed. It generally takes twice as long for the IRS to remit refunds for paper returns.
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