Around the Web: Meet Gnooks, My New BFF

For Those of Us Who Always Do

Every time I visit my Mom's house, she has a brand new toothbrush waiting for me in the bathroom. Why? Because I always, without fail, forget mine. This is the main reason that DontForgetYourToothbrush.com caught my eye. This clever website helps you create packing checklists quickly and easily based on some basic information you enter (destination, dates, purpose). It even sends you email reminders two weeks in advance of your trip, one week, the day before, the night before, etc. It's not perfect but it's better than others I've seen. Perhaps I'll give it a try next time and surprise my mother.

Full Price? No Thanks.

Why pay regular retail prices when coupons are plentiful online? You can find thousands of coupons for your favorite online retail shops at RetailMeNot.com. It's pretty amazing actually. The site seems to consolidate the best coupons from around the web, making it super easy to take advantage of fabulous (and otherwise unknown) discounts. The promotional codes needed are right there for your shopping pleasure. Now go and be frugal!

Funny Employees? Award Them!

You know how almost every company hands out awards once a year or once a quarter? Sometimes, they're serious - like Employee of the Year or Best Sales Person. But it's much more fun to hand out silly awards recognizing employees for their quirky behavior (such as the Bermuda Triangle award for the employee who's always losing paperwork, or the Selective Hearing Impairment award for the employee who only hears what he wants to). FunnyEmployeeAwards.com offers a nice selection of free printable certificates for download but if you want the whole bundle of over 100, it'll cost you $29.99.

Like an "In the Know" Friend

Have you ever had a friend who really understood your taste? Any movie she'd recommend, you'd see it and love it. Any book she'd offer, you'd read it and rave. This website is kind of like that friend. All you have to do is teach Gnooks what you like and it'll make great recommendations to suit your tastes in music, movies and books. Love it!

OA Retro:

How to Handle Unrealistic Demands - Are you inundated with impossible deadlines and ridiculous targets? It can be frustrating to find yourself facing a goal that simply can't be met. Unrealistic demands can have a negative impact on you and your co-workers. Discover some tips for managing such demands and avoiding the unnecessary stress they bring.