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January 12, 2015

Marzipan Day
The Origin of Marzipan
Make your own Marzipan
What's the Difference Between Marzipan and Almond Paste?
A twist on traditional marzipan: Zesty Orange Marzipan Recipe
Marzipan Christmas Kringle (Juleskringle) Recipe
Almond Marzipan Cookie Recipe
Cherry (MARZIPAN) Almond Streusel Cake Recipe

Pharmacist Day
The Profession of a Pharmacist

Clean Off Your Desk Day
Right before I took vacation time at the end of 2014 I had to clean up my desk and surrounding work area. I couldn't come back to it in 2015 the way it was.  I gave myself a space of time that had a hard time limit and got everything done I wanted to plus a little more!  It's because I had a time I needed to be done by so it made me focus in and get the job done.  The time limit also helped me from indecision.  I didn't linger over anything, just made the decision and moved on.  In 40 minutes my desk and drawers were done and I walked out of my cube for the last time in 2014 feeling so much better about walking back into it in 2015!
I find that too often we procrastinate on cleaning off our desks, work or home, because we think it will take too much time or because we don't feel decisive about certain things. Today?  Set a hard and fast time limit and get to work!  You'll be surprised at how much you get done and how quickly and how much better you feel when you leave for the day.
7 Ways to Get Your Desk Clean and Keep It That Way!
Clean Up Your Desk: Tips to Help Your Rethink Your Work Space
10 Tips to Keep Your Desk Clean, Organized & Productive

Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day
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