Kimberly H. Smith
Bio
Published author, copywriter, and transcription editor. Louisiana native with B.A. in Theatre from LSU. Wife and mother currently in the KC area writing a wide range of articles for freelance networks.
Stories (14/0)
5 Common Mistakes You Make When Brushing Your Teeth
In the morning, you wake up and typically start your processes for getting ready for the day. You might shower, eat breakfast, and brush your teeth. Brushing your teeth and having a good dental care routine is vital to one's health and happiness. While teeth brushing is an everyday task in most people’s daily routines, there are some things that are easily missed when it comes to taking care of your teeth.
By Kimberly H. Smith10 months ago in Lifehack
Must-Read Tips and Hacks for Keto Diet on a Budget
When it comes to healthy eating and dieting, we are used to hearing it’s expensive. That’s partially true because healthy, organic foods have a higher price than other foods. However, there are ways to buy healthy products and save money, especially when it comes to keto-friendly products.
By Kimberly H. Smith2 years ago in Lifehack
6 Ways to Improve Your Home Inside and Out
Every once in a while, you feel the urge to change up your living space. You desire a transition, a higher level of comfort, or an upgrade. But this is what may limit the potential to revamp your home: renovations and installations are often time-consuming. However, the process can be simplified to achieve your goal.
By Kimberly H. Smith2 years ago in Lifehack
Defining the Target Audience for Your eBook
Often, when we try to be everything to everyone, we wind up being nothing to anyone. This is particularly true when it comes to authoring a book. Modern life is all about niches and specialties. There is simply too much to know and learn. To compensate, readers tend to focus on topics that spark their interest. Authors tend to write about whatever inspires passion and authority within them.
By Kimberly H. Smith3 years ago in Journal
3 Amazing Water Features for Your Garden
Who doesn’t want to contribute some mind relaxing and dazzling water features to their gardens? After you are done with gardening on a weekend, there will be nothing more comforting than taking a seat beside a waterfall, pond, or fountain. We do realize that getting a full-scale one may be costly. But you need not worry, because there are still plenty of inexpensive options for you! Water features do not have to be huge for you to appreciate a similar impact. You can pick a relatively low-priced garden fountain, waterfall, or pond needing only low maintenance.
By Kimberly H. Smith3 years ago in Lifehack
How to Find Quality Embroidery Products
Are you someone who likes to do embroidering in your spare time? If so, you should take steps to make sure you are using only the best materials. Otherwise, your embroidery will start to unravel quickly. Investing in the best quality embroidery materials is a wise decision. It will help to ensure that the stitching used to create your embroidery will be strong enough to withstand a substantial amount of wear and tear.
By Kimberly H. Smith3 years ago in Lifehack
Five of the Most Common Plumbing Problems for Homeowners
Household pipes, faucets, spouts, and other plumbing fixtures age, which means they start to wear out. They may need a repair or, in some cases, these parts need to be replaced. There are several plumbing problems most homeowners deal with at one time or another. Look at the five most common plumbing problems they encounter.
By Kimberly H. Smith3 years ago in Lifehack
Getting Things Done (Part 3 of 3): The Endgame
This is part 3 of a series based on productivity processes in David Allen’s book "Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity." The previous 2 parts of this series, Mastering Workflow and Next Actions and Reviewing Your Process give you many tools for creating a successful, clutter-free work environment. This article will explore the outcome that you are seeking, The Endgame.
By Kimberly H. Smith4 years ago in Lifehack
Getting Things Done (Part 2 of 3): Reviewing Your Process
In part 1 of this series, I wrote in detail about the 5 Stages of Mastering Workflow and Next Actions per David Allen’s book, “Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity.” I suggested using bins and lists to represent the main groupings that your to-do items should be placed into using the workflow diagram below. Part 1 also covered how to collect, organize, and process these items. In this article, I will discuss how to regularly review your main grouping bins and lists to stay on track.
By Kimberly H. Smith4 years ago in Lifehack
Getting Things Done (Part 1 of 3): Mastering Workflow and Next Actions
One of the best books that I've ever read on being productive is “Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity” by David Allen. Regardless of your personal or work situation, this book can help you tremendously. When I get off track and feel overwhelmed by clutter and tasks, I grab it from my shelf. Visualize a dog-eared, well-worn book that will be missing a front cover soon. Why should you adhere to the practices in this book? Because they are simple and if you get lost, there are pictures. Insert smile here.
By Kimberly H. Smith4 years ago in Lifehack
Seafood Paella Recipe
Don’t be intimidated by the thought of preparing a seafood paella dish. It is easier than you think. This recipe will give you easy steps on how to gather necessary ingredients, prepare your seafood, and make an amazing shrimp stock. It also allows you to substitute other ingredients for pricey ones.
By Kimberly H. Smith4 years ago in Feast
How to Start a Home Improvement Project
The Projects Never End Owning a home is a never-ending project. Regardless of whether you’ve been living in your house for years, you just purchased one, or you’re about to list it for sale. Things will break and need to be repaired.
By Kimberly H. Smith4 years ago in Lifehack
