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August 11, 2020


Google Calendar: 12 tips and tricks to get organized Keeping track of events and tasks planned for one’s professional and personal life is often a struggle. The good news is there are tools that can be a great help. Even if you're familiar with Google Calendar, it has several features that you probably don't know about. Here are 12 tricks you'll wish you knew sooner. Tap or click here to become a Google Calendar pro. →	You deserve to sleep better, every night If you’re sick of tossing and turning and waking up sore, it’s time to upgrade. Purple outshines all those other online mattress companies. Why? The Purple Grid. This game-changing technology is soft and supportive, and it won't sink or lose shape. For a limited time, save 10% off any order of $200 or more. Go to Purple.com/kim10 and use code "KIM10." →

Google Calendar: 12 tips and tricks to get organized

Keeping track of events and tasks planned for one’s professional and personal life is often a struggle. The good news is there are tools that can be a great help. Even if you're familiar with Google Calendar, it has several features that you probably don't know about. Here are 12 tricks you'll wish you knew sooner.

Tap or click here to become a Google Calendar pro. →

You deserve to sleep better, every night

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