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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 13 Write it down, cross it off Is your schedule overwhelming you? There is so much to do during the day and it's making you crazy! Take the time to reorganize your overfilled calendar and the random notes in your phone and make one to-do list. Color code the recurring items and the things that have to get done right away. Having everything in one place will make your once overwhelming list seem a bit more manageable. Prioritize your tasks so that you can guarantee the important ones get done. Pick something small to get out of the way first. You will feel a sense of accomplishment and be motivated to tackle something that has been looming over you. Organizing your thoughts and tasks will also give you the opportunity to eliminate things that don't matter and release tasks to other people who can help. Settle in with a good book This month, readers at the East Fishkill Community Library will join together to read A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline. The Afternoon Book Group at this Dutchess County library meets on the second Wednesday of every month. Literary enthusiasts will dive into this exquisite New York Times bestseller this month. Follow the story of Christina Olson, the only daughter in a family of sons living on a family farm in the small coastal town of Cushing, Maine. This stunning novel explores complicated relationships within a family and the passions behind art. To check out the book and see what the Afternoon Book Group is all about, connect with the adult services librarian Cindy Dubinski. personal development Hampton Family Denistry Of Middletown 400 Midway Park Dr. Middletown, NY 10940 845-344-4336; hamptonfamilydentistry.com Our team of dental specialists provide the most advanced and comprehensive oral health care available. We care for patients of all ages from infants to seniors. Tick Ranger PO Box 188 LaGrangeville, NY 12540 845-471-8308; tickranger.com Enjoy peace of mind that your yard is safer for kids, pets and family fun. Tick Ranger controls ticks on your property, as well as those that drop from animals passing through.