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" From Facebook-stalking old friends to getting the latest Hollywood gossip, the Web isn&amp;#039;t usually known as a place for\u2026well\u2026productivity. But when you&amp;#039;re armed with the right sites, it can easily double as a treasure trove of usefulness. Read on for our favorite sites, covering everything from food to finance, that offer accessible ways for you to stay healthy, happy and in the know.   Problem: You can&amp;#039;t keep your house organized. Try Simplify101, a back-to-basics site with a clean look that caters to creative types. It offers a host of free articles and tips on everything from clearing paper clutter to creating more space in your home, in addition to a semiregular blog and newsletter. If you&amp;#039;re a fan, you can sign up for online workshops (which usually cost around $79) or one-on-one personal coaching (costs vary).   Problem: You need to shake up your recipe repertoire. Try CookEatShare, which offers a massive collection of recipes posted by users as well as professional chefs. You can create a menu planner, store your favorite recipes and join themed groups, connecting with other users via Facebook. The site&amp;#039;s recipe finder is particularly efficient, allowing you to narrow your search by a variety of factors. Need gluten-free appetizer recipes for a dinner party? You got it!   Problem: You struggle with keeping track of your finances.  Try moneyStrands, an all-in-one money management site that&amp;#039;s ideal for visual types who need a simple and graphic-driven approach. Once you register (for free), you can pool all of your accounts into one place and then analyze your spending habits and create budgets. The site also lets you compare yourself to other users, and provides recommendations for credit cards and financial products that are suited to your means and goals.   Problem: You need to reboot your fitness routine. Try TrainWithMeOnline, an interactive site that offers a bevy of workout routines, fitness programs, diet information and healthy recipes. A large percentage of the information is available for free (after you register), while full access costs $5 a month. Whatever the site lacks visually, it makes up for it with easy-to-follow videos and articles that can be downloaded or accessed via mobile phone.   Problem: You don&amp;#039;t know where to find good local deals.  Try TheDealMap, a locally focused site that&amp;#039;s been garnering rave reviews around the Web. Enter your location (via computer or phone app) and a map appears, studded with graphic dots that detail where nearby deals are to be found. While most specials are currently for restaurants, you can also see shops, gyms, spas and other businesses where you can save.    Problem: Your house needs work, but you don&amp;#039;t have the funds to hire help.  Try 5min, a video-based site that provides short do-it-yourself instructional clips addressing everyday issues. The available videos are displayed in thumbnail view, making it easy to navigate and find what you want\u2014covering everything from caulking and installing a dishwasher to feng shui and interior design.   Problem: You&amp;#039;re having trouble setting goals and meeting them.  Try LifeOptimizer, a light-hearted but affirming site bent on positive thinking and proactive living. The look and feel is akin to those infamous one-word motivational posters, just taken up a notch. Although the posts are short, they&amp;#039;re helpful, tackling time management, relationships and even personal finance.   Problem: You want to buy something from a new site, but aren&amp;#039;t sure it&amp;#039;s reliable.  Try SiteJabber, a user review\u2013based site that&amp;#039;s gunning to be the Yelp of website reviews. Launched in 2009, it still lacks the member power of Yelp, but is quite useful when you&amp;#039;re in need of honest opinions. In addition to browsing reviews by topic (such as Art, Food or Shoes), visitors can type in a specific website to verify its authenticity and view alerts for fraudulent sites.   Problem: You need help battling household messes. Try MakeItDo, a breezy site run by a mother who seeks to &amp;quot;make life sweeter&amp;quot; with simple, resourceful ideas. While lifestyle sites often become cluttered with information overkill, this site is nicely pared down and focused, with tips on tackling common chores like laundry, dusting and kitchen cleaning.   Problem: You feel like doing something fun, but don&amp;#039;t know what.  Try Goby, a stylized search engine that was nominated for a 2010 Webby. Cute and user-friendly, the site lets you search by activity and region, with categories grouped by theme, such as Outdoor Recreation, Winter Fun and Health &amp;amp;amp; Beauty. Click on something of interest, and you&amp;#039;ll get photos, site details, contact information and reviews pulled from the Web.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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