(ARA) - The warmer months are always a great time to do a little spring cleaning, but don't ignore the digital gadgets and gizmos you have laying around the house. It's probably been months since you organized your computer files, or double-checked the batteries in your emergency devices to make sure everything is ready to go when you need it.

So get organized this spring, and make sure you add all your digital devices to the list. Here are some tips for tackling a digital spring cleaning:

(ARA) - Have you broken free from the corporate grind to start a business you love? Launching a home-based business can be one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking experiences for any entrepreneur. Fortunately, there are some easy ways to improve and grow your business even if you're on a tight budget. The following tips will help you give your home-based business the jumpstart it needs to become more successful:

* Pool the right resources. If you're running a one-person business from home, you know that typical office problems still occur. From computer crashes to billing issues, few people have the experience to handle everything. Outsource an affordable IT expert or an accountant who can help you keep the business running smoothly.

(ARA) -Your garden says a lot about who you are. By carefully choosing and arranging plants, tilling soil, and caring for your flowers and vegetables, you bring a part of nature into your life. In addition to the visual appeal of the plants, gardens attract wildlife. Rabbits and squirrels, butterflies and birds all enjoy your garden, adding to the beauty.

Birds in particular bring great joy to a garden. The lovely melodies in the air and brightly colored plumage of birds bring your backyard habitats to life as warmer weather approaches; a reminder spring is returning once again. With this natural cycle of life come changing needs for the fine feathered friends you welcome into your gardens and hearts each year. Taking note of these necessities will not only increase the number of birds who visit, but will make these guests happier and healthier.

According to experts like John Robinson, chief ornithologist at Scotts, wild bird feeding is important year-round, no matter where you live. "Feeding birds in extreme northerly climates may increase the survival rates of some birds during unusually cold winters," he says. "Even if you live in the South, remember that many of the birds wintering in your yard must change into their breeding plumage, migrate back north in spring, find a mate, build a nest and lay eggs."

(ARA) - You've been invited to parties selling plastic storage containers, purses, candles and even decorative baskets for many years. The parties are fun, and you enjoy socializing with friends and coworkers and sampling delicious snacks at these houseware and home products parties. In fact, there are times when you come away from them with excellent items for your house or gifts for family members. And other times, you come away feeling you've spent money you didn't have on items you didn't need.

Now there's a way to continue the fun without spending the money. Consider hosting a JTV Gold Exchange Party and invite your family and friends to sell the unwanted gold and platinum gathering dust in their jewelry boxes. Unlike most home parties that encourage your guests to spend money, JTV Gold Parties are designed for you and your guests to make money.