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back to school
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by Alicia on Monday, August 29th, 2011 | No Comments
Help your kids be independent – have them decide where to study, what friends to have, what sports or clubs to join, clothes to buy/wear. Have them choose their own backpack. Teach them how to make their own lunch and clean up after themselves. For older kids, teach them how to do ... [read more] -
by Alicia on Friday, August 26th, 2011 | No Comments
Place a clear hard plastic shoebox in your frig with lunch items. This can include sandwich makings, yogurt, cheese, fruit, cut up veggies like celery & carrots. Simply pull out the bin and put together the lunches! -
by Alicia on Thursday, August 25th, 2011 | No Comments
Discuss with your kids the chore schedule now that school is back in session. Just because they have homework, doesn’t mean they don’t have chores. Get them to look at doing chores as a break from studying! -
by Alicia on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 | No Comments
If your child has a hard time focusing on one subject at a time, why not get document boxes for each subject? Label each box, and place all supplies, books, etc. pertaining to that subject in the document box. Then the child can pull out the appropriate box to get to work. -
9 high-tech ways to save money on school supplies
by Amy Suardi on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 | 2 comments
Shopping for crayons, glue, and notebooks is as fun as ever. If you like your devices, it's getting even funner. Here are nine ways to save big bucks on your back-to-school bill, without leaving the comfort of your jammies. 1. Cash in Your Old Electronics Got to Nextworth.com and check to see how much your kaput ... [read more] -
by Alicia on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 | No Comments
Check out the large office supply stores for back to school supplies. Buy enough to last the year and next summer! -
by Alicia on Monday, August 22nd, 2011 | No Comments
Too much going on this school year to keep track? Make it easy on yourself; get a file pocket folder (color code by child) and place all schedules, practices, event notices in the pocket. Designate one area in your home for these files so you will know where to find them.
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