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September 6, 2007. Posted by Betsy Fein
OK so we are in our second week of school and so far it's been pretty smooth. Here are 2 great sites that have been awesome!!
My Reward Board is a site that you can go on and download a 14 day trial or just purchase the system for $20. I have a 10 year old and a 7 year old. The 10 year old was not into this but my 7 year old it REALLY REALLY into it. It's basically a place where you can put down the chores, etc that your kids should do and each time they do it they get points. The person that designed this also does the Jump Start CD's. Check it out!!
COZI Cozi Central™ is a free service that’s easy to use, accessible wherever you are, and offers a shared family calendar, lists, quick messages, and a photo collage screen saver. I'm in love with this service and it's FREE and it can sync with my outlook. You gotta check this out--a must!!!
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August 24, 2007. Posted by Betsy Fein
So the school year is just around the corner--my kids actually start next Tuesday!! We are busy getting our school supplies and setting up new rules (like TV schedule, bedtime, homework, etc)--Once I get that done, I'll post the forms I came up with to help you!! But to get you started--below is a tip about school flyers--which will start coming in immediately!!
School flyers: Nearly every day, your child brings home flyers announcing some school activity, bake sale, field trip, or other such notices. Unfortunately, these notices tend to pile up unless acted upon. As soon as practicable, read the flyers and perform the following R.A.T. exercise. RETAIN: All school flyers that you need to keep (class lists with phone numbers, emergency procedures, etc.) ACT: Make sure you have your calendar while reviewing the flyers, and mark any important dates. Once you mark the date, you should be able to “throw.” THROW: Anything you suspect you won’t need in the future. Don’t be afraid to throw, as you can always go back to the school and ask about the content of the flyer if necessary. There should be approximately a 4 to 1 ratio of “throw” to “retain.”
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July 15, 2007. Posted by Betsy Fein
I had so much fun working on a project with my kids art work. We went through their favorite pieces and then decided to frame 2 each--we then went to Michaels Arts and Crafts and picked out a very inexpensive black frame. The artwork was very easy to frame and I decided to hang them in my office! Below are some more tips on what to do with your kids art work.
Art Work: While it would be great to be able to keep all of your childrens’ artwork in perpetuity, most of us don’t have enough room in the house!! I recommend that you follow the 3 “F” rule. FRAME: Some outstanding pieces of artwork deserve framing. Buy several acrylic frame boxes at The Container Store and hang the framed artwork around your house, in your basement, or in your child’s room. Your kids will appreciate the recognition they get when you go the extra mile to frame their art. FILE: Not all art is frameworthy. But it may not be trashworthy either! Keep those items which demonstrate talent, and you may someday decide to frame. Make a file box for each child, and let them decorate the box. When they bring something home they want to keep, ask them to file it in their very own keepsake box. FLUSH: No need to keep random scribble, or works that don’t meet your standards. There should be a 1 to 3 to 5 ratio of Frame, File and Flush. And don’t forget, much of the “filed” art can be used as gifts to relatives. You may also consider taking digital photos of your child’s art, and storing it on disk. Although it’s not the same as the original, this is a good way to reduce the clutter of the overwhelming amount of art that comes through the door.
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