tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80442402373549543402024-02-07T07:11:08.211-06:00Sumner MomThis blog is for Sumner County, TN Moms to Network, Connect, Learn, and Grow.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger689125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-39832348004452539992011-08-30T12:44:00.000-05:002011-08-30T12:44:35.035-05:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">COUPONING!</span><br />
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I have recently joined the band wagaon of couponing! WOW! I never knew I could save so much money! Don't get me wrong, I have always clipped a few coupons and used one from time to time, but never on this level. I littarally cut my bill in half the other day! The<b> FIRST KEY</b> thing for me to understand was I was NOT buying for the week. I was buying for the lowest possible rock bottom price for the products we use in our household. You definately save more when you are willing to be flexible on your brands. To be honest I am not very flexible. I love my brands! I will be flexible on some things, but not everything. <br />
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I began my adventure by creating a notebook with baseball card collector sleaves labeled with various food/staple items. I collected coupons from my local papers, internet, and flyers. The <b>SECOND KEY</b> thing for me was to lay out my sale papers for the week and match my coupons to the sale items. I understand it takes about 6 months to get fully acclimated to couponing. I am not there yet, but I am on my way! I picked two stores to start out with. You may pick more than that if you feel ok, but I didn't want to overwhelm myself. I laid the sale papers out and began going through my collected coupons. The more coupons the more possible savings and quantity you may buy. Over time, you will learn what is the lowest sale price on each product and when to use the coupons on that item. When that item is on sale for the lowest possible price, you use your coupons and stock up for about a 3 month supply. The <b>Third Key</b> thing for me was to undersand that ALL items go on sale every 6-8 weeks. <br />
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The most wonderful thing is that there are several great websites that do all the guess work for you. My favorite is <b><a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/">southernsavers.com</a>. </b>These sites will not only guide you every step of the way, they will give you every week the best deals possible. It does look a bit overwhelming at first, but trust me, give it a try! It is addicting when you can cut your grocery bill in half and get things so cheap, some things free, and believe it or not sometimes the store will pay you to buy some items! Its true! <br />
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Happy couponing! Below are a few helpful websites:<br />
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<a href="http://Southernsavers.com/">Southernsavers.com</a><br />
<a href="http://Faithfulprovision.com/">Faithfulprovision.com</a><br />
<a href="http://Moneysavingmom.com/">Moneysavingmom.com</a><br />
<a href="http://Krazycouponlady.com/">Krazycouponlady.com</a><br />
<a href="http://Couponmom.com/">Couponmom.com</a><br />
<a href="http://Coupons.com/">Coupons.com</a><br />
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<b>More sites:</b><br />
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.couponing101.com/printablecoupons/redplum" style="color: #2361a1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Redplum</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.couponing101.com/target/coupons" style="color: #2361a1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Target Coupons</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/coupons-promotions/" style="color: #2361a1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pillsbury</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/coupons-promotions/coupons/default.aspx?WT.ac=CP-Coupon-Link-10-23-07-coupons" style="color: #2361a1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Betty Crocker</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.eatbetteramerica.com/coupons/" style="color: #2361a1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Eat Better America</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.boxtops4education.com/coupons/" style="color: #2361a1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Box Tops 4 Education</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.verybestbaking.com/promotions/free/coupon.aspx" style="color: #2361a1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Very Best Baking</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #375d81; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><b>e-Coupons:</b></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://shortcuts.com/" style="color: #2361a1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Shortcuts</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.pgesaver.com/Sites/PG_eSAVER/Page/HomePage/" style="color: #2361a1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">P&G eSaver</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.couponing101.com/cellfire" style="color: #2361a1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Cellfire</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.couponing101.com/Upromise" style="color: #2361a1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Upromise</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.softcoin.com/Sites/Kroger_ECoupons/Page/HomePage/Retailer/Kroger" style="color: #2361a1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Kroger</a></li>
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</ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-461272743108278962011-08-30T11:04:00.000-05:002011-08-30T11:04:03.148-05:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/downloads/household-management-forms">Money Saving Mom</a></span><br />
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Love this site! This mom is all about saving! This site has everything from great deals, coupons to living simply! This link will take you directly to the page of 'Household Mangagement' Forms! If you want to get organized you will love it!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-35953612857869562011-08-30T10:51:00.000-05:002011-08-30T10:51:25.673-05:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://amybayliss.com/2011/08/create-and-customize-a-household-family-management-notebook-part-1/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Family Life Book</span></a><br />
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Make your own Family Life Notebook!<br />
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Here is a wonderful FREE website with FREE downloadables to create your own Family Life Notebook to help you stay organized and run your household to the fullest potential! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-85242924867176628892010-11-04T13:49:00.000-05:002010-11-04T13:49:40.677-05:00Fantastic new resources! If you like to save money but stay healthy by couponing then this is your site! <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-large;"><a href="http://ebrandaid.com/">Ebrandaid</a></span><br />
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For Baby tips check out this site!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-large;"><a href="http://freshbaby.com/healthy_eating/AilmentsAndFoods.cfm">Healthy Eating for Babies</a></span><br />
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We can all use all the help we can get these days!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-35490134768009368112010-10-14T11:15:00.000-05:002010-10-14T11:15:04.795-05:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">New site my mommy friends! Check it out!</span><br />
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<a href="http://Twittermoms.com/">Twittermoms.com</a><br />
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You can connect and keep plugged in with other moms!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-45170918098661536362010-10-11T17:10:00.001-05:002010-10-11T17:11:46.497-05:00New Street In Town<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://MomsLikeMe.com/">MomsLikeMe.com</a></span></b><br />
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There is a new street in town! Take a look at the new mom's networking site. They have it going on, sporting the latest buz on being a mom or mom interests. They have a "buy and sell" section for networking mom sales. A page with all the hot coupons available, not to mention Events, Groups, and Discussions. If your a mom, you need to check this resource out!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-78320020764121076972010-09-24T10:11:00.003-05:002010-09-24T10:20:38.241-05:00Gas Prices in the Hendersonville, Tennessee Area<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-top: 10px; width: 378px;" valign="top"><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-top: 4px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.NashvilleGasPrices.com/index.aspx?utm_medium=2010-09-24&utm_content=prices&utm_campaign=lgp&utm_source=Nashville">Click here to find Gas prices near you!</a></span><br />
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Lowest Regular Gas prices for 37075</div><table cellspacing="0" style="background-color: #fffbf7; border-bottom-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="color: #009900; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center; width: 90px;">2.49<sup style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;">9</sup></td><td style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; width: 200px;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">Exxon</b><br />
100 N Anderson Ln<br />
Hendersonville, TN</td><td style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center; width: 120px;">Fri<br />
4:35 AM</td></tr>
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<table cellspacing="0" style="background-color: #fffbf7; border-bottom-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="color: #009900; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center; width: 90px;">2.49<sup style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;">9</sup></td><td style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; width: 200px;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">Mapco</b><br />
1187 W Main St<br />
Hendersonville, TN</td><td style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center; width: 120px;">Thu<br />
6:30 AM</td></tr>
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<table cellspacing="0" style="background-color: #fffbf7; border-bottom-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="color: #009900; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center; width: 90px;">2.49<sup style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;">9</sup></td><td style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; width: 200px;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">Kroger</b><br />
1010 Glenbrook Way<br />
Hendersonville, TN</td><td style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center; width: 120px;">Thu<br />
9:15 PM</td></tr>
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<table cellspacing="0" style="background-color: #fffbf7; border-bottom-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="color: #009900; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center; width: 90px;">2.56<sup style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;">9</sup></td><td style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; width: 200px;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">Mystik</b><br />
1200 Centerpoint Rd<br />
Hendersonville, TN</td><td style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center; width: 120px;">Thu<br />
9:15 PM</td></tr>
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<table cellspacing="0" style="background-color: #fffbf7; border-bottom-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(180, 182, 177); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="color: #009900; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center; width: 90px;">2.57<sup style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;">9</sup></td><td style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; width: 200px;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">Shell</b><br />
137 Walton Ferry Rd<br />
Hendersonville, TN</td><td style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center; width: 120px;">Thu<br />
4:50 AM</td></tr>
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by Shelly Hill</div><div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Summer is over and it’s time to get back to school. This time can be stressful for many families as they all try to adjust to new routines. You can lessen this stress and set up some guidelines by sitting down with your children for a family discussion.</div><div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Here are some important things you should be discussing with your children, before they head back to school this fall.</div><div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1. School Bus Safety – It is important to speak to your child about what kind of behavior you expect from him or her while they are at the bus stop or riding on the school bus.</div><div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2. Classroom Behavior – Let your child know what kind of behavior you expect them to exhibit while at school. All teachers expect different things from each child, remind your child to be respectful of others at all times. I think this is a good time to bring up the topic of bullying with your child. Let them know how to report this to their school officials and to you, should they know of any children who are being bullied or those who are doing the bullying.</div><div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">3. Homework and Grades – If you expect your children to follow a homework routine, now is the time to outline that routine with them. I found it helpful to let our daughter know up front what the consequences would be if she did not complete homework assignments on time, or if she got unacceptable grades.</div><div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">4. Stranger Danger – Your child will come into contact with many people while involved with school activities or while attending classes. It is important to go over with him or her all of the safety precautions that they need to know to protect themselves from stranger danger.</div><div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">5. Family Emergency – When our daughter was young, we gave her a new family password every few months. If a family emergency would occur and we would need to send someone to the school to pick her up, they would have to provide the secret family password to her before she would even leave the school office with that particular person. Even if your child knows the person who is picking them up, it is important for that person to provide the secret family password to your child.</div><div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Heading back to school doesn’t have to be a stressful time for you and your family. Take the time out of your busy schedule and communicate with your children about what you expect from them this school year. It is important to be flexible and to have an open door policy in regards to communication.</div><div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Shelly Hill has been working from home in Direct Sales since 1989 and is a Manager with Tupperware. Shelly is a mother and grandmother living in South Central Pennsylvania and found that she could reduce back to school stress for her family by being prepared ahead of time. You can visit Shelly online at<a href="http://www.workathomebusinessoptions.com/" style="color: #330099; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">http://www.workathomebusinessoptions.com</a> or her recipe blog at<a href="http://wahmshelly.blogspot.com/" style="color: #330099; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">http://wahmshelly.blogspot.com</a> for free recipes.</div><div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Article Source: <a href="http://www.wahm-articles.com/" style="color: #330099; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">http://www.wahm-articles.com</a></div><br />
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Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month ... Which we know today as the honeymoon.<br /><br /> <a d90be471e="true" href="http://www.angelfire.com/az/sthurston/honeyandcinnamon.html" target="_blank">http://www.angelfire.com/az/<wbr>sthurston/honeyandcinnamon.<wbr>html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-50367808631857346682009-12-06T23:38:00.001-06:002009-12-06T23:43:47.685-06:00<p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"> </p> <table style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding: 0in;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:180%;" ><span><u><span style=";font-size:14pt;color:black;" >Cinnamon</span></u></span><u><span style=";font-size:14pt;color:black;" > and Honey</span></u></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:14pt;color:black;" > </span></span><b><span style=";font-size:14pt;color:black;" ><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></b><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" >Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. It will do what some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what I rather call "crystallizing". When this happens I loosen the lid, boil some water, and sit the honey container in the hot water,</span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:blue;" > </span><span style=";font-size:14pt;color:black;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">turn off the heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it ever was. Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. To do so will kill the enzymes in the honey.<br /><br /><b><u>Cinnamon and Honey</u></b><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Bet the drug companies won't like this one getting around. Facts on Honey and Cinnamon: It is found that a mixture of </span><span style="font-size:100%;">honey and Cinnamon cures<br /><br />Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada , in its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:<br /><br />most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a 'Ram Ban' (very effective) medicine for all kinds</span> <span style="font-size:100%;">of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases.<b><u><br /><br />HEART DISEASES</u></b><b><u>:</u><br /></b>Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. </span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:blue;" > </span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" >Also, those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack.. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. </span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:blue;" > </span><span style=";font-size:14pt;color:black;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">In America and Canada , various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as you age, the </span><span style="font-size:100%;">arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and veins.<br /><br /><b><u>ARTHRITIS:</u><br /></b>Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated, practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain, and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u>BLADDER INFECTIONS</u></b><b><u>:</u><br /></b>Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of </span><span style="font-size:100%;">lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.<br /><br /><b><u>CHOLESTEROL</u>:<br /></b>Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u>COLDS</u></b><b><u>:</u><br /></b>Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most </span><span style="font-size:100%;">chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.<br /><br /><b><u>UPSET STOMACH:</u><br /></b>Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures </span><span style="font-size:100%;">stomach ache</span> <span style="font-size:100%;">and also clears stomach ulcers<br /><br /><b><u>GAS</u></b><u>:</u><br />According to the studies done in India and Japan , it is revealed that if Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.<br /><br /><b><u>IMMUNE SYSTEM:</u><br /></b>Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and from the root.</span><span style="font-size:100%;">viral diseases.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u>INDIGESTION</u></b><b><u>:</u><br /></b>Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.<br /><br /><b><u>INFLUENZA</u></b><u>:</u><br />A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a </span><span style="font-size:100%;">natural ' Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.<br /><br /><b><u>LONGEVITY</u></b><u>:</u><br />Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increase and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old..<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u>PIMPLES</u></b><u>:</u><br />Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u>SKIN INFECTIONS</u></b><b><u>:</u></b><br />Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures </span><span style="font-size:100%;">eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.<br /><br /><b><u>WEIGHT LOSS:</u></b><br />Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a </span><span style="font-size:100%;">high calorie diet.<br /><br /><b><u>CANCER:</u><br /></b>Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.<br /><br /><b><u>FATIGUE</u></b><u>:</u><br />Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u>BAD BREATH</u></b><b><u>:</u></b><br />People of South America , first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u>HEARING LOSS</u></b><b><u>:</u><br /></b>Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it!<br /><br />Thanks for this tip Lee! It is worth a try!</span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-61184487134447010672009-12-03T09:38:00.001-06:002009-12-03T09:47:13.017-06:00<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Baking Soda and Water Paste </span></span><br /><br />Removes Coffee and Tea Stains with ease from counters, cups and fabric!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-46940762875330271142009-12-01T09:18:00.000-06:002009-12-01T09:19:02.862-06:00<span class="UIStory_Message">Memories~!<br /><br />Hendersonville HolidayFEST 2007<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metacafe.com%2Fwatch%2F1555709%2Fhe&h=ab69559aaa46971b1312a90a05781641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" __untrusted="true">http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metacafe.com%2Fwatch%2F1555709%2Fhe&h=ab69559aaa46971b1312a90a05781641</a>...</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-67929279384095475512009-12-01T09:14:00.000-06:002009-12-01T09:15:04.336-06:00<a linkindex="7" href="http://www.streetsofindianlake.com/events_promotions.asp?type=events">The Streets of Indian Lake</a>:<p align="center"><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Old Tyme Carriage Company</span></strong></p><p align="center">Old-fashioned horse and carriage rides around The Streets every weekend beginning Monday, December 7th when Santa arrives at 2:00 p.m.</p><p align="center"><br />Weekend rides continue every weekend started December 12th:<br />Saturday rides are 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<br />Sunday rides are 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.</p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Santa at The Streets</span></strong></p><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span></strong><br />Come see Santa inside the old J.Jill store located next to Candylicious:<br />Monday, December 7th - Wednesday, December 23rd<br />Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday<br />2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<br />Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br />(Closed Tuesdays so Santa may feed his reindeer @ The North Pole.)<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-854177077183711282009-12-01T09:13:00.001-06:002009-12-01T09:13:42.238-06:00<strong>Friday, December 4th<br /></strong><a linkindex="22" class="body_copy" href="http://www.hendersonvilleholidayfest.com/designer-trees.html">Christmas Tree Elegance – Designer Trees Displayed 3pm</a><br /><a linkindex="23" class="style4" href="http://www.hendersonvilleholidayfest.com/gingerbread.html">3rd Annual Gingerbread House Competition at Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club</a><br /><br /><a linkindex="24" class="body_copy" href="http://www.hendersonvilleholidayfest.com/lightsoflove.html">Tree Lighting at City Hall Hendersonville (5:30) Choir</a><br /><br /><a linkindex="25" class="body_copy" href="http://www.hendersonvilleholidayfest.com/cindylouessay.html"><yoono-highlight onmouseout="___yoonoLink.onYoonoOut(this)" onmouseover="___yoonoLink.onYoonoOver(event,this)" keywords="Cindy" class="yoono-link-hover">Cindy</yoono-highlight> Lou Who Essay Winners announced</a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Saturday, December 5th</strong><br /><a linkindex="26" class="body_copy" href="http://www.hendersonvilleholidayfest.com/breakfast.html">“Twas the Night Before Christmas” Breakfast with Santa at Bluegrass Country Club</a><a linkindex="27" class="body_copy" href="http://www.hendersonvilleholidayfest.com/breakfast.html">TWO seatings 8:30am and 10am</a><br /><br /><a linkindex="28" class="body_copy" href="http://www.hendersonvilleholidayfest.com/gingerbread.html">Gingerbread Houses</a> and <a linkindex="29" class="style4" href="http://www.hendersonvilleholidayfest.com/designer-trees.html">Christmas Tree Elegance Displays</a><br /><br /><a linkindex="30" class="body_copy" href="http://www.hendersonvilleholidayfest.com/womansbakesale.html">Hendersonville Women’s Club Bake Sales at Rock Castle </a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Saturday, December 5th<br /></strong><a linkindex="31" class="body_copy" href="http://www.hendersonvilleholidayfest.com/saintnickball.html">St. Nicholas Ball – Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club</a><br /><br /><strong>Sunday December 6th</strong><br /><a linkindex="32" class="body_copy" href="http://www.hendersonvilleholidayfest.com/parade.html">27th Year Annual Parade in Hendersonville at 2:30pm until 5:30pm w/SANTA</a><br /> <span class="post-author vcard"> Posted by <span class="fn">Polka Dot Sally</span> </span> <span class="post-timestamp"> at <a linkindex="33" class="timestamp-link" href="http://www.hendersonvillemoms.com/2009/10/hendersonville-holiday-fest-2009.html" rel="bookmark" title="permanent link"><abbr class="published" title="2009-10-19T22:47:00-07:00">10:47 PM</abbr></a> </span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span> <span class="star-ratings"> </span> <span class="post-comment-link"> <a linkindex="34" class="comment-link" href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3080982932388206250&postID=6662543541359677687&isPopup=true" onclick="'javascript:window.open(this.href," toolbar="0,location="0,statusbar="1,menubar="0,scrollbars="yes,width="400,height="450">0 comments</a> </span> <span class="post-backlinks post-comment-link"> <a linkindex="35" class="comment-link" href="http://www.hendersonvillemoms.com/2009/10/hendersonville-holiday-fest-2009.html#links">Links to this post</a> </span> <span class="post-icons"> <span class="item-action"> <a linkindex="36" href="email-post.g?blogID=3080982932388206250&postID=6662543541359677687" title="Email Post"> <img alt="" class="icon-action" src="img/icon18_email.gif" height="13" width="18" /></a></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-74597236394228965022009-12-01T08:00:00.000-06:002009-12-01T08:00:12.542-06:00<strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/">All Things Christmas</a></span></strong><br />It's Christmas time!Thank you for visiting our site. Here is an overview of what you will find on the site:<br />Social events<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Decorations & fun<br />Miscellaneous<br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/traditions.html">Traditions</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/games.php">Games</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/party/top-ten.php">Top ten lists</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/xmas-carols.php">Carols</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/trees.php">Trees</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/videos.html">Videos</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/recipes.html">Recipes</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/decorations.html">Decorations</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/christmas-charity.html">Charity</a><br />» <a title="christmas gifts" href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/xmas-gifts.php">Gifts</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/lights.php">Lights</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/forum/index.php" target="_blank">Forum</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/stories.html">Stories</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/downloads.php">Downloads</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/new-year.php">New year</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/northpole.html">Christmas for kids</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/xmas-cards.php">Cards</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/help.html#contact">Contact</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/party.php">Party</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/xmas-crafts.php">Crafts</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/advertising.html">Advertising</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/santa-claus.php">Santa Claus</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/calendar.php">Calendar</a><br />» <a href="http://www.allthingschristmas.com/wwwlinks.html">Resources</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-31935007392996578942009-10-09T08:00:00.000-05:002009-10-09T08:00:08.893-05:00Most Popular<br /><a title="http://holidays.kaboose.com/summer/" href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/summer/" target="_self">Summer Activities </a><br /><a title="http://holidays.kaboose.com/back-to-school/" href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/back-to-school/" target="_self">Back to School </a><br /><a title="http://holidays.slides.kaboose.com/163-top-ten-summer-movies" href="http://holidays.slides.kaboose.com/163-top-ten-summer-movies" target="_self">Top 10 Summer Movies </a><br /><a title="http://entertainment.kaboose.com/" href="http://entertainment.kaboose.com/" target="_self">Kids' Entertainment </a><br /><a title="http://party.kaboose.com/" href="http://party.kaboose.com/" target="_self">Birthday Party Ideas </a><br /><a title="http://community.kaboose.com/discussions/all/" href="http://community.kaboose.com/discussions/all/" target="_self">Message Boards </a><br />Site Favorites<br /><a title="http://holidays.kaboose.com/back-to-school/" href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/back-to-school/" target="_self">Back to School </a><br /><a title="http://holidays.kaboose.com/halloween/" href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/halloween/" target="_self">Halloween 2009 </a><br /><a title="http://newsletters.kaboose.com/featured/kaboose_crafts/?source=" keyword="CraftSubLN" href="http://newsletters.kaboose.com/featured/kaboose_crafts/?source=mktg&keyword=CraftSubLN" target="_self">Free Craft Emails </a><br /><a title="http://resources.kaboose.com/games/" href="http://resources.kaboose.com/games/" target="_self">Play Online Games </a><br /><a title="http://quiz.kaboose.com" href="http://quiz.kaboose.com/" target="_self">Take a Quiz! </a><br /><a title="http://family.go.com/hot-topics/pkg-great-summer-giveaway-sweepstakes-contest/?int_CMP=" href="http://family.go.com/hot-topics/pkg-great-summer-giveaway-sweepstakes-contest/?int_CMP=ILC-GreatSummerGiveaway_160x153" target="_blank">Contests and Sweepstakes </a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/turkey-note-holder.html">Turkey Note Holder</a><br /><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/pumpkin-turkey.html">Pumpkin Turkey Craft</a><br /><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/craft-stick-turkey-greeter.html">Craft Stick Turkey Greeter</a><br /><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/pine-cone-turkey-craft.html">Pinecone Turkey Figure</a><br /><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/clip-on-turkeys.html">Clip-On Turkey Craft</a><br /><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/thanksgiving/index.html">More Thanksgiving Crafts »</a><br />Thanksgiving Family Fun!<br /><br /><a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/thanks-color.html">Thanksgiving Coloring Pages</a><br />Personalize your Thanksgiving with color! 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School bells are ringing, football fills the airwaves and September looms. Will the holidays be far behind?<br />Sure, you're dreaming of the perfect Christmas--then you open your eyes to reality. Looking around the house, it's hard to imagine how to cut the clutter, manage fall cleaning and prepare for Christmas all at once.<br />How will you bring the current state of domestic chaos into holiday readiness: clean, organized, prepared? You need a plan!<br />It's time to kick off the <a href="http://organizedchristmas.com/houseworks-holiday-plan">Houseworks Holiday Plan</a> at sister site <a href="http://organizedchristmas.com/">Organized Christmas</a>!<br />Working week by week, we'll deep-clean, declutter, and prepare for the holiday season in small, sustainable bites.<br />Along the way, we'll create a personalized Christmas planner to simplify the holidays--and online HHP communities provide motivation, inspiration and fun.<br />The fun starts Sunday, August 30! Will you be ready?<br /><a href="http://organizedchristmas.com/houseworks-holiday-plan">Get The Houseworks Holiday Plan</a><br /><a href="http://organizedchristmas.com/simplify-your-holidays-christmas-planner-notebook">Simplify Your Holidays With A Christmas Planner</a><br /><a href="http://organizedchristmas.com/printable/christmas-planner">Print Free Christmas Calendars, Checklists and Planner Pages</a><br /><a href="http://christmasplanner.com/">Get Inspired For Organized Holidays With ChristmasPlanner.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-6467075420836014222009-10-02T08:00:00.000-05:002009-10-02T08:00:02.246-05:00<a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/"><img style="WIDTH: 306px; HEIGHT: 83px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379548715250298434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKirUsigzuTRQpESQtDV7n0nKZun5vN4ZNiMZTTbMMoR8cQhmiUkfVjRAUw0nEFwxTex1j5uB3itBCdn7Eu_JwU8lpq9llggBFY1ncp9937SQ9vy6B1MRgj54yD_RKMRt2iEn3hLSzwok/s320/go_logo.gif" /></a><br /><div><strong>Get Organized!</strong></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~27778.asp">3 Recycle Bags</a></div><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~28307.asp">Slim Slide Out Pantry</a></div><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~28691.asp">Bordex Wine Rack</a></div><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~8327.asp">Three Tier Can Rack</a> </div><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~30254.asp">Slap Chop</a></div><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~30255.asp">Smart Mop</a></div><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~w30069.asp">Oak Jewelry Organizer</a></div><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~29980.asp">Shoes Under</a></div><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~29749.asp">Wonder Hangers</a> </div><div>• <a href="http://search.shopgetorganized.com/q-Organizers/a-Remote-Organizers-208/search.htm?leftnav=9">Remote Control Organizers</a></div><div>• <a href="http://search.shopgetorganized.com/q-Organizers/a-Closet-Organizers-136/search.htm?leftnav=9">Closet Organizers</a></div><div>• <a href="http://search.shopgetorganized.com/q-Organizers/a-Kitchen-Organizers-173/search.htm?leftnav=9">Kitchen Organizers</a></div><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~29772.asp">Strap Perfect</a></div><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~28306.asp">Inflatable Salad Bar</a></div><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~27970.asp">Shark Steam Mop</a></div><div>• <a href="http://search.shopgetorganized.com/search.aspx?keyword=as+seen+on+tv">As Seen on TV</a></div><div>• <a href="http://search.shopgetorganized.com/q-Organizers/a-Shoe-Organizers-213/search.htm?leftnav=9">Shoe Organizers</a></div><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~27834.asp">H2O Mop</a></div><div>• <a href="http://search.shopgetorganized.com/q-Bath-Room/a-Tub-And-Shower-234/search.htm?leftnav=6">Shower Organizers</a></div><div>• <a href="http://search.shopgetorganized.com/q-Organizers/a-Jewelry-Organizers-171/search.htm?leftnav=9">Jewelry Organizers</a></div><div>• <a href="http://www.shopgetorganized.com/prodetail~itemNo~29242.asp">Laptop Desk</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-27236696307577151322009-09-30T08:00:00.000-05:002009-09-30T08:00:08.975-05:00<a href="http://www.lifeorganizers.com/"><img style="WIDTH: 276px; HEIGHT: 105px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379547861608080082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvl9jrtZnJTaCRIU-1QPDtiVqOUh9Zxt_7BWDZrxCb645f9PEPzxCmEf3s1vD2ZMMKTok5eF0e1RqRHLX3DxgmsjPdFgEmRhFqhkfM7kFDSFuMtGRrw3hNUAQT_ka_RkNGnQV_vkpHW5w/s320/logo_header.png" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Clutter Control<br />1 <a class="first" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/cm_articles/101_5_tips_for_finding_the_energy_to_declutter_307.html">How to Find the Energy To Declutter</a><br />2. <a class="rest" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/Clutter/The-Organized-Mail-Coupons/Secrets-to-cut-down-Junk-Snail-Mail.html">Secrets to cut down Junk Snail Mail</a><br />3. <a class="rest" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/cm_articles/102_how_to_overcome_project_paralysis_with_a_clean_sweep_day_282.html">How to Overcome Project Paralysis</a><br />4. <a class="rest" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/cm_articles/26_preventing_clutter_275.html">Preventing Clutter</a><br />5. <a class="rest" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/Organize-Your-Wires-Cables/The-Organized-Home-Theater/Organize-Home-Theater-Cables.html">Organize Home Theater Cables</a> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>My Checklists<br />1 <a class="first" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/Tools-and-Checklists/Checklists/Moving-checklist.html">Moving checklist</a><br />2. <a class="rest" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/Tools-and-Checklists/Checklists/House-Cleaning-Supplies-Checklist.html">House Cleaning Supplies Checklist</a><br />3. <a class="rest" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/Tools-and-Checklists/Checklists/Homeschool-to-College-February-Checklist.html">Homeschool to College - February Checklist</a><br />4. <a class="rest" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/Tools-and-Checklists/Checklists/Picnic-Planning-Checklist.html">Picnic Planning Checklist</a><br />5. <a class="rest" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/Tools-and-Checklists/Checklists/Babysitter-Checklist.html">Babysitter Checklist</a> </div><div> </div><div>Most Popular<br /><a title="The Organized Bathroom" href="javascript:void(null);" tabberindex="1">The Organized Bathroom</a><br /><a href="javascript:void(null);" name="advtab">Most Popular</a><br />1 <a class="first" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/cm_articles/102_10_ways_to_declutter_your_home_280.html">10 Ways to Declutter Your Home</a><br />2. <a class="rest" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/Office-Home-Office/The-Organized-Files/Records-Retention.html">Records Retention</a><br />3. <a class="rest" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/cm_articles/39_organize_your_desk_in_8_steps_497.html">Organize Your Desk in 8 Steps</a><br />4. <a class="rest" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/cm_articles/97_records_retention_irs_pa_039_s_and_your_filing_cabinet_423.html">Records Retention, IRS, PA's & your filing cabinet</a><br />5. <a class="rest" href="http://lifeorganizers.com/cm_articles/26_get_rid_of_clutter_in_an_hour_or_less_278.html">Get Rid of Clutter in an Hour or Less</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-1621724850998629632009-09-28T08:00:00.000-05:002009-09-28T08:00:06.676-05:00<a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2009/08/8-ways-to-get-organized-in-5-minutes.html"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">8 Ways to Get Organized in 5 Minutes</span></strong></a><br />It seems to me that people are busier than ever these days. We’re constantly running from one activity to the next and seem to leave a trail of debris in our wake wherever we go. There’s so much to do, I can’t possibly be bothered with things like “doing laundry so I’m not dirty and disgusting.” Whatever that means.Here’s the problem, though: not being organized actually makes us slower, which is something we certainly don’t have time for. If we don’t know what we’ve got, where it is, and how to find it, we run into serious problems, lowered productivity and raised stress levels.I’ve frequently found that taking just a few minutes to get organized will actually save a ton of time; and these things really only take a few minutes. Here are eight ways to get organized in only five minutes. Some are only for your computer, others can be applied anywhere in your life.<br />DigitizeWe’ve all got lots of notes lying around – notes to yourself, things to remember, reasons why we’re fantastic (that one might just be me, come to think of it). Take a few minutes, and type them up. Phone numbers, addresses, tasks, personal notes and the like are all easier to find, edit and use when they’re digital.Try an application like <a href="http://evernote.com/">Evernote</a>, which is great for pulling together all the disparate and random notes and thoughts that come to your attention on any given day.<br />ConsolidateMaybe you’re not a computer person (they are evil, after all). Take all those disparate, loose notes, and consolidate them. Take a single, large piece of paper, and copy over everything you still want or need onto that one sheet. Having everything in one place makes it easier to find, and <a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/07/10-ways-to-remove-clutter-from-your.html">gets rid of some of the clutter</a> that has inevitably entered your space. Even if you do use a computer, the same idea applies – pull all your loose text files, or sticky notes, into one easily accessible place.<br />Pick a SpaceThis is one of my favorites and definitely one of the most satisfying ways to spend a few minutes organizing. Pick a small space, like the top of the refrigerator, or underneath your bed; clean that like crazy - I mean it needs to be immaculate. When done, move on to another small spot and declutter that. Breaking this down into small manageable projects will make getting organized a ton less intimidating.<br />Mind DumpThis is one of the best things you can do, both for your sanity and your productivity. Periodically sit down with a pen and paper (or computer, or a napkin), and write down everything in your head. Things you need to do, things that are bothering you, things you want to know; whatever it is, get it all out of your head. It’ll free your brain to think about other things and give you an idea of what, exactly, is on your mind. You can mind dump anywhere, and you’ll always feel better having done it.<br />Mass-TrashGo through your stuff, ignore everything you want to keep, and simply have a throwing-away party. I do this with digital files all the time, but it works equally well in your home or office; just get rid of stuff. Usually, what takes the longest is figuring out what to do with the stuff we still want. So don’t do that. Just get rid of everything else, and marvel in how much less junk you’ve got to deal with now.<br />SystemizeFiling is the not-so-fun, but logical, next step from the mass-trash bonanza. It can be made a lot more fun, and simple, by having a system in place. So, before you start filing things willy-nilly, create a simple system for it. Think about the ten things you have the most of: where does each one go? What do you want to do with them? Once you’ve got an obvious, no-brainer system in place, knowing where everything goes and putting it there just becomes muscle-memory. And that’s much better than filing otherwise.<br />One Thing, One PlaceThis is all about avoiding the overwhelm that can come from trying to get organized. Instead of dealing with everything at once, just pick one thing – say, movies. If you’ve got 300 movies lying all around your house, and nowhere to put them, just work with those. Find a home for them, get them all in their right place, and organize them to your heart’s content. There’s no wondering where each new thing goes, because they all go in the same place. Just put everything in the same place, and leave the rest of your stuff for later. If nothing else, at least one thing’s easier to find now.<br />Make it SearchableThis one’s obviously only for your digital life (if you’ve got a way to search through all your real-world stuff, let me know! Blank check is yours). One of the great advantages of the speed and power of our computers, as well as the Internet, is how powerful the search functionality is – you can find almost anything with just a few clicks. Google does it for the Web, and there are a bunch of solutions for searching your computer stuff. If you’ve got a PC, <a href="http://desktop.google.com/">Google Desktop</a> is a great one, as is <a href="http://www.copernic.com/">Copernic Desktop</a>. Mac users: <a href="http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/spotlight/">Spotlight</a> is your best friend. Searching is faster than filing, not to mention more complete. Pick a folder on your computer, dump everything into it, and search away! Getting organized is a daunting task, but is made much easier by doing it in bursts – a few minutes, or one particular thing, at a time. Before you know it, you’ll have a perfect system, a clean space, and a huge boost in both your sanity and your productivity.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044240237354954340.post-40498076075430529552009-09-25T08:00:00.000-05:002009-09-25T08:00:08.070-05:00<strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://moving.about.com/od/packingtipsandtricks/a/packing_supplie.htm">Packing List - Which Packing Supplies Do I Need?</a></span></strong><br />By <a href="http://moving.about.com/bio/Diane-Schmidt-17118.htm" zt="18/1YF/Zf">Diane Schmidt</a>, About.com<br /><br /><br />When you move or relocate, to ensure your household goods arrive at your new destination without a scratch, start with a good packing list so you purchase the right packing and moving supplies. This is an area where you can cut down on moving costs if necessary, just keep in mind that doing so may increase labor time either when you are packing - having to double wrap items - or unpacking - newspaper results in dirty glassware. Your time is valuable and paying that little bit extra may also buy you peace of mind.<br />Assuming you have decided which household goods will be moved, identify the items that will require specialized packing, based on fragility, awkward shapes or larger pieces that will be difficult to move. Once these items have been identified, take some measurements and notes, make a list, then go shopping.<br />Packing supplies can be purchased at a local moving retailer, a mail service store, or an office supply outlet; however, for the best choice and most variety, go online. By taking the time to surf the Internet, you can compare prices and find specialty items that may be difficult to purchase at a local retail shop. Be aware that some packing suppliers deal with large companies, so you will need to make sure you are able to purchase smaller quantities.<br />To save money, boxes are available from grocery stores or liquor/ wine stores. Give the store manager a few weeks notice so he or she can put aside what you need. Also, find out when the store receives large shipments and ask what time they will finish unloading. Remember that it is more difficult to securely pack items in retail boxes as they tend to be larger and more cumbersome.<br />Another way to save money and time, and to ensure you have all the basic supplies required to pack up your household, check out complete <a href="http://www.blogger.com/od/glossary/g/moving_kit.htm">Moving Kits</a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/od/glossary/g/packing_kit.htm">Packing Kits</a>. Moving Kits and Packing Kits can be purchased for particular rooms or for entire households. Do a comparison on total cost if items were purchased separately and watch out for any seasonal sales. As an example of what would be included for a 5-6 room home (up to 2800 square feet):<br />20 Small Moving Box<br />11 Medium Moving Box<br />10 Large Moving Box<br />4 X-Large Moving Box<br />5 Heavy Duty Box<br />6 Wardrobe Box<br />1 Electronics Box<br />2 Unprinted Newswrap<br />1 <a href="http://www.blogger.com/od/glossary/g/bubbles.htm">Bubble Wrap</a> - 150 ft. Roll<br />1 Permanent Box Marker<br />7 Box <a href="http://www.blogger.com/od/glossary/g/sealing_tape.htm">Sealing Tape</a> - Clear<br />Specialty Boxes<br />For most people the above list will suffice. For specialty items such as large mirrors, framed artwork, computers and printers, you made need to purchase supplies outside of the kit.<br />Specialty boxes are available for purchase. Artwork and mirror boxes are stronger and shaped to fit, and most come with - or with an option to purchase - frame protectors. Frame protectors can be secured to the corners of the item to prevent damage during the move. Purchasing corrugated cardboard may help protect glass surfaces and keep items separated while in transit.<br />Lamp boxes, guitar boxes, mattress and crib boxes are some of the specialty packing supplies available online. For most people, these boxes are not necessary. Not so for file boxes. Arriving at a new destination with nothing but empty file folders and papers strewn on the bottom of a box, can take days to sort and organize. File boxes are a simple tool to keep your documents sorted and sealed even after moving houses. File boxes can be purchased at any office supply store.<br />Accessories<br />Most of the items listed below are "nice to have". Most people on the move are able to manage with a pair of household scissors instead of a box cutter, markers instead of pre-printed labels and newspaper instead of packing peanuts; however, the more organized you are, the faster and easier the move. If you purchase items for the sole purpose of moving, it is easier to set aside a packing materials' box so all your supplies are within reach. Scissors and markers can quickly disappear when a project is due at school.<br />One item highly recommended when it comes to packing is a tape dispenser. A tape dispenser will save you time, frustration and your teeth! Purchase one, and after the move, keep it in the kitchen drawer. You will find it indispensable.<br />Packing Wrap, Cushioning, Protection<br />Brown Paper or Plain Newsprint: To prevent having to wash items after you've moved, use plain newsprint or brown paper to wrap items. Never use newsprint to wrap items with sensitive surfaces, such as lamps shades.<br />Foam: provides extra protection<br />Stretch Wrap: protects surfaces and keeps awkward items, such as ski poles, together<br />Inflatable bags: inflate to fill empty spaces<br />Peanuts: foam pieces that fill empty spaces<br />Labels<br />Custom printed: printed to suit your needs, i.e., 'Fragile' or 'Kitchen' or 'This End Up'<br />Pre-printed: already printed to fulfill common requirements<br />Blank: various sizes prepared on a single sheet that can be printed right from your own computer; cheaper and versatile<br />Miscellaneous<br />Box cutter: sharp utility blade to slice open difficult materials<br />Mattress covers: soft foam covers to protect mattress from punctures and rips<br />Markers: range in abilities and price, including markers that write on difficult surfaces such as glass and plastic<br />Elsewhere on the Web<br /><a onclick="zT(this, '1/XJ')" href="http://www.packessentials.com/movingKits.asp">Moving and Packing Kits</a><a onclick="zT(this, '1/XJ')" href="http://www.kmart.com/catalog/category.jsp?N=2864&Ne=466&pCategoryId=466&categoryId=2864">K-Mart Moving Kits</a><a onclick="zT(this, '1/XJ')" href="http://www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_7907.asp">Uline Moving Kits</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com