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Kids: School Lunches
 Finding good school lunch options can be difficult. Many schools no longer allow nut products; ruling out an all time favorite - PB&J.
Here are some ways to involve the kids and create some new lunchtime favorites:
1. Schedule - Have your children help you develop a schedule for each day of the week. Every few months check in to make sure they still like what's in their lunchbox.
2. Responsibility - Depending on the child's age, have them help. Emptying the lunch box when they get home, refilling the water bottle, or selecting and washing a piece of fruit are easy ways to get them involved. As they get older, they can begin to prepare their own meals.
3. Be creative - Humus and pita with baby carrots or cheese and crackers with grapes will provide a change of pace from a sandwich. An insulated thermos is a great option if your child likes warm items like chili, pasta or mac & cheese.
It is difficult to create a well balanced lunchbox meal that children will eat. Involving them in the process and giving them choices may help you find options that they enjoy. |
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Time: Cut Out Extra Steps
 Do you put your coat on a chair when you get home instead of hanging it up?
When we put something down in an interim location before we actually put it away we are doing twice the work. Over a year, think of the time we waste!
Rather than putting the coat on a chair or your clothes on the floor, take a few extra seconds to put items where they belong.
Getting into the habit of putting things away saves time and makes your home less cluttered!
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Home & Office: Meeting Management
 How often do you leave a meeting thinking "what a waste of time!"
Before your next meeting, consider these points to save you and your colleagues time:
1. Is it necessary to meet?
2. Have an agenda with
time-frames.
3. Start and end on time.
4. Send reports and the agenda
ahead of time.
5. Respect everyone's time.
6. Location is important.
7. Consider video or
teleconferencing.
In today's world, nobody has extra time to sit and meet unless there is a compelling reason. Good managers and leaders are respectful of everyone's time; not just their own.
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