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Greetings!
This is it; insanity! Fall is here already.
Do you believe that Friday is the first day of Fall Have you noticed Christmas merchandise in the stores already? Christmas is 3 months away...
I do not let go of Summer easily. I guess that is why I love to go to the Outer Banks for vacation in October- this extends the summer! There is nothing better than the beach in the Fall.
More amazing things that happen in the Fall include:
- Fabulous weather
- Medication Take Back Day is September 29, check this website at the beginning of September
- There are a lot of electronic recycling events and shredding events scheduled around our area this month and next.
Enjoy these last days of Summer! |
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Upcoming Events and Resources:
Today I am speaking to the Women Owned Business Network in Blue Bell, we will be Taming Life's Insanity!
Shredding and Recycling Events start up again this month. Check the following websites to locate an event that suits your needs.
ProShred Usually has a lot of events in our area.
Shred It you need to like their Facebook page which is where they post their events.
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Getting Organized to Lose Weight: Meal Planning Works
Quick Tips that Make it Easy!!!!
How is your weight and organization related? I will let you in on what I have found to be the key to losing weight: Meal Planning! I consider myself an expert now that I have lost those fourteen pounds (for the 20th time).
Being very busy can wreak havoc on your weight because you come home not knowing what you are going to have for dinner and just start pulling things out, nibbling etc...frustration! Planning what you will eat is the key. Your plan can be as simple or as complicated as you want. There are a couple of ways to do it.
One of my favorites is to have ten or fifteen meals that you enjoy written on index cards, post its, magnets or a chart. Just rotate the meals. Sit down once a week and review, which nights do you actually NEED to make a meal. There are a million apps and websites to help you plan. Once you get started it will only take you a few minutes. One of my clients did a 3 week plan, that rotated every three weeks. She also created a Fall/Winter plan and a Spring/Summer plan.
Check out my Organized Meals Board on Pinterest for ideas on planning and printable pages that you can use. I also am a big fan of the Epicurious and Allrecipes apps. These tools allow you to search for recipes, store your favorites and additional planning options. If there are any ideas or apps that you love and would love to share, we are interested, please share with us.
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Back-to-School Tools
In this time of transition parents can take a page out of school teachers' books. Order and routine trump everything in the classroom and create an environment of contribution, good behavior, and efficiency. Here are a few ways to get the same structure at home:
- Keep a list by the door of important items each child has to take with them daily
- Have a routine with a set time for when each child packs their lunch and other school items for the next day
- Create an In and Out box on your desk at home for each child to leave you papers to review or sign
- Use a dry erase calendar board to schedule everyone's activities at a glance.
- Get your school to have Friday Files. where they hold all paper until Friday, you review over the weekend. On Monday you send it back with notes, signatures, checks and what have you.
These are just a few helpful hints. If your family, or a family you know, would like to have me create a system for you to keep your family life running smoothly, call for a free consultation. |
