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It's been an exciting week in my family. My older sister just got a job with Microsoft, so as of this coming weekend, she's moving to Redmond, WA. She's 3 months pregnant too, so the timing on this one is pretty challenging. This move meant that my mother decided we had to do a family photo. Picture trying to get 14 people in one picture in one of the little studios Sears has in their stores. It was pretty comical. The pictures look like they should come out pretty nicely, though, if a bit crowded.
Saturday was my first parenting class. My daughter's preschool requires that you take 4 parenting classes each school year your child is enrolled. The topics can be pretty interesting, though. This one is on teaching your 3-5 year old to read and write, so you get to bring your child along. We had a lot of fun.
There's lots of reading during the class, of course, but there are also lots of activities. Did you know playing "wheelbarrow" with your child can help them build strength, which over time helps them to build the fine control needed to write. They explained that first children get large muscle control, then it works down to small muscles, so there is a logic to these activities. There were also several activities focused on getting the kids to use their hands and lots of tactile stuff. I have to go to this class for 5 weeks, so it should be interesting to see how it goes.
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If you’re spending a lot of time online, you may be noticing a lot of websites with links to RSS feeds, and you may not be certain what these are. If you’re looking for current information or if you want to provide information, you may be missing out on a great tool.
There are a couple opinions as to what RSS stands for, but basically what you need to know is that it allows the content from a website to be syndicated. For visitors, this makes it easier to keep up with what is happening on a website; for webmasters it provides one more way to keep in contact with your visitors.
Even if you are not familiar with RSS you might have used it already. Yahoo, MSN and Google all have pages you can personalize to include information that is of interest to you. RSS is how this is generally done. With each of these services there are items they have listed that you can easily add as well as a way for you to select an RSS feed so that exactly the things you are interested in appear on your page.
One of the most common uses is in blogs. The feed is a very popular way to encourage people to come back and visit regularly, as they are automatically notified of new content.
Some websites are also using RSS as a supplement to email newsletters. RSS has the advantage for the user that it is easy to subscribe or unsubscribe to, and there is no spam. For the website owner, RSS ensures that their messages do not fall prey to spam filters or spam complaints.
Subscribing to an RSS feed is very easy if you have a My Yahoo, My MSN or a personalized Google homepage. Some sites have buttons you just click; other times you need to get the URL of the RSS feed, then find where you add content to your pages and put in the URL.
You might also choose to use a feed reader on your computer. There are free and paid versions; a quick search on your favorite search engine should find one that is suitable to your needs.
If you have a website and want to take advantage of RSS, there are several possibilities. One is, of course, the aforementioned blog. Content management systems such as Joomla also provide you with an RSS feed for people to subscribe to. You can also create an RSS feed on your own, although that requires more effort.
RSS is tremendously helpful in making content more accessible. A well planned RSS feed benefits both webmasters and visitors. Choose a way that is easy for you to subscribe to RSS feeds and let the information come to you.
Stephanie Foster is the owner of Home with the Kids, a resource that knows that there's more to staying home with your family than just business. For more stay at home tips, visit the site at http://www.homewiththekids.com/ and subscribe to the free newsletter.
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1. Wash and reuse foil wrap.
2. Save "junk mail" reply envelopes for filing recipes, receipts, etc.
3. Trade things you don't want with friends, neighbors, relatives.
4. Restrict family between-meal snacks to inexpensive and healthful in-season fruit and vegetables, home-popped corn, raisins, etc.
5. Become a "brown bagger". Take your lunch to work.
6. Save and reuse plastic sandwich bags and paper lunch bags.
7. Tie soap remnants in a piece of nylon net and use as a body sponge.
8. Crumpled up used aluminum foil is ideal for scouring pots and pans.
9. Paper towels are expensive. Use washable cloth dish towels instead.
10. Wash and reuse transparent plastic wrap.
11. Save empty plastic food containers for storing leftovers & freezer use.
12. Don't throw away anything. Save everything for a future garage sale.
13. Attend movies early when prices are generally lower.
14. Don't buy expensive gifts. Give exotic home grown plants or bake a cake.
15. Give yourself a home permanent instead of paying top prices at a salon.
16. Consider cutting your family's hair yourself.
17. Use plastic bread wrappers and produce bags for freezer use.
18. Use washable cloth handkerchiefs instead of expensive facial tissues.
19. Organize a baby-sitting club with friends & neighbors. Take turns.
20. Think in terms of doing it yourself rather than hiring someone to do it, such as home repairs, painting, garden work, cutting the lawn, etc.
21. Swap services with friends and neighbors who can do things you can't.
22. Take advantage of free recreation, such as picnic areas, libraries, public tennis courts, swimming areas, parks, zoos, etc.
23. If you're not going out to shop, leave your credit cards at home.
24. Learn about the many bargains at "no frills" discount stores.
25. Avoid spending on "throwaway" items such disposable razors, flashlights, pens, toothbrushes, paper cups & plates, diapers, cigarette lighters, etc.
26. For parties, use reusable plates, cups, glasses, utensils, napkins-instead of expensive paper and plastic disposables.
27. Pay credit card charges when they become due so interest isn't added.
28. When buying big-ticket items, learn all about them from consumer magazines and guides before you buy. You will be less apt to make a bad choice.
29. Garage sales and flea markets are excellent for both selling and buying.
30. Start your children earning money at an early age.
31. When buying insurance, pay the premium annually. It's less expensive in the long run than paying monthly, quarterly or even semi-annually.
32. Check all monthly bills closely, including your bank balance. Big companies can and do make mistakes.
33. Examine your check at restaurants to make sure no error has been made.
34. Buy things out of season for big savings, such as after Christmas.
35. Grow your own herbs and spices in window-sill flower pots.
36. Coffee is expensive. Brew only as much as your family will drink.
37. Save and sell recyclable materials such as aluminum, paper, etc.
38. Don't spend for extra ice cubes. Store them in plastic bags in the freezer.
39. Bread becomes stale more quickly in the refrigerator. Store it at room temperature or in the freezer.
40. Learn about auto upkeep and how to do minor repairs yourself.
41. Don't look for a new apartment until after the peak renting season is over.
42. Instead of buying gorgeous house plants, get cutting from friends.
43. If you need a lawyer, carefully investigate his fees in advance.
44. Be wary of banking gimmicks. Be sure you get the best deal in town.
45. Shop at discount and variety stores for biggest savings on cosmetics.
46. Dilute your shampoo with small amount of water - for easier rinsing.
47. Before buying anything new, ask yourself if you really need it.
48. Do comparative shopping on the internet, order form the internet and save money on gasoline.
49. Join online coupon sites.
50. Use newspaper coupons at grocery stores that offer to double coupons.
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by C P LaRoy , MA Ed
I am a Resource Specialist, and a Credentialed Special Education Teacher in the State of California for over 20 years. I have worked with hundreds of children in both regular education and special education classrooms. Creating a successful teaching environment depends upon many factors, and working with the parents has always been the most important factor.
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