Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Saving on Your Power Bill
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
I have to say this whole economy is certainly trying to make life... interesting. My husband's job just had some layoffs; his job survived, thank goodness. But it's quite a crunch for many people, and all we can do is hope it gets better soon.
Feature Article
Ways to Lower Your Power Bill and Save Money
Depending on where you live in the US, your power bill can be a real burden on your monthly expenses. During the summer in Las Vegas last year, my bill was hitting around $250 a month. That's before I learned the key tips to lowering my power bill to save money and go greener.
Come read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/093008.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
I have to say this whole economy is certainly trying to make life... interesting. My husband's job just had some layoffs; his job survived, thank goodness. But it's quite a crunch for many people, and all we can do is hope it gets better soon.
Feature Article
Ways to Lower Your Power Bill and Save Money
Depending on where you live in the US, your power bill can be a real burden on your monthly expenses. During the summer in Las Vegas last year, my bill was hitting around $250 a month. That's before I learned the key tips to lowering my power bill to save money and go greener.
Come read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/093008.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Chore Contracts
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
Phew! Back from BlogWorld Expo 2008! I had quite the hectic weekend, and it's a good thing I'm not any further along in my pregnancy than I am. It was plenty exhausting as it was.
Of course, it's good to be home again. The experience was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. The kids were glad to be home, although they had a ton of fun spending the weekend with my mother.
Now I just have to get back into my routine at home again.
Feature Article
Children, Household Chores and the Value of Contracts
An important part of implementing a household chore system is creating a formal agreement, commonly called a contract, for every member of the household. A contract defines the parent's expectations and provides direction and parameters for the children. A contract can be a general form explaining household rules or a complex detailing of chore responsibilities for a specific person. For households with teenagers or even adults who shirk their responsibilities around the home, contracts can help pave the way to a new, orderly household in where everyone formally agrees to carry their own weight.
Come read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/092308.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
Phew! Back from BlogWorld Expo 2008! I had quite the hectic weekend, and it's a good thing I'm not any further along in my pregnancy than I am. It was plenty exhausting as it was.
Of course, it's good to be home again. The experience was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. The kids were glad to be home, although they had a ton of fun spending the weekend with my mother.
Now I just have to get back into my routine at home again.
Feature Article
Children, Household Chores and the Value of Contracts
An important part of implementing a household chore system is creating a formal agreement, commonly called a contract, for every member of the household. A contract defines the parent's expectations and provides direction and parameters for the children. A contract can be a general form explaining household rules or a complex detailing of chore responsibilities for a specific person. For households with teenagers or even adults who shirk their responsibilities around the home, contracts can help pave the way to a new, orderly household in where everyone formally agrees to carry their own weight.
Come read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/092308.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Packed Lunches
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
Wow. About one more week before I have the chance to find out what the baby is. My mom's cheering for a boy, as is my son, my daughter wants a sister. And then there's my younger sister who tells me I need to have a blonde this time, since the other two are brunette. That would certainly stand out.
I just figure in any case this baby is a tie breaker. I have a son and a daughter, and my husband's sister has a son and a daughter. So one way or the other either the guys or the girls on that side of the family will be ahead in numbers.
As if it matters.
Kick, kick, kick. This baby's keeping busy.
Feature Article
Healthy Packed Lunch Ideas for Children
Are you concerned about you children's health? Aware that certain fats are bad but not sure how to avoid them? Well, read on because you will find lots of tips and ideas for healthy packed lunches.
Come over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/090908.php to read the rest.
See you next week!
Stephanie
Wow. About one more week before I have the chance to find out what the baby is. My mom's cheering for a boy, as is my son, my daughter wants a sister. And then there's my younger sister who tells me I need to have a blonde this time, since the other two are brunette. That would certainly stand out.
I just figure in any case this baby is a tie breaker. I have a son and a daughter, and my husband's sister has a son and a daughter. So one way or the other either the guys or the girls on that side of the family will be ahead in numbers.
As if it matters.
Kick, kick, kick. This baby's keeping busy.
Feature Article
Healthy Packed Lunch Ideas for Children
Are you concerned about you children's health? Aware that certain fats are bad but not sure how to avoid them? Well, read on because you will find lots of tips and ideas for healthy packed lunches.
Come over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/090908.php to read the rest.
See you next week!
Stephanie
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Fast Food Nutrition?
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
Back to school is certainly a time for change for children. I can see that my kids are definitely working through some adjustments right now. Some of that's waiting for baby to come, of course, but the stress level has certainly gone up with the return to school.
We're working through it all, and making sure the kids know to talk to us when something's bothering them. They don't do that much yet, but the sooner we can get the idea across, the better.
Feature Article
Behind fast food restaurants 'Nutrition' claims
I must admit, a drive through restaurant with toilet facilities and a kids play area is really convenient. With the kids nagging to head to McDonalds for the latest toy available in a Mc Happy Meal, a Mc Café, Lighter meals and the Heart Foundation tick, heading to McDonald's does seem like a safe option, right? Really, there is something very wrong behind their representative Ronald McDonald and personally, I wouldn't trust my health or nutrition to a clown! So does McDonald's 'nutritious' food really measure up to their claims?
Come read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/090208.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
Back to school is certainly a time for change for children. I can see that my kids are definitely working through some adjustments right now. Some of that's waiting for baby to come, of course, but the stress level has certainly gone up with the return to school.
We're working through it all, and making sure the kids know to talk to us when something's bothering them. They don't do that much yet, but the sooner we can get the idea across, the better.
Feature Article
Behind fast food restaurants 'Nutrition' claims
I must admit, a drive through restaurant with toilet facilities and a kids play area is really convenient. With the kids nagging to head to McDonalds for the latest toy available in a Mc Happy Meal, a Mc Café, Lighter meals and the Heart Foundation tick, heading to McDonald's does seem like a safe option, right? Really, there is something very wrong behind their representative Ronald McDonald and personally, I wouldn't trust my health or nutrition to a clown! So does McDonald's 'nutritious' food really measure up to their claims?
Come read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/090208.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
