'Best Of' Mom Tips |
| 1. Errand Rounds to Improve Time Management |
| You will amaze yourself with how much you can get done in a short amount of time if you follow this advice for moms. Make a list of places you need to go to. Now place them in order from closest to home to furthest away and start the clock. This way, if an alternate stop is en route that you forgot, you will save even more time. |
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| 2. money saving tip for holiday cards |
| A great money saving tip and also a time saving tip - buy your printed holiday/Christmas cards early. Many printers give large discounts for ordering early. If you write your own, buy them for almost nothing after Christmas. |
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| 3. gift label tip for organizational skills |
| Buy personalized printed gift labels with your child´s name on them. No more running around for birthday cards at the last minute. This is a fun idea for moms and kids, as your child can fill in the friend´s name, and place the sticker on the gift. This is also a money saving tip as the labels cost much less than birthday cards. Buy the labels at www.customexpression.com. |
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| 4. Crayon Marks on the Walls? |
| The one and only thing I´ve ever found that will successfully remove crayon marks from a wall is a nifty little product called Goo Gone. I think you can get it at home improvement stores (Home Depot, Lowe´s, etc.). It´s also great for removing stubborn price tag and sticker adhesive. |
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| 5. cut coupons to save money |
| When you make your grocery list each week, sit down with the store´s circular and your coupons. Compare the specials and pull your coupons out before you go. You will be amazed at what you can save, and sometimes even get items for free!! A quick money saving tip!! |
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| 6. Limit Television Viewing |
| Watching too much television can distract your kids from doing their homework. Discuss with your child limiting television viewing to one or two hours per day. Make sure that what they watch is appropriate for their age level |
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| 7. save money on tourist attractions |
| Try this easy money saving tip - when you are planning a day trip to a museum, aquarium, or an amusement park, check their website for any coupons offered. You can also call the attraction and ask if there are any special offers. Sometimes, there are coupons available a nearby businesses, and if you are on vacation, you wouldn´t have seen the advertisements on tv. |
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| 8. Share Your Memories with Family Storytelling |
| Try this wonderful family activity - Reminisce about when you were little. Show pictures of yourself to your child, and relate some of your feelings about that particular time in your life. Describe things that happened at school or talk about what your favorite things to do were. Tell your child about your brothers and sisters or friends. |
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| 9. picking out clothing |
| Pick out your outfit and your child´s the night before. This will save time (and possible fights!) in the morning. If they are old enough, let them set out their own outfit. |
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| 10. sick days |
| Have an advance plan for the days your child gets sick. Think about using your sick days, splitting the day with your husband, or working from home if that is a possibility. Some hospitals have "sick rooms" for children. |
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| 11. Fun idea - winter picnic activity |
| In the middle of winter,try this fun "summer" activity - call a picnic night. Spread out a blanket, serve hot dogs and hamburgers, and even let the kids wear bathing suits if they want. This is a nice change from the cold and snow. |
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| 12. Effects of a Child |
A child will make
love stronger,
days shorter,
nights longer,
the home happier,
the past forgotten,
and the future
worth living for.
-Anonymous
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| 13. save money on internet ordering |
| Try this EASY money saving tip - before you place an online order, always check with a website like "pricezilla.com" for any current coupon codes. You can sometimes get free shipping, or a percent off your purchase. |
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| 14. gift labels |
| Buy preprinted gift labels and note pads. Use the gift labels on birthday presents. No more running around at the last minute for cards. Buy preprinted note pads for school notes, you´ll just have to fill in the blanks for things such as: my child will be picked up today by _______, and please excuse my child´s absence on _________. |
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| 15. Tip for Mom - Playground Equipment |
| Use this safe mommy tip - make sure surfaces around playground equipment have at least 12" of woodchips, mulch, sand, pea gravel, or safety-tested rubber, or rubber-like materials. The protective surfacing should extend at least 6´ in all directions from all equipment. For swings, the surfacing should extend (in back and front) twice the height of the suspended bar. |
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