Stephanie Vozza |
Thanksgiving is the day to give thanks. It’s also the day to find guests knocking on your door anticipating the meal of the year. If you’re playing host or hostess this year, here’s a countdown to turkey day. Gobble Gobble.
November 1: Create your guest list.
November 2: Invite friends and family, and ask guests if they would like to contribute a special dish that was a tradition in their home.
I have a confession to make: I have TomTom tendencies. I feel the need to stand over my children calling out directions like a GPS.
Today's article is by GO Guru and owner of The Organized Parent, Stephanie Vozza- be sure to enter our GO Giveaway featuring The Organized Parent product here.
The start of a new school year can be overwhelming. Sure, there are new folders, new lockers and new shoes. But one of the most exciting changes is a new teacher.
Parents can start the year off on the right foot by getting to know the new teacher. Here are five questions you should ask at your school’s open house or at your first parent/teacher conference:
You wouldn’t walk up to a teenage girl at the mall, ask her to hold your purse and walk away, but trusting your children with a new babysitter can feel just like that. So how do you find a good sitter – someone you can trust?
Is there anyone these days who isn’t looking to save money? Whether it’s eliminating services (such as a housekeeper or lawn company) or cutting back on discretionary spending (like that daily latte), most of us are tightening our belts.
So what can you do to save money at the grocery store? It depends on how much time you want to spend.
What can I do in five minutes?
In today’s busy world, it often feels like there isn’t enough time in the day to get things done. Finding time may be easier than you think. Today’s moms are busy, but today’s children are busy, too. Think of all of the time you spend waiting. Soccer practice. Ballet lessons. Swimming lessons. Dentist appointments. Five minutes spent waiting can be all it takes to accomplish something.
Here’s a dare for all of the parents planning on traveling with kids this summer: Leave the DVD player at home!
The immense success of in-vehicle DVD players can be chalked up to four little words: Are we there yet?
What mother doesn’t cringe at the thought of a long road trip with young children? While popping in a movie may be an easy solution to travel-time boredom, it doesn’t have to be the sole entertainment for the trip.
In today’s economy, we all are looking to earn a little extra cash. One of the best ways to do this is by organizing a yard sale. Family yard sales can provide lessons on organization, priorities, teamwork and small business. Yard sales are also a great way to teach kids about setting goals – goals for sales, goals for getting rid of the clutter, and goals for what you would like to do with the proceeds.
Finding Goods to Sell
Taking children to the grocery store can and sticking to your grocery budget can feel like an impossible combination. Especially, when grocery stores keep all of the colorful (and high-priced) kid foods right at their eye level.
So what’s a smart mom to do? I’ve found one of the best ways to keep kids busy and keep your grocery bill low is to teach them about coupons.
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