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- 10 Ways to Love Yourself First - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs parents, spouses, children and friends, we are always so concerned with those around us, but often lose sight of taking care of the person that matters most. We usually don't even consider ourselves to be one of our own top 5 priorities. However, as we have heard repeatedly... "You ...
Views: 1294 - Love Letters to Your Life Leaders - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Tracey Farmer"And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." ˜ Abraham Lincoln In honor of Lincoln's birthday and in celebration of Valentine's week, I came up with a new twist on writing "love" letters. Instead of just writing love notes to my family ...
Views: 1278(2 votes) - Candy Bouquets with a Surprise in the Bottom - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Tracey FarmerBeing a mom who loves to celebrate Valentine's Day with her children just as much as she does with her husband, I am always on the look out for something fun, different, and inexpensive that I can do for the kids. Last year, our grocery store was selling cute candy bouquets, but the price tag ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Get the Most out of Your Work Day - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Tracey FarmerIn this digital age, businesses are continuously evolving as technology rapidly transforms. What this means to you is that expectations for your work productivity are rapidly increasing, too. With all the professional and personal demands placed on us, it is more important now than ever, ...
Views: 2386(3 votes) - Consequences and Resolution Behavior Modification - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Tracey FarmerA couple of weeks ago a friend of mine "pinned" a fantastic idea that included a storage box of items that children had left out and the parent had to pick up. To get their items back, they had to choose a chore from an envelope and complete the task. I knew immediately that with a few ...
Views: 1211(2 votes) - Frame Your Important Reminders - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Tracey FarmerYears ago I found and printed out the poem entitled, "I Wish." Since then, I have kept it with the important papers in my office that I review every Monday. Every time I read it, I get choked up all over again. Having a daughter in college, I know what it feels like to think that you ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - 14 Ways to Say "I Love You" without Words - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith Valentine's Day right around the corner, I wanted to give my husband a gift this year that was a little different from the usual "I love you" accompanied by a card. I decided that for the two weeks leading up to the big day, I would do special things to show him how I feel. Inspired ...
Views: 1827(2 votes) - Organize Your Life with Your Smart Phone Calendar - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Tracey FarmerSmart phones, with their many features and capabilities, have become a staple in daily life. It's the first thing that we check in the morning and the last thing we put down before we go to sleep. Without it, I know that my life would be in complete chaos. One of the main reasons for my ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - Top Five Tips for the Holiday Office Party - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerToday is Day 6 of my "25 Days 'til Christmas Plan" and I'm merrily on my way to holiday bliss. With my husband's office party right around the corner, I started thinking about all of the funny things that have happened over the years at these events. Luckily, I have not been involved. ...
Views: 1540(3 votes) - Homework Log for the Frustrated Family - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAfter many, many arguments and numerous updates from my son's school about grades less than 90, I decided to intervene and help alleviate some of the frustration that Ryan, his teachers and myself were feeling about his homework grades. Ryan is an extremely intelligent child who has just ...
Views: 2054(3 votes) - Motivating Kids to Help During the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith a big birthday party coming up on Sunday, I realize I have a lot more to do than I have time or energy for. The house needs a quick, but thorough cleaning, Christmas decorating needs to be completed, and baking and cooking tasks are piling up with each visit to Pinterest. Now, more ...
Views: 841(3 votes) - Motivating Younger Kids to Help During the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerYesterday, I revealed how I was finally able to get my eldest to help around the house in a thorough, but quick way. However, one reason for his success was my 7-year-old paving the way for him in each room. Background: I usually get quite a bit of push back and crying when I ask my ...
Views: 827(3 votes) - 10 Ideas to Get Children Involved in Charitable Activities - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs I was running from store to store picking up presents for my family yesterday, I started noticing collection boxes and signs for charities who are in need of donations and volunteers at this special time of year. That got me to thinking...this might be the first year that all of my ...
Views: 1992(3 votes) - 12 Ways to Get Extra Help during the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs the days inch closer to December 25th, people start getting more and more frantic, trying to figure out ways to get everything done. Shopping, baking, decorating, sending out cards, cooking, upcoming parties, cleaning, guests arriving, wrapping, kids out of school, traveling...the list is ...
Views: 2239(2 votes) - Ultimate Checklist to Welcome Holiday Guests - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs the arrival date of holiday guests quickly approaches, there are a number of little things that can be done to ensure a very warm welcome. Surprising your guests with little goodie baskets and an inviting bedroom that makes them feel at home is key. Some of these items might even be ...
Views: 1587(2 votes) - 12 Ideas for Holiday Fun with Friends and Family - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith the constant worry about checking tasks off my very long to-do list, the holidays have become less than merry. Once I slowed down, I realized that not every goal that I set to be accomplished between Thanksgiving and the end of the year actually needed to be. Yes, a clean slate for ...
Views: 4392(3 votes) - Leaving Town for the Holidays Checklist - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWhen traveling over the holidays, there are many things that must be taken into account...home security, home office paperwork, transporting presents, packing clothes, house winterizing, boarding pets, and the list goes on. With many years of being on the go over the Christmas holidays under ...
Views: 2181(2 votes) - 12 End-Of-Year Personal Finance Must Do's - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith the end of the year looming, there are many tasks that must be completed before this impending deadline. There are even a few perks that might help to ease the transition into the new year. While I am by no means an accountant, financial planner or lawyer, I have come up with a list ...
Views: 1520(2 votes) - Science Bee Awards for Students - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerLast year, our wonderfully innovative fifth grade teachers came up with the idea of holding a Science Bee, with the winning student receiving creative awards made from basic science supplies. The winner's award pack included: laboratory goggles, a composition notebook, a magnifying glass and ...
Views: 1301(3 votes) - Resolution 1: Get in Shape - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerEvery year I make a list of things that I would like to accomplish or improve upon, but as is the case for most people, I am not always successful. This year I needed to try something different. I notice that I have much more success when I am working on teaching my children something of ...
Views: 976(3 votes) - Resolution 2: Eat Healthier - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerToday is Day 2 of using New Year's resolutions to strengthen my family, while ensuring personal success. Yesterday, I discovered many ways that I could teach my kids to stay active and get exercise, while I started down the road of achieving Resolution 1: Get in Shape. On to Resolution 2: ...
Views: 915(2 votes) - Resolution 3: Save Money - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerToday's focus is on my never-ending quest to save money. I have employed many methods in the past to cut-back, but because I have not had full buy-in from my family as well as side-steps taken on my part, I end up saving less than I had planned. With this new focus of linking my New Year's ...
Views: 1065(3 votes) - Resolution 4: Strengthen My Relationship With My Spouse - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerToday I am moving into a new category of resolution: Strengthening Relationships. With an endless list of ways to strengthen the relationships that I have with my spouse, children and friends, I decided that I need to focus on only a few at a time to have a greater probability of ...
Views: 967(2 votes) - Resolution 5: Strengthen My Relationships With My Children - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerContinuing with my current theme of strengthening relationships, now I am focusing on my children. The second most important relationship that I will ever have is with each of my three children. Not only will our bond be a model for the bond that they one day have with their kids, but our ...
Views: 1004(2 votes) - Resolution 6: Strengthen My Relationships With My Friends - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs I finish up my series on strengthening relationships, I have chosen friendships as my final focus. While God and extended family clearly take precedence, I feel like friendships do not always get the proper attention that they deserve, since they fall a little further down on the list of ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Mandatory Mondays – Weekday Organization - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerGetting organized is definitely a daunting task. However, I have decided that if I list out the tasks that need to be completed each week, then divide them up into days, I might have a fighting chance. Since I do not have a cleaning crew, nanny, or someone to take care of my business, it’s ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - Taming My Tuesdays – Weekday Organization - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith family finances addressed and closets restocked, Monday's new schedule jump-started the week perfectly. Now, I have the task of getting the house cleaned within the next two days, while keeping up with all of my other priorities, too. Using the same basic time blocks as yesterday, I ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - Wielding My Wednesdays – Weekday Organization - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith half of my house cleaning tasks completed on Tuesdays, the downstairs remains for Wednesday's. At the end of the day, the heavy lifting for the week will, for the most part, be done. Opportunities to take on time-consuming projects during the remaining 4 days exist, but can be ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - Stashing Necessities for Quick and Easy Access - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey Farmer"Mom, where are the scissors?" "Kids, did you wash your hands before putting up your clean clothes?" "Honey, where's the fire extinguisher?!?" The last one is my personal favorite. After a long day of cooking Thanksgiving dinner, the grease from the turkey that dripped on the bottom ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - “Milestone” Birthday Gifts for Men - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerYesterday, a friend asked me to help come up with unique gift ideas for her husband's upcoming "milestone" birthday. Now, I have to say that finding the right birthday gift for the important men in my life has always been a challenge for me. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to get ...
Views: 2839(1 vote) - Ways to Increase PTA Membership - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerInspired Minute Note: The purpose of this article is to encourage you to share these ideas. It is not intended to be a solicitation. Many times I have heard from various Parent Teacher Association (PTA) leaders that while they deeply appreciate their volunteers, they greatly need membership ...
Views: 2482(1 vote) - Breaking (Changing) Bad Habits - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs I was reading about breaking habits, the rule of thumb seemed to be that if you can avoid doing the undesired behavior anywhere from 21 to 30 days, then you will be rid of it. That didn’t make a lot of sense to me. If that were true, then alcoholics with a lengthy span of sobriety would ...
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