I have learned so much by listening to and observing what works for other moms. A great site that I read most of the time -- especially Wednesdays -- is What Works For Me Wednesdays, at Rocks In My Dryer. It gives many great ideas.
I always feel like I need to be tutored rather than tutor but thought I might chime in a time or two when something that I use is really helpful!
I use a Family Organizer by Amy Knapp. I started using this particular organizer in July 2006, and I LOVE it! The planner lasts for 18 months. Desperate to begin planning for 2008, I picked one up yesterday (you may puchase them at Wal-Mart for $10.86).
Our family has a relatively simple schedule, but when I add in doctor appointments, basketball practice, speech therapy, etc., I simply cannot remember it all! This really helps me stay on track PLUS it has a menu column beside each day. When I plan my week, I can plan my menu around the plans of the day. For example, if I know that I have an appointment, Samuel has speech therapy in the afternoon and then basketball practice in the evening, I'll plan a very simple dinner. This organizer also has a detachable column for a grocery list.
This planner definitely works for me! For more tips head over to Rocks In My Dryer. You'll defintely find something that works for you!
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I didn't even know there was a generic brand, but since the real stuff has worked so well, I would be afraid to try anything else!!
I think after 6 months of living in AZ, I still didn't feel settled. Finding a wonderful church home has made a huge difference,and God has also blessed me with a new friend, which has helped tremendously!
I hope things get better for you--it is a terrible feeling to feel miserabl in a new place!
I've never found a cashier that was as good as me (haha, can you just hear the pride?) and am constantly rebagging my items! There's also been a time or too since I've worked there that I've had to tell them how to do a certain thing...
How are you feeling?
Kelli
Good hearing about your life again :)
I was reading Amy’s Humble Musings and saw your comment on moving to GA and being without a church home yet. This may be a long shot as I don’t know where in GA you live (although I saw you went to Stone Mtn. and we live very close to there) and I also don’t know what kind of church you are looking for, BUT we live in GA and attend a small reformed, family integrated church in Lawrenceville. We would love to have you visit and hopefully we will make you feel at home. The website for the church is www.christreformedchurch.org . Again, we would love to have you visit.
Kim
Remove spaces (of course) :-) I'd love to hear from you!
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