I would move the presorted donated stuff outside to allow for more room to work, and don't feel guilty if it gets messed up.:grouphug:

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:cheers2: What a strange math thread; I almost need Mike's to finish reading it, but I don't drink and post.

I would also plan from your spine, but I wouldn't stress over perfectly aligning them. It doesn't hurt to revisit / review a period later and many times it helps students gain a deeper understanding.

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Congratulations!

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Oh, how frightening; I'd change those locks too. "Good dog."

:grouphug:Sending prayers for Sarah, and her family.:grouphug:

Good ideas. I'm definitely going to get some small color samples and check the lighting in the rooms. I'm hoping to make up my mind and get some paint on the walls next weekend. Our family room was painted two years ago, and it was such a let down once it dried. It's a nice color and looks beautiful when the sun is shinning, but pretty drab in the winter. Thanks again.

:grouphug:Praying for the little one and her family.:grouphug:

Most libraries have copies of The Well Trained Mind and The Well Educated Mind.

Congratulations~

You should check out Flylady.net or her book. *I never organize my donation stuff; I simply bag or box the stuff and drop it off at Goodwill. I do make sure the stuff is clean and serviceable, but I simply don't have time to make it pretty. Check with Goodwill, The Salvation Army, or St. Paul's. Our different charities have different pickup policies. Here if you have a large piece of furniture, they will take other items on that pickup. One of my favorite flylady tips is to bag and place your (21 bag-boogie;find 21 things to donate or trash and tie the bags) items in the trunk and drop if off on your next car outing. Out of sight is out of mind and no second guessing. :hurray::hurray::hurray: You can do this one step at a time. Keep going, you're an inspiration. Not wasting is good, but think of yourself as blessing someone else with your unneeded things.

I love it too! I'm filing (stealing) this away for future use.

I'd check with the seller, but I'd also pursue it locally with USPS. That really stinks.

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No, I wouldn't be offended.

Thanks for the tips, especially the color testing; I'm a bit chicken to go with colors. I've chosen beautiful colors at the store in the past, painted the room and was left pretty disappointed with the color change.

I heard of this, but never tried adding it. I'm one of those prone to migraines from paint fumes, so thanks for the tip.

Oh, I always forget about them, and I think I have a big coupon for them.

Thanks...I wish the stores had an open can for me to sniff.:001_smile: