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Up until last year we schooled together around the dining room table. Each of my children made their own little cubicle by decorating a tri-fold presentation board (cut in half). The noise level was their biggest complaint.
Last year I put them in separate locations - one in the den, one in the adjoining living room and my youngest with me at the dining table. That worked much better for them. They are still close enough where I can see them, and answer questions yet far enough away where the noise level isn't as distracting.
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My dh pays my kiddos to weed the front beds. He has them fill up plastic grocery bags. A full bag is $1, sort of full is $0.25, and not very full is $0.10.
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Oh, my! How cute is that.
Please remember to take a picture because they grow up so quick.
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Try Sneaky Chef. I got a copy of her book at the library and it is great. You can't even taste the veggies that she adds to baked goods and main course meals.
It helps if you puree the veggies in bulk and freeze them, (freeze in muffin tins and then pop into ziploc bags). Her recipes are much easier if the puree is ready to use.
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I have had dark brown in the past but am thinking of getting white. Do you feel that they still look good or do they start to look beat up? I have small children so I'm worried about that...
I just went up to our game room to look at our white Billy bookcases. They have been there for three years - no dings. They look brand new, except for the dust.
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I would get an indoor thermometer and a log book and record the temp. during various times of the day. Then you will have solid evidence to give to your landlord.
When we lived in CA we didn't have AC so we used indoor fans and spray water bottles to stay cool on the hot days.
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We have white in our game room upstairs and cherry color in our den. I am not very good a dusting bookcases so they both look like they could use a good cleaning.
By the way, my MIL has a desk unit that is white with brown shelves. The brown and white mixed together looks great.
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It looks fantastic! I love the colors of your walls and cabinets. Great shower, too.
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Hummus or pureed beans with sliced veggies.
Cesar salad dressing, chicken, romaine lettuce and parmesan cheese.
Yum!
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For weight loss - food log and accountability.
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My ds 9 did flag football last year so he got to learn the basics without risking injury. I think we are going to stick with that until he is much older.
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Why don't you try doing your chores together. That way you can keep her on task and train her at the same time. You can still follow a schedule so you know what and when to clean. For example, when it is time to clean the kitchen have her wipe down the appliances and cabinets while you do something else.
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I love wraps. I use Flatout multi-grain wraps which you can get in the deli section of any grocery store. My gf's husband is super picky and he loves them, too.
Also, here is a link to a website that has many lunchbox suggestions. She also has a whole section on how to use and clean a thermos.
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No. But if I felt called to expand my family I would look into adoption.
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Yeah! My inbox wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be.
1. Cleaned out inbox
2. Paid bills
3. Cleaned out purse
4. Wiped out 2 kitchen drawers
5. Cleaned out co-op notebook from last year and put in paper for this year
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Alright I am counting the work that my children do because that counts, right?
DS 9 washed hallway walls
DS 9 washed baseboards
Spot cleaned family room carpet
Cleared clutter off my dresser
Cleaned off top of fridge
Next up in my inbox - ugh!
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Perfect response. You were direct and kind. Kudos!
ETA: And I bet his disappointment was mostly, "Dang, there goes the free babysitting! :D"
:iagree:
He was taking advantage and I am glad you were bold enough to set boundaries with him. Great job!
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Put the science kit away
Folded beach towels and put them in the basket
Helped my dd straighten her room
Conditioned our leather furniture with my ds 12 and had fun working together
Helped ds 12 straighten the DVD and CD drawer
Then we all went the the community center for a swim!
That was productive - will try 5 more tomorrow
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Last year our group meet at the roller rink for a Sat. morning. They received a special group rate and the rink allowed them to bring in snacks. So fun!
I just looked at our calendar and they are doing it again this year. It is on the Sat. before our co-op classes start.
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What a nice thing that you are doing for your mom.
I don't think you need wine or champagne. I had never been offered either at a lunch event. I think ice tea with lunch and some coffee with the cake would be perfect.
Have a great time! Your mom is going to feel so honored.
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I put meal plans on autopilot for the summer by deciding to use the Menus for Moms meal plans. There's a free subscription and there's a cheapo upgrade (give nutritional information + shopping list). Whew! It's been a relief. The meals aren't super weird ingrediants or huge portions. I buy the groceries for the week and then follow the plan. :D
There are other sites out there too.
Something's gotta give to make a busy mom's more tolerable. For me this was meal planning. http://www.menus4moms.com/ The Basic Weekly Menu Plan is the free subscription.
:iagree: Sometimes you just need a break from meal planning.
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How about a pasta salad with some type of meat like chicken?
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My dh switched our cell phones to T-mobile prepaid phones. We don't use our cells that much and don't text so it works for us. He also replaced our land line with an internet phone, (Vonage I think). We were able to keep our same phone number so the switch was invisible to me.
We don't have cable, but do pay $15 per month to Netflix for DVD rental.
To save on utilities we: 1. turned temp on water heater down, 2. wash all clothes in cold water, 3. line dry sheets and towels, and 4. programed our thermostat to go up a few degrees at night while we sleep, (in summer).
HTH
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I have a rolling hs cart for my TE, files and notebooks. I keep the cart next to me at the dining room table during school and store it in the den during the weekends/summer.
I keep my desk supplies in a plastic caddy, (I think it is a cleaning supply caddy) on the dining room table. I store it in the den when we aren't schooling.
I have a bookcase in the den for all past or future hs curriculum and other hs supplies.
16yob fixing computers - what to charge?
in General Education Discussion Board
Posted · Edited by Ferdie
I really have no idea because my dh maintains our computers. However, if I had to guess I would think that webhosting takes less skill than computer repair. So I think he should charge less for the webhosting job. Since it is an ongoing job I think $10 per hour is a good starting salary.
Since computer repair takes more skill I think he should charge more - probably $20-$25 per hour, but I would not charge for travel time. If he is fast and efficient that would be about $50 per repair which seems fair to me.
Have you called the Geek Squad to see what their local rates are?
He sounds like a terrific son.