Jaz
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We used to give faith-based gifts - books, CDs, etc. This past year, I bought my daughter a hand lettering book and special markers as she likes to write both in her Bible and special notes to family.
This year, we're giving them a bathroom makeover. My ds is 6'4" and really needs a shower extender. My dd thought it was great her friend got to decorate the second bathroom of her home herself. I'm going to let my dd choose a new shower curtain, rugs, towels, and art. We'll probably shop at Ross as I've seen some great deals there.
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Not sure if I have any helpful suggestions on what to actually buy, but start with this:
Set aside an entire day while your kids are at school (just going by your signature)
Make yourself a nice breakfast, shower, do your usual hair thing, basic makeup if you use it.
Take EVERYTHING out of your closet, sort it into whole outfits- pieces that match, like suits) dresses, tops, pants, shoes, accessories like scarves. If the pils are still huge, subdivide further into jeans, knit pants, capris, skirts, long sleeves, short sleeves, camis, sweaters, jackets/cardigans... etc. also separate sport/workout clothes and clothes needed to meet clients.
Have several large boxes or trash bags handy.
As you do this, immediate place things that are way out of date, ugly, do not fit and are not even close to fitting, unflattering to you into a box/bag for donation.
Since you need some business attire for client meetings, if nothing is truly flattering but can get you by for a few weeks while you shop, hold onto one or two outfits until you can replace them.
Next, try on everything that's left. You might find a few things that are either still in good shape, or can get you through while you shop and replace.
If your post is correct, you should have a lot of bags/boxes to donate, and maybe a week's worth of clothes to wear for now. THIS IS GOOD!
Next look at what you have: maybe you have a few pairs of capris that are OK. Some cardigans? Camisoles? Workout clothes? Make a list of what you have, including color. Then make a list of what you need. Shirts? Shorts? Now you can shop based on what will look good with what you have. And you won't end up with 15 denim capris and 30 black shirts, like me :D
If possible, keep your work wardrobe separate. Even if it's business casual khakis and polo shirts... you want some good quality items that won't get trashed at the park.
Summer is coming up, somif I were starting over with clothes, I'd make sure I had lightweight jeans or jeggings for comfort, 3-4 capris: black, tan, denim, olive green. A few longer tunic style tops, slightly fitted, a summer dress for church and grad parties and casual weddings. A casual comfortable knit shirt that also looks good with the tops I wear with the capris.
Good shoes, a nice purse, and a fresh haircut. If you k ow anyone who sells Paparazzi jewelry buy some! Everything is $5, and it's actually really nice!
Yep, this. The key is to clear it out, then make a list. It's much easier for me to shop knowing I need a pair of black dressy pants, summer sandals, etc.
It really works well! You don't need all that outdated stuff.
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The Best:
Competitive speech and debateCommunity Bible Study
piano
dd: theater group that performed stories and passed out books at local elementary schools
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Congratulations! Welcome Rosemary Grace!
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Dh and I each have 250K term life/30 years we purchased when our first child was born.
We picked up a 750K term life/20 years policy for dh so he could be a mostly homeschool dad.
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We bought a four piece sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman set from Sam's 14 years ago. We still get compliments about it!
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I'm sorry.
You can send many restaurant and store giftcards through email. Perhaps you could send a giftcard each week to let them know you're thinking of them.
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Another option to consider is The Human Body from Apologia. My ds learned quite a bit!
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How about a care package of paper goods - toilet paper, paper plates, paper towels, napkins, etc?
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How about a Christmas stocking? I think it'd be sweet to receive them from grandma.
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How about giftcards to restaurants near the hospital for carry-outs?
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I'm so sorry for your loss and understand wanting to be near family. :grouphug:
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Fabulous!
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Homeschool in the Woods has a nice timeline binder.
We have this and like it! When the kids were little I put little photos of their art based on different time periods in it too.
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I'm so, so sorry. :grouphug:
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It's a nice stand alone program to use in a short period of time. We really enjoyed it on its own. I think it'd work fine!
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So fun, thanks for sharing!
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We found a 4th Jotham's Journey (Advent series) book to read. My ds, a senior, mentioned the first day that we didn't have an Advent wreath with candles. I rushed to the dollar store so we had a lovely Advent candle set to light the next day. I plan to keep it for next year as it's obviously important to him.
We told our dc that they wouldn't be getting matching pjs anymore as even the adult sets don't fit my ds (either too big or too small). At the last minute, we decided to give them both new pjs - just not matching - and they were very happy. I'm learning some traditions can just evolve. :)
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My dh surprised me with a cute pair of earrings! :)
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Thanks, this is very helpful as we're dealing with a new situation this Christmas.
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I blogged for 2 years with just first names/no location information, but stopped after hearing about young adults who wished their parents hadn't put information about them online. We now keep off all social media. Our dc can use it when they're 18.
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I understand completely. In the past, my mom has given me special, meaningful gifts. Not expensive, but thoughtful. This past year, she has been upset about some boundaries we put in place. My dh didn't receive a gift last Christmas or at Easter when she made a big deal of presenting gifts to the rest of my family. "Oh, dh, I guess we don't have a gift for you." My dad too just goes along with it.
After it happening twice, I've had to ask that we not exchange gifts anymore. Now, I'm sad that I won't have those special gifts from my mom. We've had other issues and I can't believe how she has taken out her anger on my dh.
So, I can relate and it's okay for you to be sad.
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Yes. That was part of our calculus. Ultimately we ended up buying our own today. I lose my primary care doctor whom I love because she listens to me and knows I understand my own body, and my son at school only has emergency coverage, but we'll keep all our other docs and have preventive care covered. The prevention is what we access the most.
Thanks for all your experiences, advice and opinions. You were a big help.
Could you use some of the money you save not having to travel to see your primary care doctor and pay cash? Just an idea. Sounds like you came up with a good plan for your family.
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Around that age, for big ticket items my dd liked:
trampolinehammock
arts and crafts kits such as face painting paints and books
wooden castle blocks (not sure of the brand, I found them at Bed, Bath and Beyond and bought 2 sets)
little characters like Littlest Petshop - You could buy a new set of characters/accessories
Playmobil
And Webkinz which were huge then. I miss those days!
What do you really want for Mother's Day?
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I'd like to shop for new lamps for our living room. They make the room look dated, and Ross has some fun inexpensive lamps.