With school back in session, it won’t be long before you’ll hear, “Mom, I need help with my homework.” For many parents, this statement may initiate a sigh, an eye-roll, or even a feeling of dread! After all, it’s been a few years since we’ve been in school, studying English, algebra, and social studies! When it comes to homework help, parents really have only two...
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This summer has flown by and it is hard to believe that the beginning of school is almost upon us. While this time of year can be quite stressful, what with the mounds of paper that will begin to pour onto your kitchen counter and the busy schedule that will soon replace the laid back days of the summer, it does not have to be....
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Summer 2011 – “The Yearlong, Month-by-Month Storage Plan” – Get your home in order—once and for all—with easy projects to improve every room. Homes and Gardens Special Publications, STORAGE, Summer 2011 Issue © Meredith Corp This issue is no longer available on newsstands, but copies can be purchased online at bhgspecials.zinio.com. The zinio format is compatible with ipad, android, Windows, and numerous other formats Kathy Jenkins...
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It’s Sunday night and you are looking forward to relaxing after a busy weekend when your kid comes rushing into the room, “I have a project due tomorrow and I can’t find my instructions. Do we have any poster board? Where are my markers?” And the race begins… So often I get calls from parents who just don’t understand why their child can’t be organized,...
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Keep Your Bathroom Clutter-Free – Certified Professional Organizer Kathy Jenkins of Come to Order reveals her favorite ideas to reorganize the most frequently used (and overlooked) room in your home. Homes and Gardens Special Publications, STORAGE, Spring 2011 Issue © Meredith Corp Your Life Electronically – Should you store your personal information digitally and online? Here’s how to weigh the risks and rewards to choose the best products and...
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Recently many families have struggled because of tough economic times and increasingly stressful situations. Some have had to move, change their lifestyles, find a new job, or learn new ways to manage money. While these major life changes seem like adult issues, there’s no doubt that they also affect kids in very real ways. Parents need to recognize that kids are very intuitive! They generally...
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When do your kids pick a fight? When you are on the phone, in the car, or at a store? No matter the answer let’s suffice it to say that it is never at a “good” time. And I don’t know about you, but playing referee is about as fun to me as cleaning a toilet! Love & Logic® Parenting teaches that you love your...
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There are two types of bill payers: those who pay the bills the day they arrive (individual payers) and those who pay a group of bills when they get paid (batch payers). It doesn’t really matter which one you are; what matters is that you pay the bills on time and that you have money in the bank when they clear. If you are a...
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It’s that time of year again…when you compile all of your tax related papers. In these tough economic times, it is important to get all the deductions and credits you can, so the IRS generously compiled a list in IRS Tax Tip 2011-18, dated January 26, 2011: Did you know that your children may help you qualify for some tax benefits? Here are 10 tax...
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This article was written by Brian Kramer and includes information from his interview with Kathy Jenkins of CTO. The article is published in the Spring 2011 edition of Storage by Better Homes and Gardens, which is available on newsstands until March 2011. Should you store your personal information digitally and online? Here’s how to weigh the risks and rewards to choose the best products and...
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