Archive for June, 2009
Jaime’s Jem: What’s for Dinner?
I don’t know about you, but I love, love love summer grilling! I like it all year round (the George Forman Grill works well indoors), but especially in the summer, paired with a little cocktail, out on the patio – Yum-o! I have found with summer in full bloom now, spending a lot of time [...]
Fact Friday: Offsite Storage
“Storage-space users have traditionally rented for short periods, most commonly during life changes like divorce or relocation. But in recent years a new kind of renter has emerged, one who rents for longer periods, sometimes paying thousands of dollars a year, sometimes for units in faraway cities. These new renters seem compelled to keep trading [...]
Jaime’s Jem: PBS Kids Sprout
Summer is officially upon us, however if you live in the Northeast like I do, it certainly does not feel like it! When you think summer, it’s only natural to think of being outdoors, running, playing, swimming, loading up on sunscreen, right? It’s been raining here for weeks, and the sun has made but only [...]
Fact Friday Revisted: Productivity & Multitasking
Here’s a little fact that I shared back in March 2009… I have all these facts in my brain that I feel I MUST share! Actually, while I have a whole lot of stuff floating around my head, random facts or even organizing tidbits don’t always hang around for very long. None the less, I’m [...]
Jaime’s Jem: Summer Movies
With summer approaching and school out, many parents look for ways to entertain their children during the summer months. I know I do! I already have the summer calendar going, adding events and activities daily, so I a) have something special and fun to look forward to with my boys, b) have something to threaten [...]
Fact Friday: Managing Your Attention
“If you don’t pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it’ll take more of your attention than it deserves.” [@gtdguy (a.k.a. David Allen) via Twitter · From the web · 9:29 AM Jun 10th] Photo Credit: Google Images »»Related Articles by Zemanta«« Fun Fact Friday: Magic 8-Ball (dallisonlee.com/blog) Fact Friday: Resolutions (dallisonlee.com/blog) //
Kick Paper Clutter to the Curb: June 2009 Community Shred Events
Recently, a reader of our blog asked when the next shred event would be. I did a bit of research and found that there are several events this month in Maryland and Virginia. So, no more excuses. It’s time to kick your paper clutter to the curb! Saturday, June 13, 2009 ProShed of Northern Virgina [...]
Jaime’s Jem: Scrunchy’s Play Center
How much patience is required to be a parent? Seriously, I would say more than one could put into words on any given day. A while back I had blogged about shopping with kids, and different options for making it a painless experience. Sometimes I can follow my own advice, but other times I need [...]
Fact Friday: Children’s Schedules
“Parents spend an average of 23 percent of their free time outside of work scheduling and coordinating their children’s and family’s schedules.” [Harris Interactive · August 2008 · http://www.harrisinteractive.com/news/newsletters/clientnews/2008_centerd.pdf] Photo Credit: Google Images //
Jaime’s Jem: ICE
Do you have a plan? I don’t mean a plan for what you’re having for dinner this week, or a plan on how you are going to get everything on your to do list completed, though it’s good to have a plan for those things as well. I mean an emergency plan – do you [...]
