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It’s College Move-In Day! Here’s Five Packing Tips To Get You Started!
One of the biggest projects for a parent is letting go of their child and getting them ready for college. When they’re brand new and in your arms, you don’t consider that you’re raising this dependent little creature to one day be in a place you can’t be all the time. It’s not conceivable until you have a tall eighteen-year-old standing in front of you and ready to pack their things to move into the next phase in their life. Deep breaths, parents, because college move-in day is the next chapter for you, too. It’s a big project from start to finish, and while you have plenty of notice, you may still flap and stress when the time comes to get moving. So, what’s on the list to ensure you get your teenager packed and ready to start the next big thing in life? Declutter. A teenager’s bedroom is a cave of wonders for parents. You don’t go in there…
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Let’s Teach Our Kids How to Take Down Notes!
Jotting down notes for class seems such a menial task to do, but there are countless ways to make it effective. Before we get into the different techniques that we can teach our kids on note-taking, let us break down how to take down notes first. What factors can affect note-taking? Whether you are in one of the private international schools in Singapore or a fast-paced University in the UK, the note-taking experience is the same for all students. So to help them, let’s teach our kids these tried and tested note-taking techniques. Create a visual representation of each lesson There are students who prefer visuals rather than text. If your child is the visual kind, you can tell them to draw their notes instead of summarizing them. Drawing does not mean cartoons, per se, although they can create doodles or comics related to their lesson. They can also draw up concept webs that they can add to as the lesson progresses. …
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8 Ways College Students Can Save Money!!
Along with worrying about classes and the future job that they’re working towards, numerous college students are feeling the stress of a tight budget. Read on to learn ways that students can save money. Fortunately, there are many solutions to saving money and make budgeting it a bit easier. Here are the top eight. 1. Don’t buy new / look for discounted options: The odds are that after the one course you bought it for, that textbook will never be used again. And in today’s modern age, electronics are nearing the same shelf life. There’s no sense in overspending for something that is shiny and new but will probably be outdated by the end of the semester. Look into borrowing books from previous students, or from the university library. Also, look into buying discounted electronics or seeing if your library allows you to borrow electronics. Many laptops, for instance, can be found in “open box, like new” condition, but the…
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Five Tips for Healthier Back-to-School Lunches
Already many kids are back in school, and as such, many parents are struggling to find healthy back-to-school lunch options their kids actually like. With especially picky eaters, parents often have to get creative to put together something that is healthy and well-liked, as well as is budget-friendly. However, before adding in anything brand new to your child’s diet, make sure they are not allergic. If your child already has pre-existing allergies, make sure they have the proper tools, such an EpiPen, with them during school hours. If your child has allergies and you do not have an EpiPen or other medication, because you are struggling to make your health care payments, look to see if you qualify for obamacare subsidies and aca subsidies, as you might be eligible for lower monthly health care payments. While keeping your child’s allergies in mind, here are five tips for healthier back-to-school lunches: 1. Whole GrainsIf your child eats a sandwich every day,…
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Higher Education Can Help Double Your Salary!
Higher Education Can Help Double Your Salary Despite the flak that higher education received in 2014 for financial practices, not many of those in mainstream media focus on the positive results of what colleges and universities offer students. In some cases, adults who have returned to college for a specific class have nearly doubled their annual salaries shortly after completing the course. It’s a mixture of pre-existing experience and marketing oneself that helps achieve success after college. Do You Benefit from a Degree? in your specific field is more than a piece of paper that adorns your walls. It is evidence that you have proper knowledge to complete tasks related to that field of study. For many professional circles, a degree of any kind can be seen as a symbol of status and prestige. Although the degree can open doors for opportunities, it’s still up to you to walk through. Having the degree doesn’t guarantee you a job. You have…
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GiftsForYouNow Back To School GIVEAWAY!!
Back to school? Doesn’t it seem like summer JUST started?? Oh wait, that’s me…. I’m now an empty nester… I forgot how long summer REALLY is!!! (Yes, I do think I’m funny!) I’ve teamed up with some awesome bloggers to bring you a great back-to-school giveaway!! Good LUCK!! Hosted By: Holiday Contest and Sweeps Co-Hosted By Here We Go Again, Ready? Michigan Savings and More My Devotional Thoughts Peanut Butter and Whine Everyday Southwest Proudly Brings You The GiftsForYouNow.com (don’t forget to use Rakuten for 6.5% back!) Back To School Giveaway 1 Winner receives a set of two Backpacks Holiday Contest and Sweeps is pleased to team up with GiftsForYouNow.com to bring you the “GiftsForYouNow.com Back To School Giveaway”. One lucky winner will be able to send their children back to school in style this year with a Personalized Back-Pack. Children of any age would be happy to start school with this cool 14″ x 19″ black duck and…
