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13 Yr Girl with Bad Eye Sight Needing Help with Organization in School.
Asked by C.B. from Billings
on October 9, 2007
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I have a 13 year old that has sever eye problems. Not blind, but each of her eyes works independently and it has caused her to have tunnel vision no peripheral vision...
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- I remember how hard it was to focus on school work when I started jr. High. I can imagine it is nearly impossable for your daughter. She may have an easier time if s...
- Hello, first off let me say your daughter does not have to have a "learning disabilities" to qualify for for aid threw an IEP her physical disability alone makes her q...
- Another option....pull her out of public school and homeschool her. Maybe being home and being able to work at a slower pace to be able to gather her thoughts and work...
How Do You Organize Your Paperwork?
Asked by J.C. from Phoenix
on August 28, 2009
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I am just curious how others organize their paperwork. It seems like all of our mail and bills are taking over our home. I have tried numerous tactics, but I still h...
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- Hi J C- Well, 1st...no matter how much stuff you have- you gotta MAKE room for a file cabinet or file box or whatever you are going to use to organize these IMPORTAN...
- I have the same problem-I HATE not being able to find stuff. Here are a couple ideas...shred or throw out your paid bill statements, or opt to receive them online or ...
- Well, we have file cabinets. They do have small file boxes you could try. Could you fit a small file cabinet in your closet or bedroom ? Anyhow, we have a file for ...
HELP!!! I Need to Get Orginized and Am Clueless.....
Asked by T.S. from Minneapolis
on June 4, 2009
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Hello Ladies, I feel kind of silly asking this but I am in major need of getting orginized and have not a clue of how to do it. I am a single mother so I can not affo...
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- you can do it, but you need to just take on one project at a time. Start with the room that will make the biggest impact, where you spend the most time. And just do ...
- T., What a great post, I can't wait to see what ideas you get for this as I am in the same need of organization...... Recently I went to the Flylady.net website an...
- Go to FlyLady: http://www.flylady.net/ Her system is simple - work on something for 15 minutes a day! Yes, just 15 minutes a day. I tried this and it really work...
I Need to Get Rid of Too Many Toys, Clothes, Etc....
Asked by L.L. from Detroit
on August 27, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I have three wonderful boys. The only problem I currently have is that they have accumulated an enormous amount of stuff! I really am feeling overwhelme...
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- Hi L., My advice is your local Freecycle group. Times are tough everywhere and often I've seen toys go very quickly when posted there. You can find "Western Wa...
- Hi L., I used to feel the same way about donating to large organizations, but I know that the Salvation Army sells the items in their shops to use the money where...
- Hi L., As a former foster parent for 15 years, I have seen the children come into care without anything. I have literally taken them to shoe stores with bare feet....
How Do You People Keep Your Houses Spotless?
Asked by T.H. from New York
on May 11, 2009
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I am curious as to how it seems everyones house seems spotless all the time, i mean, i work part time, come home, clean, play with the kids, etc... we live in a 3 bedr...
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- Spotless! I don't know whose houses you are going to, but maybe those people are cleaning up for you to visit. I know my house is small, and clutter happens easily for...
- My house is far from spotless but it is 10 times better than it was a year ago due to the book Sink Reflections by the fly lady (flylady.net). Although I didn't incor...
- What I use are little baskets. I have a small basket next to the front door for my keys, outgoing mail, shopping lists and other things I want to take with me. I have ...
Help with Laundry
Asked by M.H. from Boise
on January 9, 2009
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Hi~
I have a family of 5 and it seems that all I am doing is laundry. Is there a really good way to get the laundry organized so that it can be done more efficiently...
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- One batch a day. I do one batch a day to keep from being overwhelmed. I have 4 kids also. One day, whites, another, darks, next light colors, then bedding, then towels...
- Hi M., So funny, I just had this conversation with some ladies at work yesterday. I never understood how people do laundry "once" a week. If I waited a whole week b...
- I have 4 kids all under the age of 4 (b/g twins 9 months old-and I bet you have a bunch of wisdom to help me!!!). Anyway as you can imagine the kids aren't old enough...
Help Keep a Kids Room Clean
Asked by D.M. from Minneapolis
on December 30, 2008
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I need so ideas on how I can try and keep my sons room at least half way orginized and clean. He is very good helping when I tell hom it is time to clean, he is only...
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- What we have done is to have clear totes for each "kind" of toy. IE-Legos have their own, superheros, dinosaurs...etc. And since they are clear, he has always been abl...
- I love everyone else's ideas and suggestions. I was just thinking that if you can't afford to buy any new containers and baskets, that you might try to find some nice...
- Get some 3-foot high bookshelves and anchor them to the wall (so he can't pull them down on himself). Then, get some baskets that will fit on the shelves, and put all...
Need Suggestions to Help My 7 Year Old Be More Organized.
Asked by A.A. from Dallas
on November 19, 2008
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Hi I have a bright 7 year old who is not terribly organized. I am a pretty organized person but I need to give him some tools so he can take some ownership of his own ...
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- www.flylady.net has some very helpful suggestion for just your situation. It sounds like you are Born Organized, but he must be taught. Trust me, as one who has had ...
- Wow! Most 7 year olds are not very organized. Please do not have the kid filing things away... I know what you mean about getting tons of papers home each week; I have...
- Just my opinion, but maybe you are expecting too much from a 7 year old. If his papers do not need to be handed in anymore, toss them, unless it is a special one he i...
Seeking Cleaning and Organizational Advice
Asked by J.P. from Jacksonville
on April 10, 2007
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I was looking for inexpensive ways to clean the spots out of my carpet, (yes, red Kool-Aid), and to organize my life. I just don't know where to start. I need House ...
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- I have one of those Dirt Devil Spot Bots, and it works good. It isn't cheap though. For the organizing your life thing- that I may help with. That was my New Years ...
- Hi J.! I have just the item for you! I have had no luck with any cleaners for my spotted carpet until I find a product called FOLEX. I bought it at Walmart in the carp...
- I don't really have any tips but a lot of moms in my moms group swear by www.flylady.com S. Gallo Usborne Books http://www.ubah.com/H2494 Register to win $50 in FR...
Some of Your Wisdom Please...
Asked by M.J. from Boston
on November 25, 2007
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I work and my husband's job does not have him home much (or awake much during the day when he is home). We have 2 little ones age 2.5 and 9 mos, and a dog (a continuou...
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- I can appreciate what you're dealing with. My husband travels a lot for work and we have two boys, 4 years and 18 months old. I seem to spend all my time following t...
- hi, i just started to get your posts and wanted to laugh when i read your post. (in a sympathetic way) i can relate! we live in a small,3 bedroom apartment and i have ...
- Not sure if I really can help with this one but...as a stay at home mom of three little girls, I am faced with the same dilemma. I have found that if I invest the tim...
