Monday Morning Coffee
August 16, 2010
"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal;
nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude."
~Thomas Jefferson~
Back to School
Summer always goes by tooooo fast.
But here it is just a one week away!!!
Here are some tips for the get off on the right foot...
- Review all information from the school, mark important dates on your calendar.
- Fill the backpack the week before school
- Re-establish the bedtime & mealtime routines at least one week before school starts
- Turn off the TV - Encourage your child to engage in quiet activities
- Visit school with your child
- Designate & clear a place to do homework
- Select a spot to keep backpacks, lunch boxes & important notes from school
Backpack Safety
~ Choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps
~Pack light. Organize to use all compartments. Pack heavier items closest to the center.
~Backpack should never weigh more than 10 - 20% of your child's body weight.
~Always use both shoulder straps
Tips to Help You Save $1,000
By Christmas
1. Lower your cell phone bill (If your not using minutes, switch to a cheaper plan)
2. Lose your land line
3. Raise your insurance deductibles
4. Drop the gym membership
5. Drop premium cable channels
6. Sell stuff you don't need or use any longer
7. Use coupons for groceries
8. Carry only cash
Five Salads so bad you would be better off eating a Whopper (670 calories)
1. Wendy's Chicken BLT Salad
(with croutons & Honey Dijon Dressing)
- 860 calories
2. Quizno's Chicken Caesar Chopped Salad
- 920 calories
3. Applebee's Grilled Shrimp 'N Spinach
- 1,050 calories
4. TGI Friday's Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad
- 1,360 calories
5. On the Border Grande Taco Salad
(with ground beef & Chipotle Honey Mustard Dressing)
- 1,690 calories
OUCH!!!!
How Green Are We??
What percentage of Americans participated in
energy-saving activities within the past year??
63% Installed more energy-efficient light bulbs
36% Purchased energy-efficient appliances
46% Started paying bills online
40% Switched to paperless financial statements
41% Donated an electronic device for recycling
29% Switched from bottle to tap water
17% Installed a low-flow shower head
16% Installed a low-flow toilet
What did you do???
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