Did you put away the things you used?
If you are wondering why this is my question of the week, scroll to my article about being organized. It’s what I wrote about in my recent email.
Kerry
A new week has begun and I am enjoying spring, except for the freezing cold softball game last week. I mean really freezing cold. I was bundled in a sleeping bag as I watched the game. I don’t know how my daughter stayed warm, especially since shecouldn’t wear a jacket while she pitched. I guess youth can bear the cold!
This week, I have a few surprises for you. Steve is offering a free teleseminar for the whole family this Saturday. In case you’ve never attended a teleseminar, you can do it from the comfort of your own home! More details tomorrow.For now, just mark Saturday morning on your calendar.
On to this week’s article….
I receive a newsletter about getting organized now, by Maria Garcia. Her recent newsletter discusses the habits of Highly Organized People. When I read the first habit, I didn’t read any further. I was convinced I needed to make a change in my life and our home. And I plan to start today!
The first habit was …
“They have a place for everything. Every item they have has a consistent, assigned home. The home for books is on the book
shelf. The home for toys is in the toy room on the toy shelves. The home for blank greeting cards is in the greeting card organizer in the office.”
As much as I try, I seem to still have a stack of items that need to be sent back to their “home”.
Do you have a home for every item in your house?
Do you have a junk drawer to throw your unknowns into?
Do your children have a home in their room for all their belongings?
Spring is the traditional time to thoroughly clean your home. When you clean over the next few weeks, be sure every item you
keep has a “home”.
Do you feel like you need a larger home with more compartments to have a place for everything?
Then, get a grip! You probably need to trash some of your stuff or re-organize your cabinets and drawers. Here’s a quick tip on
cleaning a room.
1. Get 3 boxes & label them: Save, Trash, Give-Away/Garage Sale
2. As you clean a room, put everything in a box. Nothing sits on the side waiting for a decision.
3. All the stuff in Give Away is taken to a charity or sold in a garage sale within 2 weeks.
4. Trash items are TRASHED! Really!
5. Everything in the Save box must find a home, a place where it can be returned after being used. If you can’t find a home for it, put it in another box
If you need to re-organize your closets, cabinets & drawers, go to the dollar store and buy some appropriate dividers &
containers. You can probably get everything you need for cheap.
Label each divider & container so everyone in your home knows what belongs there.
Once you are clean and organized, here’s the kicker . . .WHEN YOU USE IT, PUT IT BACK.
As you train yourself to put things back, teach your children to do likewise, even if they are 4 or 5 years old. After you have
school on the kitchen table, put your teacher helps and student books back where they belong. After your children play with
toys, put them back. After you scrapbook, sew or do your hobby, put back all your supplies.
Not only will this help you become organized, it will help keep your home tidy. And you (& your spouse) will be much happier.
It does take time to put things back in their place, but in the end it will save you time. Think about it, how long does it take
to put your writing manual back on the bookshelf or in the crate?
Less than a minute.
How long does it take you to put a stack of books & papers away at the end of the week? At least 15-20 minutes, probably more!
Since I’m writing to myself, as much as you, I’d love to hear your ideas on being organized. Please post a comment so everyone
can read them.
Kerry
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pps. Watch your email this week for my surprises (1 is the teleseminar and you’ll have to watch for the other one)
By this we know love, because He laid downHis life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren….My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. I John 3:16, 18
This sums up lessons we should teach as Christian parents when we raise our children to be servant leaders.
Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Psalm 37:7
I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience hope; and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Romans 5:3-5
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4
May God bless you with patience as you put your faith & hope in Him,
Kerry
ps. These are also good verses to teach future leaders!!!
I had some questions about signing up for the call . . . NO NEED TO SIGN UP!!!
If you want to save on long distance, listen on skype. We will record the call and I will announce when it is read for you to download.
They didn’t believe me in my recent emails!
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Warmly,
Kerry
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled. 2 Corinthians 10:4-6
As I was visiting with my kids about our Bible study this week, my middle daughter mentioned this verse. How ironic that I read it yesterday and today in my Bible reading!
In my opinion, it is important that we as parents teach our children how to be discerning. Different situations require different responses. Paul knew this.
I robbed other churches, taking wages from them to minister to you. And when I was present with you, and in need, I was a burden to no one, for what I lacked the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied. 2 Corinthians 11:8-9
Paul encouraged me through these verses as he shares that he received money in diffferent ways, depending on the situation. In some churches, he received a wage. In other churches, he accepted nothing. He had God’s wisdom and used it according to the purpose for which God sent him.
Do you follow the same rule strictly, regardless of what God has brought into your life? Or, do you seek God for His counsel?
Do you teach each child exactly the same, regardless of their strengths, weaknesses or calling of God?
Kerry
A few weeks ago, I began an article about teaching your children practical skills. I continue that article today. I’ve been thinking alot about this recently. Have you?
Does your child have practical skills?
If you spend most of your time “in the book”, you might re-consider your approach to homeschooling. Although I highly praise reading classics and teaching “how to think” with books, I believe there is a balance. Don’t neglect teaching your child practical skills for the future.
Before I get to my regular article, I want to mention a few ways we are encouraging you to teach practical skills.
1. Listen to my Interview of Woody Robertson, College Plus!
On Thursday, Jan. 25th I am interviewing Woody Robertson about life planning and college. I realize that most people equate
books & college. But Woody has a different way to get a degree that can apply your child’s internship (practical skills) to his
college degree. WOW! I know because my 18 year old daughter just entered their program we are saving time and money as she
earns her degree. If you want to join me on the interview, click here:
http://curriculumconnection.net/blog/2007/01/21/what-about- college/#more-73
2. Attend Free Workshops
Every Tuesday in January & February, my husband, Stephen, continues to interview experts on building an online business so you will
have more time, money and freedom. Talk about practical skills!!
These interviews are free and full of content.
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Last night (Tuesday, Jan 22) Steve interviewed Craig Perrine about developing relationships with your customers through email.
Craig is a former homeschool dad and an all-around good guy. Most of all, he is the online king when it comes to email. You
can listen to a recording of Steve’s interview here:
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You will also have access to experts about free publicity for your business, using the press, writing a page on your site that
really sells your product.
Hey, there are 4 more weeks of these free workshops. After you request the training calls, you will receive an email that tells you where to listen to the recordings. This is one of my favorite ways to integrate practical skills with “book” learning with my own children…our family online businesses.
3. Attend a Live Conference in your child’s area of interest.
My children benefit greatly from attending a weekend seminar with Steve or I.
If you or your teen want to start a successful business, you should join us at our FamilyEbiz Expo in San Antonio on Feb 23-24, 2007. You can read all about it here:
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One of the most important things you can do for your children is give them practical skills so they can make a choice about
their career. Your kids should have the choice between working for themselves or depending on someone else for a pay check.
How can you prepare them with the right skills? What skills should you teach? Why should you give your children practical
skills?
Blessings,
Kerry
We have been looking at the value of practical skills in this highly specialized and technical age in which we live. Now, I am
not adverse to technology. In fact, I make my living on the internet. But, as we have seen, practical skills are not just for
those who do not go to college. Below are four more reasons why learning practical skills is a biblical concept.
(BTW, this article was written by my wonderful husband, Stephen)
4. Practical skills were modeled by Paul and Christ.
We have already seen Paul’s example, but why do you think God chose to be a carpenter? Surely, studying to be a teacher or
rabbi would have been more conducive to His future ministry! Or perhaps an attorney. After all, He would spend a lot of time
making arguments and counter-arguments with the Pharisees and Sadducees. No, He chose a skill that would exemplify strength,
endurance, patience and worth. He was giving an example to follow.
5. Practical skills produce godly character.
Again, I can not say this enough. I am not advocating that pursuing a trade or working with your hands is the only righteous calling or Read the rest…