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Dad Days of Summer: While Momania's Theresa Walsh Giarrusso takes a vacation, local dad and sportswriter Andy Johnston will be filling in. You can e-mail him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
On Monday, Lori tacked a green neon piece of paper to the bulletin board in our laundry room.
It's longer than Ty's Christmas list and more detailed than my honey-do list.
I was stunned when I started reading it.
It was filled with all the school supplies we need to purchase before he starts kindergarten next month. To give you an idea of its enormity, we must buy at least one of every item at Wal-Mart.
For many of you, buying school supplies has become a habit and a routine part of your July and August. For us, it's our first year purchasing all the supplies needed for Ty to start school.
As I see the shelves filling up with supplies at Target, CVS and other stores, Lori says we need to go ahead and get them before they're gone or we'll be fighting other parents over the last box of Crayola washable markers (classic colors – not the thin ones, as our supply list warns) or glue sticks or Iron Man book bag.
And what the heck is a Pink Pearl eraser?
One thought is that we can wait to compare the sales at all the different retailers to buy the most for less, or we could go ahead and get the supply list completed before we're making a midnight run to find things not crossed off our list.
Hopefully your tips will help school supply newcomers like us and other parents who are familiar with this annual rite but are looking to save money this year.
Are you already buying school supplies?
What are some of the best ways to save on them?
Do you wait or do you get it done weeks ahead of time?
Do schools ask parents to bring too many items?
- By Andy Johnston, for the Momania blog
July 19th, 2011
3:19 am
I am already done (minus the three-ring binder). I purchase supplies as I see them on sale throughout the year. I abhor standing in some store aisle crammed full of frustrated parents with restless children searching for the last orange folder in the metro area :) I no longer fret over the "right" markers (or crayons, pencils, etc) as indicated on the list. The kids don't care and will use the supplies regardless.
July 19th, 2011
3:40 am
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July 19th, 2011
5:58 am
Yes, the school supply list can be daunting. This is ( one reason) why I am in awe at people who have perhaps 6 children, How do they manage the school supply list? I am past that hurdle now with college expenses.
Re the eraser, I am pretty sure it is that rubbery kind that is just a bit bigger than a flash drive.
When children are learning to write, the eraser on the pencil does not last long.
Target typically has a GREAT sale in a week or two. Lugging all that stuff to school is another thing.
As a former Kinder teacher, I stuck to the list. There is usually a reason why the teacher wants certain things even though it may seem odd. Teachers tend to appreciate those who follow directions. I know I did. Kind of like leaving a list for your babysitter and when you get home he/she says, "Oh we did not follow the list…the kids did not care a bit! They were good with eating ice cream for dinner and playing in the street."
It's not like the teachers get a commission for recommending odd things to purchase just for the fun of it!
Also, some kids will bring everything they need and others will bring nothing and probably be using what your kid brought. It all starts when they are small.
July 19th, 2011
6:03 am
Andy…thin markers do not last as long with little hands. When children are learning to recognize, select and read their color words it helps if they all have the same CLASSIC colors.
July 19th, 2011
6:07 am
Please stick to the list and please get everything on it. As a teacher and a mom, I don't want the children who did bring in everything to have to make up for the children whose parents didn't or couldn't get everything, so I buy it myself. I know a lot of teachers who do this. I really don't mind buying it (I find the 10 and 25 cent sales and get off brands) but it would be nice to have less to buy. And no, we don't get much money to spend on classroom supplies. You would be surprised at how fast crayons, pencils and glue sticks are used up. @MJG_Great job on the pink pearl eraser description! Pencil erasers disapper faster than you think and cap erasers are useless except for sticking them to foreheads and launching them across the room. There really is a reason for all the "odd" things on the list. We really will use everything on there…and more.
July 19th, 2011
6:46 am
there are some things i really miss now that my kids are grown..buying school supplies is definately not one of them. the reason for the list (as mjg pretty much said) is so everyone has the same thing-and the teachers know what works best for the kids. at my work place we do a different community service collection every three months-this period we are collecting money for the head start teachers to buy bookbags filled with supplies for the kids whose parents cant afford them. they will be filled with exactly what is on the list..each set of supplies the same. its amazing that even the little kids get into the 'my stuff is better than your stuff' attitude. but they do. best to stick to the list.
July 19th, 2011
7:09 am
I am tired of kids w/ iPhones and $200 shoes not having school supplies. I told them last year if we did not have the same last name and if they didn't appear on my tax return as a dependent, I would not be giving them school supplies. When we ran out of tissues, I said, "use your sleeve." I am so mean…but I teach in a middle class school, and there's no reason for this.
July 19th, 2011
7:47 am
Never had to deal with the school supply lists that are put out by public schools but I see them posted all over Walmart and think about how overwhelming it all must be. Still, I'm sure it is all necessary.
I will say that it made me crazy when my sister-in-law would spend days rounding up everything her kids need and it was very obvious to me (in South Cobb County) that she was buying for many more kids than hers. Her child obviously does not need 4 large boxes of tissues per year or 3 sets of Crayola markers. She was even told (as was mentioned above)that they put extras on the list because many don't buy them. Wow! just another reason my children will never step foot in a government school. (not blaming the teachers here. They can't very well buy for 30 kids).
My kids attend a "one day a week" school and also have a large list of supplies. But at least I know that they (and only they) will use them.
It is absolutely ridiculous that parents will not buy school supplies. I work with low income families and can assure you that they can afford pencils that cost a penny and folders that are 20cents. They just know that their kids will be "covered" and so they just don't worry about it.
July 19th, 2011
8:04 am
Andy……take the school supplies in on the night/day that you go to meet Ty's teacher. DO NOT take them in the first day of school! Taking them on the "meet the teacher day" will give the teacher a chance to put them all away before school starts. As a Kindergarten teacher, I can tell you that teachers don't like getting anything other than your child on the first day of school…..it is a CRAZY day! And I can echo the thoughts of newblogger…….STICK TO THE LIST! If it says to get Crayola crayons, don't get Roseart, get Crayola. If it says get PLAIN folders, don't get folders with puppies on them. Teachers LOVE it when you get exactly what is on the list.
July 19th, 2011
8:06 am
Agreed. I once had a student tell me she couldn't afford a $10 calculator, after coming into the room with 3 things from the snack machine. I told her all she would need to do was to bring food from home for a week instead of using the machine, and she would be able to buy a calculator. She gave me the most filthy look. Another time, I had a student call me out into the hall to tell me that he couldn't afford a calculator. He had a brand new mp3 player around his neck (this was in the days when they were expensive).
July 19th, 2011
8:07 am
@newblogger….sometimes I can get a few things right! :)
@mom3boys…I hear you loud and clear…I have mentioned this before and been shot down by some here.
July 19th, 2011
8:09 am
Andy…Kathy knows all about this…you may need to e-mail her :)
July 19th, 2011
8:14 am
The school supply lists these days are so much more comprehensive than they were when I was in elementary school (late 80s/early-mid 90s)! I remember that, for me, it was essentially a pencil box (remember the plastic ones? Do kids still use those?), pencils, an eraser, Elmer's glue (which we liked to spread on the palms of our hands, let dry, and peel off during class…), crayons, markers, and scissors. Sometimes a little pencil sharpener, but usually there was one in the classroom to use. As I got older, a calculator was required (first the scientific calculator in middle school and then the graphing calculator for high school math). I was absolutely amazed when my brother started kindergarten (in '05; oddly, the year that I graduated from college…I'm sure that my mom never anticipated that she would have one kid graduating from college and then be starting all over again that fall!) and I saw his supply list. It was long. And, obviously, expensive. I guess that parents are having to provide more now that the schools' budgets have been cut so much and they can't afford to provide the things that they provided when we were younger (Kleenex being one example…my mom told me that every child in my brother's class has to bring in boxes of Kleenex for the classroom; we always had industrial, sandpaper-like tissues provided by the school).
July 19th, 2011
8:17 am
@MJG – I love the babysitter list comparison – so true.
I agree with the others who said get what is on the list. Unless you have a brand new teacher, the teacher has refined this list over several years and knows exactly what the kids need and knows why one brand of crayons or size of folder is better than the others. Also, my own kids' lists have gotten shorter and less specific as they have gotten older.
I also know some teachers who take all the supplies and put them in a "community box" for everyone to use. I do not agree with this and have never done it myself, but it is fairly common. This means that the kids whose parents did not buy them supplies do not get left out. It also means that if you spent extra to get Ty the pencils with the footballs or the eraser shaped like batman he may never even get to use those things.
In the elementary grades at our school, we have the option to pre-pay for a box of supplies that is delivered before school starts and is on the kids desk the first day of school. I love it because I do not have to search for the certain things. Some parents do not like it – they think it costs more. I really don't see that it is more expensive, plus when you add in time, gas, and aggravation I think you come out ahead by pre-paying. Some others may have this option, too.
July 19th, 2011
8:43 am
When my 2 were in kindergarten, I bought everything that was on their list..Spent about $300.00..Three months after they were in that school, they moved and I was told that nothing could be returned because it was all dumped into one bucket and shared..WTF??
I don't mind buying the stuff that my two need and I don't mind helping out kids that need help, but I am not going to buy stuff for kids that are driven to school in a new Merceds, Lexus or Rangerover..If you can afford a $60 thousand vehicle, you can afford $75.00 for school supplies..Especially since your kids are already eating breakfast and lunch on my dime..
I buy things all year long and I usually do send in most of what the teacher puts on the list..I do not send it all in at once..I let the kids take a few things the first week of school and I tell the teacher that they will bring in more as needed during the year..
If they do a class project, I will send in only what my two are going to use..Couple of years ago, they did a tie dye T-shirt..I sent in 2 pkgs. to each class, then my two took in their own shirt..When the boy came home with his shirt, it was about 2 sizes to small..When I said something to the teacher, she was like, oh, so and so didn't bring in a shirt, so I gave him K's..Oh H3LL freaking no…
July 19th, 2011
8:46 am
"I am so mean…but I teach in a middle class school, and there's no reason for this."
You're not mean, and I admire you for not taking that crap. Good for you!
July 19th, 2011
8:50 am
I am sick and tired apathetic/lazy parents and/or students expecting others to take up the slack since they think they can just shrug off their responsibility to purchase & bring proper supplies.
It reminds me of an art teacher I had in a college class.
He use to rant about how so many "students" would whine and cry about supposedly not having any money and wouldn't get their supplies, but yet not one of them had to work at a real job and when he would go outside he'd see a parking lot full of new cars.
He was right!!
July 19th, 2011
8:55 am
I agree as well about buying the brands / colors / etc the teacher requests. There are some brands that work much better than others (Elmer's glue sticks work – Office Depot ones, not so well). Teachers often use color coding to make instructions easier ("pull out your blue folders so we can work on xyz"). There is almost always a good reason for buying that specific item versus the one that looks similar, but isn't.
Another thing that I do is label (almost) EVERYTHING. By this, I mean writing names in Sharpie on every item from folders to markers (each marker) to erasers. The only things I don't label are pens and pencils. I do this because there is inevitably a sticky-fingered child who will "borrow" something when your child isn't looking. As others have said, I'm not paying for someone else's kid's supplies. Putting a name on things makes it easier for the item to be positively identified as my child's, and for the appropriator to be positively identified as a child to keep an eye on.
July 19th, 2011
8:58 am
I never fretted. I bought what I could, and sent it in when it was easy. I didn't send in EVERYTHING the first day of school. That's just silly. Kleenex, paper towels, and hand sanitizer do not need to be stuffed into the backpack the very first day. We staggered it……
Don't make your kids lug everything to school the first day. Remember, they are getting adjusted and settled, and it takes a week or two. Send stuff in on a daily basis. By the end of the week, it will all be there.
July 19th, 2011
8:59 am
In my area (South Cobb Co.) most of the teachers use the "everything is used for everybody" method. Meaning, the parents I know buy for their kids and those whose parents would rather spend money on cigarettes and lottery tickets. Yet another reason why my kids don't go to government schools. (not blaming the teachers. They can't buy for everyone).
My children go to a hybrid school (one day a week). They have an extensive list but at least I know that what I buy is used by them and only them.
July 19th, 2011
9:04 am
@ Black and White…college kids….jobs? What? Mine have them but it is not common in our area.
However, a neighbor's son who was Valedictorian in our HS two years ago and will be in his 3rd year at Ga Tech told me he has 3 part time jobs this summer. I am more than impressed! He was laying sod with his Dad when I spoke with him ( that is not one of his jobs).
July 19th, 2011
9:14 am
I always stick to the list because I know that the teachers have a reason for everything on it. I do get confused sometimes. Like this year, my son's list said "tacky glue" for the art room. I wasn't sure what that was, since there was no name brand called that. I assumed they meant that rubber glue stuff, so I hope I'm right!! But the one that baffled me the most this year was a role of packing tape. Really?? What are they using packing tape for? But the rest of the stuff was standard and actually I got off pretty light this year for 2nd grade compared to last year. I only had to buy 1 box of crayons and markers as opposed to last year's 3 boxes! Needed lots of pencils, but they are cheap.
July 19th, 2011
9:31 am
Once they get to middle and high school it isn't so bad. I still buy a pack of markers and colored pencils b/c inevitably there will be a project that requires it but for now, all he really needs are a couple of three-ring binders (NOT one for every class like some teachers ask for), dividers, a couple of spiral notebooks, lots of notebook paper and pencils and pens.
They still ask for paper towels, tissue and hand sanitizer but I don't send that in the first day- I usually wait until after fall break. I also tell all of his teachers that if they ever run out of anything to let me know and I'll be happy to help replenish the supply (and let a couple of other parents know as well). BUT the boy goes to a private school so it's never an issue to tell a couple of other moms, "hey, they're running low on paper towels in the science lab, do you mind putting 5 bucks in the pot and I'll pick up a big package of paper towels?" I don't like paying tuition but to be in an environment where everyone (or close to it) takes responsibility for their own kid, sure does make my life a lot easier.
By the way, my recommendation on school supplies is to go buy them now. Target will give you your money back on anything that goes on sale in the next two weeks so even if you buy something and it goes on sale next week, simply take your receipt to customer service and they'll refund the difference. Then you don't have to worry about not getting everything or facing the outrageous crowds.
July 19th, 2011
9:32 am
You can always reuse the items year after year. I can't tell you how many supplies/folders/clean paper I see thrown in the trash can every May. Kids expect to get all brand new stuff for the school year. Maybe you can set a precedent in your house where supplies are expected to be reused. Then next year your shopping list won't be so long!
Also, know that when your kids get to high school, markers and things (yes, even paper because students do come to school without paper) are purchased by the teacher, from their personal money.
July 19th, 2011
9:32 am
@Lori Tacky Glue can be found in the craft section. It's usually in a bronze/brown bottle. I'm a little surprised they're asking for that though- seems odd.
July 19th, 2011
9:36 am
@momof3boys When we run out of tissues in my classroom, I go and get a roll of (unused) toilet paper from the bathroom. If the kids ask why we don't have tissues, I tell them I can't afford to buy them tissues, but they're welcome to bring them in if they don't want to use the TP. It usually inspires one or two of them to bring in a few boxes.
July 19th, 2011
9:41 am
@Lori–"tacky glue" is a craft glue, it used to come in a brown bottle with a gold lid…you may have to try Michael's or JoAnn to find it.
My best school supply story is that when V was in about 2nd grade an office supply store had pencils for 2 cents/box…my DH bought so many boxes of pencils that we still haven't had to buy them, she's going into 10th grade and I don't think we will need to buy them ever again :). I also bought a whole case of spiral notebooks that year, I think we just used the last of them.
I do buy throughout the entire year to avoid the crush, but now that we're in HS I think the specifics will become less (except for the TI-84 graphing calculator).
July 19th, 2011
9:51 am
Is it less expensive to buy bulk supplies of notebooks, pencils, folders, etc? It feels like an awful lot of money is being spent per child at CVS and Wal-Mart. I wonder if the PTA or groups of parents were able to arrange some sort of coop if everyone would come out better by buying in bulk together and then paying their share of the discounted cost.
July 19th, 2011
9:53 am
@VS Mom
Check ebay for the TI84. Many college kids sell them back once they're done with them.
July 19th, 2011
9:57 am
I had to buy that TI84 calculator – $120 when my daughter was in high school. But, 4 years later, she is still using it, in college. So I have gotten my money's worth…..
July 19th, 2011
10:01 am
Teachers, remember to save the receipts for anything you spend out of your own pocket. It's 100% tax deductible.
July 19th, 2011
10:08 am
@MomOf2Girls..I marked everything with a sharpie when my two were in kindergarten, the teacher marked it out..Now my two are in the third grade, so they will be able to keep up with their own stuff..
@Black and White..Too funny..I know someone that has a daughter that is a junior in college and she can't work because it takes away from her study time..Really, she has 2 classes a day, three days per week..Yet, she has time to call her Mom about 8-10 times a day, every day..
July 19th, 2011
10:25 am
We actually got her 2 TI-Inspire(sp) from e-bay, one came with the TI-84 faceplate conversion. We chose this version as it is the one that can be used with the probes to do chemistry and physics labs if necessary and it was still much, much cheaper than the TI-84.
@JJ–I still use the calculator I bought when I started graduate school 20+ years ago and somewhere still have the one I bought when I started undergrad several years b/4 that…they are a great deterrant to my students wanting to borrow one as they are not anywhere near as idiot proof as today's calculators…OTOH, I can't use their TI-84's worth a darn…but if a college chemistry student can't use a calculator they've supposedly been using since the 10th grade, there's a bigger problem afloat (different story, different day, perhaps a different blog).
July 19th, 2011
10:32 am
@JJ, my son has been using my TI-83 which I bought in 9th grade in 1993. I used it for HS, college and then my dad used it in college before he gave it back. As far as computers have come, calculators really haven't changed much.
July 19th, 2011
10:48 am
I personally think that some of the school supply lists have gotten out of hand. I understand the needs for SCHOOL SUPPLIES – (pencils, paper, etc.)But why do I have to supply reams of paper, ink cartridges. Yes, these items were on the list. I purchase all the items on the list because if my child needs a tissue or santizier, I want him to have access to it. I really think that they can be scaled down some, too. Ok, what will he need baby wipes for and he's in the 2nd grade? There is a sink in the classroom and we supply hand soap and paper towels. Why do I have to buy 4 boxes of Ziploc bags (gallon & quart)? Oh, sorry I forget – this isn't the vent section!! :)
July 19th, 2011
10:49 am
I couldn't find 4 packs of Crayola Twistable Crayons in the basic 8 colors. I had to find them on ebay. It was the cheapest place because all other supply stores charged 10 s/h. We found a 10 color pack but the basic eight was no where. Plus, I could buy a regular 24 count of crayons for $0.25 versus 3.19/pack.
July 19th, 2011
10:54 am
Only if you itemize. If you don't, you get a measly $250.
To the subject of the original post:
This year I start over with elementary again. I now refuse to oversupply at the start of the year. I will send in what I know my daughter can use from the list, and will re-up every 60 days. Sorry. Not providing for those that seem to have better ways of spending their money than providing their kids with supplies.
July 19th, 2011
10:54 am
@Jarvis, only up to $250, unless that amount has been increased.
I don't buy from the middle and high school lists. I find that each teacher has their own requirements, so I wait to get what they require. I don't like that in elementary the supplies are shared. Parents need to be responsible for their own kids supplies.
July 19th, 2011
10:55 am
If it's any consolation, my husband is a teacher and I STILL think the lists are completely out of hand.
July 19th, 2011
11:04 am
Becky – your first post hit the nail on the head. I don't mind helping out. I will not support everyone else. I am not a fan of the group supplies concept. In kindergarten there's really no way around it. I mark everything possible with my children's name so they can use the supplies we purchased. I too do not send everything in on meet the teacher day or the first day of school. Keep in mind that 1) this list is expected to cover the entire year. It's the same concept as food. See a full plate, eat a full plate. See limited portions, one rations their supplies and uses them wisely. We had plenty left over at the end of this year which meant I bought less for August. 2) in our school the list is not teacher generated. It is generated at the grade (usually grade chair) level. It is a general list. I have no problem sending in a few things at the beginning and then replenishing as the child or teacher asks for it. I am on our PTA. I sub at our school and volunteer weekly. Point being, I am a huge supporter of my school and am not being ugly or miserly.
July 19th, 2011
11:22 am
Andy, yes I think they ask for more things. When mine were in K, I do not remember anyone having hand sanitizer…was it even available 12 plus years ago? Just like most schools do not have chalkboards anymore, things have gotten different as far as what each school gets used to.
@ Angie…I never sent in reams of paper or cartridges when mine were in elementary school but they did not have computers in their classrooms then. I did send both of mine to college with a lap top and did not have one when I went to college…we never used them then as they were the kinds that took up an entire room.
FYI. I have a TI-86 calculator sitting right here on the desk with me. We found it when we were cleaning out the basement. One of our kids left their calculator in their locker the night before the SAT test ( I think it was my son) and Dad went and got another one as there was no way to get into the school and get it. The test was at another school. To be fair, I was out of town for our daughter's test and both she and her Dad forgot to set their alarms and she missed it…no things are not perfect around here for sure.
Anyway, does anyone use this model now? My daughter told me NO but maybe someone would be interested in it?
July 19th, 2011
11:22 am
@malleesmom..Thanks..I didn't mean to be so high up on my soap box, this is just something that really gets on my nerves..I know what its like to not have everything that the other kids have, I've been there..Thats why I don't have a problem helping out if needed..BTW, if your childs name is really mallee, I love that name..
Question to the teachers on here..Why is it that I'm always hearing that teachers have to buy with their own money, so you need to buy for your child, yet I spoke with the teachers for my 2 at least 2-3 times per week last year and I was always asking them if the kids needed anything brought in and they always told me no…Was I just lucky with 2 really good teachers or did I miss something?
July 19th, 2011
11:28 am
@Becky, sorry to hear that. I've heard stories about public schools being run like a commune but haven't personally experienced it. We go to private, so it wasn't a question of communal supplies, it was a tracking mechanism. Was it a private school or public?
@Andy, another thing to know is that you need to have supplies at home as well. What you need depends on your kids, but you'll quickly get a feel for it.
I have a couple of suggestions that have helped us to stay organized:
1. Set aside a storage area for school supplies. We have a shelving unit set up in a little nook. I have plastic shoeboxes to store the supplies, and each is labeled. It is very quick and easy to find what you need.
2. For each child, I have a modular caddy that has a lid and handle. This caddy contains all of the supplies they will need for a homework session (again, depends on the age what will be in it, but basics include pens, pencils, erasures, white out, tape, colored pencils, etc.). If the homework location needs to change for some reason, such as working on the computer versus the table, or going to a friend's house to do homework, the caddy goes along too.
Good luck, and take a deep breath!
July 19th, 2011
11:29 am
Our school (private) just sent a bill for supplies for the elementary classes — they bought in bulk, and when the kids walked in on the first day, each desk had their supplies in a nice little pile on their desk. No running around, the teachers had exactly what they wanted — it was nice, and I never had the sense that I was being price-gouged.
We started buying our own supplies in middle and high school — not so bad. We actually enjoyed back-to-school shopping — I guess we're odd. :-) My biggest challenge was purchasing the books frugally, but by the time my kids hit college, they were pros at researching ISBN numbers on the internet, knew which websites were consistently lower, and how to group books to take advantage of free or low-cost shipping (i.e., yes, the paperback is $4.95 here, and $3.50 there, but if I get the $4.95 with the free shipping batch, I don't have to pay $3.00 shipping on the $3.50 book . . . that sort of thing.)
July 19th, 2011
11:33 am
@MJG: "They were the kinds that took up an entire room" ROFL!!!!! That describes it perfectly! How many of us can remember lugging boxes of keypunch cards and making burnt offerings to the Gods of the Computer Science Building, hoping that the cards would go through properly and your program wouldn't crash?!
July 19th, 2011
11:39 am
@ DB…oh yeah, my husband's brother worked with computers as soon as he got out of college.
That must have been in 1981? We visited him at his job and the whole room was humming!
I took a computer class in maybe 1988 and there were so many things you needed to memorize that seemed useless to me ( plus I was teaching and had a baby) that I dropped out. Things are sure different now!
July 19th, 2011
11:42 am
Great topic! I know that when I compare my being in school (70s/80s), my kids' being in school (90s/00s), and my time teaching (since 2001), I have definitely seen a difference in supply lists at all levels. Part of it is due to changes in teaching strategies – there are a lot more "activities to facilitate learning" that require the use of lots of color, glue, construction paper, etc – I'm thinking of things like "interactive notebooks" and "foldables." At the same time, we've seen a real decrease in classroom funding – bad economy and "no new taxes" mentality have meant less for the classroom budget and teacher's wallet. I know for me personally, I have seen my classroom and subject area budget cut a lot the last 5 years. Believe it or not, if you are being asked to supply reams of paper and printer ink, it's because your school is trying to save money on those things (mine does not do that, but I have had parents send in reams of paper, and let me tell you, I get very excited, lol).
@Sam's 9:32 – I know what you mean about good stuff being thrown away! My professional kids know that during locker clean-out in May, I will take almost anything (not the moldy sandwich stuck in the back – I draw the line at that). They give me pens, pencils, markers, glues, scissors, and binders – not to mention lots of paper. Doing that every year has really helped me keep my class costs down – I have the "Beggars Can't Be Choosers" bin full of supplies for those that need them. And to your 9:36 about the TP – I do the same thing!! Only my kids don't seem to care…
@Angie 10:48 – hand wipes are used to clean tables as well as hands – sometimes it's easier and faster to give everyone a wipe than wait for everyone to take a turn at the sink. Ziplocs are used for a multitude of things such as sorting and storing (and I save and reuse mine if they're in decent shape – the same with plastic spoons and cups, although they're not for eating, they are great for mixing). As I said before, you're probably being asked to supply those things because of budget cuts – teachers used to either buy with their own money or with classroom money.
July 19th, 2011
11:44 am
@MomOf2Girls..It was a public school in the North Ga. area..Really soured me on buying school supplies for a while..Thank goodness the school that they are in now is sooo much better..
One other thing that I would add to your supply list Andy, is a pencil sharpner..I can't tell you how many times, I would hear, I can't do my homework because my pencil isn't sharpened..So keep one of those handy at home also..
July 19th, 2011
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There are many places that Mark Sanchez can seek refuge this offseason. Madison Square Garden is not one of them. Per ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, the highly-criticized Jets quarterback was "roundly booed" when shown on the jumbotron during Saturday's Celtics-Knicks playoff game. https://twitter.com/stephenasmith/status/325700951744868352 This was confirmed by a wide array of sources. https://twitter.com/InsideHoops/status/325703735273730048 https://twitter.com/Ian_OConnor/status/325703015560527874 https://twitter.com/HowardBeckNYT/status/325700734010146817 https://twitter.com/FisolaNYDN/status/325701750722015233 Ouch. Considering this same thing happened nearly a year ago to the day, Sanchez probably should start avoiding MSG in April. Or, you know, forever.
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Conference Hound-Up March 19, 2012: Great Ideas All Over The World
Matt O'Connell | Mar 19, 2012
Events on the Conference Hound roster today range from small and domestic (Ft. Lauderdale Job Fair) to international and devastatingly important (European Nuclear Forum). They're spread all around the world, from Africa to London, Qatar, The Netherlands and a surplus right here in the States.
OMMA Global San Francisco combines leaders of the "interactive marketing revolution" to deliver a tour de force of profound knowledge to burgeoning marketers.
Also in San Francisco, the Appy Awards are being held today. This is a celebration of the best and brightest in applications, honoring the cream of the crop in a range of categories.
SES New York starts today and runs through most of the week, touching upon every major topic related to internet marketing from SEO to video optimization. SES NY promises to deliver on all counts with dozens of sessions, keynotes, exhibitors, parties and events.
The Canadian Government aims to improve their search results and online following by dispersing knowledge at the annual Social Media for Government event in Ottawa.
As mobile marketing becomes an increasingly pertinent and reliable source of new customers, more and more businesses are finding it an essential path to follow. Miami Beach is hosting the Mobile Marketing Conference to give Floridians a chance to tackle this opportunity head-on.
There's more events to find all over the world today, so check them out here if I haven't led you to something close by.
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The major in art history and criticism consists of 30 credits in the department. All majors must complete 6 credits in ArtHist 101 and 102, and they are advised strongly to take 3 credits in Arthist 104 or 105. In addition, all majors must complete one of the following to satisfy the L&S research requirement.
- 3 credits in an internship (ArtHist 489 or 691); or
- 3 credits in an independent study (ArtHist 699) approved and supervised by an art history faculty member; or
- 3 credits in the art history seminar (ArtHist 501) during their junior or senior year with permission from the instructor; or
- 3 credits in a graduate seminar, if the student is well-qualified and receives permission from the instructor.
Beyond this, each student must select one of two major options: option A, the standard major, or option B, the broad major. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required in all ArtHist courses attempted at UWM. In addition, students must attain a 2.5 GPA on all major credits attempted, including any transfer work. Fifteen credits at the 300 level or above must be taken in residence at UWM.
Option A: Standard Major. This option is recommended for students who are interested in obtaining a well-balanced approach to the study of art history. It provides an introduction to most major areas of inquiry in art history and to different scholarly approaches to study in this field. It is recommended especially for students who wish to continue into graduate studies in art history and to pursue careers in college teaching or museum or gallery work.
- Distribution requirement, 15 credits. At least 3 credits in each of five of the following areas: Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance-Baroque, 19th-20th Century, Non-Western, Film. At least 9 of the 15 credits must be at the 300 level or above.
- Electives, 9 credits. At least 6 of these 9 credits must be at the 300 level or above.
- Language requirement. Reading ability in at least one foreign language, preferably French or German, to be demonstrated either by taking two years of college-level language with grades of "B" or better or by taking and passing a reading exam administered by the Art History Department. Students planning to go to graduate school are advised that most graduate schools require Ph.D. candidates to demonstrate reading knowledge of both French and German. Other languages such as Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Greek, or Latin also may be required, depending on a student's field of specialization.
Option B: Broad Major. This option is designed for students who wish to tailor their own programs to pursue specific individual interests in art history, to tie in with studies in other fields (i.e., double majors), or for personal enrichment. It requires at least 24 credits of the student's choice in ArtHist courses beyond 101 and 102, of which at least 15 must be at the 300 level or above.
Honors in the Major
Art history majors who meet the following criteria are awarded honors in the major:
- 3.00 cumulative GPA in all UWM graded credits;
- 3.50 GPA in all credits that count toward the major;
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- completion of one of the following:
- six credits of French or German at 200 level or above with grades of "B" or better (equivalent level course work in another language may be substituted with faculty approval);
- the Art History Department's French or German translation exam with passing grade;
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Attitude of Ministry, part 2 of 3: Perspective
Last week, we learned that attitude allows us to:
- Influence The three Hebrew children influenced the king.
- Endure
David endured in Ziglag; he encouraged himself.
- Make the right choices
Caleb and the scouts
Perspective is a sub-topic of attitude. We can have a worldly perspective or a Godly perspective.
- perspective
- A particular attitude or way or regarding something; a point of view.
I need a volunteer. Jay, would you come up here? Now, like the picture in your handout of hands holding the world, Jay is going to represent the world, and I'm going to represent the hand of God. Sometimes we feel like God is (holding Jay by the neck) right here, and sometimes we feel like we're (holding Jay's hand by the fingertips) dangling. But no matter where God has us, the important thing is to remember that we're always in God's hands.
- For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
- For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
- For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
- So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
There are scriptures that say God's ways are high and holy and righteous, but it says here that God's thoughts are literally not our thoughts. So we shouldn't feel bad when we don't understand what's going on. God's word will do what he set out for it to do; it won't return void. We as humans in the flesh have a choice whether to be a part of that plan. That's our choice: how we receive God's words. Hopefully we will have the perspective to realize that God has a plan, and want to be a part of it.
God didn't make anything by accident; everything is by design. We strive to overcome faults and shortcomings, but God gave them to us for a reason. He doesn't improvise and patch things together; he builds each of us by design.
What is God's Perspective?
- Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
- For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
So God wants us to keep his commandments. He knows what is going on, and he says "I need you to have the trust and faith to keep my commandments." You know what? God is going to equip us to do just that.
> A happy person is not a person with a certain set of circumstances; rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.
God gave us all different circumstances. We have a choice in how we react to them.
- If ye love me, keep my commandments.
That's how we can show God that we love him. And God is going to help us:
- And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
- Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
So far we've covered:
- God's ways are higher than our ways
- God expects us to obey him
I remember a story Pastor Thomas told. There was an established businessman, and a young man who wanted to be his apprentice. So the older man said, "You need to shave off your mustache." The younger man said, "That's rediculous! I'm not going to do it." So the older man refused to mentor him. He was only trying to see whether the young man would obey him or not.
God is looking for us to have the simple seed of faith to obey him.
- Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?
- Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
- If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
- Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Who is a parent in here? Sister Ulysse, do you ever have a desire to not give your kids what is best for them? Your primary instinct as a mother is to do what's best for them, even when that's discipline that they don't want.
God is our father: the perfect father, if you can fathom that concept. The natural instinct of a father is to put the kids' needs above his own. Keep that thought as we roll this video clip.
We're talking about the concept of God the Father. What are a couple of lessons we can learn from this?
- God is patient with us; we should be patient with each other.
- If God asks us something constantly; we should just do it without getting mad.
God sincerely desires us to obey. Our perspective is so small and miniscule; sometimes what he asks us to do seems so rediculous. But when we do it, God is pleased.
- Sometimes ministering to people is doing th e same thing over and over again, whether it's for the same person or for other people.
- Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
- Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
- Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
- And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
- 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.
- Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
- For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
At times, doesn't it seem like an evildoer is running by you, getting all good things that he doesn't even deserve. That happens in the world often, but sometimes it even happens in ministry. Suppose you're out there on base, sharing with people faithfully. But other people seem to reap the benefits.
A lot of times, God wants us to rest in his faith. Maybe God wants us to hold our tongue, and just be that testimony. "I'm content with what I'm doing." Sometimes we have to be that "spiritual punching-bag." There are times when everyone's attitude toward each other won't be perfect, whether in the church or outside the church.
When you hold your tongue, or you don't hit "send" on that email you wrote in anger, your perspective may change a bit. I'm not saying to sit still and do nothing, but use wisdom.
- I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds.
- For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.
- I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine.
- If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof.
- Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?
- Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:
What are physical things to God? How much do you really have control over? Do you have any control over the economy? Suppose you build a business: a multi-million dollar business. Can that system fail? Can your health fail? We don't even have control over how much time we have left in this life. It could be ten minutes or a hundred years.
That's why attitude is so important.
> Life is ten percent of what happens to me, and ninety percent of how I react to it.
> John C. Maxwell
Are we doing things with love and charity?
God manifest in the flesh as Jesus had a certain perspective, but somebody else had a different perspective:
- And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
- But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
- And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
- But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
So was it wrong for Martha to make sure people had food and water and all that stuff? No, but there was a perspective to minister. Mary's perspective in this case was to minister. Sometimes when we go through the motions we miss a ministering opportunity.
Let's say, Ben, you're walking to church because the people who are doing the lawn are meeting at 10am. You guys are going to meet with all the lawnmowers, bust it out, and be ready for church on Sunday. Let's look at three different perspectives:
Ben is walking down the street, and God sees Ben is faithful. "Here is a brother or sister who needs comfort; I'm going to place this person on Ben's path so he can minister to him."
Man's perspective is, "I'm in a hurry. I'm focused; I know what I have to do. Here's this person making eye contact with me; he could slow me down, so I'm going to walk on the other side of the sidewalk."
A spiritual perspective is, "God, I'm ready to do whatever you would have me to do. The grass is still going to be there an hour from now."
- Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
- And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
- And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;
- Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
God was pleased because Solomon's attitude was toward ministry. In this case, God's answer was, "Okay, you're a wise man now; I'm going to equip you to do ministry." So people gathered from miles around to see Jerusalem and hear the wisdom of Solomon.
What should man's perspective be?
> I may not be able to change the world I see around me, but I can change the way I see the world within me. > John C. Maxwell
Let's look at another two people who ministered in a different way from King Solomon:
- Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
- And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
- Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
- And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.
- And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
- Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
- And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
- And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
- And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
- And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
Solomon had a lot of influence, but Peter an d John didn't have much of anything in the world. So using nothing, God worked a miracle and healed that man. How quickly do you think news of that miracle spread? God will give us just what we need to do ministry, whether that's a church the size of ten Rock Churches, or just meeting people in the street. When you throw a rock into the water, it makes ripples across the whole surface of the pond.
Keep this perspective: We have what we need to do ministry.
Once again, there are no right or wrong answers. There are lessons we can take from that:
- He gave the man hope.
- Being able to find a positive aspect in a negative situation
- Making a friend in any situation
I think all three of those combine perfectly, because that was all he could do. He did all he was equipped to do, in ministry. He had a voice, and he used it to make a friend. God gave him just what he needed.
- For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
- Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
- So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
We hear all the time that we have to walk in the spirit. But "the carnal mind is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be." We have to walk in the spirit to know what God's will for us can be. God is going to guide us and direct us, and he may use different things to do that.
Job had a lot taken away from him, but we can encourage ourself with these scriptures. Job was stunned; he sat for a week and didn't move or speak. There's nothing wrong with taking "time out" when things happen that affect us spiritually and emotionally. But what did Job do next?
- Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,
- And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
- In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
We wait on the Lord and rest in the Lord. We're not superman; sometimes all we can do is wait. Sometimes things will happen and all we can say is "God, I don't understand what's going on, but I know you're in control."
How does God communicate his perspective to us?
1. People
It doesn't have to be a shining light from heaven.
- And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
- For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
2. The word of God
It doesn't have to be audible to be the word of God. Sometimes we have to read it.
3. The Holy Spirit
> (John 14: the whole chapter)
Sometimes we get perspective from God's holy spirit dealing with us.
Hopefully a story or example in this study will help when you're trying to keep a Godly perspective.
what is God's perspective?
- God expects us to obey
- God makes us promises and keeps them
What should my perspective be?
- We should be looking for ministry
- We have what we need to do ministry
- God has the whole world in his hands
- God is a perfect father


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Lids and Lacrimal System
Lids and Lacrimal System
What do the eyelids and lacrimal system do?
The eyelids close quickly to protect the eye from danger, and during sleep. They contain glands which contribute to the tear film. The wind shield wiper-like blinking action of the lids cleans the surface of the eye, keeps its surface moist and removes used tears. The lacrimal system comprises the tear secreting glands and the pathways for tear drainage from the eye the eyes plumbing system.
What can go wrong with the lids?
Abnormal eyelashes turn towards the eye and cause irritation and eye damage trichiasis. The oil secreting glands of the lids may become inflamed meibomitis, or the eyelashes may get infected blepharitis. Often both occur together as lid margin disease. If the glands get infected, pain and swelling may result stye and chalazion. The position of the lids may be altered due to ageing, injury or other causes they can turn towards the eye, entropion; or droop away from the eye, ectropion. Sometimes, the lids fail to close completely lagophthalmos, or open fully, ptosis. Rarely, involuntary movements of the eyelids can occur occasionally or as a more constant phenomenon - blepharospasm.
What can go wrong with the lacrimal system?
A common problem is a block in the plumbing system, resulting in tear overflow from the eyes epiphora. Sometimes, the opposite can happen and less tears are produced dry eyes. The tear passages can get infected canaliculitis, dacryocystitis, or the lacrimal gland can get inflammed dacryoadenitis.
How will I know if I have eyelid and lacrimal system problems?
Eyes may feel dry and uncomfortable if tear production is reduced. Constant watering is a sign of blocked tear drainage. Malpositioned lids cause pain and irritation. Inability to open the lids can affect vision, especially in children. Infections of the lids and drainage channels can produce swelling, redness, and pain in and around the lids.
What are the common causes of these problems?
Ageing can affect the structure and functions of the lids, tear glands and drainage passages. Some problems are present from birth while others result from weakness of the nerves or muscles in and around the eyelids. Infections and metabolic changes in the glands are also important causes.
How can these problems be treated?
Infections require prompt treatment, especially in children, since spread beyond the eye can occur easily resulting in serious consequences. An advanced chalazion needs minor surgery.
Altered eyelid position and inability to open or close them properly often need to be corrected by surgery. Early treatment prevents damage to the eyes and aids visual development in children.
Blocks in the drainage passages need thorough evaluation to decide the site and type of blockage. Once recognized, they may need corrective surgery.
Swellings in the lacrimal gland often herald serious problems infections, inflammations, and tumors are possible and need appropriate management.
A dry eye can be treated using a variety of approaches eye drops and oral medicines, blocking tear drainage, and other surgical therapies. Relief can be provided in almost all patients with this condition.
What are the recent advances in the management of these conditions?
A chalazion can be treated with injections instead of surgery. Botulinum injections offer a quick and painless solution to troublesome muscle spasms. Blockage of drainage passages can be cleared using endoscopic methods without scars on the face. A wide range of eye drops is available for patients with dry eyes.
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Orlando Magic
When it comes to sports in the Central Florida area one name sticks out above the rest; the Orlando Magic. When game nights come around the streets of Orlando are lit up and packed with fans from every corner of the state. This great team has a unique and rich history that sets it aside from the rest. In 1989 it was one of four teams to join the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the NBA to expand the franchise. Out of the four teams to join the league the Orlando Magic has been the most successful, surprising opponents with unexpected victories as the underdog of the league. Throughout its young history the Orlando Magic has been home to stars of the NBA such as Vince Carter, Steve Francis, Dwight Howard, Tracy McGrady, Shaquille O'Neal, Grant Hill, and Penny Hardaway.
As stated above the team entered the league as an expansion with four other teams, these three other teams were the Charlotte Hornets, the Miami Heat and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The league originally only intended to open the expansion to three teams, granting only one franchise to Florida. However when the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic both presented persuading pitches the teams were invited to join. Surprisingly enough the team name was chosen by the public and after four names were presented to the boar, the Orlando Heat, the Orlando Tropics, the Orlando Juice and of course the Orlando Magic the name was chosen. The first coach to lead the Orlando Magic was Matt Guokas who was presented to the team after helping choose the first twelve players from the NBA Expansion Draft in 1989. During the first season the team saw an astonishing forty sell outs at the Orlando Arena out of the forty one home games, proving the success of the team's participation in the league. During the first season the team won the Most Improved Franchise award, a much earned achievement.
In 1992 the Orlando Magic won the first pick for the 1992 NBA Draft Lottery. This lucky circumstance led to the team's selection of Shaquille O'Neal the seven foot one inch player from LSU. His participation in the team led the Magic to a 41-41 season record, an improvement of twenty games since the previous season. This once again led the Magic to winning the Most Improved Franchise Award. In 1993 by another lucky stroke of the lottery the Magic won first pick again for the NBA Draft. With the new coach Brian Hill stepping up to the plate the team selected Chris Webber who was traded for Anfernee Hardaway. The ensuing season was nick named the "Shaq and Penny Duo" as the team collected its first 50-32 record in the franchises history. By the end of the season the team had ranked the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, however the Pacers team stole the Magic's season when the underdogs beat the Orlando Magic 3-0 in the first round.
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As the 1996 season rolled into view the unfortunate loss of O'Neal to the Los Angeles Lakers laid a crushing blow on the franchise. During the middle of the season the team strongly urged management to remove Brian Hill from the coaching position, and Richie Abubato took the seat as the interim coach. The season ended with a 45-37 record, surprisingly well for the teams circumstances. After hiring Chuck Daly for the 1997-98 the intro to the season appeared to be brighter. But the season was hectic after the injury that put Hardaway on the bench for most of the season. The season came to a respectable 41-41 end, starting an unfortunate drop in the Magic's previous success. Fortunately with introduction to of John Gabriel to the team Tracy McGrady and Grant Hill were introduced to the team. Unfortunately Hill only participated in four games after an ankle injury at the start of the season. However, Tracy McGrady became a south eastern all star leading the team to a 43-39 record. The season was a huge success and even included a nine game winning streak.
The current Orlando Magic now features players such as Jameer Nelson, J.J. Redick, Hedo Turkoglu, Glen "Big Baby" Davis, Arron Afflalo, Maurice Harkless, and Nikola Vucevic. The current coach for the Orlando Magic is Jacque Vaughn. You can see these great players fend off against opponents at their new stadium the Amway Center. The recent move from the Amway Arena to the Amway Center in 2010 has been a huge success for the team. This new stadium offers seating to over 20,000 screaming fans; its square footage is 875,000, a huge improvement from the Amway Arena's 367,000. The Amway Center has put great effort into making the majority of the arena feel like luxury seating. In fact if you purchase specific tickets you access to the lounges on the bottom of the arena. These great lounges such as the Mercedes Lounge offer you free food throughout the game. The lounges have different qualities, but you will find that all of them offer gourmet foods and drinks! Before the game starts you can enjoy a full meal, during half time you can devour the desserts provided, and best of all its all you can eat!
Going to a game is more than just watching the sport being played; it is all about the entertainment, the players, the fans, the comradery, the food and of course the game! Amway Center has it all, and with the Orlando Magic on the court you can rest assured the game will be energetic, fun and filled with excitement! So when your in town be sure to steal a night and head down to see the Orlando Magic play, we can assure you that you will have a good time!
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SY Sewing Machine by Henrik Preutz
Maxwell's Daily Find 07.19.13
SY Sewing Machine by Henrik Preutz
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Leave it to IKEA to design and manufacture a super cute starter sewing machine that's appropriate for kids as well and keep the price below $70. Spotted yesterday at the latest IKEA catalog preview, I'm getting one this weekend.
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That Ikea machine is very cute, but for about $10 more you could get an excellent starter machine from Brother, the XL2600I Sew Advance. Brother has years of experience making machines, and the Sew Advance is perfect for a beginning-intermediate sewer.
Learning to sew is hard enough on a decent machine. I find cheap machines have problems with tension. I would just spend $100 on the base models you can get at walmart.
I have to agree with the other commenters. As a serious sewist, perhaps I'm biased, but even the $100 Singer my mom purchased me when I was learning was affordable enough to help me decide if I wanted to stick with it, but also had a few features (different stitches and feet, for instance) to help make sewing easier and more enjoyable. This is cute but I think it'd be better as a decoration than a functional piece!
well I'll give it try and let you know what I think. It's got some pretty serious specs, many different stitches and two different feet.
My first machine was my mother's and it was COMPLICATED. I like this being a little simpler and more approachable for my daughter.
I have this machine, it's very easy to use. I use it mostly for repairing clothes and refashioning, my next venture will be to sew curtains with it. But so far, as a non machine-savvy person I've been able to figure it out. It's the first brand new machine I've bought and I love it.
That's a good point--sometimes the machine can scare people away! So many modern sewing machines make things too easy, though: I have taken classes with people who couldn't thread their classroom machines because their home models did it all for them. Simple is sometimes best!
Whatever you do, don't use the Ikea thread. I bought it years ago, thinking it was an amazing deal. It completely threw my machine off its correct tension, and caused a ton of lint. Get the Coats and Clark, if not something better!
I got a super simple one for $20 at Hobby Lobby. It is pink and designed for 7 year olds, but so far my new pillow covers look great.
I got a 1923 Singer cast-iron beastie as my first machine. The only thing it does is straight stitch, forwards and backwards, in varying lengths. I like that it's super easy to adjust myself (rather than having to go into the shop every time my aunt's old Bernina threw a fit) and that it comes with a very comprehensive manual.
It's not the best machine for every situation (since it's straight stitch only, it doesn't sew jersey, for example, though you can get a foot that makes the machine do zig-zag), but I actually do recommend the old cast iron Singer machines as a first machine. I'd be afraid of burning out the little plastic jobbies.
agree with Charlotte... I have a hand-crank Singer made in 1897. Paid £5 at a charity shop. Cleaned and oiled it. Works like a dream.
maybe a dumb question,
but what is a good way to learn to sew if your mom/dad isn't around to show you?
a manual for a particular machine?
books? I get confused by diagrams
very cute machine but nothing can turn off a beginner sewer like a cheap machine, they always seem to have issues and can be frustrating. I would go to a local sewing machine dealer and get a good used machine. My first machine was a very old Kenmore that sewed like a dream, when I was ready to buy a new machine I bought a Bernina 1080 Special, that was 22 years ago and thats the machine I sew on now, you get what you pay for. And you won't be throwing out an inferior made product in a year that will just end up in a landfill!!
There are a HUGE number of sewing tutorials on YouTube. Some things (like how to thread the machine) are specific to the machine you're using, and for those things you should consult the manual. But for other things like how to do various seams, etc, YouTube is awesome.
If you are interested in books, "Me and My Sewing Machine," despite the cheesy name, is a good beginner's reference book that shows you how to maintain your sewing machine as well as how to use it.
If you're in a major city, like NYC, there are tons of places you can go for lessons. That's often the best way to begin if you're a hands-on person. If you're in a smaller town, your local sewing machine/vacuum repair place can probably hook you up with someone who gives private lessons.
thanks Charlotte, I'll start with the book and videos.
thanks Charlotte, I'll start with the book and videos.
thanks Charlotte, I'll start with the book and videos.
An older, simple, better engineered machine is the Holy Grail - even supposedly good brands now produce clunkers (I loathe my new Bernina). I have a Singer Featherlight which sews like a dream, and regret nothing more than selling my old Elna Lotus.
I have this machine and I love it! I had never sewn before - didn't even know what a bobbin was or that the stiches interlock before I bought this. I've made pillows, slipcovers (including one out of suede), curtains, and storage boxes using this machine, all with no issues. It has different types of stitches, more than I know how to use at this point. I would totally recommend it, very approachable. I can use this, but still can't use my mother's or mother-in-law's machines but I am totally comfortable with it.
I appreciate the comments today because I've been eyeing this. I bought a cheapo Singer once and the tension just never did work so I got frustrated and donated it many years later, thinking it was just me. I guess it's been long enough to try again. I'm just looking for basic functionality.


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TOPIC: Show me dramatic weight loss over 50 years old
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October 4, 2012 6:09 PM
Hi all! I have a dear friend who wants to lose a lot of weight to get in shape and fight diabetes, but she is very discouraged and overwhelmed and feels like it's impossible to lose a lot of weight at age 55. I'd love to show her some extreme examples to help motivate her to join this sight. There are so many great success stories out there, any one lost like 100 lbs over age 50?? I'd love some before and after pics. I know there are plenty of you out there! Thanks for sharing your awesomeness!
Joined Feb 2012
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October 4, 2012 6:21 PM
Tell her she can do it.
I turned 61 last Sunday. I have lost 96 pounds so far. I did not believe that I could do it, but I did.
I want to lose 50 more, and now I believe that I can, and will reach my goal.
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October 4, 2012 6:22 PM
I'm not finished in my journey by a long shot, but I have lost 44 pounds in about 10 weeks. I think it is pretty dramatic and I've handled the experience without bouts of hunger or any major setbacks. BTW, I'm 58.
Edited by flatblade On October 4, 2012 6:22 PM
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October 5, 2012 2:20 AM
Thanks, and great job! Any others? I know you guys are out there. With before and after pictures :)
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October 5, 2012 2:29 AM
I'm 53 and since the end of January have lost almost 3 and a half stone (just over 47 pounds) - almost 10 inches off the waist, and inches from bottom, thighs and arms as well. I have dropped 3 dress sizes in the process.
I have trouble positng photos, but will try later.
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October 5, 2012 2:32 AM
Mine has been slower than most people like, but it is better that way to keep weight off and to be healthy. However, the difference is quite dramatic.
Unfortunately alot of women 50+ are told, and believe, that they are unable to lose weight - complete fallacy. If you want to do it, and stick to smaller portions, the right food and do some exercise (doesn't have to be more than walking - mine is just walking and some cycling) then it can be done.
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October 5, 2012 3:29 AM
I started in December 2011 and have lost 42 pounds. I am 53 years old, 5'8" and have gone from pushing out of US size 14 to a size 8, with a couple of size 6 items in my wardrobe that fit!
I don't post pics, but it is utter nonsense that age deters weight loss. You don't need pills or hormones. I am prescription free, and take a simple multi vitamin every day. I log every day of my life and will always log. Small price to pay in time and it's so easy with the App and internet.
I will say that protein is my friend, and the basis for all my meals. There is a great book out - "The Menopause Makeover". It changed my whole attitude about my fitness I do believe at every decade we need to adjust our fitness - physical and mental and monitor our activity level and nutrition needs.
I weigh less now than when I was in college. (but I enjoyed beer and chicken fried steak a lot back then!).
Op, tell your friend to get a full physical with a doctor who can refer her to the right nutriionist and physical therapist or to explore MFP, (free!) or look at some of the blogs/websites like More magazine (free! on the internet) or Fab over Fifty (Free!). Get inspired!
Edited by pkw58 On October 5, 2012 3:30 AM
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October 5, 2012 6:06 AM
I have difficulty posting photos, but my profile pic is now a comparison - the 'bigger' me is 8 December 2011 and the 'smaller' me is 1 August 2012.
I have lost a little more in the last couple of months, but these are the best photos I could find to compare the size
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October 5, 2012 6:12 AM
Its not impossible, I've rolled back the weight 25 years so far. I'm 65 and have been overweight most of my life. 28 lost out of 100 so far.
Edited by Bob314159 On October 5, 2012 6:14 AM
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October 5, 2012 6:19 AM
No pictures, but I have a friend on WW who has lost 80 plus pounds over the last 1.5 years and she is 58. Before she that she had already lost another 80 lbs for a total of about 160 lbs while she was over 50.
My mom has lost about 60 lbs over the last two years as well and she is 67 years old. She still has more to go, but she isn't always consistent with her diet, however she keeps climbing back on the wagon!
It is definitely possible at any age.
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October 5, 2012 6:22 AM
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October 5, 2012 6:23 AM
i am 50 years old and have lost 95 pounds and I started on April 15th!
Edited by FredAvery On October 5, 2012 6:24 AM
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October 5, 2012 6:25 AM
Check out one of my pals on here: grannygethealthy1111. She is 62. Gorgeous & beaming. Lost 117 lbs (more than half her weight). All on her own! She works out hard with cardio & weights consistently and she tracks cals every day.
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October 5, 2012 6:26 AM
I am 60 and have lost 60 pounds since January 2012. Age is no barrier and only used as an excuse not to do anything about the weight
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October 5, 2012 6:27 AM
I AM 60 and I went on the weight loss journey at 58
I weight 264 at my highest and now I am 115
I do not now how to post the photo here but they are on my profile
it is open to the public. It is worth losing all those extra pounds!
You are never to old to get in shape!
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October 5, 2012 6:27 AM
I am 56, had bariatric surgery July 2011. My line shows you where I am in my journey. Don't know that I'm a real good example for what you had in mind. I couldn't do it without the surgery. Understand, the surgery is only a tool, eating healthy and exercising are still the only way I will continue to lose and keep it off. But it is a tool that is essential to my success in this.
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October 5, 2012 6:28 AM
*raises hand* I started just about a year ago just before my 58th birthday.
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October 5, 2012 6:29 AM
I really have been trying since March and have lost 67 pounds at 50 years old. Tell your friend to A.) Join this site and see for herself and B.) It takes just that first step, it can be done it may take a little longer but it is so worth it...Good luck.
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October 5, 2012 6:29 AM
Sorry no photos to post, but I am 54 and lost 100lb in just over a year. I think one of the most important parts is exercise every day, even if it is just a walk.. You have to get your engine reved up.
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October 5, 2012 6:30 AM
It is true, it might be more difficult to lose weight as we age.........but............it is probably because we slow down a bit. I will be 80 next year and I have lost weight slowly and methodically as I planned. I stepped up my activity and thanks to this website, I keep track of my eating. I don't have a dramatic weight loss to achieve but it doesn't matter how much! It is the journey we must keep on. Best of luck to your friend.
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October 5, 2012 6:30 AM
Approaching 52. Lost 52 pounds since June 2011. It is good to have a neck again rather than a bowling ball sitting on my shoulders.
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October 5, 2012 6:32 AM
I turned 60 this May and, in anticipation of that milestone, decided on New Year's Day that I was no longer going to be overweight for a whole variety of reasons: weight-related health issues as I age, my wife, my granddaughters and myself. I've lost 40 pounds of the my goal of 50-55 pounds lost.
My approach is very simple: track everything that I eat, walk ALOT and net my calories. No gym membership, no pumping iron (though I do pushups and abs work), no starvation.
You can lose weight over 50 ... 60 ... 70.
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October 5, 2012 6:38 AM
I don't have any photos that really show it, but I am down 37 pounds in 3 months. Now my weight is slightly up, but that is probably due to weight training, and starting to add muscle.
I run every second day.
I really feel good at 51 years old. I haven't felt this good since I was in my twenties.
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October 5, 2012 6:39 AM
Started in 2004, lost 55 lbs. by 2006 with walking 1 mile per day and portion control. Lost 78 lbs.total by 2012 and I am enjoying mobility and maintenance weight now @ 62. Can't stop getting old, but I'm not going to be old and fat. :P
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Welcome to another edition of the Morning Heel, a daily feature here at Keeping It Heel. Along with The Hub we want to bring you not only our original content but a collection of all the best UNC news. Have a link to suggest? Send it to [email protected]
UNC Vs. Georgia Tech: Game Time, Odds, Live Stream, TV Coverage And More
North Carolina Tar Heels 17-8 (7-5 ACC) Vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 14-10 (4-8 ACC)
UNC faces off with ACC rival Georgia Tech in a must win game as they sit on the NCAA Tournament bubble. ACC basketball has been everything but predictable this season; although the Tar Heels are heavily favored to win you never know what you are going to get from these two young teams who should provide an exciting match up. (Keeping It Heel)
KIH Radio: UNC Basketball Down The Stretch
Keeping It Heel Radio went back on the air to discuss the North Carolina Tar Heels as we head down the stretch of the season. (Keeping It Heel)
P.J. Hairston, Cameron Crazies have Tar Heels focused
Duke's famed student section didn't just fire up the Blue Devils during last week's game against North Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Cameron Crazies also provided motivation for UNC senior Dexter Strickland. Strickland heard Duke students chanting "NIT" late in the Blue Devils' win, a reference to the Tar Heels' tenuous hold on an NCAA Tournament bid. (Durham Herald-Sun)
Georgia Tech braced for UNC 'arsenal'
Georgia Tech coach Brian Gregory may not see Tuesday night's matchup with North Carolina as a measuring stick, an opportunity to gauge the Yellow Jackets' progress since their 79-63 loss to the Tar Heels on Jan. 23. "You're not in a vacuum where, OK, these 40 minutes compare to those 40 minutes," Gregory said. If not that, then the Tar Heels will be a stress test for the Jackets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
UNC-Georgia Tech Capsule
North Carolina will hit the road to play Georgia Tech two days after avenging an earlier loss by beating Virginia 93-81 Saturday. Beating Virginia is currently the Tar Heels second best win of the season behind a non-conference win over UNLV. The win helps push UNC back into most bracket projections for the NCAA tournament but a loss against Georgia Tech would spell trouble. (Tar Heel Illustrated)
P.J. Hairston Named Co-ACC Player of the Week
North Carolina's P.J. Hairston and NC State's Scott Wood have been named co-ACC Players of the Week. Hairston set career scoring highs in consecutive games this past week, scoring 23 at Duke Wednesday and 29 in Saturday's win over Virginia. The Greensboro, N.C., sophomore also tied his career high with eight rebounds against the Blue Devils and added seven more rebounds against Virginia. (The ACC)
Beyond the Arc: It's bubble time already
North Carolina and Maryland both enhance their NCAA tournament chances with big wins Saturday. The Tar Heels got themselves off the bubble (at least for now) by blitzing Virginia's league-leading defense for 93 points in a convincing victory. The Terrapins, meanwhile, got themselves onto the bubble by withstanding a late charge to upset No. 2 Duke. (Wilmington Star News)