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Question: Do you use WordPress? Are you happy with it? I want to start my own blog, but still deciding if I’m cool enough to start my own non hosted blog. Thanks for any info!
Rori
I do use Wordpress and love it. I use Thesis as my theme and I love that too! There’s a little learning curve with both, but if you can use word processing software (such as Microsoft Word or Apple’s Pages then you have what it takes to learn Wordpress. I started out with a free Wordpress.com account but quickly switched to my own hosted account because I’m all about the freedom to do what I want with my blog. I have a few hosting accounts but I’m most pleased with Bluehost (I have an affiliate link in the right column of my blog, just keep scrolling down and you’ll see it) because it is so cheap and easy to use. There’s a Thesis link there too if you’re considering a customizable theme. So, here’s my wrap up…if you’re just looking to blog and aren’t concerned with customizing it, monetizing it or running a business from it, I’d go with a free Wordpress.com blog. If you DO plan on customizing it then a self-hosted Wordpress blog on Thesis theme is my best recommendation. Hope this helps!!!! PS- I’m sure you’re plenty cool enough, Rori!
I live in the midwest and I wanted to know where I can buy the bins you used to organize clothes in the drawers. Thanks!
I got my drawer divider boxes at IKEA. They come in a pack of six: 2 small and 2 large square boxes and 2 medium rectangular boxes. You could also try the Container Store for Expandable drawer dividers which I also use and like very much. And as another option, Target and some Walmarts carry drawer dividers. Good luck…and thanks for your comment!
I was wandering if you have any suggestions to go by for like a daily orgnizer. Like a schedule board for my 5 year old. He has gotten of his schedule bc we are staying with my parents & we have been staying a night or so next door with family due to us having severe weather recently. I tried this before & it worked pretty well only I need some kind of template to get me started. For example I made him a list on a dry eraxe board at the top were different catagories of things he was supposed to do. brush teeth, flush toilet, put dirty clothes in hamper, take bath, pick up toys etc, he got rewards like extra outside time or wii time for recieving a smiley face in so many categories but the thing is that some of those tass he may do 50 times… pick up toys for example and some twice day brush teeth, so I was wanderign if there was a better list of a different way to catagorize it or soemthing. I know he does well with structure. Everything is smoother when we stay on our routine and i am so thankful for our routine, I just need some help getting organized so we have more time to spend together bc he is much more motivated to do things independantly with some kind of list or guide. He stays on track better as do I. I make myself a to do list every day as well as a shopping list of anything we may need. Try not to stop by store daily though, but I try to be prepared if I have to go =) thank you for your help! ~Emily
Emily,
I apologize for not getting back to you sooner! By now you’ve probably already figured out a good routine for you and your son! I have to admit, what you have described to me is exactly what I would have recommended to you. If you are looking for a specific template or one you can modify I would simply do a search online for “custom chore chart” or “children’s chore chart template” and you’ll find several different options to choose from.
As far as managing the redundant tasks (like cleaning the room, brushing teeth, saying thank you and please, etc), I would just pick a reasonable amount of times of performing the task that are acceptable to you and worthy of getting a reward. For my 4 year old, if she cleans her room twice a day I’m happy and she gets a smiley face. If she drags her feet at any time or fails to do the chore then she doesn’t get a smiley face. I try to keep it simple. Smiley faces and extra story time keeps her happy right now, but soon I’m sure I’ll have to come up with another incentive for her like, pennies or nickels to fill her piggy bank. Although chocolate is enticing, I don’t want to reward her with food and treats!
I guess the bottom line is that whatever routine or reward system you use, stick to it! And more importantly, make sure your child understands there are rewards and consequences for their actions…and make sure you follow through!
Thanks so much for writing. I hope you and your son have adjusted well. Take care!