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8 Crayons

(Angela) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:27:59 PST

School started this week. And, as always, a list of school supplies came home last Friday at the teacher meet-n-greet. On the list, among other things, a 16-count box of crayons.

In case you are out of the elementary school loop, a 24-count box of crayons costs around $0.22 -...

Homemade Gatorade Recipe

(Angela) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:14:31 PST

I thought I'd share this recipe.

~1 pkg Kool-Aid (or store brand version)
~8 Tablespoons sugar
~3/8 teaspoons salt
~1/8 teaspoons salt substitute (example: No-Salt; be sure it contains potassium chloride)
~2 Quarts cold water

Mix everything together and refrigerate.

Thinking of selling the van

(Angela) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:42:31 PST

We bought a used 2004 Toyota Sienna in August because our old van died. We make payments on it. DH was laid-off in October, and has recently started a lawn care business.

Alas, our savings is running out and the van will have to go. But a way has been made for us to have another...

What?!?

(Angela) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:25:59 PST

I have a wonderful day to myself today, thanks to MIL taking the girls and DH and DS at a skateboard campout. Hooray for me! So I drop DHs truck off for a diagnostic. It just needs a tune-up (plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter, serpentine belt, hose that goes to the pvc valve).

~$750

WHAT?

I...

Feeling slightly stupid right now

(Angela) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:22:30 PST

Saturday & Sunday: Trained and received the materials I needed for my new job.

Monday: First training for first student assigned to me. Usually, they want you to do 5 hours of observation with other trainers before you go at it yourself, but they didn't have time for me to do that....

I got the job!... and it is better than expected!!

(Angela) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:33:09 PST

First, it's more money per hour and more hours per week. *Beneficial for my family.

MORE importantly, it isn't tutoring. It's what's called Brain Training. While anyone can do it, it works especially well with high-functioning autistic kids, kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and the...

Another Interview

(Angela) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:13:17 PST

This one is really up my alley! It is for a learning center here in town (similar to Kumon or Sylvan). If I land this job, it will be to replace my current position. It's really bittersweet: I love my kids at work but it wears on my family with the hours and the attitudes at this...

Back to Math Tutoring

(Angela) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:25:05 PST

Posted on Craigslist and got two hits immediately. I'm thankful for the ability to help people with something I love so much AND for the ability to get paid for it!

Technically, this is my fourth concurrent job. Right now, I:
Babysit
Work in an afterschool program
Work for...

Hitting a Brick Wall

(Angela) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:24:10 PST

Work again (afterschool enrichment program at a local middle school).

Remember that we're laid-off right now, and DH is starting a lawn care business. So I've no money to spend on the many fun concoctions I love to do at work with my kids. So I've submitted a list, received approval,...

Electromagnetic Waves make yummy breakfast cereal treats

(Angela) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:01:25 PST

In this pt job I have, I am the enrichment instructor in charge of Home Economics. I assume I was given this position because I've been a SAHM for 6 years so what else could I possibly do? Do you hear my sarcasm coming at you through your screen right now?

Anyway, I just LOVE...

So proud of my kids

(Angela) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:36:05 PST

It is important to me to teach my kids how to save and spend responsibly. Since the lay-off, we suspended allowance. Recently, and of his own accord, DS called his grandparents to ask if he could come over and work for an allowance from them.

Yesterday was his (and oldest DDs)...

I might get paid to play with LEGO!

(Angela) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:34:28 PST

I used to love playing with LEGOs, and my kids now play with them. A lot of fun! Recently, I applied for a job where you go into schools and build LEGO robots with kids. Can you imagine?!? That coincides perfectly with what I did in college (Manufacturing... robotics classes, specifically)...

Once again, the job

(Angela) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:27:13 PST

Last night was chaotic. For starters, I did not realize that some of these "middle school" students are 16 - 17 years old! Some have been in middle school for almost 6 years.

Well, those particular kids are the kids the city has placed in this program to keep them off the streets....

Started Job Yesterday

(Angela) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:44:03 PST

My new job is working in an afterschool program for at-risk students (middle school) that really should not go home for one reason or another (no one there, so they'll run the streets, etc.).

There are some kids with behavioral problems (disrespect, for one). The administrators...

I got a job... hooray!

(Angela) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:10:16 PST

Okay, so I interviewed and landed a position! Hooray! I will be going to a local middle school and working with at-risk kids that don't have much of a home life. It is like extended day, but these kids stay until 7:15 pm. Can you imagine? The program pays for dinner for these...

Ticked Off!!!!!

(Angela) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:27:29 PST

What... is the universe out to get us or what? DHs old job is now being advertised! How in the H-e-double hockey sticks can they just ditch what they owe him under the guise of Chapter 11 and then refill the stupid position? Better yet, why do we even care?

We're changing our...

My First Interview... wish me luck!

(Angela) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:45:20 PST

I have my first interview tomorrow afternoon for a math teacher in a magnet high school. The school is an inner-city school, but it has a good mix of kids because it's a magnet (a magnet school has specialized programs to attract students from around the city. This school's magnet...

I'm going to work...

(Angela) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:26:51 PST

...and I'm torn about it, but we've got to eat!

I've applied to be a high school math teacher. The schools open for this position today are two: one down the road and one on the other side of town. The one down the road is not very good, and the one across town I used to substitute...

Made Apple Butter & Canned it... Yum!

(Angela) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:30:44 PST

Got 40# of apples for $12, so I made some apple butter and canned it. Yum! I will also be making/canning apple sauce. I tried apple jelly but it just would not set so we're using it as apple syrup for pancakes.

In lieu of our current job situation, I will be making homemade goodies...

Sick, but not from too much candy...

(Angela) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:07:37 PST

Well, in spite of his best efforts, the new job decided not to keep DH. The owner (a small business), said that while he knew DH could learn the job, he didn't have time to wait. I think he wasn't sure if he wanted to hire someone so this was just as much a trial run for DH as the...