You all know someone who's pregnant, so I figured this could give everyone ideas. Some are really more for stay-at-home-moms who have time to spare, but you get the drift...
1. Baby First Aid Kit: teething ointment, baby Tylenol, baby Motrin, fingernail clippers, baby wash with lavender, Ipecac, diaper rash cream, baby powder, lotion, Neosporin, and Mylicon drops for gas. You could even include a sticky label with the phone number to poison control.
2. Keepsake Quilt: Ask the expectant couple's friends and family members to submit a square of fabric for a special quilt or small layette. Encourage individuality in choices. Arrange finished pieces into a rectangle and sew edges together. Choose a soft pastel material for the backing.
3. Fun Advice book: Have family members and friends submit the best parenting advice they've ever received. Write them on fun baby stationary and put it in an inexpensive photo album.
4. Organizational items
5. Local activity booklet:
6. Family Stationary Address Labels & Stamps
7. Sleepy Time Music
8. Baby's First Portrait: Gift certificates can range from inexpensive packages at a department store to upscale professional photographers.
9. Date Night for Parents: Gift Certificates to restaurants, movie and perhaps a free babysitter.
10. House Cleaning Service: chip in to a visit or two from a local cleaning service to help restore order to the happy home.
This was taken from Suburban Parent magazine April 2009.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Allen
Allen job fair was terrible, for its second year in a row...
That Saturday was cold...like there were snow flurries outside cold. The job fair started at 8 am; I got there at 8 am. I stood in a line outside with about a thousand people for an hour. I finally entered, signed in, put on my badge, and made my way to the cafeteria to stand in yet another line. I stood in this line, for one school, for about 30-40 minutes. I ended up having a one-sided 2 minute conversation. Once the lady found out I was not already REALLY certified, and had no experience, she took my resume, "Ok, thank you. Have a good day."
I went home after that. I did NOT, like last year, cry on my way out.
McKinney canceled their job fair--probably just the same anyway.
Richardson is on the 18th. I am putting pretty much all my stock in Richardson, which I know is a mistake. I know SO many people and have so many connections though. PTA president of a great magnet school, countless teachers with friends and connections, a principal, a vice principal (secondary, of course), and a dad who I guess is pretty high up with connections. Apparently, if I don't receive a phone call from someone before the job fair, he will personally introduce me to those I need to meet. I taught one of his kids; he's commented that I should be teaching his second. This is not someone I have a close relationship with, or who gushes people with complements. So, for him to think so highly of me and really push for me means a lot to me. My self esteem is boosted and I feel great about Richardson this year.
I'll keep everyone posted...even if it's not right away on my blog :o)
That Saturday was cold...like there were snow flurries outside cold. The job fair started at 8 am; I got there at 8 am. I stood in a line outside with about a thousand people for an hour. I finally entered, signed in, put on my badge, and made my way to the cafeteria to stand in yet another line. I stood in this line, for one school, for about 30-40 minutes. I ended up having a one-sided 2 minute conversation. Once the lady found out I was not already REALLY certified, and had no experience, she took my resume, "Ok, thank you. Have a good day."
I went home after that. I did NOT, like last year, cry on my way out.
McKinney canceled their job fair--probably just the same anyway.
Richardson is on the 18th. I am putting pretty much all my stock in Richardson, which I know is a mistake. I know SO many people and have so many connections though. PTA president of a great magnet school, countless teachers with friends and connections, a principal, a vice principal (secondary, of course), and a dad who I guess is pretty high up with connections. Apparently, if I don't receive a phone call from someone before the job fair, he will personally introduce me to those I need to meet. I taught one of his kids; he's commented that I should be teaching his second. This is not someone I have a close relationship with, or who gushes people with complements. So, for him to think so highly of me and really push for me means a lot to me. My self esteem is boosted and I feel great about Richardson this year.
I'll keep everyone posted...even if it's not right away on my blog :o)
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