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For many college kids, living in a dorm room is a rite of passage

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For many college kids, living in a dorm room is a rite of passage

While it’s exciting to move into your first home away from home, most dorm rooms are tiny—maxing out at only a couple hundred square feet! That’s just enough room for your desk, dresser, and twin bed, leaving you pressed for personal space. You’ll quickly realize that the key to living in a small space is organization. Whether you’re headed off to college, or you’re a parent getting your college kid ready for their first semester, we’ve gathered some of our favorite tips and tricks for keeping your dorm room in top shape. From clutter-busting desk caddies to clever storage hacks,...

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Adapted Books are an effective classroom tool when used efficiently! Read on for some tips on how to use these November Adapted Books in your classroom!

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Adapted Books are an effective classroom tool when used efficiently! Read on for some tips on how to use these November Adapted Books in your classroom!

How to prep: I laminate my adapted books, cut the pages, and use a hole punch at the top left to add a binder ring. You could also use a coil binding machine to laminate up the left side like a book, but a binder ring is a less expensive option (and I love how you can hang them up with the ring!). Use velcro to attach the pieces to the book. Each book has a matching component. Student matches the picture card to the picture on the page. Not only is this a matching skill, but it works on...

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Top 23 Canon Mattes

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Top 23 Canon Mattes

  KITCNM0849V350WAU40411 – Value Kit – Canon Matte Coated Paper (CNM0849V350) and Neenah Paper Exact Index Card Stock (WAU40411)KITCNM0849V350WAU40411 – Value Kit – Canon Matte Coated Paper (CNM0849V350) and Neenah Paper Exact Index Card Stock (WAU40411) - Ideal for check prints, presentations, mapping, screen printing, production prints, microfilming and pen plotting. Ltstronggtcnm0849v350lt/stronggtltbr/gtcanon matte coated paperltbr/gthigh-quality, matte coated paper prints in very high resolution and performs well with graphics and signage. Size 36ampquot x 100 ft paper colors white paper weight 8 mil. Ideal for brochures, covers, tabs, file folders and business forms. Acid-free for great quality that doesn’t deteriorate. Size 8...

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Funding college is no small feat

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Funding college is no small feat

That doesn’t mean it’s impossible, though. If you’re an engaged student, start your search early and leave no stone unturned, it is possible to fund college entirely on scholarships, or grants and scholarships. But where do you find these scholarships? Let’s turn over some stones. Quick Navigation: How To Find Scholarships for College Local Scholarships State Level Scholarships National Scholarships Avoid Scholarship Scams How To Find Scholarships for College Before you start googling, you’re going to want to prepare for your scholarship search. There are two extremely important steps to complete before you start filling out applications. 1. Write a...

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In the weeks leading up to Jack’s birth, I had two main goals: get the house moved in as much as possible and get our freezer stocked as much as possible

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In the weeks leading up to Jack’s birth, I had two main goals: get the house moved in as much as possible and get our freezer stocked as much as possible

For those of you who have been reading since I was pregnant with Sam, you may recall that I use a really easy, no-fuss approach to stocking our freezer. The idea of doing a mass shopping trip and spending a whole day preparing freezer meals is just really overwhelming to me. So instead, I simply duplicate (or triplicate or quadruplicate) any meal we’re already having for dinner and put additional sets in the freezer. This not only allows me to use up extra ingredients that might otherwise go to waste; but over time, I build a really solid freezer stash...

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