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www.abcya.com

This award-winning site provides free educational games for children grades, K-5. All games and activities on the site were created or approved by certified teachers and are designed to teach kids language arts, math, and basic computer skills.

www.Funbrain.com

This is a super cool and fun space for kids grades K-8 to discover games that teach reading, math and literacy, all while entertaining your child with a lively array of games and apps. This site is a go-to choice for both teachers and librarians.

www.PBSkids.org/itsmylife/

This site is specially designed for kids that are Middle School age. It’s fun and interactive, and it teaches responsibility with everything from spending habits, to dealing with friends, school, emotions, and more.

www.BrainPop.com

This award-winning site is not a free resource, but it was just too awesome not to mention. This well designed site is accessed on a subscription basis. It’s super cool because if you want, you can enter your location and the games and videos will be tailored to tie into your local school curriculum content. This website offers learning through fun to kids grades 3-12.

Cool Blogs, Sites & Online

Resources to Check Out!

August 2014 - Volume XVIII, Issue 8

4 Tips To Make Going Back To School Easier Than Ever …

Sending kids back to school is a time of mixed emotions. On one hand it’s nice to get back into a good routine, on the other it means the carefree days of another summer are over. So how can you make the transition back to school easy on everyone?

1. About Sleep: If you’ve spent the past couple months with no bedtime routine, it’s a good idea to start re-establishing the bedtime routine at least a week before school starts. You can ease back in by having kids go to bed first, 15 minutes earlier, then 30, etc. Until you reach your target school bedtime. (Experts say elementary kids need 10 to 11 hours of sleep whereas high school age can get away with 8 or 9 hours.)

2. About Supplies: Most schools provide you with a hefty list of supplies to send with your child on the first day of school, and if you like to cross off your to-do list early, you likely got all your school supplies in July. But August and September, especially after Labor Day, are when you will find the best sales on school supplies. And you will often find the most expensive school supplies, a.k.a computers, are on sale in August, perfect timing for a college bound kid.

3. About Clothes: This one is important, especially if you have middle schoolers and high schoolers to whom fashion is a high priority. Take inventory of what they have, donate or go to clothing swaps to save money and live green, and shop all the August “back to school sales.” But, if you can get your kids get by with purchasing the minimum until October, that’s when you’ll find the best fall clothing sales.

4. About Safety: Elementary aged kids need reminding about stranger danger, safe-touch, online safety, and always being kind. Middler schoolers and high schoolers need the guidance of being safe and responsible in both their online and offline lives. Ideas to deal with cyber bullying and other online safety tips can be found at www.StaySafeOnline.org

Whatever age your child is, sending kids back to school is an exciting and busy time. With a little planning it can also be a lot of fun. Cherish these years with your kids and make back to school memories that they will always remember.

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To School Special!

Thank you to our friendly new client who had such good things to say about

Jensen’s Carpet Care & Restoration on our survey and on Angie’s List. We look forward to working with you again!

Quotes About School…

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.”- Sydney J. Harris

“I am a part of everything I have read.” – Theodore Roosevelt

“Without education, you are not going anywhere in this world.” – Malcolm X

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How To Get Kids to Eat Lunches That Are “Good For Them”…

No matter what your definition of “healthy food” is, or which diet philosophy you follow, everyone has to agree that “healthy” food would be closest to it’s natural form, low in sugar, and free of harmful chemicals. So, how do you get kiddos to switch over from the

typical highly processed school lunch items and choose healthier options? Here are some tips on shopping for healthier than average school lunches.

#1: Choose lunchmeat that is hormone and nitrate free. Why? Because some studies have shown nitrates can increase the risk of cancer. (www.cancer.org) And added hormones can mess with the balance of our delicate endocrine system. Even if you can’t spring for the organic meats, there are affordable minimally processed options that are free of nitrates, preservatives and hormones.

#2: Choose natural yogurt that is free of dyes and low in sugar. There are plenty of unhealthy yogurts on the market masquerading as something healthy. But with so many natural and delicious options you don’t have to resort to buying junky yogurt. You can find low sugar varieties sweetened with fruit and honey. You can also find an array of dairy free yogurt made from almond milk or coconut milk. And to keep it hormone free go for organic or at least a product that labels itself free of hormones.

#3: Sneak in a whole grain and a piece of fruit. There are tons of really great breads available today that would fall into the “healthy” category while still tasting delish. Look for minimally processed, sprouted grains for your biggest health boost. And when you sneak in a piece of organic fruit you know your kids are getting a pesticide-free dose of fiber, vitamins, and enzymes. Disclaimer: These are just suggestions, I’m not a doctor or health specialist.

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Thanks for All the Kind Words!

Brian Chop posted on Angie’s List “They did an excellent job. They were very friendly and professional. The cleaner was very honest with regard to additional services. I had not had my carpets cleaned in 7 years and they did a great job cleaning traffic areas and I was very happy with the results.” Mike Bray said “Everything with my home cleaning went very well & the cleaning of the chairs at WI Drug Testing was unbelievable! I am very happy with the outcome.” Kathy Mackens gushed that her “carpets cleaned up very nicely – they look great! I was worried about my upholstery, but it looks as good as new! Everything went wonderfully!

Thank You For The Referrals!

A special thanks to all these fine folks who referred me…… The Remodel Shop, Healthy Homes Heating & Cooling, Tye @ Company Magazine, Mike Hammer, Barb Machon, Matt Jeanquart, Toonen-Cedar Lake, Tina Reeths, Patti Goin, Macco’s Floor Covering Center, Jenny Jansen @ Home Interiors, & Brenda Vaughn Thank you for even more positive comments from… Sue Clark, Peggy Towers, Rick Wesoloski, Caroline Heim, Jerry Jeanquart, Kevin Lasee, Elise Meneghini, Leanne Hemenway, Tom Schingen, Diane & Steven Lenz, Lori Angell, Kris Everard, Liz Thiele, Carol Siech, Kim & Jill Hull, Rita Bluma, Angela Peters, Donette & Pete De Rossi, Tammy Bohrtz, Toni & Jeff Peters, Sue Gerlikovsky, Cindy & Dean Delsmani, Carol Hogarty, Brian Chopp, Jennifer Yeager, Diane Warpinski, Nicole Schubring, Judy Sprangers, Janet Bonkowski, Sherry & Mark Engebose, Karen Breitlow, Melissa Brock, Dorothy Luecke, Mary & Mike Hackl, Sue Gruenewald, Diane & Gene Bohm, Laura Samorske, MaryJo & Daniel Rabideau, Shelly Harris, Mike Bray, Kathleen Busch, Julie Mitchler, Kathy Mackens, Molly Herkert, Kathy Shandor, Kathy Feuerstein, Carol Casey, Sandra Till, Karen & Daniel Opperman, Karen Carlson, & Jaeque Nabak

A Cute Back To School Craft Your Kids Can Share With

Teachers And Friends!

This craft is a fun back to school project that will delight kids of all ages. Plus, they can bring a bunch of them on the first day of school as presents for their friends and new teachers.

Button Book Marks

Supplies: One box of large colored paperclips Felt An assortment of buttons Scissors Hot glue gun

Simply hot glue a button to the top of a paperclip. Next, snip out a small square of felt and press it to the back of the button. That’s it! You have a super cute bookmark and fun gifts to pass out.

Find lots of unique and fun shaped buttons at thrift shops and craft stores to make your bookmarks even cooler! Craft can be found at www.iheartnaptime.net

When Kids Go Back To School Get A Jump On Your Home Organization Before The Holidays Sneak Up On You…

With the kids back in school, the house is quiet once again (at least

during school hours). This is the perfect time to get a jump-start on some home organization projects before the rush of the holiday season is upon you. Kitchen– Between camping trips and cookouts it’s easy to let your pantry and cabinets get, shall we say, less than organized? This is a great time to clear out the clutter, toss the expired goods, get rid of cereal boxes with less that ½ cup of cereal in them, toss the bags of stale marshmallows, give the cabinets a wiping down, clean out the fridge, and organize your spice rack. Closets – Sports season is starting up and you it’s time to make room in the closet for all that gear. This is the perfect time of the year to go through the closets and dressers and donate what you don’t want/need, box up school projects from the previous year, recycle old torn linens and towels into rags, take stock of holiday supplies, and get ready to swap out the summer wardrobe for the fall. Bathrooms – It really doesn’t take long for the once neatly organized cabinets of the bathroom to become a catchall of hair ties and Q-tips. Take a few minutes to organize the bathroom supplies, toss old toiletries and expired medications, stock up on necessary first aid items, and give the cabinets a good wiping down. Office – Who can keep up with paperwork when the sun is shining and the lake is calling your name every weekend? This is the perfect time to start whittling down that pile of papers that grew on your desk over the summer. Shred, file, or store the important stuff. Restock the pencils, pens and paper, and make sure the printer has plenty of ink for all those homework projects. Get your desk all tidy and neat so you have plenty of room to start your new stack of papers you don’t feel like filing. Garage – Garages can turn into the biggest junk heaps in the course of a busy summer, packed with bikes, gardening tools and other toys it’s a big project to keep up with. This is a great time to get all those summer toys cleaned up and put away, to organize tools, repair broken bikes, and restock necessary items. It’s also a chance to sweep out the summer dust just be sure to wear a proper ventilation mask so you don’t risk breathing in dangerous animal droppings.

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This month’s Mega Trivia Question:

Who said, “The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows”?

A) Sydney J. Harris B) Elvis Presley C) Barrack Obama D) Ronald Reagan

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Your AUGUST issue has arrived…

Here Is Why “Back To School” Time Is

The Best Time To Call Me…

Hello friend! I hope you have been having a wonderful summer, but most kids are starting school now, or they will be very soon, and that makes for a perfect

opportunity to get your carpets sparkling clean. Just think, if you don’t call us, then the kids will head back to school and before you know it the holiday season

will sneak up on you, then suddenly you’ll look down and …

“Uh-oh…Are Those Traffic Lanes?”

“Traffic lanes” are that shadowy hint of grime and dirt that begin to create certain wear patterns in your once beautiful, fluffy carpets. That’s when your delicate carpet fibers start becoming vulnerable to break down and fray. If you don’t call me right away then those traffic lanes could become (gulp!) permanent.

“Don’t Let Your Carpet Age In Dog Years!”

Remember when your carpet was new? It was clean, fresh and fluffy. But, if carpet is not properly cleaned on a regular basis, 3-year-old carpets can look like they are 10 years old. On the other hand, with a good maintenance schedule I’ve seen 10-year-old carpet that still looked like new.

It all comes down to cleaning and maintenance. But, now I want to give you…

More Reasons To Call ME Today!

That’s because I will give you $20 off your cleaning if you call me before August 31, 2014. Hey, you can even put the savings towards having a little more fun before summer is truly over. Remember – clean before traffic lanes appear to prevent premature carpet aging and extend the beauty and life of your investment.

I’ll make this really easy. Just call me and ask for the “Back To School Special.” Then you’ll save your carpets and you’ll save some money.

Do you know anyone who has kids headed back to school? Please have them call us and we will give them a FREE room of carpet cleaning in your name! (up to 200 sq. ft. of carpet, new clients only)

P.S. We will send you a $10 Gift Certificate for your referral...So THANKS in advance!!

Back To School Special! Call Jensen’s Carpet Care at 920-393-4062 or E-mail info@jensenscarpetcare.com before

August 31st and recieve

Special #1: Save $20 off your carpet cleaning Special #2: $50 Worth of Carpet Protection Just $30!

But hurry offer ends August 31, 2014!

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