Even if you only have a half a minute to spare, you can actually get some chores done! With a busy, overscheduled life we seldom have extra time to take care of anything. These quick chores will only take part of a moment of your time.

1. Empty the trash in the bathroom — Those small trash cans in our homes can sometimes be overlooked until they are overflowing. Make this chore easier and more quickly accomplished by storing extra liners in the bottom of the trash can. It will only take a moment to wrap up the used liner and open up the new one.

2. Dust the TV screen  - The television screen seems to always need a good dusting. Try a used dryer sheet to help keep dust from resettling.

3. Clean a mirror - Try using vinegar and newspaper to clean your mirror. The vinegar will help the mirror dry streak free. Newspaper will leave less fuzzy residue than paper towels.

4. Wipe down an appliance -  Take a moment and wipe down the outside of your dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, washing machine, or dryer. Don’t forget about the outward appearance of the machines you depend on. Wipe up spots and spills quickly, and your appliances will only need an occasional thorough wipe down.
 
5. Test your smoke alarm - Smoke alarms should be tested monthly and batteries should be replaced at least annually. Try testing the battery on the same day of the month to help you remember. 
 
Take Care,
Aurelia

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I have some help for all of you parents that fear hearing the dreaded  words “There’s Nothing To Do”.  I also have help for the parents that don’t like to have their teen spend hours upon hours watching TV, playing  video games and or getting into trouble just roaming the streets!

The ‘School’s Out! seminar will be held this Wednesday, May 16th, 8pm - 10pm ET and Thursday, May 17th, 8pm - 10pm and will feature 4 experts  to talk to you about all the many positive things that you and your teen can be focusing on this summer.

Things like: Education, money, staying  out of trouble, self esteem and much more.

Along with the seminar you will receive:

- 10 Week Summer Action plan Filled with great ideas on keeping your teen occupied during the summer.  This printable guide includes weekly planning pages, a section for your personal notes and a ‘Hope To Do’  page for your teen.   –> Valued at 29.99

- 11 page report on Summer Learning For Your Teen: That discusses “summer brain drain”, the loss of learning that occurs in students over the summer and how parents of teens can help prevent summer learning  loss.   –> Valued at 15.99

- 15 page report on all the basic skills your teen needs to live on his own down the road. This includes being able to do laundry, plan and cook a balanced meal, take care of the car, as well as basic household chores and how to deal with money. Also included:  a menu planning sheet and a shopping list.   –> Valued at 19.99

- A 90 minute audio explaining Nine Easy Steps to Solve Conflicts with  your Child or Teen (complete with handouts).   –> Valued at $99.00

- Recording of all Sessions to be delivered AFTER all sessions are completed.

- Question and Answer time with each expert to ask them YOUR questions.

As soon as you sign up for the seminar you will be given immediate access to all of the bonuses above!  And to top that off your purchase is protected by a 30-day money-back guarantee!

Visit http://www.parentingmyteen.com/schools_out.html to get in on this opportunity to plan the perfect summer for your teen.

I hope you have been vising Real Life Solutions lately.   If not, you have probably missed all of the new and informative resources that is located at the ‘Free Parenting Tips’ section
http://reallifesolutions.net/family/parenting.html

We offer tips and resources that cover many aspects of parenting; from helping you to get your toddler to sleep through the night to providing moms with tips to de-stress.

I also want to tell you about a great online forum for Mom’s.  If you are looking to connect with other moms be sure to visit Mom’s Talk Forum http://www.reallifesolutions.net/momstalk.HTML where you can meet other moms and talk about all aspects of parenting, relationships and much more. 
Warmly,

Aurelia Williams

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I don’t know about your bedroom but I consider my bedroom to be my sanctuary. It’s not only where I sleep but it is where I go to unwind, meditate, read and simply relax.

In many households the bedroom has become a place that doesn’t feel as relaxing as it should.  You will be amazed at how much better you feel in a clean, neat, orderly room.

For quick and easy tips on ways that you can organize your bedroom visit: http://reallifesolutions.net/personal/organize-bedroom.html

We all need to give ourselves some TLC. Though pampering may ease our bodies and minds, sometimes it can break the bank.

Here are just a few ways that you can pamper yourself without breaking the bank:

1 - Flowers:  Treat yourself to some fresh flowers. Keep them on your desk at work or on your nightstand at home. 

2 - Connect:  Meet up with a friend – take a walk together, make an unscheduled phone call or send a letter or e-mail just to chat.

3 - Soak: Run yourself a nice hot bath, light some candles. Soak as long as you possibly can and just let your mind wonder. 

4 - Do an expensive thing inexpensively:  Occasionally, why treat yourself to the matinee movie (alone). Lose yourself in the movie and enjoy some quiet time.

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Ahhh Dating, fun for your teen usually and stressful on the parents for the most part.  If your teen has a special friend of the opposite sex you are probably wondering if they are dating, or if it is ‘just friends’.  Many parents have faced this dilemma with their teenagers and it is important that you talk with your teen about dating and set down long guidelines for them to follow.
 
Here is a great resource for you in regards to teen dating http://www.parentingmyteen.com/parenting-teens-articles/teen-dating.htm

There are many things that we encounter over the years to help build or break that confidence but ultimately it is up to us to maintain our own self-confidence. Those who lack self-confidence are truly losing out on opportunities for happiness, fun, growth and often love.

Here are just a few tips that anyone can use to help build self-confidence

Start off each morning and end each day with a positive statement or thought. Create your own mantra. (i.e: “I am intelligent”, “I will have a positive day”, “I will succeed”.)

Get to know the TRUE you and accept yourself. The more you accept your true self the more others will do the same.

Make a list of all your positive characteristics and achievements. Keep adding to this list as time goes on and be sure to keep your list in a place where you can access it and read it at will.

Choose your words/thoughts carefully: Take time to replace negative thoughts with positive ones. If you are faced with a challenging task — instead of saying something like: “I will never get this done on time” try to rephrase that and say something like: “When I finish this task I will treat myself to something nice” or “This may be challenging but I can do this”.

Take what you are good at and enhance it. Let others know about it! Hold you head up high and proud and know you have a special gift inside of you.

Building up self-confidence takes time and commitment but it is well worth it. You will soon find yourself embracing yourself and giving off a very positive energy that will surely come back to you.

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As you know, school will be out soon and our pre teens and teens usually end up being bored before the 2nd week of summer vacation is even over.

Well, I have some help for all of you parents that fear hearing the dreaded words “There’s Nothing To Do“.  I also have help for the parents that don’t like to have their teen spend hours upon hours watching TV, playing video games and or getting into trouble just roaming the streets!

I have organized The ‘School’s Out! Plan The Perfect Teen Summer’ seminar.  It will be a 2-day event featuring 4 experts to talk to you about all the many positive things that you and your teen can be focusing on this summer. Things like: Education, money, staying out of trouble, self esteem and much more.

Along with the seminar you will receive:

- a 10 Week Summer Action plan/report with ideas for keeping your teens occupied. –>Valued at 19.99

- 11 page report on Summer Learning For Your Teen:  That discusses “summer brain drain”, the loss of learning that occurs in students over the summer and how parents of teens can help prevent summer learning loss. –>  Valued at 15.99

- 15 page report on all the basic skills your teen needs to live on his own down the road. This includes being able to do laundry, plan and cook a balanced meal, take care of the car, as well as basic household chores and how to deal with money. Also included:  a menu planning sheet and a shopping list. –> Valued at 19.99

- A 90 minute audio explaining Nine Easy Steps to Solve Conflicts with your Child or Teen (complete with handouts). –>  Valued at $99.00

- Recording of all Sessions to be delivered AFTER all sessions are completed.

- Question and Answer time with each expert to ask them YOUR questions.

And to top that off your purchase is protected by a 30-day money-back guarantee!

Visit http://www.parentingmyteen.com/schools_out.html to get in on this opportunity to plan the perfect summer for your teen.

There are many things that can begin to put pressure on moms and one of those things is the  lack of social support.

Moms wear so many hats during the course of a normal day and in addition to needing people who can help us with responsibilities (large or small), we also need people to help us shoulder the emotional burdens in our lives.

Having someone to talk to about what stresses us, someone escape with to unwind when we have free time, someone to understand us when times are tough, and someone to supply new ideas when we’re stumped are all important and necessary aspects of social support.

Feeling isolated with our stress creates more stress, and elevates our risk for burnout, whereas adequate social support can be a buffer against it.

If you have been feeling the pressure of some stresses and would like to speak with a professional in a non-judgmental way and free of charge, be sure to check out the Free Coaching Consultation offer that is available to you.

===> http://www.reallifecoaching.net/freeconsultation.shtml  No strings, just a totally free coaching consultation for you.

Take Care,
Aurelia Williams

P.S. You will incur no cost for this free consultation, I will arrange to call you.

I receive many requests asking for information on healthy eating and how to prepare healthy foods without spending all day in the kitchen.

If you want to serve healthy, home-cooked meals, but are too busy to spend a lot of time in the kitchen — this is the cookbook for you –  http://reallifesolutions.net/Cookbook.HTML

You will learn how to make:

  **Honey Teriyaki Salmon in 12 minutes!
  **Garlic-Basil Grilled Pork Chops in 17 minutes!
  **Spinach & Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pizza in 25 minutes!
  **Southwestern Chicken & Black Bean Salad in 21 minutes! 
- And much more

Here’s to your health and low stress

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