Thursday's Treasure

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Just after I "took office" on the PTA Board, a nice woman from my neighborhood told me about VolunteerSpot.  It was love at first sight!  If you ever need to schedule an event or activity, this is just what you need- and it's FREE.  I have now used it to set up and coordinate three different activities, and people love the convenience and organization.  Jobs are clearly outlined, and as the coordinator, I can have everyone's info handy and check on my event day or night.  You can print out rosters to have for the "day of", and even send thank you messages after it's all said and done.  Whether it is for school, church, little league, girl scouts, or a block party, this is an amazing tool.  No, they are not paying me to write this.  But maybe they should!  In any case, check it out HERE and prepare to be amazed :)

Wednesday's Works

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I found this sweet cotton floral pillowcase the other day, and was shocked when I looked at the tag and read "Tommy Hilfiger".  I would have bet money that it was vintage.  No matter, I knew it would look smashing as an upcycled pod.  Made this last night after I collapsed on the couch. 

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My main work for the last two days has been PTA related.  Even as a teacher for many years, and as an active parent in all of Sophie's classes, I had no idea just how much the PTA does for the school.   From readying and stuffing hundreds of Back to School packets, to laminating and cutting carpool tags, to stamping/numbering/delivering new textbooks to several grade levels, to preparing a welcome back lunch for 70 teachers, the jobs are endless. 

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I'm not complaining... yet.  I like being part of the excitement of getting ready for a new school year.  I like the camaraderie with fellow parents.  I like watching it all come together.  And I will like sending Sophie off to that school next Tuesday, knowing she is in excellent, well-prepared hands :)