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Webinar Today with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert

September 2, 2009 By

And I am your lovely hostess! Seriously! I was invited to be an official hostess for a webinar presentation today.You are all invited to join me on a phone call with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert, sponsored by ConAgra Foods! If you will be available from 11am-12pm Pacific Time (which is 2-3pm EST), register for the webinar by pasting this URL into your browser:

https://agencyroad.webex.com/agencyroad/k2/j.php?ED=120976292&UID=1063778972&RT=MiM0&FM=1

Throughout the presentation, I encourage you to send your questions via Twitter to @PhilLempert using the #FoodULove hash tag or by using the chat feature in the Webinar. We will not open up the Q&A session to everyone over the phone due the large number of participants but Phil will answer as many questions as time allows.

TWITTER: Follow me @Table4Five and watch my tweets, I’ll be announcing three mini-giveaways during the presentation, you could win free product samples and coupons from ConAgra Foods. Follow Phil at @PhilLempert, and watch for hashtag #FoodULove. Phil will be talking about lunchbox alternatives, quick and inexpensive recipes, and time-saving tips for busy families.

• The presentation will take place on September 2 from 11 – 12 PT/12 – 1 CT/2 – 3 ET. There will be time for some questions at the end. Phil will discuss lunch box alternatives, money saving shopping tips and quick meal ideas. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for participants to win free product samples and coupons from ConAgra Foods.

Once I’ve had a chance to write up my notes from the webinar, so probably tomorrow, I’ll be running a giveaway for Phil Lempert’s SuperMarket Guru book, Healthy Wealthy and Wise, and SuperMarket Guru totes filled with ConAgra Foods coupons with 3 winners.

I hope as many of you as possible will join in on this terrific opportunity to get tips and info on saving time and money on meals during the school year. Remember, follow me on twitter @Table4Five if you don’t already!

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TI-Nspire Graphing Calculator

September 1, 2009 By

I was always terrible at math. I just didn’t get it at all. My high school required college-track students to take 4 years of math. I suffered through 3 years of algebra and 1 year of geometry, but I barely passed. I have no idea how I’m going to help any of my kids with their math homework when they get to high school.

Fortunately, Family Review Network hooked us up with a TI-Nspire Graphing Calculator. It helps students visualize math and science concepts, and can be used all the way through college level math.

TI-Nspire

From the Texas Instruments website:

TI-Nspire handheld creates a dynamic dimension for students to visualize concepts and take an engaging, interactive role in their learning. This technology goes beyond graphing to help students see math and science in new and different ways. TI-Nspire and TI-Nspire CAS technology was developed hand-in-hand with educators worldwide and built on proven graphing technology which research* shows has a positive impact on student achievement. This exciting learning technology offers both handhelds and computer software for the flexibility to meet different classroom needs.

Permitted on SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT/NSMQT, IB and Praxis exams, as well as many state tests.**

Some unique features of TI-Nspire technology let you:

  • View multiple representations of a problem on a single screen-graphical, numerical, and written for example
  • Grab a graphed function and move it to see the effect
  • “Link” representations: Manipulate the properties of one and observe instant updates to others without switching screens
  • Create, save and review work in electronic documents, like a computer
  • Activate the handheld’s Press-to-Test feature to block access to certain geometry features not allowed on state exams
  • Experience identical functions on the handheld and TI-Nspire Computer Software (Windows© or Mac©). Students can use the software independently or in tandem with the handheld for work in and out of class

The large screen is easy to see, and comes with two keypads- one for the new TI-Nspire functions, and one that has the functions of the TI-84 Plus. I think the idea is that if two students want to study together and one has the TI-84 Plus, the student with the TI-Nspire can snap on the keypad and do the same functions on theirs. It’s easy to adjust the contrast on the screen to accomodate different lighting situations, too. We tried to make up some math problems so we could see how it worked, but it’s going to take more than a few minutes to figure out how it works. Plus, I’ll have to figure out how to come up with sample Algebra problems! Family Review Network also sent us TI-Nspire for Dummies. I figure if I start reading it now I might understand how to use the handheld when Ryan gets to high school :)

To purchase the TI-Nspire handheld, see their Stores Online site for links to where you can buy it. Here’s links for Amazon.com with very reasonable prices:

Thanks again Family Review Network and Texas Instruments for sending us the TI-Nspire, which I anticipate will be well-used by my kids for many years to come!

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Back to School tips from Peter Walsh

August 31, 2009 By

I was invited to view a webcast from pro organizer Peter Walsh in which he tackled how to get kids organized for school. He talked to teachers, parents and kids about what works, what doesn’t, and how to handle specific challenges related to organization. The Webcast was sponsored by OfficeMax, who also sent me a sample of the new products in their back to school collection called Schoolio-Von-Hoolio. This is a basic summary of Peter’s tips for back to school:

TIPS FOR ORGANIZING YOUR HOME
1) Find the Vision you have for a Space
2) Make Organization a Family Value
3) Use the Right Tools for Great Organization

TIPS FOR ORGANIZING YOUR CHILD
1) Show that you Value Organization
2) Establish Clear Limits and Routines
3) Always ‘Finish the Cycle’ (Complete a Task)

TIPS FOR THE CLASSROOM
1) Establish Clear Routines
2) Involve Kids with Classroom Organization
3) Use Words, Pictures and Color to help Organize

This is a sample of some of the products in the new Schoolio-Von-Hoolio product line at OfficeMax, this one is called ‘Darling’.

Schoolio-Von-Hoolio_DarlingCollectionI especially like the owl in this design, here he is on the coordinating drawstring bag:

Schoolio-Von-Hoolio_Darling_DrawstringBag

If you are looking for fun new folders, notebooks, journals, binders, backpacks, drawstring bags, and other back to school supplies, check out the Schoolio-Von-Hoolio line at OfficeMax. I just went there today and you can get packs of Schoolio-Von-Hoolio crayons for ONE PENNY, limit 3 while supplies last. The designs are super-cute for both boys and girls. Now if I could just get Peter Walsh to actually come to my house and ORGANIZE ME, that would be great :)

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