Archive for August, 2010
Rent Maternity Clothes? Swap your children’s clothes for different sizes? Rent Fashionable clothing?
People are getting creative during these tight economic times. Many are opting to be more thrifty. Check out these ingenious ideas…
“Parents turn to Swapping for School Clothes”- The Seattle Times:
Learn how to do some school clothes swapping at this website…www.thredup.com
Sell your child’s outgrown clothing at: www.onceuponachild.com
Have you ever thought of renting a maternity party dress instead of buying a new one? Me neither, but it makes sense because you will probably never wear it more than once. Check out this site: www.rentmaternitywear.com
Rent fashionable clothing? It’s worth a look…www.renttherunway.com
Oregon Travel Ideas and Suggestions
Get wonderful tips and ideas for touring your way through Oregon from this travel blog: http://blog.traveloregon.com/
Traveling and Eating your way through Oregon
Great ideas and routes for bicycling in Oregon
Fantastic Parenting Sites
www.parentingcenter.com This web site is sponsored by YMCA, Ford Motor Company, Eli Lilly and Disney Mobile. They offer state-by-state resources and social services for families. They also offer ideas for family activities.
www.timetoparent.org This web site is a federal resource guide which provides information on health, education, resources and safety.
www.parentingtoday.tv Parenting is a difficult job. This website gives you videos of parenting tips and advice.
Divorce Information
Information regarding Green Card divorce and Military Laws on Alimony & Child support – www.lovetoknow.com/Help_for_Divorced_Women
Federal and international laws on divorce, parental rights, etc. www.divorcelinks.com
Oregon Schools: Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Reports now available
Check out the schools in your school Oregon school district. How does your schools stack up against the rest of the state? Are your schools meeting targets? You can find these reports at the Oregon Department of Education website: http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/reportcard/reports.aspx
Also, check out a recent Oregonian article about Oregon’s AYP:
http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2010/08/state_releases_performance_rat.html