How to Help Less Fortunate Families

There are many families in every community that are just barely getting by. There are a variety of ways that we can help families, and children, who are less fortunate or are currently experiencing hardship. If community organizations, or your family, can come together, these families can get the help that they need and begin to overcome their hardships. Read on to gather some ideas on how you can help families in need in your area.

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Step1

Form a canned food drive with your church, organization, or school. Have everybody bring in canned foods, Make it a contest to see who can bring in the most items. Set the food drive for a specific time, and have a prize for the ones who bring in the most. Donate the food to area food pantries or shelters.

Step2

Put together a coat drive. In the winter, many families can not afford coats for their young children or themselves. Begin collecting coats in the early fall. Have an open time where families can come in and pick out a coats

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How to Cope With Borderline Personality Disorder Parents

Borderline Personality Disorder is a chemical imbalance that can alter a person's mental health. It is a stressful disorder to deal with, but you can take steps to help a parent learn to cope with it. By speaking with doctors, counselors, friends, family, and even your church, you can learn to live a somewhat normal life again. The disorder can be confusing, but with proper research and understanding, you can learn to help your parent cope with the illness. Below, you can read about some ways to deal with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Step 1

Research the disorder to get as much information as you can. Go with your parent to her doctor's appointments so that you can ask any questions that you may have. Trying to understand Borderline Personality disorder and what it can do is the first step to coping with it.

Step 2

Seek any additional counseling that you may need yourself. Dealing with Borderline personality can often be like a roller-coaster ride and can sometimes add stress to your life. Speak with a counselor about any feelings that you may be dealing with.

Step 3

Understand that what your parent is going through is not your fault. They may say things that they don't mean or have sudden moodswings.

Step 4

Be as supportive as you can for your parent. He may be experiencing feelings and moodswings that he may not even understand himself. Keep a close eye on his prescriptions and stay in close touch with the doctor. Talk to the doctor about increasing or decreasing any medication that you feel might be helpful to your parent.

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How to Personalize Your Cubicle Space

If you spend a lot of time in your cubicle throuhgout the week, chances are, its a second home. Therefore, you'll want it to seem cheery or at least feel somewhat like home. Cubicles seem like dark dreary places that you probably dread going to in the mornings. Make your cubicle a little more lively with some simple decorations and surround it with the people and things in life who mean the most to you.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:
Photos of family, friends and pets
Plants
Organizational items such as pencil holders
Rug
Screen-saver
Keyboard pad
Cushion
Foot stool

Step 1

Brighten your darken cubicle with fun colorful frames or pictures. You can liven up your space without going overboard. Pick out your favorite themes such beach, nightlife or outdoors.

Step 2

Surround yourself with the people and things you love. Include a few pictures of your family, friends, or pets. It gives you something to look forward to at the end of the day. You will always know that you are going home to them.

Step 3

Organize your cubicle. Put out pencil holders in your favorite colors, along with post it notes, or a box for your incoming and outgoing mail. Find a funky calendar or one that you love, and use stickers to mark important dates.

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How to Stay Away from Germs at the Office

Germs, viruses and bacteria live in all kinds of places in the office. They are so small, that you can't see them with the naked eye, but their effects can be felt for days or even weeks if you get really sick. There are precautions you can take to keep yourself healthy so that you can try to stay away from germs and viruses. Read on to see how you can further protect your health from germs at work.

Things You’ll Need:
Hand sanitizer
Antibacterial wipes
Warm water and soap

Step1

Keep a bottle of hand sanitizer at your desk at all times. Germ-X is a great product to try as it kills 99.9% of germs. Use it on your hands when you come in contact with a sick person. Offer some your sanitizer to someone if they happen to sneeze or if they appear to be sick with a cold. This can possibly keep them from spreading germs elsewhere in your office area.

Step2

Purchase a container of antibacterial wipes to keep at your desk. Clean your desk down at the end of every work day to clean away any germs or viruses that could have spread on your desk throughout the day. Also wipe your phone off after each use or if somebody else uses your phone.

Step3

Off clients or customers another pen/pencil besides your own. Keep a separate jar of pens and pencils for clients to use. Store your personal writing utensils in your desk.

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How to Celebrate the Fourth of July on a Low Budget

The Fourth of July can be a fun summer holiday to celebrate. With all of the fireworks, food, and family, its a great time to get together. You can have a fun Fourth of July without spending a lot of money. Below are some tips that can help you cut costs on foods, decorations, and have fun on this bright and fun holiday.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Coupons
• Plenty of friends and family
• A menu
• Family planning and organization
• Picnic basket
• Vivid imagination

Step 1

Watch for sales on some of your favorite Fourth of July foods at the area grocery stores. Clip coupons where necessary and stock up on everything that you will need before the holiday.

Step 2

Plan a potluck or family gathering with all of your close friends and family. Assign everybody one dish to bring, and also suggest that everybody bring some of their favorite meat to cook on the grill. This will cut the costs and some of the extra responsibility from your plate. With everybody bringing extra food and planning together, everybody can spend less money for their celebration.

Step 3

Stay at home in your local town and read the papers to find out about local events. Watch the fireworks in your hometown instead of heading out of town. Have your children participate in any of the fun games that are available. Pack a picnic and head out the park after all of the games are over, enjoy a picnic meal, and watch the fireworks under the stars

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How to Go Organize a Poetry Contest for Children

A poetry contest is a great way to involve children in literature and get them excited about reading and writing. By organizing simple rules, contacting schools or summer reading programs, you can find children who might be interested in entering the contest. The main key is letting everybody know what a great job they did even if they didn't win. Poetry contests are great for schools to hold or even libraries. Follow the tips below to organize a poetry contest for children in your area.

Things You’ll Need:
Written rules for the contest
Participation from area newspapers
Participation from area schools or libraries
Interested children to enter
Ribbons
Certificates

Step1

Decide on which age groups you would like to attract for the poetry contest. The best grades to choose would be kids who have learned how to write or spell for a few years. A great age group to try would be grades 4-6th, and perhaps junior high as well.

Step 2

Write down and form a group of rules for the poetry contest. Figure out how many lines the poem will be and the theme that the children will be writing on. You could decide on a different theme for each age group. Some ideas could be favorite animals, holidays, summer memories, even school days.

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