In my never-ending quest to become more organized and efficient, I'm always on the lookout for tips, tricks, and tools to that end.
Here's one!
http://www.helpersignup.com
Zach's classroom mom emails out our supplies wish-list before class parties, and it is so easy! I love it.
Just thought I'd share. And hope that since I put it out here, it will not be forgotten. Now I wonder what event I'll need to initiate so I can "organize" the signup. :)
From HelperSignUp.com:
HelperSignup.com can help you organize clubs and activities of all kinds, including sports teams, exercise classes, PTAs, school groups, job fairs, scouting events, reunions, dinners, school clubs, sports clubs, holiday parties, school activities, fundraisers, school events, sports events, and much more. You can:
•Plan school events
•Schedule exercise classes
•Organize holiday parties
•Plan group meals
•Start up school clubs
•Get volunteers for sports events
•Organize scout activities
•Schedule PTA events
Think of how easily you can organize your sports event, school activity, or holiday party. Try HelperSignup.com today!
January 25, 2010
January 08, 2010
Turquoise
"Turquoise"
Yes, I shared the color of my bra on Facebook (FB). It was a sports bra, so the whole sharing thing was not that exciting, imho. And the goal, according to the email message that started it, was to raise awareness of breast cancer.
I've heard some chatter about how pointless, unsuccessful, inappropriate the whole campaign was. Was it?
A FB friend posted a link to an article about how the whole color campaign was getting noticed. It makes me crazy when people knock an effort, frivolous or otherwise, to do some good. It's pretty easy to knock down someone else's efforts, and much harder to make an effort of one's own. So, I was moved enough to respond when I read the article and the comments it generated:
- Was this viral campaign more successful than the typical email forward or Facebook-generated “Post-this-if-you-believe-in…” petition? Infinitely.
- Did the women who were told not to tell "the boys” tell the boys anyway? Yes.
- Did the boys find out, and do we think maybe the originator intended for “the boys” to find out? Yes.
- Did some people actually move to action (suggesting self-breast exams, posting links to www.thebreastcancersite.com, or what have you? Yes.
- Is that better than no action? Yes.
Women are strong, supportive, synergistic creatures. And if miles separate us, and an online social networking tool can connect us, even for a few seconds, in an effort to better our lives (and our children’s lives, and even the lives of “the boys” we do know are affected as well), then might it not be a good idea to share (or *gasp!* dare I say “make up”?) the color of a piece of underclothing in order to get people thinking about a disease we could all do without?
Yes.
Yes, I shared the color of my bra on Facebook (FB). It was a sports bra, so the whole sharing thing was not that exciting, imho. And the goal, according to the email message that started it, was to raise awareness of breast cancer.
I've heard some chatter about how pointless, unsuccessful, inappropriate the whole campaign was. Was it?
A FB friend posted a link to an article about how the whole color campaign was getting noticed. It makes me crazy when people knock an effort, frivolous or otherwise, to do some good. It's pretty easy to knock down someone else's efforts, and much harder to make an effort of one's own. So, I was moved enough to respond when I read the article and the comments it generated:
- Was this viral campaign more successful than the typical email forward or Facebook-generated “Post-this-if-you-believe-in…” petition? Infinitely.
- Did the women who were told not to tell "the boys” tell the boys anyway? Yes.
- Did the boys find out, and do we think maybe the originator intended for “the boys” to find out? Yes.
- Did some people actually move to action (suggesting self-breast exams, posting links to www.thebreastcancersite.com, or what have you? Yes.
- Is that better than no action? Yes.
Women are strong, supportive, synergistic creatures. And if miles separate us, and an online social networking tool can connect us, even for a few seconds, in an effort to better our lives (and our children’s lives, and even the lives of “the boys” we do know are affected as well), then might it not be a good idea to share (or *gasp!* dare I say “make up”?) the color of a piece of underclothing in order to get people thinking about a disease we could all do without?
Yes.
January 03, 2010
Big Brrrr
Oops, I did it again.
Evergreen's New Year's day Big Brr lake plunge. Pics to come, though you can click on the News 4 slideshow and about 25 in (click on the right arrow three times), you'll see my biggest fans:
http://cbs4denver.com/slideshows/evergreen.polar.plunge.20.1400814.html
I was one of these folks:
Dozens of people took the plunge on New Year's Day at Evergreen Lake to raise money for the Driver Smart Evergreen/Conifer and the Evergreen Parks and Recreation District Special Needs Program.
http://evstudio.info/2009/12/11/big-brrr-the-evergreen-lake-plunge/
Evergreen's New Year's day Big Brr lake plunge. Pics to come, though you can click on the News 4 slideshow and about 25 in (click on the right arrow three times), you'll see my biggest fans:
http://cbs4denver.com/slideshows/evergreen.polar.plunge.20.1400814.html
I was one of these folks:
Dozens of people took the plunge on New Year's Day at Evergreen Lake to raise money for the Driver Smart Evergreen/Conifer and the Evergreen Parks and Recreation District Special Needs Program.
http://evstudio.info/2009/12/11/big-brrr-the-evergreen-lake-plunge/
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