| iMOM Presentations |

| 2009/2010 Schedule Saturday, July 11th, 2009 9:00-12:00pm Cross Road Christian Church McKinney, TX "Godly Wisdom in Tough Times" +++ Thursday, October 8th, 2009 12:30-3:30pm Bent Tree Bible Church Carrollton, TX Women in Professional Ministry (Assistant to Kathy Peel) +++ Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 7:00-9:00pm McKinney Area Christian Homeschoolers McKinney, TX "Making Holiday Memories...Without Going Broke" +++ Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:00-9:00pm McKinney Area Christian Homeschoolers McKinney, TX "A Dry Sponge Can't Clean" (Learn how to take better care of you - and find the time to do it) |
| Sample of Topics I can speak on include (but are not limited to...): Budgets Made Easy Once you learn how to create a realistic budget, you’ll actually look forward to holding yourself accountable for spending and saving. Time & Schedule Management for Unmanageable People Wrangle even the most unruly children and spouse (or even yourself) with time management strategies that provide just the right amount of structure Cut Your Housework in Half Imagine the quality time you can spend with your family—or yourself—when you learn to reduce by half the time you spend cleaning. Calendar Blocking and Schedule Management for Overly Busy People Pick up quick tips that will make life smoother and time more manageable for even the most multitasking moms and dads. Teaching Kids to Manage Money The sooner children learn to take care of their resources, the fewer expensive mistakes they’ll make later in life. Teaching Kids to Be Organized Even if you struggle with organization, you can teach your children to create simple order in their lives. New Year, New You Learn how to take better care of you this year—and find the time to do it Your Personal Best Goal-setting strategies for achieving your dreams Conquer Paper Clutter Learn to set up a simple filing and recording-keeping system Tickler Files Learn how to organize your financial paper work using a Tickler File. Ready for Romance Creative ways to say “I love you” and strengthen your marriage Birthday Party Planning Learn how to plan, organize and execute a creative, inexpensive birthday party Simplify Spring Cleaning Smart strategies for cleaning your home faster and better Time for Tea An afternoon tea party is an excellent way to celebrate graduations, engagements or babies. Learn how to plan, organize and host a tea party with minimal fuss or stress. Take a Deep Breath May is the busiest month of the year for moms who juggle sports and performance schedules and year-end school activities with everyday life. Learn how to reduce your stress level during this hectic season. Summer Survival When school’s out, mom hardly feels like she’s on vacation. Discover how to entertain your children and create special memories while still maintaining sanity and a reasonable structure. Raise Your Child’s Creativity Quotient You don’t have to spend a fortune to stock up on supplies and ideas that will help you and your child explore and create art. Family Travel Tips and Sanity Savers Learn to anticipate and respond to the inevitable twists and turns of family vacations. Dinner Made Easy Skip fast food or delivery pizza and instead discover nutritious kid-pleasing meals you can prepare in less than 30 minutes Family Team Building Learn how to get your family to help more around the house—without nagging Quality Family Time Activities Even the busiest families with the most divergent schedules can fit in valuable and fun activities that create lasting bonds. Fun Family Outings Take advantage of local resources to get out of the house and to discover adventures close to home. How to Save Money on Just About Anything Discover insider secrets to spending less on everyday products and big-ticket items. Garage Sale Savvy Tips and planning strategies for a lucrative garage sale Reducing Seasonal Stress: Holiday-planning strategies Make this the year you actually enjoy the holidays while still retaining tradition and creating priceless memories Holiday Decorating and Entertaining Ideas Transform your home into a warm and inviting winter wonderland. Your family will love coming home each day, and you’ll be inspired to open your house for holiday parties. Holiday Traditions and Memory Makers Enhance the traditions your family already loves and discover new ways to celebrate. Entertaining - Throwing a party with pizazz for pennies Lavish your friends and family with gracious hospitality without spending a fortune. Picnic Planner – easy meals/snacks/activities for a fun family outing Picnicking is an inexpensive outing that you’ll want to make a weekly or monthly tradition after you learn how to pull them together effortlessly. |
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