About Today: 10 Sources for Free Christmas Gifts

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor This year, I've actually set a Christmas budget and am attempting to stick to it. This is great for my bank account. But picking presents is a challenge, since I feel like the amount of money I spend on a gift should be equal to the esteem I have for the recipient. 10 Sources for Free Christmas Gifts That would mean that my husband's gift would have to be 32 times more expensive than the gift I give to our building superintendent, for example. (Before you try to work out the equation, let me just say that our super's been very helpful about plumbing problems.) How to Set Your Holiday Budget Giving Christmas Presents on the Cheap See More About:  inexpensive gift ideas  planning a frugal christmas  10 Ways to Save Money at Christmas This is a little crazy, because no one is going to ask you to see the receipt for their gift. And if they do, maybe you have larger problems than your holiday budget. How to Feel Less Stress at Christmas 5 Ways to Curb Your Holiday Spending See More About:  christmas  christmas tips  keeping christ in christmas Free and Low-Cost Christmas Gifts Many lower cost gifts require more thought and are therefore more valuable to the recipient. For example, my sister can pretty much just give everyone in the family pictures of her son, and we'll all act like she bought us a car. Best Gifts for a Tight Budget Gifts From the Kitchen See More About:  planning a frugal christmas  homemade gifts  Give Second-Hand Gifts (Without Looking Tacky) As with everything, there's a trick to giving cheaply without looking cheap. Do You Give Second-Hand Gifts? A Beginner's Guide to Regifting See More About:  frugal gifts  Today Ads Christmas Christmas Gift Ideas Holiday at Christmas Christmas in USA D 23 Christmas Featured Articles Volunteer with Your Tween Two Letters Dropped From the Spanish Alphabet 10 Tips for Writing a Holiday Newsletter Cheap Gift Ideas for Dating Couples The Global Impact of Secondhand Smoke Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

About Elementary Education: Why You Should Rearrange Student Desks Now

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Elementary Education Elementary Education Teaching 101 Student Discipline Lesson Plans From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education I hope you enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving vacation and are ready to get back to the business of teaching, learning, celebrating the December holidays, and wrapping up the 2010 part of the 2010-2011 school year! All the best! Beth Free and Effective Classroom Rewards Money's tight for everyone right now, but I've never believed in having to spend money for little trinkets to reward students for good behavior. Instead, I worked these free but effective rewards into my student discipline system. My students appreciate the little perks they receive, never even stopping to ask for sticker, pencils, or plastic toys. How do you reward your students without breaking the bank?... Read more Need a Fresh Point of View? Rearrange Student Desks Sometimes it's the little things that create space in our minds for fresh ideas and more effective teaching moments. That's why I like to rearrange the student desks every couple months. It stops me from feeling stuck in a rut, while keeping the students on their toes. How do you arrange your students' desks? Why? Here's a handful of desk arrangement ideas and how each position facilitates learning.... Read more Time-Saving Tips, Please? Overwhelmed. Overworked. Just plain busy! These are common feelings for classroom teachers. That's why we are forced to become effective multi-taskers who can accomplish everything for everybody without cutting corners. I feel in the need of some fresh time-saving tips, in order to get through this busy holiday season. Please share your time-crunching strategies, big and small, so that maybe I can tinker with my approach and save a little sanity, as well as time! Thank you!... Read more K6Education on Twitter! If you twitter and tweet, follow K6Education to stay in touch throughout the day on the latest education issues and teacher-related topics. I've found it to be a whole new way to stay in the loop on what real-life educators are excited for, concerned about, and working on.... Read more Elementary Education Ads Student Letters Parents Volunteer Parent Newsletter Parent Survey Featured Articles Holiday Lesson Ideas Classroom Organization Ideas Parent Communication Strategies Substitute Teaching Tips Professional Growth and Development Becoming an Elementary School Teacher   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More> This newsletter is written by: Beth Lewis Elementary Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Elementary Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Christmas Lesson Plans Christmas Vocabulary Word Bank Chanukah Lesson Plans Quick Christmas Poetry Lesson Plan Blank Lesson Plan Template Advertisement

About Continuing Education: Melanie Zoltan Joins About Continuing Education

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Continuing Education Continuing Education Non-Trad Students Teachers Lifelong Learners From Deb Peterson, your Guide to Continuing Education Good news! Melanie Barton Zoltan joins About.com's Continuing Education site as a contributing writer. She has been a college professor, higher education administrator and academic writer for nearly 20 years, and we're fortunate to add About.com to her list of great credentials. Follow the links below to her first profiles of schools attractive to non-traditional students like yourself. Bay Path College's "Saturday College" Melanie Zoltan writes about Bay Path College's Saturday College, a weekend college for women. Read more University of Massachusetts' University Without Walls Melanie Zoltan's new collection of schools continues with a profile of the University of Massachusetts' University Without Walls. What a great name. Read more Meet Michelle Ward, International Volunteer Unhappy in her job, Michelle Ward indulged her passion for lifelong learning by making a plan and breaking away. Need some inspiration? Read more Call for Writings and Art from Adult Learners Have you heard of We Learn? It's a group of women devoted to the premise that literacy fosters empowerment and equity for women. The organization wants your art and writings. Read more Continuing Education Ads Continuing Education College GED Classes GED Education GED Tutor Featured Articles 10 GED Prep Resources Nursing Is One of Most Popular Career Changes 5 Quick English Grammar Tips 10 Facts About Financial Aid 10 Ways to Read Faster 10 Resources for Improving Your Writing   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More> This newsletter is written by: Deb Peterson Continuing Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Continuing Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Should You Go Back to School? What Is GED? Writing a Personal Essay Top 10 Ice Breakers for Adults Archetypes of the Hero's Journey Advertisement

About Homeschooling: Advent Calendar - Christmas Letter - December

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Homeschooling Homeschooling Homeschooling 101 Curriculum Printables From Beverly Hernandez, your Guide to Homeschooling The busy holiday season is upon us - take time to prioritize and make the most of the season. Advent Calendar - Countdown to Christmas An advent calendar contains reminders each day that Christmas is coming. Advent is a term from the Latin word adventur which means "arrival". Here is an Advent Calendar filled with activities for you to countdown to Christmas while you're waiting for the big day. Begin your homeschool day with the activities from the Advent Calendar - recipes, crafts, games and lots more fun things to do! Enjoy! Show off your projects Christmas time is a busy time, but a fun time to do projects and baking with our children. Show off your recipes and projects from the Advent Calendar or any Christmas projects you do together. My granddaughter decided to glitter her candy cane coloring page rather than coloring it. If you make the Graham Cracker Gingerbread House, take a picture and show it off. Christmas Letter to Homeschooling Moms A Christmas Letter to Homeschooling Moms - encouragement to not only survive the holiday season, but also make it a joy filled time for you and your family. December Fundays Calendar December brings Winter, Christmas, and Hanukkah; but, there's more to December than meets the eye. Follow along on the December Fundays Calendar to learn interesting tidbits all through the month. Here are some selected December Holidays and Events coming up. November 30: Mark Twain's Birthday December 1: Basketball Created December 2: Alaska National Parks Check out the December Fundays Calendar and the December Coloring Calendar 2010. Homeschooling Ads Christmas Christmas Gift Ideas Homeschooling K 12 Homeschooling Advent Calendar Featured Articles December Coloring Calendar Christmas Printables Vintage Christmas Tree Craft Holiday Recipes and Craft Ideas Homeschool Advice and Tips Homeschool Support Groups   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More> This newsletter is written by: Beverly Hernandez Homeschooling Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Homeschooling newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Homeschooling Basics / State Information Is Homeschool for You? Grade by Grade Goals State Unit Studies Printable Worksheets / Projects / Forms Advertisement