Tag Archives: September

Home Month in Review: September 2008

Has the weather turned cooler now that September has passed? Pretty soon, it will be time to get that heat turned back on! Meanwhile, check out all of the articles that were posted last month. September 1st Home Week in Review: August 25th Through August 31st As we all watch the raging path of the hurricane, we are praying for the safety of those affected. It seems like there have been so much weather phenomena making an impact recently. And, now one authority is predicting that this winter will see extreme cold. If you missed that post this week or … Continue reading →

Frugal Month in Review: September 2008

Now that September is come and gone and the kiddies are settled back into school and regular routines, it is time to welcome the fall. Still, there is plenty of good stuff that went on in September, including a bunch of ways to save money. September 1st Frugal Living Week in Review: August 25th Through August 31st Food and back to school are the two things on my mind this week. I e-mailed my son’s teacher ahead of time to ask about additional supplies that she might need for the classroom. She said that she usually asks parents for antibacterial … Continue reading →

Best Buys for September

Wow. I can’t believe that September is almost over. In spite of the waning days, though, you can still get a good bargain when you know what to shop for this month. Here are some of the things that traditionally go on sale or deep discounts during the month of September. Home sales Want a really big ticket item? September is a great time to get a deal on a new home. Most new home buyers have made their purchases and have settled in well before the school session started, leaving less competition in the market. Owners who hoped to … Continue reading →

September is National Cholesterol Education Month

Like the title says, September is National Cholesterol Education Month, sponsored by the National Cholesterol Education Program. Use this month as a starting point for your work to reduce your blood cholesterol levels! High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Nearly one hundred million Americans have high cholesterol — more than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or higher. Of those one hundred million Americans, more than 34 million have high risk levels — 240 mg/dL or higher. Lowering your cholesterol levels can reduce your risk of … Continue reading →

Calendar of Strange Holidays and Other Events to Scrapbook in September

Imagine the strange and jazzy layouts you can make celebrating some of these wild, wacky and unusual holidays. These have been collected and compiled from various sources over the years of my teaching and we celebrated many of them in the classroom. Celebrate them with your children and family and create fun and wacky layouts! The Month of September Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Month Backpack Safety America Month Be Kind To Editors and Writers Month Christmas Seal Campaign Kick-off Month Classical Music Month College Savings Month Fall Hat Month Go Wild During California Wild Rice Month Great American Low-Cholesterol, Low-fat … Continue reading →

Thirty Days Hath September

You have probably heard the rhyme that helps children remember how many days are in each month. “Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November” (the rest have 31, except February). Well, that makes it very clear that there isn’t much time left! It seems like the minute summer ends and Labor Day passes, the holidays loom before us. We are already half way through September, and that means it’s only about 6 weeks until Halloween, 10 weeks until Thanksgiving, and a little over 14 weeks until Christmas. If you count weekends, there are exactly 99 shopping days left until … Continue reading →