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Returning to my 1st Love
Hello Friends and Happy Monday
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are now in the midst of a stress-free work week. Teaching has always been my first love, but the last time I actually taught consistently was in 1983, it was third grade in the Caesar Rodney School District. I loved teaching and even as a child played school with my sister and cousins, but after 1 year I left in pursuit of more money in Corporate America. I’ve always missed the classroom but never returned although it was my grandmother’s dream for me to do so.
Fast forward 30 years and guess what? I can now once again be called a teacher, I have returned to the field of education…yes, ladies and gentleman, I am now officially an Instructor for The Money School of Delaware (applause…applause…applause!)
Thanks to the overwhelming positive feedback from the previous classes I was offered the opportunity to become a regular (volunteer) instructor and I couldn’t be happier. I will continue working my full time job and will only be teaching once per month but this works well with my personal and professional life. #blessed
The Money School was established in 1999, and it offers over six-hundred free community-based financial education classes annually. Classes are scheduled on a wide variety of subjects and are taught in a hassle-free manner by more than 100 volunteers, all experts in their financial fields.
Money School instructors can hold classes at work sites, conferences, or religious and community organizations. I enjoyed teaching the Blogging 101 ~ The Basics and Blogging 201 ~ Learn How To Earn with Your Blog classes, but the Dress for Success on a Budget class wasn’t so popular so it’ll be put on the back burner for now.
If it weren’t for my two girlfriends attending the class I would have been all alone in the room. Oh well, I tried to float that balloon and it fell flat, “Move on Mary…Move On!
Thank you Cecily and Lynette for supporting me!
Thank you Money School for allowing me to return to my 1st love!
Dressing for Less
Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday
Tonight I will be teaching the class, “Dressing for Success on a Budget’ sponsored by The Money School of Delaware. The premise being that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to look professional and how to have a “Champagne Closet with a Beer Budget”
As a self proclaimed frugal fashionista, I usually don’t pay full retail price for my clothing nor do I shop high end department stores or boutiques in a mall. Thrifting at Goodwill or The Salvation Army, hitting a local Consignment Shop, low end retail sales and clearance shopping is much more fun and is easier on my wallet.
Chain stores such as Ross, Marshall’s, TJMaxx, Burlington Coat Factory, Rugged Wearhouse, and Target understands the needs of women who want designer clothing but with lower prices.
I read fashion magazines and blogs and try to stay current with the latest trends but if I can recreate an outfit with thrifted items from Goodwill I most certainly will!
When my sons were younger, they only knew the “Mart Brothers” – Kmart and Walmart!
Shoes are definitely my weakness and I have too many pairs to count, but I never pay full price, not when there are ways to get Reward Points from stores such as DSW or coupons and AAA discounts at Payless and of course the clearance sales at Target!
JC Penney and Sears may not be top on your shopping list but they should be, especially for their end-of-season clearance sales, remember the Liz Claiborne jeans I found for a dollar? Kohl’s is also another great place to shop for clearance deals. Mixing thrifted items with new pieces can make a perfect outfit.
Also, don’t sleep on the cheapie cheap Dollar Stores either, places like Family Dollar, Dollar General and even Dollar Tree oftentimes have great accessories like leggings, tights, hats and scarves. Remember this Fedora that I bought last summer from Dollar Tree!
There are also great deals and bargains to be found online and from catalogs like eShakti, Spiegel and Avon all of which are my favorites.
If you are attending a fancy soiree, try a high end online site such as “Rent the Runway” or “Beg Borrow Steal” and in a pinch go to a Consignment Shop located in a high end neighborhood which is how I found a gown for a Ball that I attended last year.
Dressing for less doesn’t mean you can’t afford better, nor does it have be an embarrasing event, however, I must admit that it can be addictive, especially on $2 Tuesdays at Goodwill!
Where do you shop for your bargains?
Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
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Blogging 101 Class
Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday.
Remember when I told you about the opportunity that was presented to me by The Money School of Delaware to teach a Blogging 101 class? Well, it happened…I did it, I taught a class last Wednesday at the Bear Public Library.
In 1983, I received my BS Degree in Elementary Education from Delaware State (College), but only taught 1 year of 3rd grade before leaving to work in Corporate America. This was the first time since then of being back in a classroom…teaching…doing something that I’ve always loved to do.
I was on pins and needles for months in anticipation, reading everything I could online and from fellow bloggers as well as from the “Blogging for Dummies” book. I was super excited to share what I had learned and prayed that all would go well.
The class was full with 20 people registered, however, there were several no-shows but the walk-ins took their place making it a total of 18 participants. “Not a bad turn out for a new class” stated the Library’s scheduler, which made me feel good.
I was a little nervous only because of the traffic delays that I had encountered trying to get there before the start time and upon arrival there were already 3 people seated. After setting up the laptop with my PowerPoint presentation, I downloaded some Smooth Jazz from Pandora and waited until the start time of 6:30 pm. to begin.
Do you know that saying, “I hit it out of the park”? Well I did…it was an awesome evening, a lively and engaging group of woman ranging in ages from 15 to 60, mothers with daughters and small business owners all eager to learn the basics of blogging. They asked great questions, participated by sharing stories and overall made this a memorable experience for which I’ll forever be grateful.
It was my grandmother’s wish that I would someday return to teaching, so I know she was looking down on me with a smile. Next month I’ll be presenting “Blogging for Small Businesses”, so it’s off to read and learn more, create a new presentation, download more Smooth Jazz and prepare to meet some new students.
Have you ever had an opportunity to go back and do something that you truly loved to do?
Back to School
Hello Friends and Happy Back to School 2013!
Today my son starts his last first day back to school, entering as a HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR!!!
I watched the young kids in the neighborhood wait for the big yellow School Bus and had a lump in my throat because this is how it used to be on my son’s first day back to school…
….now as I watched him leave this morning on his last first day of school the lump in my throat reappeared but for a totally different reason.
Traveling mercies son!
Speaking of going back to school, I too will be heading back, but this time for just one day. I will be returning to the classroom to teach a Blogging 101 class on Wednesday, September 4th sponsored by The Money School of Delaware.
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Here’s to a wonderful Back to School year for all of us – Smooches! |
Chasing The Dream Entrepreneurship Camp
Hello Friends and Happy Monday!
Chasing the Dream Entrepreneurship Camp sponsored by The Money School of Delaware provided youngsters between the ages of 9-13, an opportunity to learn the basics of starting a business. Last Thursday they were given the tools and a venue to showcase what they had learned.
A miniature Marketplace was set up in Rodney Square in Wilmington where the campers had an opportunity to sell their products, which included body scrubs, hand crafted jewelry, sunglasses, candy, plants, lemonade, popcorn, metal sculptures even hourly math tutoring sessions.
These young entrepreneurs obviously also learned another very important lesson, the value of customer satisfaction. They greeted each passerby with a smile and eagerly answered questions about their products.
There was a heavy downpour on and off during the day but that did not stop people from coming out to support. There was a steady stream of customers as well as WDEL Radio personality, Amy Cherry and a 6ABC News cameraman.
I was truly impressed with not only the products these entrepreneurs had created, but how each of their personalities and positive attitudes showed brightly despite the dark clouds looming overhead.
Kudos to The Money School of Delaware for supporting the youth of today with their futures of tomorrow.
Have Faith in Money Clubs – dfli
Chillin' Grillin' and Money School Classes!
July 15, 2013
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Chillin’, Grillin’, and … Money School Classes! Roth Conversion Tues., July 16 Time: 6:30-7:30pm Brandywine Hundred Library Mark Nehra, CFP, Waddell & Reed, Inc. There Must be a Hole in My Pocket Tues., July 16 Time: 6-7:30pm Milford Public Library Lisa Spellman, Department of Justice Lunch and Learn: Have Faith in Money Clubs Thurs., July 18 Time: Noon-1:30pm Claymont Community Center Alisha Thompson-Adams, Primerica
Strategic Ways to Get Out of Debt Mon., July 22 Time: 6-7:30pm Kent County Library Rod Hausmann Social Security Benefits Mon., July 22 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Newark Library Ed Mink, Mallard Advisors, LLC Show Me My Money Tues., July 23 Time: 6-7:30pm Elsmere Library Whitney Singer, Clarifi
Foreclosure Prevention Wed., July 24 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Bear Library Mary Rammel, CCCS of MD and DE Good Credit for Life Wed., July 24 Time: 6:30-8pm Brandywine Hundred Library Whitney Singer, Clarifi Lunch & Learn- Get Your Ducks in a Row Wed., July 24 Time: 12noon-1:30pm Claymont Community Center Denise Freeman, NCALL Research How to Start a Nonprofit Sat., July 27 Time: 10-11:30am Brandywine Hundred Library Tinesar Forrest, Ty Enterprise, LLC Women Empowered to Financially Thrive Mon., July 29 Time: 7-8:30pm Bear Library Alisha Thompson-Adams, Primerica Around the World in 80 Minutes Mon., July 29 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Newark Library Paul Baumbach, CFA, CFP, ChFC, Mallard Advisors, LLC |
Chillin’ Grillin’ and Money School Classes!
July 15, 2013
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Chillin’, Grillin’, and … Money School Classes! Roth Conversion Tues., July 16 Time: 6:30-7:30pm Brandywine Hundred Library Mark Nehra, CFP, Waddell & Reed, Inc. There Must be a Hole in My Pocket Tues., July 16 Time: 6-7:30pm Milford Public Library Lisa Spellman, Department of Justice Lunch and Learn: Have Faith in Money Clubs Thurs., July 18 Time: Noon-1:30pm Claymont Community Center Alisha Thompson-Adams, Primerica
Strategic Ways to Get Out of Debt Mon., July 22 Time: 6-7:30pm Kent County Library Rod Hausmann Social Security Benefits Mon., July 22 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Newark Library Ed Mink, Mallard Advisors, LLC Show Me My Money Tues., July 23 Time: 6-7:30pm Elsmere Library Whitney Singer, Clarifi
Foreclosure Prevention Wed., July 24 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Bear Library Mary Rammel, CCCS of MD and DE Good Credit for Life Wed., July 24 Time: 6:30-8pm Brandywine Hundred Library Whitney Singer, Clarifi Lunch & Learn- Get Your Ducks in a Row Wed., July 24 Time: 12noon-1:30pm Claymont Community Center Denise Freeman, NCALL Research How to Start a Nonprofit Sat., July 27 Time: 10-11:30am Brandywine Hundred Library Tinesar Forrest, Ty Enterprise, LLC Women Empowered to Financially Thrive Mon., July 29 Time: 7-8:30pm Bear Library Alisha Thompson-Adams, Primerica Around the World in 80 Minutes Mon., July 29 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Newark Library Paul Baumbach, CFA, CFP, ChFC, Mallard Advisors, LLC |