Mom Can I Help Around the House?

June 23, 2008 | By | |

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When Janet Nusbaum, owner of www.KidsandChores.net contacted me about her chore system for families I was intrigued.

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Shera is the owner and creator of A Frog In My Soup and started the blog in Sept. 2006 as a way to journal about her 6 sons. As they have grown, so has Shera's passion for writing and blogging, especially about motherhood and the crazy realities we encounter everyday. Feel free to subscribe to A Frog In My Soup, follow her on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

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  1. 1
    michelle rosborough says:
    June 23, 2008 at 11:55 am
    I like the Who Gets Grandma
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    Melissa says:
    June 23, 2008 at 12:32 pm
    I would love to win this! I am super organized however I still have clutter and would like to get a system down for getting rid of the clutter. My son is only 3 but having this system would help me get him ready when as he turns 5! Thanks :-)
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    Sky says:
    June 23, 2008 at 12:44 pm
    The Couponizer. I have so many coupons, and really try to use them, but it’s such a mess. I have them shoved into an envelope, then when we are at the store it’s hopeless to find anything!
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    Terri says:
    June 23, 2008 at 1:01 pm
    I need the couponizer. My coupon organizer is falling apart and in desperate need of repair.
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    mannequin says:
    June 23, 2008 at 5:04 pm
    Paper Connect; Home Command Center. I desperately need the organization. I keep everything on little scraps of whatever’s handy and that happens to land somewhere else….
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    Genny says:
    June 23, 2008 at 5:18 pm
    Shera, this whole system sounds great, actually! We just implemented a new chore chart system in our house and are still getting the feel of it.
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    Natalie says:
    June 23, 2008 at 10:05 pm
    I like the can I help system and Paperconnect.
    I do have a suggestion for the home page. Break it up a bit more. It scrolls down forever and makes it harder to read.
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    Kristinia Clos says:
    June 24, 2008 at 6:05 am
    My son is learning responsibility and even though I consider his chores, mini sized ones we are still getting into the structure of it all, I even have to do this with my hubby, LOL

    I checked out Kids & Chores and we like: The HomeFile because my hubby is always mis-placing files and then expects me to know where he stashed them, this would definately eliminate clutter and keep everything nice and orderly and all in one place!

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    Amanda Miller says:
    June 24, 2008 at 6:46 am
    Oh how I love this! I could use them all so I made a list of the ones I love I was never organized then I had one kid still not very organized, Then came came the second kid and I tried so very hard to be organized and oh I am just so not very good at it and low and behold along came the third kid and we are a house of total crazyness so all these products would help me greatly I have tried many different ones with no help what so ever!
    I love the homefile, the couponizer, home maitenace organizer kit, medical organizer kit, all out of pad, to do pad, checklist for leaving the house, pack this, things to do around the house, and dont kill the kids.
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    stacey moore says:
    June 24, 2008 at 7:48 am
    great site ~ so many useful items!! i think the HOMEFILE
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    Cindi says:
    June 24, 2008 at 10:03 am
    Hello! What a marvelous idea and giveaway. Very impressive chore system. I like that each child gets their own chore binder. The binder is filled with age appropriate household chores! I think children are more responsible when they have their own binder and their chores are right with them. They don’t have to check the refrigerator front for their specific responsibilities. Please enter me in your fantastic contest drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
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    Shannon says:
    June 24, 2008 at 10:03 am
    The HOMEFILE
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    misty says:
    June 25, 2008 at 11:59 am
    I love the whole system, but I also love their to do list pads, stuff we’re out of pads, and such. Because I write a hundred lists a day, and I lose them all. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
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    Belinda A. says:
    June 25, 2008 at 12:36 pm
    The couponizer! I collect coupons, but they get randomly stuffed into ‘safe’ places, and I never remember to take them to the store . . .
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    Ann B says:
    June 26, 2008 at 12:47 pm
    Great Giveaway….could certainly use this!
    Thanks so much!
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    stampedwithgrace says:
    June 27, 2008 at 8:57 am
    with 7 kids I really need this
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    KC says:
    June 27, 2008 at 9:03 am
    I signed up for her newsletter. we really need to get organized and this would be great to have. what an excellent idea!
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    Brooke Allen says:
    June 27, 2008 at 4:20 pm
    I really need “Mom Can I Help Around The House?” my six year old needs some chores in her life. I also like the Homefile system.
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    Melissa Reeder says:
    June 27, 2008 at 5:27 pm
    These organization products look wonderful and are really up my alley! I could really use the ALL OUT OF PAD from Simplified Spaces because I often have trouble keeping track of what I need to get more of at the grocery store. Thanks for sharing these websites with us and for having this fun giveaway!
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    Catherine copeland says:
    June 27, 2008 at 5:44 pm
    i love the couponizer. Just today I saved 1/3 of my grocery bill. Trust me though it’s hard to stay on top of them. I sure could use some help. Trent loves cutting them out for me and I think this would make it easier for both of us.
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    Gina Stratos says:
    June 27, 2008 at 7:37 pm
    My husband and I were just discussing chore charts; we could really use this! After looking at the site, we’re also going to purchase Sidekick-Home Reference System. Great stuff!
    gkstratos@ yahoo.com
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    Shilo Beedy says:
    June 27, 2008 at 7:53 pm
    I like the couponizer. I need a way to encourage my daughter to help me around the house. I rarely ask her to do chores but when I do she complains the whole time.
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    Margaret Smith says:
    June 28, 2008 at 3:50 am
    I have to say that I really love this Chore Organizer. I have two kids, ages 8 & 11 and it’s like pulling teeth to get them to help. What a great idea!
    I also love the coupon organizer. Another great idea.
    Thanks for this giveaway and please enter me…I really need help around the house!!!
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    Renee T. says:
    June 28, 2008 at 4:27 am
    I love the whole system, but I need their to do list pads. I write a hundred lists a day, and I lose them all. Thanks so much for the opportunity and GLTA
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    charline s says:
    June 28, 2008 at 5:21 am
    I need this to help teach th ekids some resposiblity.
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    Amy says:
    June 28, 2008 at 6:16 am
    I like the Couponizer. I really want to use my coupons, but they get lost in the kitchen drawer.
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    Jennifer in MN says:
    June 28, 2008 at 6:57 am
    Wow, with 6 kids and as an unorganized mom, I think I need it all! I know I could use the Paperconnect home command center. I’m forever trying to keep important papers organized and failing! HELP! :)
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    Anna says:
    June 28, 2008 at 11:07 am
    I need the couponizer, because I’m the coupon queen and my coupons are sooo disorganized! Love the site, thanks for sharing!
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    Christian Kay says:
    June 28, 2008 at 9:08 pm
    Honestly, I need this chore system. My 10 year old daughter seems to think she is too young and incapable of doing ANY chores including cleaning her own room AND even worse my husband thinks she is right. SO…this would prove them BOTH wrong :)
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    wheel says:
    June 29, 2008 at 6:19 am
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    Linda says:
    June 29, 2008 at 8:33 am
    What a great site. I would love the SideKick! I can never remember what colors walls and stuff like that. It would definately come in handy.
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    Rebecca Peters says:
    June 29, 2008 at 8:35 am
    I really could use The Couponizer. My coupons always end up getting ripped and not used or lost. This would definitely be helpful!
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    Jennifer says:
    June 29, 2008 at 10:11 am
    The chore system is a GREAT idea. Next to that my most-needed product is PAPER CONNECT! I am organized in some areas, but paper is my achilles heel. My husband has begun calling my desk my “landfill.” Thanks for the opportunity!
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    Stacey says:
    June 29, 2008 at 11:42 am
    The Couponizer would be so helpful as we try to save some money at the grocery store. Right now I’ve got my coupons sorted by paperclips!
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    Naomi says:
    June 29, 2008 at 2:42 pm
    I love the Home Maintenance, Medical and Greeting Card Organizer Kits!
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    Striving\Tessa says:
    June 29, 2008 at 6:04 pm
    I like the all out of pad. It is really a great idea. Thanks for the chance to win the chore system. I could certainly use it around here.
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    mannequin says:
    June 29, 2008 at 8:15 pm
    The couponizer. It seems like a small thing but I have never found one that “speaks” to me, until now. It’s one of those things that I say “Oh, I’ll get it another time, I can make do”.
    This, however, is easier said than done. They end up lost, torn or forgotten.
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    Alyson says:
    June 30, 2008 at 2:09 am
    I love the “Mom can I help around the house?” as we are adopting a toddler and will need to start off with good, loving rules! We will need the help!! I also love the financial planner, the “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate”!! I will buy one! Also, the “Side Kick” would be a great house warming gift. Thank you for sharing!!
    Alyson LID 01/27/06 IA China
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    angie says:
    June 30, 2008 at 2:10 am
    Wow! What a great idea! I would like the closet organizer because mine is such a mess but we really need this in our house because its a constant battle to get the children to help out & learn responsibility. They think I am just being mean mom!! Its always a fight to get them to do what they need to do! Thanks so much!

    Angie

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    Susanne says:
    June 30, 2008 at 6:32 am
    Other than this product (which we could REALLY use), I could definitely use the coupon organizing system. Cool!
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    Kimberly Kaye says:
    June 30, 2008 at 7:08 am
    I love the chore system!!! The paper connect thing looks very helpful!
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    toknowhim says:
    June 30, 2008 at 8:20 am
    I liked the Paper Organizer (I think that was what it was called), and the stylish file folders. What a wonderful prize to give away… I sure hope I win because I need the chore system badly :)
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    Monique Rizzo says:
    June 30, 2008 at 10:21 am
    Oh my gosh the couponizer! I love it! I always have my coupons in an envelope in my purse getting all crunched up and ruined!
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    Sharon Jones says:
    June 30, 2008 at 10:53 am
    HOMEFILE
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    Deanne S says:
    June 30, 2008 at 11:06 am
    I need the Home Maintenence Organizer Kit! I am very disorganized! I have a file cabinet but IT is disorganized. I ofter search for things about our house and would love to have all of my homes needs at my fingertips!
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    Mariana says:
    June 30, 2008 at 1:00 pm
    Definitely the Couponizer! I have coupons all over the place, and never can find the one I need when I need it.
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    clenna in NH says:
    June 30, 2008 at 5:18 pm
    The Sidekick sounds excellent but I really really need the “Mom Can I Help Around the House” Please pick my number.
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    Kenyatta says:
    June 30, 2008 at 6:57 pm
    My absolute favorite is definitely the Mom Can I Help Around The House? system. My teen and tween argue about EVERY chore! It is a constant battle and I do find myself doing things because I just don’t want to hear it! I even have a chart in the kitchen on the fridge that lists their individual kitchen duties and they still argue! Both of my girls love binders,paper,folders,etc. I think this could really help motivate them and stop the fighting. But even more importantly, I won’t have to call my doctor and ask him to up that prozac dosage! :o )
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    Katie says:
    June 30, 2008 at 7:13 pm
    I like the Paperconnect Home Command Center, but I love, love, love the Mom Can I Help Around the House idea.
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    Erica G says:
    June 30, 2008 at 8:02 pm
    I would like HOMEFILE
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    Molly Capel says:
    June 30, 2008 at 11:43 pm
    I really like the whole chore chart idea. I’ve been battling my kids about who is responsible for what,and I think something like this would take a lot of my stress! I like the THE COUPONIZER
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    hazel says:
    July 1, 2008 at 2:24 am
    My entire family NEEDS this. Seriously, I struggle just to keep the health department from shutting me down!
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    Nicki says:
    July 1, 2008 at 8:27 am
    Wow, we could DESPERATELY use that Chore Chart system in our house for MOnkeyboy and Little BEar! We try to get them to do chores around the house, but our house is chaotic sometimes, and remembering to tell them to do a chore, thinking of something for them to do, and nagging them to do it, can be exhausting! Having their own binders would make it easier for them to learn to take responsibility for their chores on their own! I REALLY hope we win this!
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    Kathy Conley says:
    July 1, 2008 at 10:23 am
    I have 3 teens, none of which will help out, please let us win this so I can begin to straighten things out! I love her tips and her simplifiying ideas as well!
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    RefreshMom says:
    July 1, 2008 at 10:35 am
    There are almost too many good choices! It was kind of a “where do I start?” feeling.

    For me it’s a toss up between the chores system and the paper clutter system. The paper clutter starts to take over and then it’s joined by all manner of other things. Maybe if the paper was under control the rest would follow.

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    lorene says:
    July 1, 2008 at 4:02 pm
    this would be great to use with my 8 year old
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    Carrie Zeiter says:
    July 2, 2008 at 5:31 am
    I love the chore lists and instructions- it would really help my son do more efficient cleaning!
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    Alecia Gibson says:
    July 2, 2008 at 10:31 am
    I really need the HomeFile
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    Noelia Gutierrez says:
    July 2, 2008 at 2:47 pm
    The Couponizer would be great and I would just be able to use all the coupons, thanks
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    Heather Sebastian says:
    July 2, 2008 at 7:15 pm
    The
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    Adrienne Gordon says:
    July 3, 2008 at 9:03 am
    the chore charts are great, my kids want to help around the house.
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    Angela Harris says:
    July 3, 2008 at 9:00 pm
    I love the chore charts, I have 4 kids, that are so disorganized , and I cant stand it so I end up doing everything, I would love to have something that might actually help me
    Please enter me
    aharris007@sc.rr.com
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    Sarah Hirsch says:
    July 5, 2008 at 6:34 am
    I do like all of her organizers, they really would help keep everything in one place, but my favorite and most needed item is the Mom, Can I Help Around the House? system. My kids are getting to the age where I feel they should start help with the cleaning. Their toys are always a major mess and what I’ve been trying so far (asking for help straightening up) hasn’t really produced results. It seems as though this system would bring me better luck.
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    beth shepherd says:
    July 5, 2008 at 6:47 am
    I like the can I help system and Paperconnect. Thank you so much!
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    Julie says:
    July 5, 2008 at 6:06 pm
    I need this! I have a 10 year old and a new (as in turned 5 yesterday) and we’ve struggled with creating chores. (We also have a 3 year old). This looks awesome! I’m going to book mark this page to come back.
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    Candie L says:
    July 6, 2008 at 12:41 pm
    I like the financial organizing products. This is where we always seem to have our biggest weakness.
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    Jo says:
    July 6, 2008 at 5:23 pm
    THE HOME MAINTENANCE ORGANIZER KIT is my favorite. I need it because I’m bad at keeping dates and receipts of repairs. Now I would have somewhere to put them
    jceko77@yahoo.com
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    tangie c says:
    July 6, 2008 at 5:53 pm
    I definitely NEED the couponizer!!! I constantly buy something at the store, only to realize I had a coupon for it but didn’t realize it!!! I waste a lot of money this way, and waste some valuable coupons!!
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    Carol Drury says:
    July 6, 2008 at 5:54 pm
    what a wonderful contest!!!
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    marybeth i. says:
    July 6, 2008 at 8:05 pm
    Ok – what I really NEED is Mom can I help around the house, but homefile is on my needed list too. I can’t help but think we are missing out on a ton of tax deductions because I am horrible about keeping receipts
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    Sweetpeas says:
    July 7, 2008 at 11:03 am
    I love that each child gets their own binder to be responsible for. I think my dd A, especially, would totally get into the \"ownership\" aspect of it all.
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    Sherry R says:
    July 7, 2008 at 1:09 pm
    My kids are actually getting old enough for chores! Mom, Can I Help Around the House? would be perfect for them – and ME!
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    sandra kao says:
    July 7, 2008 at 1:13 pm
    i need the HOMEFILE
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    Max says:
    July 7, 2008 at 5:46 pm
    I like the couponizer. I need a way to encourage my son to help me around the house
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    sharon says:
    July 8, 2008 at 7:29 am
    great stuff, the couponizer, I need more organization in this area
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    Heather B says:
    July 8, 2008 at 12:00 pm
    The couponizer would be a BIG help!
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    Dan says:
    July 8, 2008 at 12:31 pm
    PAPERCONNECTTM
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    tanya says:
    July 8, 2008 at 4:04 pm
    THE MEDICAL ORGANIZER KIT because one of my sons has ADD and my stepdaughter has Bipolar and Autism.
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    aimee says:
    July 8, 2008 at 9:26 pm
    Wow we need the can I help system. I feel like I say 100 times a day in this family we all help. Next on my list is the couponizer… I need better coupon organization.
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    Leigh says:
    July 9, 2008 at 12:41 am
    What a great idea! The Sidekick-Your Home Reference Book, looks really interesting too. It almost looks like it would be fun to go through and fill everything out when you got it, and then never have to worry about it again! I don\’t know how many trips we\’ve had to make BACK to the hardware or furniture store because we forgot 1 crucial measurement. This would be a sanity saver.
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    Steve Scott says:
    July 9, 2008 at 12:21 pm
    My wife is running an accounting business out of the house. She could really use some help from the rest of the family getting the chores done around the house.
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    Elizabeth M. says:
    July 9, 2008 at 5:59 pm
    I love the home maintenance organizer!
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    Sonya says:
    July 9, 2008 at 10:45 pm
    The All Out Of Pad would be wonderful! My husband is forever using the last of something and not telling me! Now if only I could train him to use it. :)
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    Jennifer MacDonald says:
    July 9, 2008 at 11:42 pm
    I could use the greeting card organizer kit. I\’m always forgetting to send out my cards on time or misplacing them before I can send them.
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    kristen cook says:
    July 10, 2008 at 5:19 am
    I would have to pick the giveaway because this would be great for my son and daughter!! I’ve been looking for something like this!
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    Kathy Scott says:
    July 10, 2008 at 7:56 am
    Can I help system. We have been working hard on trying to get the boys to help around the house. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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    Bekki Lindner says:
    July 10, 2008 at 9:01 am
    Wow! I love this stuff! I need the filing command center. My husband is a “pile maker” and I can’t stand it! This would get rid of our clutter!
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    Jodi says:
    July 10, 2008 at 3:57 pm
    I love the couponizer. I would love to win this, it is hard to believe that anything would help me get my teenager to pitch in.
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    Amy Parsons says:
    July 10, 2008 at 4:04 pm
    Mom, Can I Help Around the House? A Simple Step-by-step System for Teaching Your Children Life-long Skills for Pitching in and Picking up. I have two girls, eight and six, like many parents, I cannot get them to simply place their dirty clothes in the hamper and it drives me crazy. I would use this to keep sanity in my house.
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    Ed Nemmers says:
    July 10, 2008 at 5:16 pm
    The couponizer is paramount for me!
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    Carissa D. says:
    July 10, 2008 at 7:42 pm
    I could use the Homefile Financial Planning Organizer Kit. This sure would help me keep all of the important papers together and easy to find.
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    Michelle Owen says:
    July 10, 2008 at 7:55 pm
    The couponizer is exactly what I have been looking for! I have coupons stuffed everywhere, but nowhere when I need them.
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    Kathleen says:
    July 10, 2008 at 9:50 pm
    I love the idea of the home maintenance organizer kit! I have great intentions, always think I’m going to remember to re-do something in 3 or 6 months or whatever it is, and then I forget until it’s a horrible mess!
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    Mariann Hudson says:
    July 10, 2008 at 9:56 pm
    My favorite item would have to be the contest give away prize!!! My family could definitely use this system “Mom Can I Help Around the house?”. We currently have 5 children ages 2 – 11 and help is something not everyone wants to do so this would be tremendous.

    Thank you so much for the opportunity to try for this wonderful prize!

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    kathy pease says:
    July 11, 2008 at 6:05 am
    i love the couponizer when i go shopping i take at least 100 coupons and this would really help me get them organized :)
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    Jason Hoover says:
    July 11, 2008 at 7:14 am
    I want The Couponizer. I’ve been wanting to start using coupons again, but hated the difficulty of managing them.
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    Terri Lannan says:
    July 11, 2008 at 7:35 am
    I REALLY want to win this!! My favorite item (besides the prize) is the couponizer!!!
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    Gianna says:
    July 11, 2008 at 11:19 am
    The Couponizer :)
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    Kristie Noguera says:
    July 11, 2008 at 1:32 pm
    I like the things to do around the house pad. Clever, cute and the price is right.
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    Betty C says:
    July 11, 2008 at 1:48 pm
    I need both the PaperConnect and the Couponizer. I have too many stacks of paper without a clear method of organization.
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    kay wolter says:
    July 11, 2008 at 2:38 pm
    the couponizer Please that would Be a GOD SEND great stuff
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    Jill L says:
    July 11, 2008 at 4:35 pm
    I love the I\\\’m All Out Of Pad. I always forget to write down the things I run out. This would be a good way to remember it for grocery shopping.
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    Lily Kwan says:
    July 11, 2008 at 7:02 pm
    I love the Mom, Can I Help Around the House? kit! I need it because I’m very disorganized.
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    Veronica Garrett says:
    July 11, 2008 at 7:55 pm
    My favorite product is the HOMEFILE Financial Planning Organizer Kit. I need it because my finances are very disorganized,