tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811255357730454183.post4643457117329866918..comments2024-02-02T21:58:50.422+13:00Comments on the adventures of MNMs: Tell me this....Meghan Maloney Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506040925450598933noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811255357730454183.post-86539112631651164762011-10-06T13:11:22.641+13:002011-10-06T13:11:22.641+13:00we have a slow sneaky method of culling...first it...we have a slow sneaky method of culling...first its up on show, then it goes on the bench, then a few days later I have a pile by my computer which I go through and throw out from eventually. that way they have forgotten about it by the time its thrown out.if its a great change, like the first of something, then I keep it in a pile (to be stuck into a folder eventually) but lately I have started photographing them so I have an electronic copy of it and then I thought I'd make a quick book on snapfish of their art...<br /><br />Your tv watching sound good, i think its about being flexible and moving with what is needed, definitely in our house when its raining or sickness or when tired from new change- like school, it creeps up but what is important is that you keep it down. Another note I think is using it as a babysitter when you need it. In our house its not usually on before school but if I need to get alot of stuff ready before we leave the house, then I put it on to give me the space to get jobs done. Good to allow yourself the freedom to do that.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05193128349742963746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811255357730454183.post-10272517631046901222011-10-04T17:27:28.527+13:002011-10-04T17:27:28.527+13:00As a teacher myself I am so used to throwing paint...As a teacher myself I am so used to throwing paintings away, if i can see a real step up or change in teh development of how the picture has been created i put it aside for special or include it in portfolio books. My mum created a portfolio of my special art from kindergarten to year10 and its not big or full, she must have done a lot of culling off! Pictures could be used for wrapping paper that way they're gone and sharing the love ;)<br />Its totally not scrooge to chop containers, if i've spent $80 on lancome or dior cleanser i'm going to use $80 worth of product too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811255357730454183.post-67606523414041244302011-10-04T10:07:38.251+13:002011-10-04T10:07:38.251+13:00I think your tv time sounds really good compared t...I think your tv time sounds really good compared to a lot of families :) and I'm not sure about the artwork thing. My son's first 'painting' I certainly didn't keep! But I guess when they get a bit older it becomes harder as they are more aware of what you keep and throw away. I'm sure you'll work something out! Love the Zapper idea. I hate wasting stuff too xoRachel Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01658481375303769901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811255357730454183.post-7123198966423152812011-10-04T08:56:24.833+13:002011-10-04T08:56:24.833+13:00I only keep the really cool paintings..but I have ...I only keep the really cool paintings..but I have heard of a family who uses the their precious artwork as wrapping paper for gifts...quite a good idea. <br />And about TV...I think as long as my kids watch less TV than I did as a kid...then thats already a massive improvement! My kids watch and hour before school and an hour after school...but if its a nice afternoon, they'll often flag it on their own and go and play outside instead...which is music to my ears.jackstahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433816784934589899noreply@blogger.com