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Quicksilver Concierge and Errand Service Newsletter
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We hope that Spring has fully sprung in your neck of the
woods! Here in Northern California it
seems as though the rain has stopped, everything is blooming, and
Summer is just around the corner!
As ever, it is our goal to provide useful information
and tips to help you keep your life in balance, and to be on call for
you when you need help. We'd love to hear from you what you would like
to see in upcoming issues of our newsletter.
Best wishes for a warm and sunny month,
Ellen Lovelace,
Founder and President
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May Calendar
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5 Cinco de Mayo
El cinco de mayo ("Fifth of May" in Spanish)
is a Mexican national holiday, commemorating the victory of Mexican
forces over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This day has
come to equal Mexico's
Independence Day (September 16) in significance. Planning a fiesta this
month? Let QCS make sure it's a smashing success.
11 Mother's Day
Mother's Day began in England in the 1600s, as
"Mothering Sunday," when moms were honored with cake and a
day off. In 1914 it was made a U.S. holiday by President
Wilson. Let your mom know how much she means to you this year. QCS can
be sure she has the perfect gift waiting for her on her special day.
Memorial Day is meant to honor those who gave their
lives in service to our country. Keep in mind that it's more than a
3-day weekend, it's a chance to remember and give thanks to our fallen servicepeople.
Why not attend a parade this year? QCS can help you find a weekend
getaway that will include plenty of patriotic opportunities.
May is Teacher Appreciation Month. Need ideas for
something special for a fabulous teacher? Call us, we've got great ways
to say thanks!
Have other dates this month that are important to you:
birthdays, anniversaries, etc.? Visit our Forget Me Not
page on our website to learn how QCS can make sure no important date
ever goes forgotten again.
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Prepping for
Finals
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It's just
about time for the school year to come to an end. This means very
excited young students, eager for summer vacation, who first must get
through their finals. Some students are ready while others are
fearful and anxious. There are a few things you can do to assist
your student to be at their very best and ready to study.
- List the subjects
needing the most focus.
- Use that list to create
a schedule of the time needed to get prepared for each exam.
- Organize the study
space, removing distractions such as TVs, cellphones, and
video games.
- Prepare healthy
meals. Filling up on sugar isn't going to help with focus or
energy levels.
- Keep water handy as
hydration is important.
- Allow for and plan
breaks. Getting fresh air and taking a break from the books
for short periods of time can really assist in keeping your
student from getting overwhelmed.
Discuss a plan
of action with your student, letting them tell you what they need to be
successful. By planning and working together you can really help
create a plan for success. Students will learn valuable time
management skills and take this with them into their future.
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The Ants Go
Marching Two by Two
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It's nearly
the season when the pests arrive, bringing their friends and family
with them to take over your home. Here are some helpful hints
from Do It Yourself Pest Control to help prevent pest invasion this
summer.
- Do not allow food,
trash, or decaying wood to remain in or on your property.
- "Weatherize"
your home. Seal all possible pest entry points.
- Keep all areas where
food is prepared, stored, and served clean and free of crumbs and
grease. Garbage can lids should be kept closed and secured.
- Before storing
end-of-season clothes, make sure they are clean.
- Carefully check for
pests in furniture, boxes, paper, and other items brought into
your home.
- Chimneys are frequented
by squirrels, raccoons, and birds, and represent the single
largest opening in a typical home. Consider chimney caps or wire
mesh to cover.
For more
pointers visit the Do It Yourself Pest Control website: http://doyourownpestcontrol.com/tips.htm
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Tips from our Concierges
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This month our
concierges have some creative and inexpensive ideas for letting Mom
know just how much she means to you and the little ones this Mothers' Day
(May 11).
How about
creating a photo
album of shots that are meaningful to Mom? Online
services such as shutterfly.com or snapfish.com make you look like a
scrapbooking pro with little time or expense on your part. Choose from
available book templates, upload your digital photos directly from your
desktop, add captions, and you have a memory book Mom will treasure
forever.
Mom would love
a book of IOUs.
Some ideas:
- One on one time for Mom
& me to go to a movie or lunch
- Read to Mom for 15
minutes
- Do my homework without
being asked
- Pickup my room
- Dust and vacuum the
house
- Make & serve a meal
- Go for a walk
on the beach together
Mom is always
taking care of everyone and juggling 12 things at the same time. One of
the greatest gifts a man can give the mom in his life is TIME OFF!
Run a bath, throw rose petals over the water and then pack the kids up
for the evening and take them out. Unplug the house phone and
only call her cell if it's life or death! Give mom the
opportunity to do anything she would like for 2-3 hours without
interruption. This is a budget-friendly gift and one that
she will really treasure.
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