Tips for Getting Laundry Done Faster

Fall is a busy time of year and there is nothing more time consuming or boring then doing the never-ending piles of dirty clothes and linens that pile up each and every day.

One way to save time and prevent the laundry from piling up into an overwhelming chore is to do just one load a day. That way you don't end up wasting an entire day off doing laundry; you can take a nice walk in the park or go for a workout session at the gym instead. If you make it your goal to does just one load a day you will be much better off?

Another approach is to devote each day to doing the wash of one family member. This can prevent you from being overloaded with huge heaps of laundry to do all on one day as well. Be sure to include their towels and bedding. By the way, it does not have to be you who are doing the laundry. You simply assign one day to each child and on that day he or she must do his or her own laundry separately from the others. Each child should also be responsible for folding it all and putting it in the right room.

Another way of going about this is to assign categories of clothing to each day. For instance, on Monday you wash all of the socks and underwear, on Tuesday you wash all of the pants, on Wednesday you wash all of the tops and so on.

You can also categorize the laundry to be done by color. For instance, you can do all the whites on a Monday, all the darks on a Tuesday, and all the reds on a Wednesday and so on.
Yet another big tip is to fold your laundry the minute you take it out of the dryer. Do not wait for it heap up and get wrinkled. This is a time-saving measure that can save you a lot of money in the long run.

Another time saving measure is to put all of your socks in lingerie back. That way they do not get split up in the washing machine or the dryer.

Do not be afraid to involve the kids when folding clothing. In fact you can get several family members together and make it into a family event. Another good idea is to make sure that every kid has a laundry basket in his or her room and that each takes responsibility for making sure the basket makes it way down into the laundry room at the end of the day.

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Is Your Kid Getting Enough Calcium?

There is nothing more tragic then dealing with the lost teeth or bone problems that can develop as the result of a child not having enough calcium in his or her diet.

How much calcium your child should be getting depending upon her age. Children between the ages of 4 and 9 should receive at least 800 milligrams of calcium on a daily basis, while children between the ages of 10 and 19 should be getting at least 1300 milligrams of calcium every day.

One serving might look like:
• one eight-ounce glass of milk
• one 1 ½ ounce piece of cheese
• six ounces of yogurt

While dairy products tend to be the best source of calcium for young children, it is not always possible to offer these food items to your child. Children that are, allergic to cow's milk protein, or vegan, will need to find an alternative source of calcium. Some great foods high in calcium include:
• soy milk or rice milk
• leafy green vegetables (including collard greens, kale, and bok choy)
• broccoli
• salmon with bones
• tofu
• enriched fruit juices and cereals

Unfortunately, calcium isn't always absorbed that efficiently in your child's stomach. Vitamin D is essential for proper calcium absorption. 200 IUs of vitamin D everyday will help calcium to be absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, ensuring that your child gets the most out of his calcium intake.

Vitamin D is produced by the body when it is exposed to sunlight, particularly between the months of April and October. Encourage your child to be active outdoors during this time period. Large amounts of vitamin D can also be found in egg yolks and fish.

Does your kid ignore foods with calcium in them? Here are some suggestions for upping the calcium intake in every day foods.

• Try adding flavored syrup to a glass of milk. Chocolate, strawberry, and even banana syrup can make milk or yogurt more appealing. Look for syrups with little sugar and no additives.

• Sprinkle some cheese on top of vegetables, or add a light cheese sauce over vegetables!

• Make soups and warm cereals with milk instead of water. This is a great way to sneak some extra calcium into kid's diet.

• Add low-fat ice cream or yogurt to a variety of different fruits. This will not only increase your child's calcium intake, but it will also encourage him to develop his taste for healthy food items.

Part of the battle here is to keep your child entertained and also to make sure that he or she gets calcium served up in the tastiest ways you can dream up.

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