Is anyone still doing HTCI? - Page 2

gerberadaisy · 08-05-2014, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RiverRock

Here's a link to the book and the author's webpage. In past threads, most people have been using her second version of the book, so that is probably th one you would want to read.

http://www.mindystarnsclark.com/house.php

Thanks. I'll look into it.

mamamonkey · 08-05-2014, 06:34 PM

I am still doing it as I work through the house.

BlissfullyEsther · 08-05-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by saturnfire16

But here's something I need ideas from you all on. What do you all do with drawing paper for the kids? I have piles of both new paper (printer, lined, card stock, construction paper) and scratch paper (old flyers, anything that's wrinkled or has a few marks but can still be used). Where/how do you store it so it's easy to access and easy for them to get into without spreading it everywhere?

We have map drawers under the light table (in my crafting area) and one of those map drawers is for kids' paper. Having such a large shallow space for paper helps them make a mess as they dig for paper without the mess leaving the drawer.

ArmsOfLove · 08-05-2014, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by saturnfire16

I got a ton out of the old threads too, long before I read the book. But having the book is allowing me to easily flip a the chapter I want when I'm going "Now, what were the solutions for this...."

But here's something I need ideas from you all on. What do you all do with drawing paper for the kids? I have piles of both new paper (printer, lined, card stock, construction paper) and scratch paper (old flyers, anything that's wrinkled or has a few marks but can still be used). Where/how do you store it so it's easy to access and easy for them to get into without spreading it everywhere?

We have a drawer or two for the paper that is drawn on - and a cloth bucket that things can be tossed into quickly. If any of these get full we go through them and either toss things or photograph them and toss them

The unused paper is neatly stored in IKEA magazine boxes - the ones that stand up in/on a bookshelf

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Are the baskets on the stairs for throwing things in that need to go up?

Yes - I've got a picture, but I'll start a spin off thread for sharing pics

saturnfire16 · 08-06-2014, 08:43 AM

Oh! I have the perfect shallow drawer! I just need to move things around a little bit. And a magazine holder for the new stuff- perfect!

houseforjoy · 08-06-2014, 10:33 AM

and more importantly what do you do with the mountain of pictures they make with the paper???

mommylove · 08-06-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by houseforjoy

and more importantly what do you do with the mountain of pictures they make with the paper???

I keep them in a neat stack until enough days have passed to forget about them, then they make a midnight run to the recycle bin.

For keepsakes, my kids each have a memory box with file folders grouped by year.

Llee · 08-06-2014, 11:45 AM

If you're on FB, I can pm you the link to the htci group there. Mix of GCM/non-GCMers.

ArmsOfLove · 08-06-2014, 11:49 AM

I did start a thread last night

http://gentlechristianmothers.com/co...74#post5811774

ECingMama · 08-06-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by houseforjoy

and more importantly what do you do with the mountain of pictures they make with the paper???

take pictures and make a memory book on shutterfly every five years?

believer · 08-06-2014, 01:03 PM

I have still been decluttering and trying to get things more organized. Yesterday I was getting school supplies organized to see what we have and what we might need. Looking at this thread made me realize that I have a 3 drawer plastic unit filled with office/school supplies in the master bedroom closet. There is not room for it in the office, but the master bedroom closet is probably not the most convenient location for it. Yesterday I took the school supply materials out of it and put them on the shelves by the other school supplies in the closet on the stairs. That is a huge closet with toys, games, craft supplies, school supplies, photographs and frames and more. I should probably just put the whole 3 drawer unit thing in there instead of in the master bedroom closet.

sweetpeas · 08-07-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by saturnfire16

Are the baskets on the stairs for throwing things in that need to go up?

I'm thinking about doing something like that in the kitchen.

The kitchen counter became a catch-all for things in the old house, and I see it happening again already in this house. I'm not sure if I want a little basket on the counter or a small laundry basket size one somewhere near by.

"eavesdropping" because I haven't read the book, but one thing I did when we first moved into this house (very open main floor, toys are stored in their bedroom, I knew that dragging toys down here would be an issue) was take a large square basket I already had and put it at the foot of the stairs. Throughout the day whenever I find random kid stuff I toss it in the basket, during our afternoon tidy time they are supposed to go through and deal with their stuff. I have the option (though I don't generally exercise it) to take away anything left in the basket (or otherwise cluttering the main floor) after they're in bed. Even when there's stuff in the basket it doesn't look horrible. When the basket is full they can carry the whole basket upstairs and deal with it, then bring the empty basket back down. You can see the picture in some of the living room pictures I posted here: http://www.gentlechristianmothers.co...43#post5805443

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Originally Posted by saturnfire16

I got a ton out of the old threads too, long before I read the book. But having the book is allowing me to easily flip a the chapter I want when I'm going "Now, what were the solutions for this...."

But here's something I need ideas from you all on. What do you all do with drawing paper for the kids? I have piles of both new paper (printer, lined, card stock, construction paper) and scratch paper (old flyers, anything that's wrinkled or has a few marks but can still be used). Where/how do you store it so it's easy to access and easy for them to get into without spreading it everywhere?

I have a plastic 3 drawer thingy in the school room, scrap paper tosses in one of those drawers (other craft stuff in the others) and the kids use that for art projects. Paper I have to actually buy, I keep with my school supplies and they have to ask for it, or we'd spend a fortune LOL.

Mother of Sons · 08-07-2014, 11:12 PM

I used to take same sized paper to kinkos and have it bound. That made paper easy to find but also kept a million drawings from floating all over the house.

ArmsOfLove · 08-08-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by houseforjoy

and more importantly what do you do with the mountain of pictures they make with the paper???

I do one of 2 things - either take pictures of them or when the pile gets to a certain point I have them go through and choose their top 3 (they can present a good argument for an additional 2) and we put them in a binder.

Starfish · 08-09-2014, 02:18 PM

I've also been thinking about the art dilemma.

I've been admiring clipboard art displays http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/clip...layclea-155519

I'm also dreaming up a system where each kid has a sheet protector attached to the wall where they can slide in their newest masterpiece.

For my new job, I have to display art at kid's eye level. Anyone found a good and safe way to display art down low (at toddler eye level?)

08-05-2014, 06:34 PM	#17
mamamonkey Rose Garden I Batman! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Almost Heaven Posts: 5,388	Re: Is anyone still doing HTCI? I am still doing it as I work through the house. __________________ Melissa (ISFJ) wife to E since 2004 mama to the newbie capuchin to the spider monkey (6) to the orangutan (17) and to Piper Bee (the capuchin's twin) 10/14

08-06-2014, 08:43 AM	#20
saturnfire16 Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Eastern CA Posts: 9,119	Re: Is anyone still doing HTCI? Oh! I have the perfect shallow drawer! I just need to move things around a little bit. And a magazine holder for the new stuff- perfect! __________________ ~Emily INTJ, Type 4 Wife to D Mama to: E 12/05 L 7/08 Z 12/10 A 6/14 and J in heaven 2/10 Torah Keeping, Unschooling Family My blog on unschooling and family life: Peace On Dark Nights.

08-06-2014, 10:33 AM	#21
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: Is anyone still doing HTCI? and more importantly what do you do with the mountain of pictures they make with the paper??? __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

08-06-2014, 11:45 AM	#23
Llee Moderator Dancing stands with all seahorses who are journeying to freedom Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 19,196	Re: Is anyone still doing HTCI? If you're on FB, I can pm you the link to the htci group there. Mix of GCM/non-GCMers. __________________ It's me, dh, Dressy Bessy (Sept 08) and Dancing Daisy (May 10) Lead the children to see in every pleasant and beautiful thing an expression of God's love for them. Recommend your religion to them by its pleasantness. Let the law of kindness be in your lips. ~Ellen G. White

08-06-2014, 11:49 AM	#24
ArmsOfLove Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 79,607	Re: Is anyone still doing HTCI? I did start a thread last night http://gentlechristianmothers.com/co...74#post5811774 __________________ Crystal "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." Maya Angelou

08-06-2014, 01:03 PM	#26
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Re: Is anyone still doing HTCI? I have still been decluttering and trying to get things more organized. Yesterday I was getting school supplies organized to see what we have and what we might need. Looking at this thread made me realize that I have a 3 drawer plastic unit filled with office/school supplies in the master bedroom closet. There is not room for it in the office, but the master bedroom closet is probably not the most convenient location for it. Yesterday I took the school supply materials out of it and put them on the shelves by the other school supplies in the closet on the stairs. That is a huge closet with toys, games, craft supplies, school supplies, photographs and frames and more. I should probably just put the whole 3 drawer unit thing in there instead of in the master bedroom closet. __________________ Dana INTJ widow of Big Bear, mom to: B. - 16 y.o. dd J.-19yo ds M.- 25 (MIL to) A - 24 2 white cats, 3 dogs http://becauseisaidsothathswhy.blogspot.com/

08-07-2014, 11:12 PM	#28
Mother of Sons Rose Garden My kid shoots laser beams from his hands Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 21,900	Re: Is anyone still doing HTCI? I used to take same sized paper to kinkos and have it bound. That made paper easy to find but also kept a million drawings from floating all over the house.

08-09-2014, 02:18 PM	#30
Starfish Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 763	Re: Is anyone still doing HTCI? I've also been thinking about the art dilemma. I've been admiring clipboard art displays http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/clip...layclea-155519 I'm also dreaming up a system where each kid has a sheet protector attached to the wall where they can slide in their newest masterpiece. For my new job, I have to display art at kid's eye level. Anyone found a good and safe way to display art down low (at toddler eye level?) __________________ Not yet married, not yet a mother...working with kids age 0-5 at a small non-profit daycare Best. Job. Ever. INFP~Type 2~Middle Child~Shoe size 8.5

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