Mar. 11, 2009
A Bit more on Workboxes
Posted in Workboxes
I've been honestly surprised at how this topic has hit the homeschooling world this week! It's been posted on numerous message boards and the hits on my blog have been astounding! I'm thrilled though that people are hearing the message about Sue's wonderful system and hope that it will bless many other families as it has ours!
If you are interested in doing this system - please consider buying Sue's book. She has put a lot of time and effort into this system and has shared many points in her book that you aren't going to get from a blog post or message board thread.
One question that I've been asked several times is "where did you get the shelf and boxes". I found both at Target. The shelves are actually in the laundry aisle at my target. Here are the details on the shelf from the box (which is orange). The cost is approx $15
It's 27 5/8 H x 24 1/4 W x 11 3/8 D and called a 4-Tier Accessory Shelf
Here is what the box looks like in case you are visual like I am.
I also bought the boxes there and they cost $1 each.
Ami posted a great piece today about why she likes the workbox system. I have to agree with her on all of it.
More tomorrow on a different topic - though this has been a fun one!
Blessings,
Leslie
Comments
Mar. 11, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Sheri
Again, I just think it is so awesome that you found something that works so well for you!! It's great to have that feeling. We are in the process of changing a lot of how we homeschool (my working has seriously hindered the usage of Unit Studies, I seem to have lost my organizational skills) and I can't wait to get back to that feeling of "Oh yeah...this works!!"
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Mar. 11, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by LeslieN
Hugs to you friend! You are a great mom and I have no doubt that you will find a new way of doing things that works for all of you!
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Mar. 12, 2009 - Thanks!
Posted by Caryn
Leslie, I ended up finding the shelves and boxes at Target today, They are PERFECT! They're all loaded and ready for tomorrow. I can't believe how much there is for my kids to do, and they've been saying they're bored! LOL. No reason for that now...it's all there for them.
Thanks again for all your help :)
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Mar. 12, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by LeslieN
Yeah!!! I'm so glad you found what you needed - and that you are all set to go! I hope you'll have a blast! I'd love to hear how it goes.
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Mar. 21, 2009 - Target
Posted by Anonymous
Target's marketing and research department are going to be scratching their heads at what set off this sudden interest in white shelves from the laundry department and plastic shoeboxes!!!! :)
brenda
The Family Revised
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Apr. 9, 2009 - Thanks!
Posted by Charlotte
Thank you for posting the picture of this box and where you found it. I've looked everywhere BUT Target, including Wal-Mart and haven't found this darned shelf!! I should've just started at Target, I guess.
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Apr. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by LeslieN
Brenda - too funny! It would be fun to know what they were thinking.
Charlotte - I'm so glad it helped. I know a picture is great for me!
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Apr. 11, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Thank you for giving so much detail in what you purchased! I printed out your photo of the box from Target and took it to the store with me. Now I'm just waiting on my order of Velcro dots to arrive. <sigh>
Julia in StL
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