KEEP CALM AND LIVE ON!

OSDA-PARSYNERGY CONFERENCE2014

An individual approach to getting it all done and living life to the fullest!

Our Panel

Sarah MohrmanTony KuzmaTony MezaDeb VelliquetteSandi WilliamsonKelly JordanRachael BensonNancy RichardsSharon Travis

KEEP CALM AND LIVE ON!

Are you finding it more challenging than ever to juggle the demands your job and the rest of your life? You are not alone!

Many people are putting in extra hours and have more job responsibility and duties. This can be difficult at times.

In what other ways are we bringing greater enjoyment into our life?

Some things that keep us busy are out of our control.

We think everyone should focus your time and attention on things you can control.

Here are some ways to bring a little more balance to your daily routine………

We all have important things to take care of

WorkFamilyCommunityHealthOur HomeRecreation

Find Balance…….

Build downtime in your scheduleChange or lose activities that waste time

Get Moving-Physical exercise

Remember relaxation

This is how we do it

Sarah MohrmanEmployed at Sandco IndustriesSelf Advocate OSDA member and ESDY award winnerStatewide Project STIR trainerPeople First board memberSandusky County People First Chapter President

How do I balance work and self-advocacy?

This is how we do it

Tony KuzmaEmployed at Goodwill IndustriesEmployed at Buffalo Wild WingsOSDA member

How do I balance work and A variety of social activities?

This is how we do it

Tony MezaEmployed at Sandco IndustriesOSDA member Project STIR GraduateTrue Grit Award recipient 2014 in Sandusky CountyTeam player in Special Olympics:SoccerBasketballSoftball

How do I balance work and my sports?

This is how we do it

Sandi WilliamsonEmployed at Morrow County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesVolunteer at Morrow County Humane Society

How do I balance work and volunteerism?

Keep Calm and Volunteer on!

Keep Calm and Volunteer on!

Keep Calm and Volunteer on!

Keep Calm and Volunteer on!

This is how we do it

Kelly Jordan*Employed at Sandusky County Board of Developmental

Disabilities as a Service and Support Administrator*Employed part-time at Sandusky & Wood County

Probate Court as a Adoption Assessor*Wife and mother of four children ages 13, 11 & 7 year

old twins

How do I balance work and family life?ORGANIZATION!!

How do I balance work and family life??

Weekly activities my family participates in:

Sporting events for kids and adultsChurch servicesSchool/homeworkExercising at local recreation centerPTO commitmentsAdoption Assessor duties

How do I balance work and family life?

How do we make all these events possible??Sporting events- My husband and I split up when

necessary so each child gets to the right place at the right time. We often have to call grandma for extra support.

Church Services- While the kids are at Wednesday service, my husband and I take time for ourselves, usually by exercising together at the local rec center.

How do I balance work and family life?

How do we make all these events possible?

School/Homework- Homework is done immediately after school with the assistance of the parent who is home. Homework is finished before dinner.

Exercising –Typically we enjoy a bike ride or walk to the park on the weekend when our schedule allows.

How do I balance work and family life?

How do we make all these events possible?

PTO commitments- As secretary, I am involved in monthly meetings as well as extra-curricular events at school. The kids usually come with me to help with activities.

Adoption Assessor duties: Home visits are planned on Tuesday evenings as this is the free night on our family schedule currently. I write home study reports on the weekends or when the kids are in bed after 9:00 p.m. on weekdays.

How do I balance work and family life?

***Outside of the typical scheduled activities, we also try to do the following monthly:Date night with 1 child at a time 1x per month to

give them individual attention. Competing with siblings can be frustrating at times!

Date night with my husband 1x per month to keep our relationship healthy.Family vacations/day & weekend trips!

How do I balance work and family life?

Although it seems like we have it all figured out, the famous saying at our house is:

“SOMETIMES…..PLANS CHANGE!”

Keep in mind in order to be able to provide balance, you must be flexible and willing to go to plan B if necessary!

This is how we do it

Rachael BensonEmployed at Sandusky County Board of Developmental

Disabilities as a Service and Support Administrator

Wife, mother, and avid social networker

How do I balance work and my social networking life?

Social Media and Cost Savings Applications

FOR TABLETS AND/OR SMARTPHONES

Etsy

Centered around selling handmade crafts, craft supplies or vintage items only

My Online store is through this applicationSeller tools such as: shipping, customer

services and listing of productsThe Scrappy Kat-online Store

Facebook

Able to stay in contact with family and friendsPost pictures and videosAble to access garage sale page in order to

buy/sell items locallyNetworkingScrappy Kat also has a fb page, so people can

easily find me to purchase items

Pinterest

An online “organization board”Search almost ANYTHINGCan categorize titles and then “pin”

websites/pictures to easily find and use laterRecipes, DIY projects, crafts, places to visit,

fashion, etcI pin all my online store items from Etsy so

people can also find it on Pinterest

Ibotta App

COST SAVINGS!!!Unlock Rebates Ibotta has to offer, then

purchase that item at any grocery storeScan the item and submit the receipt with

tablet/phone. Once you hit 5.00 or more, money will be deposited into Paypal or can be applied to a gift card the website has to choose from

Can have “teams” of people to join, the more people the more rebates you can receive.

Wal Mart App

Research Local ads of competitors for best price, then do your shopping at Wal Mart

Scan in Wal Mart Receipt, they will compare against lower advertised prices of other stores and will give you the difference back in an “ecard” which will be emailed to you. Print it out and use it at Wal Mart, same as cash

For example, Meijer has 24 pack Coke on sale for 5.00. You buy it for 7.18, Wal Mart will give you back 2.18 in an ecard.

There are stipulations, so review what can and cannot be compared

Can also upload your pictures from phone to Wal Mart to print

My Fitness Pal

Tracks what you are eating, calorie wiseTracks your exerciseHelps you stay on track with a healthy dietLets you know what healthy choices are

Ebay App

I use this to buy and sell itemsBuy: clothes, toys, craft supplies for businessI sell anything laying around the house that I

may put in a garage sale. I try to sell it on here first, you would be surprised at what people buy!

Hobby Lobby Jo Ann Fabrics

Used to access the latest sales adsUsed to access coupons to use in the store,

scanned straight from your smartphone

Dropbox App

At one time, I had over 2000 pictures and videos on my phone!!!!!! I was stressed but not anymore!

Dropbox can be used on your smartphone, tablet and computer and all linked.

How it works: Take a picture or video on your phone and those will automatically “drop” to your dropbox on your computer. Then save them how you wish for later printing or future use.

ThredUp App

If you like to be trendy and fashionable, then this is for you!Focuses on the sale of women and children’s clothing that

are GENTLY used. Orders over 50.00, free shipping and there are also coupon

codes available to be used to get even more savings! You can also sell your gently used brand named clothing, by

requesting a bag, fill it up and send to them and ThredUp will pick out what they like and pay you for it. What they do not take, they will donate it or you can send 12.99 along with your bag and they will return what they do not want. HOWEVER, they are extremely picky on what they will take! May want to check their site for Brands of clothing.

RetailMeNot App

Coupons Codes!!!! Mostly beneficial for online shoppingThousands of retailers to choose fromCodes with have a “success” rate next to

them, so you know if they are valid codesThis website has saved me tons in shipping!!! Coupon codes for places such as ThredUp,

Kohl’s, Shutterfly, Bath and Body, Target, etc

Groupon App

Daily Deals is surrounding areasSearch your zip code and those deals will pop

up. Subscribe and receive a daily deal of the day

on restaurants, hotels, items, etc.

This is how we do it

Nancy RichardsEmployed at Clearwater Council of Government as Executive DirectorState Coach for Project STIROhio Self Determination Association Board-Past PresidentRiver Valley Local Schools Board MemberRiver Valley Foundation- Vice PresidentMother of 2 –a boy and a girlVolunteer Rainbow SingersWifeGivens Club

How do I balance my executive duties and my personal life?

This is how we do it

Sharon TravisEmployed at Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities as Director of Individuals and

Family SupportsOSDA BoardOhio Strategic Leadership CommitteeDODD Transition CommitteeMember of Life Point Community ChurchBible Study group at homeMarried –Love my HUSBANDMother of 3 children and 2 fur babiesGrandmother of 3 –all boysJust bought a new camper-love to relax in itLove to travel

How do I balance my executive duties and my personal life?

Deb, Do you have balance?

work5 beads

Deb, Do you have balance?

community4 beads

Deb, Do you have balance?

family

3 beads

Deb, Do you have balance?

Recreation

2 beads

Deb, Do you have balance?

Health4 beads

Deb, Do you have balance?

Home

3 beads

Bead \ Pie exercise

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Find Balance…….

Build downtime in your scheduleChange or lose activities that waste time

Get Moving-Physical exercise

Remember relaxation

Thank You!

Thank you for your attention. We hope that this presentation will assist you with balancing your activities and busy life.