Don’t you wish you had affordable short-cuts to make healthy living easier? Are you tired of trying to make a Whole Foods lifestyle work on a Trader Joe’s budget? You want the best for your family. You want to raise healthy kids, have strong immune systems, be more fit and energetic, and be intentional about […]
Dec, 28
Without even thinking about it, we are pouring thousands of chemicals and wasting millions of gallons of water needlessly. How? Gardening! But you can make a difference just by changing your gardening practices. Take the lead from large agricultural producers and apply these tricks to help your own garden and the planet! Pick appropriate plants. […]
May, 04
We are a month away from Valentine’s Day and that month is going to fly by. It’s going to sneak up on you and before you know it you are going to need Valentines to send in with your child for their class party. Store bought Valentines can be expensive and, if you forget to buy […]
Jan, 20
Rewind back to January of 2014 — you likely made plans back then for yourself. You perhaps even took up some new year’s resolutions. You likely vowed to improve and transform yourself… to be in better health, to be in better shape, to live a longer life. Fast-forward back to the present and tell me […]
Dec, 29
Getting started with ListPlanIt.com is simple. You get to try out our mobile lists before you ever give out any payment information. Here’s how to get started. Click the green Get Started button in the right menu. Enter your information to register for a free account. Cozy up in your account and add a profile […]
Feb, 25
Who doesn’t love to get something FREE? I recently found a list of different establishments that give the birthday honoree something free. Most places require that you register first, but a few minutes of your time could lead to a pretty cool gift. Take a moment to add your birthday to their list and then […]
Aug, 20
Ah, Valentine’s Day, with its myriad of cards and cut flowers and individually wrapped chocolates. Okay, maybe this is not the most romantic or love-ly way to consider Valentine’s Day, but if the idea of another clutter and waste-producing holiday has you wishing you could just skip it all, then maybe it is time to […]
Feb, 07
Have you ever spent days and many hours planning everything you need to prepare for your vacation, and then open the refrigerator the morning you are to leave and “remember” that you forgot to empty it of perishables? Instead of throwing perishable items away or coming home to a fridge full of science experiments, here […]
Jul, 13
* This post has been contributed by Annie Young. Do you and your family have any plans this weekend? Want to get out of the house and do something different, but don’t want to break the bank doing it? There are tons of things a family can do locally that are fun and free (three […]
Feb, 24
Here in Maine, this is Spring Break. Never is the television more on my mind than when my children are home from school and our routines are suddenly wide open and scrambled all at the same time. Monday, I received a great reinforcement of many of my feelings about the TV from Simple Mom; however, […]
Apr, 21
Most of you probably have dozens, if not dozens and dozens, of those plastic eggs from years past. They can be filled with items other than candy. I am trying to have a candy-free Easter this year. I will probably end up tossing a few jelly beans in their baskets for good measure, but my […]
Apr, 01
Guest Blogger – Christina Poulsen As a stay-at-home mom on a budget, one of my favorite places to go with my daughter during the week is my local library. As I have mentioned before, I live in the country, and I need to drive a good 20-30 minutes to get to the nearest store. The […]
Oct, 01
What’s a free hour, right? I never thought it would happen to me, but now that my kids are getting a little older, I find myself with an occasional free hour. So with this list, I will be able to keep from squandering that precious time. Read a magazine. Get a pedicure. Browse slowly through […]
May, 04
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Jan, 01
A Daily Dose of Inspiration for Navigating a New Year! 100 Days of a New Year 2017 eBook is a journey to a more focused, more productive YOU. Beginning January 1 through April 10, get inspired to set goals and find motivation for making 2017 your best year yet! As a bonus, you get 78 […]
Dec, 26
Planning Thanksgiving dinner and preparing it can be very stressful, especially if you have a large family or are expecting a number of guests. In order to make Thanksgiving more enjoyable for yourself as well as your guests, some advance planning and preparation will work wonders. Use these tips to plan the best Thanksgiving dinner ever! […]
Nov, 14
Summer has really flown by! It seems like we just celebrated the last day of school. While I know the kids and I are craving the routine that school brings, we are a little sad to see summer come to an end. But I am busy planning our first day of school. We have some […]
Aug, 23
While most parents may be looking forward to their kids heading back to school, what we are dreading the most is all the paper and things that will start coming home. In the weeks leading up to the first day of school, you may want to take the extra time and get things organized! From […]
Aug, 22
One of the things that I enjoy the most about summer is the lazy morning. But in a few weeks that will all come to an end. Soon the morning rush will return where we are trying to find backpacks and matching socks. Who has time to deal with that, and even more, who wants […]
Aug, 09
Between higher gas prices, wedding presents, graduation parties, 4th of July picnics, summer activities, and vacations, who has the time or money to organize? It may seem like a bad time to get it all done. But it can be done! Organizing doesn’t have to take forever or cost you a lot of money. Don’t believe […]
Jun, 29
There’s no denying that it has become more and more difficult to fly without running into snags or problems with the airport or the airlines. Enduring the line at the security check point in some airports is enough to put some passengers in a bad mood. However, despite all of the inconveniences that come with […]
Jun, 22
When you hear the words “family” and “destination” together, what places come to mind? Often we think of the most popular or heavily advertised places, like the beach or an amusement park. And while these can certainly be fun, they can get be crowded and expensive. So where does a family go when they are looking […]
Jun, 15
School is over and summer break has started! It’s time for families to spend quality time together. Even if your family can’t take an extended trip together, there are still many activities you can enjoy. Discuss these ideas when you start making plans for your summer break. 8 Family Activities You Can Do This Summer […]
Jun, 14
A few weeks ago, you may remember when I told you about an amazing collection of resources for anyone whose responsibilities include preparing meals, cleaning up messes, maintaining a home, balancing a budget, &/or planning for holidays and special occasions. Well, guess what. . .It’s back for a 2-day flash sale! You have just […]
Jun, 01
In just a few short days or weeks, the final bell will ring on the school year! As much as the kids are counting down the days, so am I. I am starting to prepare for the end of the school and planning our summer fun. And the best way to kick that off is with […]
May, 23