list of activities and games to celebrate thanksgiving with young children
Thanksgiving is a celebration of family and gratitude with historical significance. That is my kind of holiday. Nurturing an appreciation…
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list of crafts to do with children to help celebrate Thanksgiving
Whether or not you consider yourself crafty, crafts are a great way to celebrate a season or holiday. They make…
list of ways to get a clean floor
One of the jobs I struggle with the most is cleaning the floors in my home. Life with an active…
list of ingredients to include in your spice and baking inventory for the holidays
As we head into the holiday season, there are many ingredients that are good to have on hand. Your first…
list of great soup recipes
Nothing is more comforting than a hot bowl of soup on a chilly evening. November is the time of the…
list of ways to deal with halloween candy
You wake up on November 1st ready for action. Halloween costumes cleaned and packed away. CHECK. Halloween decorations removed and…
list of fun family halloween games
Looking for ways to entertain your favorite Halloweeners? Whether you are looking for some fun for a party, in lieu…
listplanit.com update 10/26/2011
It has been quite some time since I've done a video. That is one of my goals in the following…
list of halloween foods
Whether you are planning a Halloween party this year or just want to get your family into a festive mood,…
list of creative ways to carve a pumpkin this year
On Halloween eve, my family excitedly gathers at the kitchen table armed with newspaper , drawing paper, pencils and their…
list of things to do with fallen leaves
If your yard looks anything like ours does this time of the year, it is COVERED in fallen leaves. Why…
list of fun children’s halloween books to read this month
‘Tis the season to cuddle on the couch with your preschooler or early gradeschooler, grab a flashlight, turn off the…
list of delicious ways to use canned or fresh pumpkin in recipes
A dear friend of mine reminded me about Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Latte the other night (Signature espresso, pumpkin-flavored syrup and…
list of tasks to include in your afternoon/evening routine
The afternoon and evening is often the trickiest time of day. Children may seem tired from a long day of…
list of tasks for a smooth schoolday morning routine
By now, school has been back in session for a month (or more), and everyone in your house has likely…
list of tasks to include on your fall cleaning list
Happy Fall! Although this is the time of the year when it is so enjoyable to be outdoors, it is…
list of ways to celebrate the first day of autumn
Friday, September 23rd, is the first day of autumn. The ushering in of a new season can be an exciting…
list of people to consider adding to your christmas gift list
September is the perfect month to begin to work on your Christmas or holiday gift list. Creating a gift list…
today is 100 days to christmas
Today, September 16, is exactly 100 days before Christmas. Many of you will either jump up and down with excitement…
list of ways your family can volunteer
This year, we remembered the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. You can commemorate this anniversary through service and…
list of ways to celebrate national grandparents day
In 1978, President Carter proclaimed that the first Sunday after Labor Day would be National Grandparents Day. Whether you celebrate…
list of ways to get involved in your child’s school
Parent involvement can improve a child’s attitude about school, increase school attendance, boost achievement, and make schools better places. There…
list of back to school supplies to stock up on at home
As you buy and organize supplies for your your child's new school year, take a moment to think if YOU…
list of fun back-to-school lunch ideas
At our house, going back to school means the return of packed lunches. Packing an interesting and healthy lunch can…
list of back to school reminders
August, despite the fact that it has no federal holiday, is a full month. There are both end-of-summer and beginning-of-school…