list of preparations when leaving children behind
My husband and I are preparing for a weekend getaway to Asheville, NC. ListPlanIt is sponsoring the Type-A Mom Conference…
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list of pages to include in your holiday binder
* This post was originally published in June of 2008. It has been modified and improved. The holidays are a…
100 days to christmas
This Thursday, September 16, is exactly 100 days before Christmas. Many of you will either jump up and down with…
list of steps to getting a u.s. passport
If you think you might be going abroad, then having your passport ready to go is the first step. Maybe…
list of end-of-life considerations for your pet
I was 37 years old before I ever experienced real grief. Just 4 years ago, we moved to Maine. Two…
list of fun ideas for labor day weekend
The official, unofficial end of summer is this weekend. Many people get a long weekend to make it even more…
list of september to-dos
Today is the first day of the new school year for my community and family. It is an exciting time…
list of steps to organizing a school carpool
With school now in session or starting soon, you may be wondering how to get your children to school each…
list of healthy and convenient ideas for a student’s lunch
While sandwiches have reigned superior on many a family's lunch menu, you may find that a bit of variety is…
list of considerations when budgeting for your home
A home is more than just shelter from the elements. It is more than just a place to lay our…
list of ways to PileSmart® with pendaflex
"The pile" that exists in nearly every family's home has somehow managed to be a ghost in our house over…
list of birthday traditions to include in your celebrations
Tradition is a favorite concept of mine. I love finding meaning in ordinary events when I consider their traditions. Birthdays…
list of things to consider when planning a reunion
I can't believe it, but next year I will have graduated from Hoisington High School 20 years ago. I remember…
list of school supplies to be collecting over the summer
Summer is in full swing now, but Back to School will be here before we know it. A lot of…
list of steps to delivering a happy birthday to your child
Childhood is the foundation upon which all people build their lives. Each building block is created from experiences, both good…
list of things to do before the end of summer
You may be thinking, "The end of summer? It is only the beginning of July!" However, I know that once…
list of patriotic foods for the fourth of july
I love summer food. I especially love it when it is cooked/prepared outdoors. The Fourth of July is a great…
list of reasons why maine is a great place to live & raise children
We have now lived in Maine for 4 years. The time has flown. My oldest daughter started Kindergarten just 2…
list of tips for work at home parents in the summertime
For children, summer vacation is the pinnacle of their year. Swimming, playing, sleeping in, and being at home are a…
list of ways smead is a perfect complement to a busy home/office
While I believe there are products out there that can be useful to running a family, home, or business, I…
list of items to include when packing for children
It doesn’t matter that for your entire life before children you never had to check a bag for a flight…
list of events for father’s day olympics
Making Dad's day as special as he is can be a challenge. You can always buy him another tie or…
list of ways for children to earn summer privileges
With summer here (or almost here for us), I have spent many an hour thinking about our daily routine. There…
list of foods to have available for summer lunch options
Whether you are a stay-at-home/work-at-home parent or your child is old enough to be home alone in the summertime or…
list of foods to have available for healthy breakfast ideas
Breakfast has always been a difficult meal for me. For one thing, I am usually not hungry until around 9:30…