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list of expectations for a child’s morning routine

Back to school presents many exciting steps and transitions.  It usually means earlier bedtimes, earlier waketimes, and hurried mornings where…

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list of steps to preparing for back to school

With school starting soon and summer vacation in its final phase, it is time get serious about preparing yourself and…

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list of ways to cool off in the summer

This summer, in Maine, the weather has been rainy and cold, but there have been a couple of days here…

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list of eco-friendly school supplies for back to school

Let's face it, school supplies are not the most earth-friendly products in the world.  A lot of trees have met…

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list of my to-dos now that I am home from my vacation

After 2 1/2 weeks of being away from home, it feels good to be back. We had a wonderful time…

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list of things i love about july

Here in Maine, July is usually our first real month of summer.  Other places seem to have started summer long…

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list of reasons i love my new camera

Cameras, like computers, seem to improve their technology at the speed of light.  The camera we bought just 4 years…

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list of patriotic ways to celebrate july 4th

For all of our non-American readers, you will have to forgive our very American post today.  The Fourth of July…

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list of packing essentials for your next family vacation

Packing for a trip with your family can feel a bit like moving - you gather what seems like the…

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list of privileges to include in a father’s day contract

Happy Father's Day to all of the Dads out there!  Here is a sample of the contract that we signed…

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list of household chores when preparing for dinner guests

Having friends over for dinner is a fun way to socialize.  It allows you to prepare something extra special and…

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list of favorite summer meals

In Maine, it is only just starting to warm up and I am now beginning to pull from my memory…

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list of favorite lists. . .preparing for travel

This week's browsing around the web brought plenty of inspiration. Check out these fantastic posts about preparing for your next…

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list of ways to save money on your family vacation

Do not delude yourself, vacations cost a lot of money. Even a weekend away to Boston (and we live only…

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list of summer possibilities for children

Aaahh, the days of summer.  Just the word "summer" brings back so many memories.  Those were the days when a…

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list of favorite lists. . .budgeting for family travel

I do a lot of browsing around the web looking for inspiration.  Check out these fantastic posts  about budgeting for…

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list of social media goals for your small business/blog

If you own or manage an online business or blog for profit, then you may have discovered the power of…

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list of steps to traveling alone with children

This summer our family will be visiting friends in the Washington, DC area.  So I decided that since we were…

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list of places/events to check out in your own hometown

With so many people being more careful with their money in these uncertain times, it is no wonder that so…

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list of ways to afford summer fun

Summer is around the corner. For many of you, your children have already begun summer vacation. You may have already…

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list of things I was glad I brought on our camping trip

We decided earlier in the week that we would go camping for the Memorial Day weekend.   We have been on…

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list of fun ideas for memorial day weekend

The official, unofficial start of summer begins this weekend.  Many people get a long weekend to make it even more…

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list of signs of dehydration during an illness

Yesterday was the first day that all my children were healthy and back to their normal bodily functions.  Ten days! …

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list of reasons to love the new listplanit!

Welcome to the new & improved ListPlanIt!  It has been over 3 months of intense work and collaboration to get…

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list of things i want my mom to know this mother’s day

Being a mom myself has truly opened my eyes to the parent/child dynamic, particularly my role as the child. Although…

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