list of expenses to include in a travel budget
Travel, though fun and satisfying, is expensive. You should not take a trip without knowing how much it is going…
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list of things to do to prepare for guests
Summertime in Maine means beautiful weather, days at the beach, festivals galore, and lots of guests. I love having friends…
list of to dos for your fourth of july
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching and if you are still trying to figure out what to do or…
list of foods that are great on the grill
'Tis the season for charcoal and cooking outdoors! Food from the grill is not only delicious, but easily prepared and…
list of reasons it is good to go home
I spent the first 18 years of my life in Kansas. I was raised in a small town plopped down…
list of items to pack for a trip to the beach or pool
It is summertime and that means heat - and a chance to escape from the heat! I live near the…
list of ways to efficiently work from home
By Guest Blogger, Christie Crowder Some of us who are blessed to be able to work from home on a…
list of places to look for solo socks
You've heard of the sock monster that lives in the dryer and gobbles up just ONE sock from each pair.…
list of things to do the first day of summer
Summer is here! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming. Living in Maine, it is a long journey to…
list of reasons to start a blog
I dragged my heels about starting a blog, but since I really committed myself to it, I find that it…
list of things to pack for a flight with your family
On Saturday, I fly to Kansas with my 3 young children. I'll be visiting my parents and my two 88-year-old…
list of reasons to join a MOMS club
I would first like to say Happy Father's Day to my husband and to all the dads who might happen…
list of reasons why you should laugh everyday
Even if you have to manufacture an opportunity to laugh, like watching a comedy on TV or visiting a comedy…
list of movies about students
I love movies! Movies set in school tend to be very inspirational. Sometimes they are just funny. They always give…
list of things i wish i’d known before getting pregnant
I knew from the time I was a child that I wanted to have a baby. I couldn't wait to…
list of categories to inventory your meals
Menu planning can be so overwhelming, but if you'll take just a few minutes to record your family's meal choices,…
list of useful contacts to keep in your home management binder
Your family's Home Management Binder should include useful, organized pages where you can keep all of the contact information for…
list of resources for giving the perfect gifts
In order to get the best deals and to find some creative ideas for gift-giving, there are several places I…
list of things your child(ren) would most like to remember
My husband cannot remember who his teacher was for 1st grade. He's tried, believe me, to remember, but can't quite…
list of steps to prepare for a move
Even from the first news that you'll be moving, whether around the block or cross country, there is a lot…
list of funds to create when establishing a budget
For some things we pay regularly each month (i.e. mortgage, utilities, etc.). Other expenses we know will come up, but…
list of ways to squeeze more out of your day
A new statistic says that Americans do in a 24-hour period what should be spread over 31-hours. The first thing…
list of ways to preserve memories
I look back at a journal that I keep by my bed to record the things my kids say or…
list of items on mama’s summer honey do list
With the good summer weather comes lots of opportunities to do work on the exterior of your house and garden,…
list of questions for some lively dinnertime conversations
I've heard a few moms say that they eat in front of the TV because everyone seems to get antsy…