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Easter is on Sunday, March 31 this year and less than two weeks away. Most families look forward to sitting down to a nice Easter meal, complete with some early spring treats. It is a great time of year for reflection and appreciation. An Easter meal often starts with slow-cooked or roasted meat or main […]
The perfect ending to high school life would be a successful graduation party. A high school graduation party represents 12 years of hard work and should be celebrated as such. Graduation may be months away still, but it’s never to early to start planning. It represents the time to get together with family and friends […]
St. Patrick’s Day is just over a week away (March 17. . .Sunday in 2013). Whether you are Irish or just like to have a bit of fun, St. Patrick’s Day is a day to celebrate! Take a few minutes and make a plan to celebrate this nearly-spring holiday. Members to ListPlanIt may want to […]
Wishing you and your family a happy 2013! Thank you for making 2012 such a great year!! It has enabled me to take ListPlanIt in a direction that I have been wanting to go for some time now. This week (crossing my fingers), you will get a chance to see the new, improved, & mobile […]
You may have heard of a home management binder, a household notebook, or some type of system for organizing information for your family and/or home. If you have a holiday binder or even a summer central binder, then you know how useful it can be to have a central place to keep calendars and information. Having […]
I love Thanksgiving, and I have never been much of a Black Friday shopper. However, as my children are getting older and asking for more expensive “toys”, I find myself paying more and more attention to the Black Friday ads and flyers that have already been circulating the web. Now, with sales starting at 8 […]
Thanksgiving may be a uniquely North American holiday, but it is a reminder to us all that we should take some time to count our many blessings in life. It is easy to continually note the things that we would like to change: job, apartment/house, whiny children, people in charge, etc. However, Thanksgiving is a […]
The title is a bit misleading. This post is not really about not giving presents. Instead of buying stuff that will clutter shelves, closets, or garages, why not give a gift at the holidays that is sure to make the recipient smile and breathe a sigh of relief. I believe in creating as little opportunity […]
We wait all year in anticipation for that glorious Thanksgiving dinner. Holidays give us an opportunity to take note, if even for a moment. With family and friends together, a holiday offers a chance to savor the goodness of life. For many families, Thanksgiving has its tried-and-true recipes that bring the smells and flavors of […]
The spirit of giving and thankfulness permeates the month of November. All month, Americans look forward to gathering together for a meal around the table at Thanksgiving. However, life gets busy around this time of year. It takes a concentrated effort to demonstrate one’s gratitude, but it is an important step to finding satisfaction and […]
Savor the moments today. Take note. Be aware. If we’ve heard it once, we’ve heard it more than a thousand times. . .children grow too fast. Whether you celebrate with Trick-or-Treating or at a church Harvest party, be sure to record all the fun with ListPlanIt’s Halloween Memories page. p.s. Don’t forget your camera this evening! Buy/charge those batteries!! Members to ListPlanIt.com will find […]
It is official; the holiday season is upon us. Step into any major department store and you’ll see household décor and other items for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and perhaps even New Year’s. The autumn and winter months are filled with one holiday after another, and the few moments between are jam-packed with preparations for […]
* guest post by professional organizers Grace Brooke and Jennifer Ford Berry Is the mere thought of the upcoming holidays making you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, guilty and quite frankly stressed out? Does the idea of escaping it all and landing in a remote island appeal to you? In a world jammed with cutesy DIY projects, […]
If you are following along at 100DaystoChrismas.com, you know that today we have just 63 days to Christmas and we are planning our advent calendars for this December. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas seems to shrink every year. Christmas used to sneak up on me and I’d find that there were so many things […]
We are only nine weeks from Christmas, and if you are following along with 100DaystoChristmas.com then you know that it is time to think about gift-giving and to start making your gift lists. For a large selection of wish lists, gift lists, gift inventories, card lists, etc, check out Holidays & Occasions or the soon-to-be updated […]
Whether or not you are participating in the 100 Days to Christmas countdown (as of today, there are only 71 days to Christmas but it is not too late to join in), which includes preparation for other holidays, such as Halloween and Thanksgiving, decorating for an upcoming holiday really helps you get in the spirit of […]
Halloween will be here before we know it. Planning a child’s costume (or your own) can be an exercise in creativity and thriftiness. You probably have all types of materials lying around your house that would contribute to a terrific DIY costume this Halloween. All it takes is some time and a little ingenuity. It […]
Leaves are changing colors, students are back in school, and temperatures are cooling down. It’s official; autumn has come once again. While your kids might be complaining about early morning routines and heavy homework loads, there are plenty of ways to show your children the upsides of fall. Celebrate the new season with your children […]
Fall doesn’t officially begin until September 22 this year, but with the low temperatures at night and the crisp September air during the day, it is definitely time to start thinking about fall. After a long, hot summer, most people are ready for the change that comes with fall. Here are some ideas from around […]
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 […]
Summer is the ideal time for a family reunion. The weather is perfect for gathering by the lake, in the park, at a campground, or even in the backyard. But when family members from near and far gather, especially those that you don’t see too often, you need something to keep the younger crowd busy […]
I’ve written about setting up a home management binder for all of the details that go into managing a home. I’ve also written about the importance of maintaining a place to store and record information other seasons, such as the summertime and the new year. Having a place to prepare for the busy holiday season can be […]
* This post is written by guest blogger, Cassandra Gershaw. We’ve officially hit summertime (aka BBQ prime time) and if you’re planning to be the Hostess with the Mostest this 4th of July (one week from today), you’ll need a list for that! No one wants to be a ball of stress the day of their […]
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, so it is time to finalize all of your plans for celebrating and get everything prepared (hopefully sooner rather than later). Most people spend the day barbequing with friends and family and then spend the evening watching fireworks light up the night sky. Those are great, […]
June is more than halfway over. School is out. Summer officially begins tomorrow. It feels like we’ve reached a point when we can finally kick back, relax more, and enjoy the great weather with friends and family. However, it is simply the calm before the storm. You may have exciting activities planned such as a […]