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Father’s Day is less than a week away. Have you thought of a way to show the Dad(s) in your life how much he means to you? Time is running out. Whether you want to give Dad something homemade and from the heart, add to Dad’s hobby or interest, or give him an experience he’ll […]
I wrote a post like this for Valentine’s Day, and it is the same for Mother’s Day. The best gifts usually are the simplest, and for moms on Mother’s Day, the most thoughtful gifts are definitely simple. A little pampering, a little “me time,” a little trip to a restaurant – all these ideas will […]
We are excited to announce a new section of Bridal and Baby Shower lists and planning pages in ListPlanIt‘s Holidays & Occasions, including budgets, agendas, supply lists, registry lists, gift lists, and much more! If you will be hosting a shower in the near future, members can begin printing them out and get started planning. […]
I don’t believe that every holiday should be viewed as a gift-giving opportunity. I’ve seen trinkets and doodads that I have paid good money for pile up in my children’s rooms. Why do we feel compelled to buy things for holidays? Maybe we are brainwashed into believing that it is the “right” thing to do […]
As a member of ListPlanIt.com, you have resources for just about every planning event you face, including the fast-approaching Easter and Passover holidays. Whether it is a child’s birthday, a home project, a graduation, or a summer vacation, we’ve got you covered. All you have to do is login to your ListPlanIt account, find the […]
St. Patrick’s Day is this Saturday. In order to avoid getting pinched, be sure to wear your green. Look for a local parade or St. Patrick’s Day happening in your area, and while you’re at it, take advantage of some very creative ideas from around the web and create some fun. Plan out your St. […]
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, but if you haven’t had a chance to think much about how you’ll make your loved ones feel loved, here is a great list of tools to use today. ListPlanIt.com – Well, this is a no-brainer. We have a great selection of lists and planning pages to help you plan any special […]
Ah, Valentine’s Day, with its myriad of cards and cut flowers and individually wrapped chocolates. Okay, maybe this is not the most romantic or love-ly way to consider Valentine’s Day, but if the idea of another clutter and waste-producing holiday has you wishing you could just skip it all, then maybe it is time to […]
Super Bowl XLVI (that’s #46) is just 5 days away and whether or not you have a team playing in the Super Bowl this year, you may find yourself hosting or being invited to a Super Bowl party with friends and/or family. Maybe you just want to settle in with the family to enjoy the […]
The holiday season is behind us, and while you may be ready to start putting your next foot forward, it is important to hold 0n to the precious memories of past experiences. It only takes a little time to record the way Grandma’s laugh filled the kitchen as stories were recounted or how little Ann’s […]
Once again, mid-afternoon on Christmas day, I begin to see with things in a different light. The decorations that looked so pretty just a few days ago begin to look like clutter. There are toys, gift wrap, leftovers, and messes everywhere I turn. I begin to scurry around, picking up things, sorting through things, […]
There is an enormous amount of planning that goes into the holiday season. There are gifts to be purchased and wrapped, meals to be prepared, homes to be cleaned and decorated, crafts to be crafted, and memories to be made. With everything going on during this beautiful season, it is hard to see the chaos […]
I just got my invitation to this season’s first Christmas cookie exchange. This is always a party that my family wholeheartedly encourages me to attend. I leave the house with three dozen cookies and come back home with a variety box of 36 “new” cookies. They love trying the different kinds. This year I hope […]
A few years ago, on Christmas morning, I looked around and saw mountains of paper that had been ripped off the packages and were now useless and destined for the trash heap. I started thinking that if this is what my house looks like, it is probably what my neighbor’s house looks like. It is […]
Nothing gets my children more excited during this season than when they I tell them we are doing a holiday craft. Get out your basic crafting supplies such as glue, scissors, pipe cleaners, googly eyes and of course glitter and get crafting! Here are a few great ideas to get you started. Personalized Santa, Mrs. […]
Yes, it is just 12 days before Christmas and hopefully you are feeling pretty good about it. This is what we have been waiting months for. Ever since the first Christmas tree arrived in the stores back in September, we have been plotting and planning and working toward a fun, memorable, and meaningful Christmas for […]
During this holiday season, I try to emphasize the spirit of giving with my family. Last year we tried a more intentional practice of this with our 1st annual “12 Days of Good Deeds”. First, I brainstormed a list of 12 good deeds which my young children could do. I typed up a list for […]
This past weekend we had a great fundraiser and community building event at our elementary school. We called it DROP, SHOP and READ. Parents dropped their children off at school and had three hours to themselves to do some holiday shopping. While at the school, students rotated among different stations. All of the stations centered […]
The Holiday season can be fun and there are so many different ways to celebrate. Think of what makes you the most happy during the holiday season and plan a party that celebrates that very thing! Christmas Card Party • You can write and gab all at the same time. • Gather together with cards, […]
About a year ago, I wrote about taking time for a planning retreat each week. By retreat, I mean just an opportunity to retreat from the busy-ness of your everyday into a quiet, thoughtful place. Whether that means retreating into your bedroom alone for a couple of hours or packing your clipboard/binder for a trip […]
It’s Cyber Monday! You may have stood in long lines on Friday to get some great Black Friday deals, and now you might be eagerly ready for some pretty fantastic online bargains today. Making purchases online is different than bringing packages home from the store. Sometimes it is easy to lose track of what you’ve […]
Nothing impresses guests (particularly the 10 and under crowd) more than a festively dressed up dinner table. Most nights in our house we just set the plates, silverware, cups and napkins on moments before the food moves in. Why not make this Thanksgiving special by taking some time to dress up your table before the […]
Thanksgiving is a holiday of food and family, but it is also a holiday of American tradition and history. If you can combine those things, then you have just experienced a great Thanksgiving! The following recipes can give you and your children an opportunity during Thanksgiving break to create and learn together. Mayflower Placecard (And you […]
Every Thanksgiving my husband and I have the same conversation. I ask him what he would like to see served for dessert on Thanksgiving and he always reminds me of his preference for chocolate over pumpkin pie. I then renew my quest for a Thanksgiving dessert recipe that will satisfy my taste for tradition and […]
Thanksgiving is a celebration of family and gratitude with historical significance. That is my kind of holiday. Nurturing an appreciation in children for Thanksgiving is easy when you make it fun. Here are a list of activities and games that you can do with your children to demonstrate your love for this holiday. Thanksgiving coloring […]