For all of our non-American readers, you will have to forgive our very American post today. The Fourth of July is a holiday where we can show off our bold flag colors. We can shake our mini-flags (probably made in China) at friends… Read More
list of packing essentials for your next family vacation
June 25, 2009 By 3 Comments
Packing for a trip with your family can feel a bit like moving – you gather what seems like the entire contents of your life and you figure out how to get it all from point A to point B. People often operate… Read More
list of privileges to include in a father’s day contract
June 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Happy Father’s Day to all of the Dads out there. Here is a sample of the contract that we signed in our own blood (just kidding – that’s gross), sealed, and delivered to the Daddy in our home this morning. Father’s Day Contract… Read More
list of household chores when preparing for dinner guests
June 19, 2009 By 3 Comments
Having friends over for dinner is a fun way to socialize. It allows you to prepare something extra special and to have a more intimate evening with people that love or would love to know better. For many people, having guests over seems… Read More
list of favorite summer meals
June 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
In Maine, it is only just starting to warm up and I am now beginning to pull from my memory of last year’s meals some of my family’s favorite summer dishes. Summer eating means summer cooking: more crockpot and grill, less oven. Summer… Read More
list of favorite lists. . .preparing for travel
June 13, 2009 By 1 Comment
This week’s browsing around the web brought plenty of inspiration. Check out these fantastic posts about preparing for your next vacation or trip. How To: Plan and Prepare for your Family Vacation from Outbound Family Summer Vacation Behind the Wheel for planning the… Read More
list of ways to save money on your family vacation
June 10, 2009 By 2 Comments
Do not delude yourself, vacations cost a lot of money. Even a weekend away to Boston (and we live only 2 1/2 hours away) cost us just over $500 for our family of 5. It may not be possible to know exactly what… Read More
list of summer possibilities for children
June 8, 2009 By 2 Comments
Aaahh, the days of summer. Just the word “summer” brings back so many memories. Those were the days when a girl from small-town Kansas could ride her back around town all summer long. I had lots of family in town so we gathered… Read More
list of favorite lists. . .budgeting for family travel
June 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I do a lot of browsing around the web looking for inspiration. Check out these fantastic posts about budgeting for family travel. Stress-Free Vacation Planning: A Budget That Works from Organizing Your Way 21 Ways to Save Money When Traveling with Kids from… Read More
list of social media goals for your small business/blog
June 5, 2009 By 5 Comments
If you own or manage an online business or blog for profit, then you may have discovered the power of social media. Networking has always been an important part of business, but now social media has taken it to another level. Social media… Read More
