the week ahead 5/31/2010

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Memorial Day is here, which means that summer is upon us.  Consider this week’s “the week ahead” your motivation to begin your summer travel planning.  Planning ahead means first discovering how much money you have and how much it will take for your… Read More

video on how to create a travel budget

list of steps to begin letterboxing

letterboxing

This post has been modified from its original, published April 28, 2008. If you have not discovered Letterboxing, then let me tell you about my family’s new favorite weekend adventure! Good citizens all over the U.S. and beyond have placed letterboxes in hidden… Read More

list of ways to get prepared for summer vacation

Once again, I am guest posting, but this time you’ll find me at the wonderfully organized Buttoned Up Blog.   If school has already ended for you and your family, or if you are in the final days of school, then you’ll love this… Read More

the week ahead 5/24/2010

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Memorial Day is just a week away.  Don’t let it sneak up on you.  Whether your Memorial Day includes a trip to the cemetery, a parade, the beach or lake, or a barbeque, start planning now. Monday (5/24/2010) Plan your Memorial Day Activities… Read More

list of favorite cookout foods for Memorial Day

Memorial Day cookout

Summer means more of the outdoors, including food preparation and enjoyment.  Most Memorial Day plans involve a cookout of some kind.  It might be on an open fire or over a hot grill, but will likely include some traditional favorites.  To make this… Read More

Mom’s Favorite Lists

Today, I am guest posting over at the very sweet BetterInBulk blog, where visitors are sure to satisfy their cravings.  I list some of my favorite lists that I use day to day. Head on over there and check it out. And while… Read More

the week ahead 5/17/2010

week ahead 5.17

Many schoolyears are coming to an end this week.  The week ahead this week is to help keep you up to speed on the many activities that accompany this time of year. Monday (5/17/2010) Field Trip – Whether or not this is your… Read More

list of gift ideas for the graduate

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Graduation invitations and announcements have begun to find their way to mailboxes and Pomp & Circumstance will be the theme song of the month.  Whether you know someone graduating from high school or college this year, a gift is a way to show… Read More

the week ahead 5/10/10

week ahead 5.10

To every mother, grandmother, and godmother – Happy Mother’s Day to you! A day to yourself is the perfect day to schedule a planning retreat or a weekly review for yourself, your family, and your home. Get a jumpstart on your week by… Read More