We still have time before summer ends, but with the start of school around the corner, I am already feeling the summer days dwindle away. Before we dive headfirst into packing lunches, getting everyone up and ready for the bus on time, and… Read More
Summer camps are great experiences for kids. They give kids a chance to participate in fun activities, play sports, meet new people, learn new skills, develop their talents, and experience nature. However, the cost of summer camp for just one child can be… Read More
I recently went to a parent night on summer reading at my children’s elementary school. I was aghast to learn statistically how many children actually lose reading skills over the summer. The teacher explained why this happens…each school day (for about 180 days),… Read More
Summer is revving up and it is time to celebrate the end of school and the beginning of warm weather. Kids and adults alike love getting together with friends and having fun around a theme. If you are thinking about hosting an end-of-the-year… Read More
ListPlanIt has everything you need to prepare for summer fun. Whether you choose to become a member or prefer to purchase a ListPlanIt‘s ePlanner, you’ll find a summer planner and camp planning pages in Student Planning, travel budgets and itineraries in Travel Planning,… Read More
The official, unofficial end of summer is this weekend. Many people get a long weekend to make it even more sweet. What I love about holidays is that it takes an ordinary weekend and gives us a reason to make it memorable! Don’t… Read More
You may be thinking, “The end of summer? It is only the beginning of July!” However, I know that once July is over, August brings thoughts of school supplies and new school clothes. We will begin to think more about the season to… Read More
June winds down this week and July gets off to a good start with Independence Day on the 4th. This week’s Weekly Planner is blank to allow you to plan out the week leading up to the holiday or to leave a relaxing… Read More
June is national Camping Month, and with the official start of summer, now is a good time to grab a tent (or rent a cabin) and head to nature. Camping does take a fair amount of planning and preparation, so start now. Monday… Read More
With summer here (or almost here for us), I have spent many an hour thinking about our daily routine. There are several things that I have come to know about my children: they are freshest (mentally and creatively) in the morning, they love… Read More
