ListPlanIt has all the lists you could possibly need to prepare for a birthday or celebration  Members can browse our selection of lists, choose the list they need, edit it the way that makes sense for themselves and their families, and come back to the list again and again as needed. Not yet a member?  Join today and get organized for all things birthday.

Here are some lists to get you started with your birthday celebration planning.

• Friends Quick List (Contact Info) – Keep a list of each member of your family’s friends plus their contact info for easy addressing of invitations.
• Wish List (Holidays & Occasions) – Before you buy your gift(s), be sure to know what they want.  Have the birthday boy or girl fill out a wish list before you head to the store or mall.
• Gift List (Holidays & Occasions) – Plan out the perfect gifts and keep track of what you’ve already purchased.  Never buy two of the same things or overbuy again.
• Birthday Planner (Holidays & Occasions) – Get a general feel for the mood of the celebration.  Will there be a party?  A cake?  A venue?
• Party Guest List (Holidays & Occasions) – Keep track of invitees, method of contact, and RSVPs.
• Party Fun Worksheet (Holidays & Occasions) – Just gathering people together does not always a party make.  You need to provide some type of entertainment to encourage the fun.  Music, crafts, activities, games are all what give a party life.
• Party Menu (Holidays & Occasions) – No party is complete without something to eat.  A party will surely sink without something to drink.  Plan out the food and beverages for your celebration.
• Birthday Party Timeline (Holidays & Occasions) - Make the most of the day of the party by setting up a timeline that is easy to follow and flows nicely from activity to activity.
• Birthday Gifts Received (Holidays & Occasions) - Keep track of gifts received as a record and to make thank you cards a snap.
• Goals for This Year (Personal Interests) – Who said it has to be new year to set goals?  I think a great birthday tradition is to set personal goals for your next year of life.

ListPlanIt has all the lists you might need to prepare you for the holiday weekend.  Members can browse our selection of lists, choose the list they need, edit it the way that makes sense for themselves and their families, and come back to the list again and again as needed. Not yet a member?  Join today and get organized for all things summer and family life.

Here are some lists to aid you in your Memorial Day weekend planning.

• Party Menu (Contact Info) – Plan the menu for a Memorial Day picnic or barbecue.  Know exactly what you need and what you still need to get at the store or from guests.
• Party Fun Worksheet (Holidays & Occasions) – Yard games, card games, and entertainment are all part of the fun.  Make a tentative plan to keep guests (especially any young guests) entertained.
• Shopping Checklist (Home Management) – Put all the necessary supplies that you need here on this list.  Ensure that you don’t forget any essential items and can get the things you need in as few trip as possible.
• Potluck Planner (Meal Planning) – Decide who is bringing what to the next potluck, whether in your home or at the park.  Keep track of names and dishes so you have everything you need for a great meal with friends &/or family.
• Timeline (Time Management) – Create a timeline of your busiest day(s) over the holiday.  Include the times and steps that are crucial for hosting a gathering or attending events or visiting with family.
• Weekend Planner (Time Management) – If the bulk of your activities lie in Saturday and Sunday, use the Weekend Planner to get the most out of your time.
• Camper/RV Packing List (Travel Planning) – If your goal is to get away from it all for the long weekend, then camping is the way to go.  Remember all of the essentials like coffee, pillows, marshmallows, toilet paper, and anything else you might need to make your trip most enjoyable.

ListPlanIt has all the lists you could possibly need to inspire and prepare you for the busy-ness of summer.  Members can browse our selection of lists, choose the list they need, edit it the way that makes sense for themselves and their families, and come back to the list again and again as needed. Not yet a member?  Join today and get organized for all things summer and family life.

Here are some lists to get you started in the right direction for your summer planning.

• Frequently Visited Quick List (Contact Info) – Keep track of the places you frequently go in the summertime as both a record and an inspiration.
• Step-by-Step Instructions (Family Matters) – Take the opportunity in the summertime to train your children in household management.  Hopefully, they will someday be living on their own, and the training they get now will better prepare them for the future.
• Home Alone (Family Matters) – If you have children who are old enough to stay at home alone, it is important that they have contact information in times of  emergency or need.  Leave this list for your child and rest easy that they will be safe and cared for.
• Daily Chores (Family Matters) – Although summer should be a time of unstructured exploration and creativity, we must also provide our children with the means to build skills and independence. Provide them with a daily list of chores and watch them grow more confident and capable as adults-in-training.
• Potluck Planner (Holidays & Occasions) – Decide who is bringing what to the next potluck, whether in your home or at the park.  Keep track of names and dishes so you have everything you need for a great meal with friends &/or family.
• Hosting a Yard Sale (Home Management) – A yard sale, whether at your home or at a friend’s, is a great way to clear the clutter from your home and make a little extra money.  And summertime is the perfect time to do it.  You’ll also find Yard Sale Supply Checklist to help you gather what you need.
• Picnic Checklist (Meal Planning) – Make a spur-of-the-moment plan for a picnic in the yard, park, or beach.  Use this checklist each time so that you don’t forget a thing.
• Weekly Lunch Planner (Meal Planning) – If your children have been eating hot lunch at school all year and now you have to consider your lunch options, make it easy and create a list that is an easy reference for lunch ideas.
• Books to Read (Personal Interests) – There’s no time like summertime to curl up with a good book.  Help each member of your family create a summer reading list that will inspire them to read more.
• Daily Routine (Time Management) – Create a daily routine that is clear and set guidelines for the day.  For example, our basic daily routine in the summertime looks like this: wake up, eat breakfast, do chores, play/projects, eat lunch, read, media, play/projects, prepare/eat dinner, family time.
• Hometown Tourist (Travel Planning) – Summertime is a great time to explore your neck of the woods.  Many people take their own attractions for granted thinking, “I can see that anytime.”  And then they don’t.
• Camping Checklist (Travel Planning) – Camping is a great family activity, but it can be a lot of preparation and work.  Take some of that work out of it by planning ahead and then keeping your planning lists handy so that you are ready the next time.

The 100 Days of Summertime begins this Sunday, May 26, continues right through the summer, and ends on Labor Day.  Not only does it cover all of the major and minor holidays and events of the summertime (i.e. Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Canada Day, Independence Day, and others), but it also includes lots of other components of family fun:  summer camp, family vacations, seasonal fruits & foods, yard sale planning, summer activities, and even back to school!  When you add the 34 lists from ListPlanIt.com, you will have everything that you need to plan and get ahead so you that you can fully enjoy all that summertime has to offer.

We want to give away 10 PDF copies of the eBook!  You have several ways to enter to win.  Find out how here.

•  PDF  ($5) - Instantly download to your computer and most mobile devices.  Easy access to the links to resources and tools throughout.  Free with purchase of membership, binder, or paperback (see below for details on binder and paperback).

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•  Binder ($21.35) - Print off your eBook or use this binder as this year’s Summer Central. Forward your email receipt from your binder purchase to info@listplanit.com, and get coupon code for a free PDF version!

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The choice is yours.  Do you want an electronic version (if so, what device)?  Do you prefer to have a hardcopy version?  Choose the version that is right for you and then let it guide you in planning a full and fun summertime.

Here are some of ListPlanIt‘s previous blog posts to inspire you in your summer planning:

• List of Steps to Creating your Summer Central Binder
• List of Dates & Events to Add to your Spring & Summer Calendars
• Holidays & Events to Add Now to your Summer Planner
• List of Activities to Include on your Family’s Summer To Do List
• List of Ways to Cool Off in the Summer
• List of Favorite Summer Meals
• List of Ways to Afford Summer Fun
• List of Things to Know When Choosing a Summer Camp
• List of Items to Pack on Picnics

Members to ListPlanIt will find the lists and tools they need to plan for a great summer when they browse for lists.  Not yet a member?  Join today and get organized for your best summer yet!

• Newbie mom
  These moms are first-time mothers or moms-to-be. They love snuggling with their wee one and marvel at chubby little feet and hands. For these moms, a high-quality digital camera is the perfect gift to help them capture all those firsts. Consider cameras like the Nikon 1 or Sony Nex-5 for size, ease-of-use and other great features of a DSLR.  Other gift ideas: a Shutterfly photo book of her baby’s first days, handprints of her little one, or a canvas print of her first family picture.
• Mom with toddlers
  Moms in this category rarely get a second to herself. Even locked in a bathroom, her little toddlers will find her. This mom needs time to relax and regroup. Top on the list for this mom is a day at the spa where she can relax and be pampered. Save up to 16-percent on this gift when you purchase a discount SpaFinder gift card through GiftCardGranny.com.  Other gift ideas: a good night’s sleep at a hotel, a quiet adult dinner out, or simply a day to herself.
• Mom to tweens or teenagers
  This mom is spending plenty of time in her car chauffeuring her kids between school and activities. She could use an iPad mini to help pass time while in the carpool lane or at kids dentist appointments.  Other gift ideas: Kindle reader, Sirius Satellite Radio subscription, a nice watch or personalized birthstone jewelry of her entire family.
• Empty nester
  With kids no longer at home, this mom has the opportunity to explore and gain different interests. Although what she wants most is to spend time with her kids. The perfect gift for this mom is quality time with her family, just don’t make her cook or clean.  Other gift ideas: monthly gift clubs (like wine-of-the-month or cheese-of-the-month), hobby sets like painting, gardening or culinary.
• Grandmother
  These lovely ladies just can’t get enough of their grandkids. They love sharing stories about their children and grandchildren with friends and family. A great gift for this mom is a Shutterfly scrapbook filled with memorable moments of her growing family.  Other gift ideas: preloaded digital picture frame, WiFi tablet like Google Nexus 7 with Skype and a forward-facing camera.

Maisie Knowles is a working mother of two with three-year’s experience writing on parenting and partner issues. She co-founded Kinoli Inc. with her husband in 2005 and currently spends most of her time at home with her two young girls. For more information, visit MaisieKnowles.com.

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If you didn’t purchase last year’s version of the 100 Days of Summertime eBook, then you might not know how easy it will make your summertime.  It starts on May 26 (the day before Memorial Day) and walks you day-by-day, step-by-step through the entire summer right up to Labor Day.  It doesn’t miss a thing!  For just $5, you can buy a complete guide to making this summer your best summer yet.  Plus, it includes links to 34 printable lists from ListPlanIt.com, so planning is ultra-easy!

Here are some highlights of what you’ll find in the 2013 version of 100 Days of Summertime eBook.

• End of Schoolyear preparation
• Summer Camp planning
• Family Vacation planning
• Summer Holiday preparation
• Summer Event/Occasion planning (family reunions, summer parties, etc.)
• Summer Treats
• Reminders for Summer Fun (beach, baseball, etc)
• Back to School preparation

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A Daily Dose of Inspiration & Motivation for a Summer filled with Family, Food, and Fun!

This eBook is a journey that begins around Memorial Day, and leads you day-by-day through the best parts of summertime. Included are links to 34 interactive lists from ListPlanIt.com for end-of-school planning, summer camp, family vacations, party planning/entertaining, back to school and more!

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For an excerpt of the first 8 pages, including the table of contents, instructions for using this eBook, and Day #1, see below or download here.

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“I just downloaded the book and took a quick skim and it looks fantastic!!! I can’t tell you how excited I am to use it this summer. I honestly read every single page of the 100 days to christmas and always had so much fun seeing what was in store next. It really did keep me more organized and I DEFINITELY need that this summer.” – Jen of  A Daily Dose of Davis

“Your work is fantastic and I’m really impressed and thrilled to have such a a comprehensive summer resource for this year.  I’ve been trying, unsuccessfully, for the past few summers to create such a binder and now you have done it for me and everyone else who tries your amazing book. ” – Annie

There are so many reasons to celebrate:  love, partnership, fortitude, offspring.  Living with someone else is not always easy.  It means daily compromise and communication.  However, the pledge to stand by one another is a comfort in both sunny and dark days.

Sneaking a kiss to my handsome husband.

Whether your anniversary is between the two of you or is for the world to know, there are plenty of ways that you can celebrate.

• Go with the Gift.  Gifts have long been a way to express love &/or friendship to someone.  What makes a gift great is not the cost but the thought and consideration that goes into it.
• Have an Adventure  Anniversaries are a great excuse to travel together.  Whether visiting your hometown(s) or a long-anticipated destination, traveling can be a great way to connect with your love and to spend some quality time.
• Create a Record.  Buy a journal and begin it with the story of how you fell in love.  Write the story together or take turns writing your version of the story.  then create an entry an each anniversary.  Entries could be love letters to each other, a timeline of the previous year, or goals for your relationship in the coming year.
• Take a Trip Down Memory Lane.  Remember those things that you used to love doing together?  Has it been a while since you’ve been able to do them together?  There is no time like an anniversary to play your favorite game, see a favorite movie, eat in a favorite restaurant, attend a favorite event, etc.
• Remember the Day.  Get out your wedding photo album and flip through the pages.  Was your wedding videoed?  Prepare a Cuddle Kit to gear up for a evening on the couch.  Gather the family around with a bowl of popcorn and cry (and laugh) over the guests, the vows, and the dresses.
• Relive the Day.  Invite some friends over.  Gather your family members.  Renew your commitment to each other again and again.  Then have a party!
• Express your Love.  Here is a great idea for an anniversary surprise: tie love notes to some helium balloon strings (one for each year you’ve been married).  Or create a book that commemorates your love, alphabet-style.
• Make an Offer He Can’t Refuse.  I know coupons have been done before, but here is a great list of things that you can do for your love.  Make coupons or a checklist.  Set up a timeline.
• Take a Photo.  Commemorate this spelling occasion with a photo.  Check out ListPlanIt‘s Pinterest board for some great photo ideas for your next anniversary.

Members to ListPlanIt will find the lists they need to plan a holiday or special occasion in Holidays & Occasions.  Not yet a member?  Join today and get organized for your special day.