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A Daily Dose of Inspiration & Motivation for a Summer filled with Family, Food, and Fun! An off shoot of the popular blog series, 100 Days to Christmas, this eBook is a journey that begins around Memorial Day, and leads you step-by-step through the best parts of summertime.  Included are links to 31 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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“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

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• Monday (5/14/2012): Field Trip
  Whether or not this is your last week of school, often enough the last weeks are filled with all types of end of the year activities.  Keeping them on your calendar, arranging for days off, and making a plan can really help you through these final weeks.
• Tuesday (5/15/2012): Field Day
  Are you camera batteries charged and ready to go?  Don’t forget plenty of water and sunscreen.

  Do you love summer?  Do you want to find out how you can make the most of your summer?  Now available:  100 Days of Summertime 2012 eBook, daily inspiration for a summer filled with family, food, and fun!

• Wednesday (5/16/2012): End of the Year Party
  Got cupcakes?  Got dip?  Buy your ingredients and try to make it the night before.
• Thursday (5/17/2012): Menu Spotlight:  Individual 7-Layer Dips
  This is a brilliant idea for an upcoming graduation party of even for a Memorial Day cookout.  Simply make your 7-layer Mexican dip, but in individual cups.  Here some inspiration for you.
• Friday (5/18/2012): Last Day of School
  Celebrate your graduate with a special dinner or a fun activity.
• Saturday (5/19/2012):  Planning Retreat
  Make an appointment for a quiet hour alone to prepare for the upcoming week: holidays, events, meals, budget, etc.  What is a Planning Retreat?  Find out here.
• Sunday (5/20/2012): Graduation Day
  Many of you will be attending graduation ceremonies this day and many more will be attending future Sunday ceremonies.  Enjoy the day.

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• A dinner she doesn’t have to cook or clean up (Take Out or Eating Out)
• A hint of a thoughtful gift on a random day when she’s not expecting it (not because you’ve forgotten and are trying to stall)
• The realization that when she mentioned how much she loved Ingrid Michaelson, you were paying attention (you bought a CD or tickets for her concert)
• A gift of Time (alone to do something she never gets time to do like read or paint her toenails)
• A trip to the spa for a little pampering
• Kisses and Hugs from the loved ones in her life!

What would you really like this Mother’s Day?

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• Food
  There are foods that are ingrained in the fabric of the season. For summer, that means they are usually both fresh and flavorful. It just wouldn’t be summertime without some of the following foods.
  • fruits: strawberries, watermelon, blueberries, raspberries, peaches
  • seafood: lobster, shrimp, fish
  • salads: potato, pasta, leaf
  • ice Cream: homemade, local creamery
• Fun & Games
  When the days are sunny and warm, a yard and/or neighborhood are the best playgrounds.  Friends gather to play games and use their imagination.
  • obstacle course
  • sprinkler or pool
  • putt-putt golf
  • scavenger hunt
  • fly a kite
• Field Trips
  It’s good to travel away from home, even just a short way, and discover the world around.  There are likely so many things within just a few miles that you have yet to do.
  • historic sites
  • farms
  • museums
  • state parks

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• Sports
  Whether you are an avid sports fan, or quite the opposite, this summer has a sport for everyone to follow and enjoy.  Be an active participant, or participate in the stands.  Cheer for your home team.
  • fishing
  • baseball
  • tour de france
  • olympics
• Arts & Crafts
  Stock your arts/crafts bin and offer some guidance on crafts projects.  Kids are learning when they are creating and imagining.
  • make a mosaic
  • tie-dye a summer shirt
  • sidewalk chalk art exhibit
  • make clay sculptures
• Learning
  Children lose a good-sized portion of what they learn during the school year in the summertime.  Do what you can to get your kids thinking and using their brains.  Make learning a part of their everyday routine.
  • summer reading. . .make frequent visits to the library or start a book club
  • take a closer look at another culture
  • gather items from the backyard under a microscope
  • create a lapbook over the summer
• Hobbies
  It is hard to find time to cultivate a hobby during the school year.  Give the members in your family the opportunities they need to pursue and improve their skills in the things they enjoy the most.
  • bird-watching
  • rock-collecting
  • rug-hooking
  • gardening
  • letterboxing or geocaching

What’s on your family’s summer to do list? What activities are specific to your region? Tell us in the comments below.

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• Monday (5/7/2012): Make a List. . .Mother’s Day Planning
  Mother’s Day is now less than a week away.  Have you planned how you’ll show your appreciation for the mothers in your life?  You may want to consider your mom, stepmom, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunts, sisters, and friends.  If you are mailing cards or gifts, better do it today so it will arrive in plenty of time.  Find what you need to prepare for this Mother’s Day in ListPlanIt‘s Holidays & Occasions.
• Tuesday (5/8/2012): Tackle It. . .Teacher Appreciation
  Today is National Teachers’ Day and a great day to show your appreciation for all the hardwork that goes into teaching and training our young ones.  Check out ListPlanIt‘s post List of Ways to Show your Child’s Teacher Appreciation
• Wednesday (5/9/2012): ListPlanIt.com Turns 5 Today!
  5 years ago today, ListPlanIt.com launched to the world.  It has been an exciting adventure in listmaking.  To celebrate, we’re offering 25% off any membership at ListPlanIt when you use the following coupon code in the checkout:  LPIBDAY5
• Thursday (5/10/2012): Menu Spotlight:  Spanish Tortilla
  One of my family’s favorite foods is anything with eggs and potatoes in it.  Some time ago, I came across a recipe called the Spanish Tortilla, which combines both for a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner.  Trying adding sliced red peppers for a bit of color.  Here’s a recipe for you to try.
• Friday (5/11/2012): Mother’s Day Prep
  Today is one of your last chances for final Mother’s Day preparations.  Have you made reservations for brunch?  Do you have your robe and fuzzy slippers all ready?
• Saturday (5/12/2012):  Planning Retreat
  Make an appointment for a quiet hour alone to prepare for the upcoming week: holidays, events, meals, budget, etc.  What is a Planning Retreat?  Find out here.
• Sunday (5/13/2012): Happy Mother’s Day!
  Enjoy the day!  Bask in the knowledge that this special day comes only once a year.  Spend it however you’d like.

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• Chocolate Breakfast
  • What a way to start your morning!
  • Chocolate Chip pancakes, waffles or muffins
  • Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
  • Don’t forget a Mocha cappuccino or mocha latte
• Chocolate “Field trips”
  • Local chocolate factories or candy stores
• Chocolate Lunch
  • Peanut butter and chocolate (nutella) sandwiches
  • Chocolate dipped fruit
• Chocolate Crafts
  • Make a chocolate wreath
  • Sweetheart Roses
  • Mice Ornaments
  • Topiary Tree
• Chocolate Dinners
  • Chicken in Chocolate Sauce
  • Chocolate Flank Steak
  • Chocolate Spiced Pork Chop
• Chocolate Beverages
  • Chocolate stout milkshake
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Chocolatini
• Chocolate Fondue
  • Soooo many things can be dipped in chocolate!
  • Fruit, poundcake, pretzels…get creative!
• Chocolate Websites
  • http://www.ghirardelli.com/
  • http://www.hersheys.com/
  • http://www.godiva.com/welcome.aspx
  • http://www.lindtusa.com/index-exec/

How can you still be reading this? Go get some chocolate and start planning your day!

* holidays and special events are mainly those of the U.S.  If you are from a different part of the world, feel free to note your holiday or special event below in the comments.

Holidays

• 5/1/12 (Tuesday) – May Day
• 5/5/12 (Saturday) – Cinco de Mayo
• 5/13/12 (Sunday) – Mother’s Day
• 5/21/12 (Monday) – Victoria Day (Canada)
• 5/28/12 (Sunday) – Memorial Day

Special Events

• 5/8/12 (Tuesday) – National Teacher’s Day
• 5/9/12 (Wednesday) – ListPlanIt’s 5-Year Anniversary!  (look for some special happenings this day)

Reminders

• Create an End of School Timeline: Keep track of all final field trips, ceremonies, and events.
• Finalize your Graduation plans: If you have a graduate in your house, you’ll likely be celebrating. Find the lists and planning pages you need in ListPlanIt‘s Student Planning and in Holidays & Occasions.
• Swimming weather is just ahead: Get beach- or pool-ready by checking your supply of sunscreen and stocking up on the necessary supplies such as swimsuits, towels, chairs, a cooler, sunglasses, etc.

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• Monday (4/30/2012): Make a List. . .The Month Ahead
  This list may be in calendar form, but take a look on this last day of April at the month of May ahead.  This tends to be a busy month with end-of-school wrap-ups, graduations, patriotic holiays, and other events.  Make sure you are on top of it.  Find calendars and to do lists in ListPlanIt‘s Time Management and event planning pages in Holidays & Occasions.
• Tuesday (5/1/2012): Tackle It. . .End of School Timeline
  Happy May Day!  Take some time today to figure out exactly what is happening between now and the last day of school.  You’ll probably find that there are field trips, sports banquets, ceremonies, graduations, parties, and more.  What do you have going on at this time of year?   Tell us what’s on ListPlanIt‘s Facebook page.
• Wednesday (5/2/2012): ‘Tis the Season for Giving
  If you have a Gifts Fund, check it out to make sure you are on target.  If not, now is the time to create one.  Use an envelope or other system to collect money to put aside for gifts throughout the year.  This month, you may find a need to buy gifts for Mother’s Day, graduations, weddings, babies, and Father’s Day next month.  Prepare now for the inevitable gift-giving seasons.  Members to ListPlanIt have access to lots of money tools in Financial Planning.
• Thursday (5/3/2012): Menu Spotlight:  Finger Foods
  Cinco de Mayo is coming up, along with any graduation or end of school parties that you might be hosting.  A great way to feed a crowd is with easy Finger Foods.  They are simple, portable, and tasty.  Be sure to check out ListPlanIt‘s Finger Foods Board on Pinterest for some inspiration.
• Friday (5/4/2012): Family Night
  Now that you know how much money you have to spend, gather up all of your invitations for graduations and weddings and spend the day shopping.  Consider registries first.  If no registry, consider buying easy starter kits for the graduate or bride and groom.  Tell us about your favorite gift ideas on ListPlanIt‘s Facebook page.
• Saturday (5/5/2012):  Feliz Cinco de Mayo
  Take advantage of every opportunity for a little fun.  Celebrate this happy Mexican holiday with some delicious food, friends, & maybe a margarita!
• Sunday (5/6/2012): Planning Retreat
  Make an appointment for a quiet hour alone to prepare for the upcoming week: holidays, events, meals, budget, etc.  What is a Planning Retreat?  Find out here.

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• May Day – Tuesday, May 1
• Cinco de Mayo – Saturday, May 5
• Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 13
• Memorial Day – Monday, May 28
• Father’s Day – Sunday, June 17
• First Day of Summer – Wednesday, June 20
• Graduation(s)
• Summer Camp(s)
• Swimming Lessons
• Family Vacation(s)
• Family Reunion
• Canada Day – Sunday, July 1
• Independence Day – Wednesday, July 4
• 2012 Summer Olympics – Friday, July 27
• Back to School – August
• Labor Day – Monday, September 3

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