The ultimate guide for parents who dream of having a little less chaos and a lot more time for the good things in life Written by mother of five, Nicole Avery, this book shows harried parents how, with just a bit of planning, family life can become easier to manage, less stressful, and decidedly more fun. "Dream on," you say? "I might as well try to herd cats as to get my kids to follow a lot of arbitrary rules!" And Nicole would agree, which is why Planning with Kids isn't like any other parenting guide out there. It was inspired by Nicole's blog of the same name, which, over the past three years, has garnered a huge audience of likeminded parents who have achieved nothing short of miraculous results following her advice. While other prescriptive guides offer mums and dads cook-cutter solutions to the challenges of raising kids, this handbook focuses on one simple, straightforward idea: by implementing a few simple strategies for how you do things, you'll make more time for you to be you and your kids to be kids. You'll find strategies for streamlining and enhancing everything from the routines of daily life, to family relationships, to budgeting and finances, playtime and much more! Contains a full section on menus and cooking, including recipes, supported online by a planning-with-family meal planner Divided into sections so that readers can dip-in and dip-out for information as they need it as their family expands and grows up!

With a few straightforward strategies and a perfectly practical planner, Tiffany Wood shows you how to jingle your way through the preparations, for Christmas from January to December. The All-Year-Round Christmas Handbook lends a helping hand to everyone who would like to create a kinder, more mindful, and homespun Christmas celebration. Juggling all manner of jobs at a time when expectations of festive fun are sky high means that effective planning and time management are vital. Organizational and creative tasks are divided into months, then weeks and days as you get nearer to Christmas. In the month before Christmas, each week has its own 'dashboard' for different activities—creating, cooking, eating, shopping, entertaining—plus planning pages you can fill in yourself. For future years, you can also download extra planner pages to fill in and keep using the link in the book.To save you time, there are recipes for handy cook-ahead dishes, simple meals, and store-bought shortcuts. Tiffany shows you how to wrap your gifts with style, and make crafty things with the leftover paper. There are also tips from Mrs and Mr Christmases around the world, with some different traditions you might like to try.

What sets this planner apart is a day-by-day plan that breaks every task into manageable pieces and a daily devotional journal that encourages a spirit of praise, not panic.

Find your Inspiration and Get Organized for a Truly Wonderful Christmas! The magic of Christmas comes from something intangible: a mix of anticipation, childhood memories, the smell of freshly baked goodies, the chatter of family members, the joy in the children's eyes when they unwrap presents and from feeling grateful and being involved in festive activities. From a more practical point of view, the secret of a perfect Christmas lies also in careful planning and organizing. Are you constantly trying to remember every person you need to buy a gift for? Your husband, your parents, your child's teacher, your sister-in-law, your best friend... the list goes on and on. What about the parties you are hosting or attending? What about all the fun things you want to do for yourself and with your loved ones during the festive season? How are you going to keep everything organized and not fall into the trap of overspending? The solution: your Christmas Helper, that comes with top tips and the tools you need for a blissful Christmas and a stress-free holiday, including: * November and December planning and activities (plus templates: Christmas Gift Tracker, Holiday Bucket List, December Calendar Planner, Christmas Parties and Events Planner, Christmas Card Mailing List, Online Order Tracker) * Home Décor tips * How to choose epic gifts and avoid the trap of universal gift guides * Suggestions of festive-themed books, movies, games and activities * Easy delicious recipes and fun cocktails * What to do for a green, eco-friendly Christmas * All about Secret Santa at the office * Festive cartoons and jokes. To every Christmas enthusiast's delight, the book includes the most Christmassy poem of all times: "T'was The Night Before Christmas" by Clement C. Moore. This beautifully illustrated book comes with everything you need to: * plan ahead so you can relax and enjoy the holiday season with your family * schedule out activities and events so you will not miss anything important * choose truly thoughtful gifts * save time and keep track of your holiday spending * enjoy a cozy time with friends and family at home * create a festive celebration that will put Santa's elves to shame Also included: access to a download link for the Printables! Get your copy now, spread Christmas cheer and be merry! Hot tip: This book makes for a great Christmas gift, don't forget to buy a few paperbacks for your friends who love everything Christmas!

A compact, easy-to-use, and comprehensive resource for all ministries involved in Sunday planning. Contains information and tips for musicians, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, liturgical planning committees, homilists, and celebrants--all in one volume.

Does the thought of planning a party feel overwhelming, intimidating, or like one more thing you have to do? Have you ever wondered how to create a fun and memorable party? The Enlightened Party Planner: Guides to Creating Parties from the Heart is a series of books based on the notion that being of service and coming from the heart will not only make for an amazing party your guests will remember for a lifetime, but will also leave you feeling happy and fulfilled.Book three in the Enlightened Party Planner series, Our Favorite Parties, is meant to inspire the party-thrower in you with fifteen richly detailed accounts of a variety of parties written in narrative style. From theme to party favors, you'll enjoy this book's clever and affordable ideas.

Disneyland and California Adventure both offer amazing experiences but can often become overwhelming. Let us teach you valuable, time-saving secrets that show you how to travel like a VIP with Disney Made Easy: The Essential Guide To Disneyland Resort comprehensive tour guide, written by Disney insiders. In this book you will learn how to save money while still having fun at the parks with our extensive list of 30+ freebies you can take advantage of around Disneyland. If you want to save even more money, check out our chapters on how to save money on food and how to choose the best hotels for your family size. With the Disney Made Easy: The Essential Guide To Disneyland Resort you can learn how to easily navigate the parks with our complete guide on how to use the new Genie+. We also go over how to avoid crowds and what months and days to visit to save you time and money. In the Disney Made Easy: The Essential Guide To Disneyland Resort book, we have also included several planning charts and examples for you to use to put together the most magical Disneyland trip your family will never forget!