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An Exclusive Offer for EssentialMom Readers: A Chance to Join Executive Moms and Everything Summer at the "Busy Mom's One-Stop Summer Planning Luncheon Event" -- for FREE!
Part buffet luncheon, part social networking opportunity; part program, part mini-expo...join us to connect with a range of experts and specially selected resources on everything you might need to plan this summer (and the next), including: camps, vacations, childcare, kids activities, babyproofing, tutoring, medspa services, financial tips, amazing gear, and more!
Peppered through the luncheon, enjoy four interactive discussions in the main ballroom on some of the biggest areas of interest and concern when it comes to summer planning:
* "10th" Hour Camp opportunities...and Future Camp Planning, featuring Jill Tipograph, founder of Everything Summer
* Top Tips for Planning the Perfect Summer Vacation, featuring Suzanne Kelleher, Editor-in-Chief of WeJustGotBack.com
* Solving the Special Issues Around Summer Childcare, featuring Genevieve Thiers, CEO of Sittercity.com
* Being the Best Mom to a Camper (a Backback full of Hints) featuring Catherine Steiner-Adair, noted Psychologist and Author
It gets even better: RSVP by Friday and you have an automatic chance to win one of TWO big VACATION prizes...and everyone gets a giftbag, that is alone worth hundreds of dollars!
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Summer Wisdom
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The beginning of summer is like New Years. You set goals and hope you can achieve them. Since we all relish these few months that are sandwiched in-between school months, try to do some upfront planning to maximize this more carefree time. Here are some simple ideas to make every summer fun, interesting and stress-free.
* Make summer planning a family affair. Schedule an evening to get together and go through camp and travel brochures and videos. Plan it around a family dinner or barbeque to get in the spirit.
* Be on the look-out for summer merchandise all year long, especially when it's on sale. Some fall/winter merchandis-- like flannels, sweats and fleeces-- is valuable for those chilly nights at camp.
* Don't "overbook" your summer; allow enough free time just to hang-out.
* Plan to take off early (or take off an entire day) at least once every summer. Take advantage of the weather and your mood and escape to the beach, mountains or somewhere fun. Engage a close friend, relative or spouse on your "hooky" day!
* If you can stand the heat, look for vacation bargains in warmer climates.
* Keep a photo album (paper or online) of every summer. Summer family pictures make great holiday cards too!
* Develop rituals you and your family can enjoy, remember and look forward to every summer and year-round.
© 2008 Jill Tipograph/Everything Summer ®, www.everythingsummer.com
Excerpted from Your Everything Summer Guide & Planner, written by Jill Tipograph
Everything Summer is the premier camp/teen/family resource, and the only independent resource that works exclusively for families to find them the right solutions.
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