Firstly, apologies for my absence and if you have had difficulty accessing the site over the last week! I could write a diatribe here on the disaster that was my change in servers, but I am too excited about my e-book to want to spend time on negativity. Fingers crossed all is finally sorted on the technical front and I thank you for your patience and support over this time.
100th Post
To celebrate my 100th post, which is today, I have compiled 10 lists of 10 tips aimed at making family life simple and fun!
This e-book is the first collection of the most popular “10 Things†posts from Planning With Kids. These posts appeared on the blog between January and April 2008.
For each post I received feedback from readers and their thoughts on each topic. I have used this to improve the lists by adding some reader suggestions and removing some of my own points. To stick to only 10 points was a challenge some times, but I think you will find these lists helpful for organising yourself, managing the behavior of your children and having some fun together.
The e-book is splits into two different sections. The first gives you a one page print out of the list for that topic. I find it handy to have some of these lists strategically placed around the house for my reference.
The second section then details each point in the 10 point list and gives further tips, links and resources on that topic.
Planning With Kids Top 100 Tips
Topics included in the e-book are as follows:
1. 10 Things To Make Back To School Mornings Easier.
2. 10 Things We Do To Make Meal Time Enjoyable.
3. 10 Things I Like To Keep In My Everyday Bag.
4. 10 Circuit Breakers To Prevent Those Family Melt Down Moments!
5. 10 Strategies To Gain Co-Operation From A Toddler.
6. 10 Preschooler Early Learning Activities You Can Plan Into Your Day.
7. 10 Things To Do With The Kids When It Is Hot!
8. 10 Point Children’s Birthday Party Plan.
9. 10 Children’s Birthday Presents With A Difference.
10. 10 Quick Ways to Feed Unexpected Lovely Visitors
Why an E-book?
Reformatting the posts in this manner makes it easier to read as a series and to have as a reference tool. It also means that you can send it to family and friends who have not yet started to explore the blogoshpere.
10 Things Continues
I continue to write a new “10 Things†list every Tuesday. Drop by Planning With Kids again to see what the latest topics are.
I hope that you these lists are a useful tool for your family. I welcome any feedback either in the comments section here or via email to planningqueen [at] bigpond [dot] com .
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I love e-books! So good to see that your back in action. 100th past……wow! It’s definitely gone fast!
By Lars on 05.09.08 12:18 pm | Permalink
Thanks Lars, it indeed has gone very fast!
By PlanningQueen on 05.09.08 12:25 pm | Permalink
Wow, the e-book is very impressive! And 100 posts so quickly. Well done. You’re inspiring me to try to be more organised!
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By Guera on 05.09.08 3:35 pm | Permalink
Thanks Guera, I am really enjoying blogging about this type of stuff and have found it keeps me on track!
By PlanningQueen on 05.09.08 4:34 pm | Permalink
What a superb effort to write 100 posts and then to create an e-book! You achieved this even with the dramas of changing servers etc. Good on you. By the way,I love the way the e-book is split into 2 sections … a great list to print out and more detail for further reference.
By ickle Kids on 05.09.08 5:05 pm | Permalink
Congratulations on your 100th post … thanks for the E book too.
I really enjoy your posts and planning ideas - helpful beyond measure !
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By Trish on 05.09.08 5:14 pm | Permalink
Firstly, I love your blog. It looks so clean and organised. I’d love it if my whole life looked like that!
Secondly, congratulations on 100 posts! A major achievement!
Finally, I LOVE the E-book. I reckon you’re on a winner here!
*off to poke around some more*
By Kin on 05.09.08 10:03 pm | Permalink
ickle kids - I just love a list and I that is definitely reflected in my writing.
Trish - Thanks for the kind words, after a tough week with technical issues it was lovely to read :)!
Kin - I wish my whole life was as clean and organised as the blog theme! Thanks for taking the time to drop by and leaving a comment.
By PlanningQueen on 05.09.08 11:58 pm | Permalink
Wow! Great idea! It’s easier to have a reference book to look back to. I hope you’re all settled in with the new theme and everything!
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By PreSchool Mama on 05.10.08 6:29 am | Permalink
Glad to see you’re back
Congrats on the e-book and 100 posts. The e-book will be some good reading over the weekend.
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By Journeyer on 05.10.08 8:22 am | Permalink
oh wow cool idea for the ebook - downloading now as I know I am going to love this!
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By katef on 05.10.08 3:16 pm | Permalink
I just found your blog via Artful Parent. It looks great - love the E-book. Happy 100th post!
By Nicki on 05.10.08 4:41 pm | Permalink
This is fantastic!
It’s like you came up with this just for me…Thanks for letting me know about it, Nicole.
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By Jane @ Kidzarama on 05.10.08 11:28 pm | Permalink
Thanks for the e-book!! I love lists…
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By The Artful Parent on 05.11.08 1:20 am | Permalink
Congrats on your 100th post and e-book. I love top ten lists! Great info. and easy to read!
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By Believer in Balance on 05.11.08 5:06 am | Permalink
CONGRAULATIONS x 100 (and Happy Mother’s Day too). Just stumbled this post for you. Mxx
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By Megan from Imaginif on 05.11.08 8:54 am | Permalink
Preschool Mama, Journeyer, KateF and Jane - Thanks for the kind words and I hope you enjoy the read.
Nicki, The Artful Parent and Believer in Balance - I appreciate you taking the time to check out my site, thanks!
Megan- Thanks for the Stumble. What a great Mother’s Day present?
By PlanningQueen on 05.11.08 12:57 pm | Permalink
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I love your site! I’m bragging about you on Homemaker Barbi today and I passed on the e-book, because I think it’s a great idea. Thanks! Danelle
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By JHS on 05.26.08 3:03 pm | Permalink
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