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All the Basics
I received this book as a gift for planning my wedding and used it religiously to make sure I did not forget any details."Checklist" takes you through all the basics...etiquette, timeline, suggestions etc.The premise is, if you use the list and check off all you've finished and all that doesn't apply to you, you will have considered all the elements of a wedding.In the end, your careful planning and use of the checklist will reward you with a beautiful day that you will remember forever, and guests who are pleased that you anticipated their every need.(The book doesn't include decorating ideas, etc., so I purchased Martha Stewart Weddings MAGAZINE and used online resources.)

A Perfect Planner for a Perfect Wedding!
This is just what you need to organize your thoughts, work out the details, and prepare for an absolely elegant wedding. I had very little time to spare, and this helped me figure out what I needed to do, by when, and for what. I can't wait to read the REVISED Version! It will be even better.

Great Companion Books!!
When Amazon teamed this book with "With These Words...I Thee Wed: Contemporary Wedding Vows for Today's Couples" for their "Best Value" sale, a dear friend was kind enough to buy both for my upcoming wedding. And without a doubt, this duel gift has served as the most useful in making my wedding the ultimate event I desired. A bit of a perfectionist, I wanted to express vows above the norm--romantic, yet realistic. Superior, progressive and unusual, yet from the heart. No small order. But "With These Words" exceeded my expectations and I created a vow that Ron and my guests will never forget! The only thing left was to make certain every wedding detail was attended to and that's where this checklist book saved the day! Yikes, perfectionist-me had actually overlooked some vital details. So if you want your wedding to become your greatest memory, get "With These Words...I Thee Wed" and "Checklist For a Perfect Wedding" and relax...your dreams will come true. ... Read more

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Dr Spock for the drug generation
Frank Simonelli has written the parent's handbook for preventing their kids from falling into the dark world of drugs.This is a book every parent should have and read. A damn good practical manual.
I don't know if this Frank Simonelli Jr is a genius or what, but somehow he's managed toget right to the heart of the matter right away. This is THE book for parents who want to help their kids avert the lifestyle of addiction, rather than trying to save their kids once their knee deep in drugs and alcohol.This book spells out the concrete, hands on ways parents can help their children.This isn't all that tocuhy-feely crap theory about breast feeding written by dead doctors with names that rhyme with "annoyed",this is a practical, hands on way for parent's to get involved and PARTICIPATE in their children's' lives. A Terrific Resource for Parents
As a parent, I have an intense interest in making sure my two kids stay away from drug use.I saw this book advertised in a parenting magazine and thought it might have some tips I could use.The price was low enough to take the chance.Read more

Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Family & Relationships / Parenting    3. Family & Relationships / Teenagers    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Family/Marriage    6. Life Stages - Adolescence - Drugs/Drinking    7. Parenting - General    8. Peer Pressure    9. Reference    10. Sociology - Marriage & Family    11. Children    12. Drug abuse    13. Drug use    14. Family & Relationships / General    15. Parenting    16. Prevention    17. Self-esteem in adolescence    18. Teenagers    19. United States   

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Conversation starter for parents
This is a great book that gets a conversation going between two parents.In my case, I gave the book to my brother and sister-in-law in preparation for their first baby.I think it makes parents talk about certain issuesthat might never come up otherwise. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Child Care/Parenting    2. Family & Relationships    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Miscellanea    5. Parent and child    6. Parent-child relationship    7. Parenting    8. Parenting - General    9. Reference    10. Family & Relationships / Parenting   

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fabulous resource
There are a lot of books out there for kids about money.There are tons of books out there for adults about money.But there are suprisingly not a lot of books out there to help parents raise kids who are financially savvy.In a nation where kids have more and more discretionary income, earlier access to credit, are targeted with advertising from a young age and influence on the spending of parents, this type of book is needed more than ever. Ruthless and Cruel
This woman should be forced to take parenting classes if this is how she treats her own three kids. A practical and "user friendly' parenting guide
Dollars & Sense For Kids: What They Need To Know About Money - And How To Tell Them by Janet Bodnar (Senior Editor, "Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine") is a practical and "user friendly' parenting guide to the art of teaching kids of all ages how to be responsible with their money. From using allowances to teach hands-on experience in budget and resource management, to helping children balance the responsibilities of a part-time job with schoolwork and other concerns, to coping with teenagers who think they know everything about money already, Dollars & Sense For Kids is a highly accessible and strongly recommended money-management instructional manual for parents at any income level. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children    2. Education    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Family/Marriage    6. Finance, Personal    7. Parenting - General    8. Personal Finance - Budgeting    9. Personal finance    10. Reference    11. Saving and investment    12. Saving and thrift    13. ChildcareParenting   

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A Book About a Life That Money Won't Buy...
This is a book about a life that money won't buy. It grew out of the authors and others experience.
Wise words
I admit upfront I was skeptical when I saw "Readers Digest" on this book, since I assumed it would be lightweight and lacking in much substance.Fact is, I couldn't have been more wrong. Not only is the book well written, but it contains wise advise that none of the other (dozens) books on simple living we own, have.Read more

Subjects:  1. Christianity - Christian Life - General    2. Conduct of life    3. General    4. Inspirational    5. Inspirational - General    6. Psychology    7. Reference    8. Religion    9. Simplicity   

Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. General    3. Reference    4. Religion    5. Religion - Church History   

Subjects:  1. Anthropology - Cultural    2. Archaeology / Anthropology    3. Career development    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family/Marriage    6. Reference    7. United States    8. Vocational guidance    9. Work and family   

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Fun way to arrange gifts
We used this as a a way to think of gifts for each other, and that was pretty fun.

Perfect for newlyweds or longwed couples.
This book has everything from my favorite things to how tocheer me up and in the back has some "cute" coupons for yourhusband to share his time and love with me.When I was going through the book, I thought how awesome this was.My husband and I have only been married for 2 and 1/2 years and it still seemed that I didn't know him and vica-versa.This book helped us to peer into each others deep thoughts.I loved it!!!!! I loved it so much that I also got the All About Him book to go along with it!

What do you mean he can't read your mind?
Some how when a special occasion or a holiday approaches my mate forgot who I was and what was important to me.Now, there is no question how he will handle life's little bumps in the road, or special holidays.Nolonger will I be presented with that onion bagel at 5:45 a.m. when my truedesire is a cinnamon roll at 8:00 a.m.I was able to fill out this book ina short evening.Now he has a place to go to for inspiration and ideas onhow to handle me, my mood and my heart's desires.It is so easy!Makes agreat bridal shower gift, or gift in a new relationship! ... Read more

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This mom hasn't worked at camp
This book is divided into three main sections: one on day camps, one on sleepaway camps, and one on teen tours.The best material is the section on day camps.The rest is mediocre. The IDEAL RESOURCE Book about Camp
I'm so glad that I found this book in time! - it helped me make the best decisions for my kids right before I signed them up for camp this summer. Next year, we'll get started even sooner. This book is top-notch,practical, easy to read, and well structured. You can learn everything -from how to evaluate and choose the best short-term day camp in your ownneighborhood, to summer-long, transcontinental teen tours. The author hasgreat suggestions, such as hiring someone to sew on all those nametapes!She also handles emotional issues, such as homesickness, and separationanxiety (for parents as well as kids). The checklists are very useful. Butit's not all serious business; I laughed and cried when I read campers'fond remembrances and anecdotes, which kicked off every chapter. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Camps    2. Consumer Guides    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Family/Marriage    6. Guidebooks    7. Parenting - General    8. Reference    9. United States    10. Camping & woodcraft    11. General & Literary Fiction    12. USA   

Subjects:  1. Child Development    2. Family & Relationships    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. General    5. Reference    6. Spanish: Adult Nonfiction   

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Another helpful book - "On Your Own For The First Time"
For another lifesaver for the single mom...."On Your Own For The First Time" by Jeff Bowers.For those mom's who find themselves having to do it ALL after years of having help, I found this book saved me on things I never knew and gave me great advice!What a guide, what a great tool!

Perfect for Single Moms Out There
I think that all single moms should get this book.With a baby on it's way in less than two weeks, I feel so much more at ease about bringing this baby into the world, and doing so with confidence.It's highly inclusive of financial, emotional, and time-management issues.Great guide to get you single moms started! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Divorce & Separation    2. Family & Relationships    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Family/Marriage    5. Life skills guides    6. Mothers    7. Parenting - Child Rearing    8. Parenting - Single Parent    9. Reference    10. Single mothers    11. Single women    12. Social Sciences (General)    13. United States    14. Women's Studies - General   

Subjects:  1. Child Care/Parenting    2. Consumer Guides    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Life Stages - Infants & Toddlers/Infants    6. Parenting - General    7. Reference    8. Family & Relationships / Parenting   

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Amazing Resource
This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in cultural resouces!As a social worker, I have found this book to be exteremely helpful for families and children.I highly recommend it!

I love this book!
This book is amazing!It has so much information. I have not been able to find so much information in one spot until I picked up this book.I particularly like the sites with Afrocentric children's games, online activities and books.But there is so much more than that. Parents: buy this book now!It is a worthwhile investment.

The Best Resource Tool for Black Parents Who Search Online
After reading this book, I was thrilled! There is so much useful information in it. No matter if you use the Internet sporadically or if you peruse the Net everyday, all day like I do, then there is something for you. Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer - Internet    2. Directories    3. Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - General    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family/Marriage    6. Internet - Web Site Directories    7. Parenting - General    8. Reference    9. Advice on parenting    10. Black studies    11. USA   

Subjects:  1. Child Care/Parenting    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Family & Relationships    4. General    5. Parenting - General    6. Reference    7. Crafts & Hobbies / General   

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Practical and Portable
My wife and I like this book the best of the journal-type books, and we have one for each of our kids.We discovered this book after the birth of our second child, and quickly decided to purchase a second copy of the book in order to "up grade" our record keeping for our first child.
Don't Waste Your Money on this book
I recently purchased this book, Child's Medical Record Book by Anne Seymour Odden and A Child's Health Journal
Don't leave town without it
Ths book has come in handy numerous times, most recently on a trip out of state.The doctor was pleased, and impressed, when we were able to give the relevant history (medications, dosages, results) on the spot.We've found this to be the single best baby gift we received, and we've given copies to new mothers many times since, always with great success.Read more

Subjects:  1. Blank Books / Diaries / Memory Books    2. Family & Relationships    3. Family/Marriage    4. Reference    5. Children    6. Medical    7. Medical records    8. Parents   

Subjects:  1. Child Care    2. Child Care/Parenting    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Parenting - General    6. Pregnancy & Childbirth    7. Reference   

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FUN and Practical
Do you remember how much fun camp was as a kid? I especially loved those evenings when we'd gather around the campfire and sing songs (all the goofy annoying ones we couldn't forget if we tried!), s'mores and late night whispering from our sleeping bags. During the day there were all kinds of games and you'd make new friends that were from different parts of the state or even the country. Remember counting your mosquito bites?
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Subjects:  1. Camping    2. Children with Special Needs    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Family/Marriage    6. Reference   

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    2. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    3. Short Stories    4. Family & Relationships    5. Reference    6. Spanish: Adult Nonfiction