Kathy Peel's recently revised edition of The Family Manager's Guide to Summer Survival is a must have for moms this vacation season. It includes a checklist of preparations as well as more than 300 boredom busters.

The book promises lots of fun with little money. You'll learn hundreds of ways to compete with the TV including arts and crafts, games and even money making ideas for young entrepreneurs.

The book also includes workbook pages with checklists and tools. You also get tips on choosing great summer camps and planning super summer vacations.

The Family Manager's Guide to Summer Survival is the ultimate guide for school vacation for both work-outside-the-home and stay-at-home moms. Don't just survive ... thrive!