Misc.

Checklists   For those of us who are still pen and paper list writers, apps just don’t give us that “I’m organized” feeling. Enter prinable checklists. They’ll help to keep you organized and sane. Why try to remember everything you need to do for a big event or a small grocery shopping trip when you […]

House Cleaning Checklist – Daily & Weekly   Daily Cleaning Checklist   · Make beds · Vacuum · Laundry · Quick clean bathrooms (use wipes or Windex/paper towels) · Dishes · MomsWhoThink.com Time · Weekly chores · Declutter for 10 minutes in one room       Weekly Cleaning Checklist   · Strip beds and […]

House Cleaning Checklist Monthly House Cleaning Checklist   · Clean cobwebs · Dust window sills and front door · Clean switch plate of hand prints and walls if needed · Put plants in to the shower and give them a good rinse. · Dust furniture · Dust baseboards · Straighten the coat closest · Clean […]

Catering Checklist 1. Determine a budget. This will help the caterer choose an appropriate menu. 2. Select your date. Many times if you choose a Sunday or Weekday, caterers will give you a Discounted rate. 3. Determine your number of guests. Decide if friends and extended family will be included in the invitation. 4. Choose […]

Travel Checklist   1. Before you leave for the airport: – Decide if you are checking luggage, or only taking a small carry on bag. Organize your packing; be sure that you carry on the plane with you medicines, money, etc – anything that would be a true problem if your luggage didn’t show up […]

Tax Checklist   Tax Preparation Checklist   Personal Data * Social Security Numbers (including spouse and children) * Child care provider : Name, address and tax I.D. or Social Security Number * Alimony paid: Social Security Number Employment & Income Data * W-2 forms for this year * Unemployment compensation: Forms 1099-G * Miscellaneous income […]

Party Planning Checklist One Month Before: 1. Choose a theme for your party. Party themes make the party much more fun! 2. Create a guest list for your party. Pick the party date and what time it will start. 3. Order or buy party supplies and decorations. This may include balloons, streamers, banners, party favors, […]

USED CAR BUYER’S CHECKLIST   Initially: Any “bad” records in a VIN history report? Any maintenance records, mileage proof? How many previous owners? Why do they sell a car – tired of fixing it? Any accidents, engine, transmission repair? Has the car passed last Emission Test? Start with exterior. Indications of possible problem: Are the […]

Vacation Checklist     ___ Make reservations (travel. lodging, events tickets) ___ Notify neighbor and/or police of itinerary, route & contact numbers ___ Purchase timers for lights, television, radio ___ Arrange for pet care ___ Arrange for yard care (watering, mowing, pool) ___ Arrange for mail & paper to be held or picked up ___ […]

WEDDING PLANNING CHECKLIST ____ Decide where to get married: – City (consider getting married at your honeymoon location – although it might be hard for many guests to attend) – Specific location ____ Ask people to perform functions for wedding, e.g., – Maid of Honor: – Bridesmaids: – Best Man: – Groomsmen/ushers: – Guest book: […]

Winter Checklist   Outside Items To Have On Hand : Snow shovel De-icing compound Waterproof floor mats   Inside Items To Have On Hand : Household emergency supplies should include enough food, water and supplies to last four days without power or help.   Basic checklist: Canned meats, soups and stews, cereal, and energy bars […]

Yard Sale Checklist   2-3 Weeks prior to the sale * Collect items to be sold * Check your area’s rules * Choose a date to have your sale * Compose your newspaper ad * Call the newspaper and place the ad   1 Week prior to the sale * Make sure items for sale […]

Vacation Checklist HOTEL STAY CHECKLIST   MAKING RESERVATIONS: ____ Ask: – Do doors open to an interior hallway vice to an outdoor balcony – criminals would probably be less likely to try to enter your room from an interior hallway – Type of locks for the room doors: – Self-locking? – Dead bolt? – Security […]

HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR THE ELDERLY All Areas of the Home CHECK ALL CORDS   1. Are lamp, extension, and telephone cords placed out of the flow of traffic? YES___ *NO___ 2. Are cords out from beneath furniture and rugs or carpeting? YES___ *NO___ 3. Are cords attached to the walls, baseboards, etc., with nails […]

HOME ENERGY CHECKLIST To Do Today 1. Is your water heater turned down? A warm setting of 120°F will save energy and you won’t scald your hands. 2. Does your water heater have an insulating blanket? This will pay for itself in one year or less! 3. Do you have a waterbed? If you do, […]

HOME BUYING CHECKLIST   Before looking: * Get a copy of your credit report and correct any errors. * Reduce your consumer debt – pay down credit card balances. * Assemble a cash down payment. * Determine how much you can afford to pay for a home. * Decide how much you are willing to […]

Event Planning Checklist   Holiday Dinner Checklist:   Fresh Whole Turkey or Ham GROCERIES Salt and ground pepper Ginger Nutmeg Cinnamon Vanilla extract Herbs White sugar Brown sugar Corn syrup Flour Pecan halves Semi-sweet chocolate chips Canned pumpkin Canned dark cherries Raisins Dried apricots Nuts Vegetable oil Cider vinegar Steak sauce Mustard Salad dressing Cranberry […]

Grocery Shopping List GROCERY LIST BAKERY bagels bread cakes cookies croissants donuts muffins pies rolls tortillas BAKING flour spices mixes salt / pepper sweeteners oil BEVERAGES beer bottled water cocoa coffee juice liquor meal replacement beverages mixes tea wine   DAIRY cheese cottage cheese cream cream cheese eggs margarine and butter milk sour cream yogurt […]