Family Life

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 […]

Child Care Checklist Checklist to Find a Child Care Provider 1. Ask neighbors and friends for recommended providers. 2. Call the State Department of Human Services in your state. They can provide you a list of licensed and approved providers. 3. Visit the daycare. Look for cleanliness, structure, organization and how the children seem to […]

Babysitter Checklist   Babysitter Information Sheet Parent’s Names : Full Address : Nearby Landmarks when giving directions: Home Phone Number: Dad’s Cell Phone: Mom’s Cell Phone: Children (names and ages):   Important Medical Info: Child Allergies / Medical Conditions to be aware of   Emergency Contacts (name, relationship, and phone number): 1. 2. 3. Our […]

Baby Safety Checklist CHILDPROOFING CHECKLIST ____ Get down on your hands and knees to help detect hazards which children can get to ____ Place gates at top and bottom of all stairs ____ Install childproof latches on appropriate cabinets, drawers, etc. ____ Put following out of reach of children: – Hazardous materials, breakable objects, rope, […]

New Baby Checklist Adoption   ADOPTION CHECKLIST Before adopting: Consider using one or more of the following to find a child to adopt: – Private agencies – the wait may be up to 10 years, usually because prospective parents are looking for a newborn and/or Caucasian infant – Public agencies – usually cheapest – Independent […]

Checklists Pantry Checklist   Basic Pantry Needs Checklist Staples: All purpose flour Baking soda Baking powder Granulated sugar Brown sugar Honey Salt Black pepper Yeast Oils (canola oil, olive oil, peanut oil, sesame oil) Vegetable shortening Vinegar (balsamic, white, red wine) Dried pasta Canned tomatoes Canned vegetables Canned and/or dried beans and peas Stock Peanut […]

Checklists Camping Checklist   Camping Check List Shelter and Bedding __ tent __ tarp __ sleeping bag __ sleeping pad __ headrest   Cooking / Eating __ water __ food __ cooler __ camp stove __ mess kit __ can opener __ charcoal __ butane lighter __ salt and pepper __ herbs and spices __ […]

Checklist – Budget Worksheet   Income   Wages and Salaries Wage Earner 1 Wage Earner 2  = Total Wages and Salaries + Interest and Dividends + Royalties, Commissions and Rents + Other Income   =   A.   Total Income   Taxes Federal Income and Social Security State  = B. Total Income Taxes   C.   Take-Home Pay […]

Menopause Treatment Menopause treats each woman differently, which means there isn’t a set treatment plan that fits every woman. This section covers the traditional physican prescribed treatments. Before you decide on any treatment for menopause, educate yourself and consider all the options. Some treatments are perfect for one woman, and can literally kill another woman. […]

Menopause Weight Gain – Tips to Stop It When making changes to any of your dietary or lifestyle habits it is best that you do not do too many at once. Do things gradually and build up a list that you feel comfortable with. Below are some diet tips that you may want to include […]

Avoid Menopause Weight Gain When it comes to losing weight during menopause it is not purely about changing your dietary habits and using exercise it is also about making changes to the way you lead your life. You will soon discover that many of the diets being advocated by various people both on TV, in […]