Lists, lists, lists
I realize several posts have already been published about preparing for whatever may be coming in the future. It just seems as if there is a nudging to write a little bit more about this topic, even if it does rehash some of the things we've already discussed. Hopefully, these posts will be more "bite-size" and less "wordy" aka more user friendly. This first post is a general summary of how I personally prepare. I use these steps to prepare for everything: birthday parties, cleaning weeks, Christmas, branding, this is my go-to process for it all.
How Do I Prepare?
- Pray
- Make a list: Write down everything a typical week(or day) includes. Include activities, chores, jobs, meals, snacks, everything.
- Using above list, make new lists of supplies and ingredients used for each activity, task, meal, and so on.
- Go through home and gather and/or cross off all items and supplies already on hand (Two weeks supply of).
- Create shopping list of remaining items and supplies not already in home.
- Consider any and all birthdays, holidays, other special occasions in coming year. Add needed gifts, cards, supplies, ingredients for special meals, etc. to shopping list. (Making a separate list for special occasions may be helpful.)
- Begin obtaining and gathering all items on shopping list(s).
- Remain flexible to changes that pop up unexpectedly making necessary adjustments as needed.