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" A list of lists to help you organize for common situations Anything you do repeatedly can be captured for next time to make processes easier. When you think about it, recipes for the kitchen are really just procedure checklists, and we know how useful those are! Think about all of the processes common to your family where having a &amp;quot;recipe&amp;quot; might save some time and stress.  You can create customized checklists for your family in your favorite word processing or spreadsheet software and print fresh ones as needed (use scratch paper to save trees!). You can create, manage, and print lists from www.gubb.net, and there are many apps for managing lists on your smartphone too. Here are a few crucial checklists that can give you a &amp;quot;recipe&amp;quot; for success: 1. Packing List: With all of the details involved in getting out of town, a packing list is a must to make sure you don&amp;#039;t forget crucial things like your toothpaste, pajamas, or a coat! Here&amp;#039;s one to get you started. Make simple packing lists for your kids to allow them to pack on their own (with a little checking up from you).  2. Leaving Town: While you&amp;#039;re packing for a trip, you&amp;#039;re also trying to remember to take out the garbage, put your phones on their chargers, and get a ride to the airport. A good checklist means that you won&amp;#039;t have dead plants when you get home and you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind! Here are a few ideas to capture for yours.  3. First Aid Kit: Spring is a great time to replenish your first aid kit, since you&amp;#039;ll be outdoors and more active. A checklist taped to the lid of your container will assure that you always know what&amp;#039;s missing. This article will point you in the right direction. 4.  Entertaining: Having a party? Don&amp;#039;t forget to borrow the punch bowl from your sister and decide where to hang the coats! Here&amp;#039;s a party planning timetable to keep you on track and help you start your own customized list. 5. Babysitting and/or Petsitting: Your child&amp;#039;s bedtime routine is key to a smooth evening, especially when you&amp;#039;re not there to do the nightly reading of Goodnight Moon. Having a checklist of procedures for the babysitter is crucial for everyone&amp;#039;s health and happiness when parents are out! And of course, emergency contact and medical information should be included. Here&amp;#039;s a Word document checklist from About.com that you can save and modify. If you don&amp;#039;t have children, or if you have pets in addition, a petsitting checklist is also handy for travel. Don&amp;#039;t reinvent the wheel! Get started with these lists above and keep improving yours over time. Share your favorite lists in the comments! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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