Checklists

New dad's toolbox: What you really need

Mary Fetzer — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:03:00 -0700

Congratulations, you're a dad! Are you equipped with the tools you need to take care of your new baby?

What to do before moving to a new city

Nina Spitzer — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:01:00 -0800

You don't want to jump into a pool until you've stuck in your toe to test the water. A huge decision like moving to a new city means thinking ahead. Let this checklist help you out!

Travel kits for kids: 15 ideas

SheKnows Parenting Editors — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:18:00 -0700

Most kids love going on vacation, but long car rides can be a bore. Here are some tips on assembling fun and inexpensive travel kits which will have your child looking forward to your road trip!

Your honeymoon planning checklist

OneWed.com — Mon, 09 May 2011 01:11:00 -0700

When the hustle and bustle of your wedding day is over, the real fun begins. It's time for your honeymoon! But just like your wedding day, a successful honeymoon requires planning and organization. Make sure you have everything checked off with this honeymoon traveling checklist so after the big day has come and gone, you'll be on your way to honeymoon bliss.

5 Things every new mom needs

Daisy Whitney — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:00:00 -0800

Let's be honest -- shopping for a new baby can be really fun. So much fun, in fact, that it's easy to get carried away buying bibs, onesies, adorable little blankets, and footie pajamas, not to mention big-ticket items such as a crib, stroller and rocking chair. The truth is you probably don't need all this stuff. Here is our list of the five must-have items:

Wedding planning checklist and timeline

OneWed.com — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:46:00 -0800

When you first get engaged the number of things that have to be done before the big day can seem overwhelming. A good wedding-planning timeline can give you great peace of mind. We've started our wedding checklist at 12 months, but if you're having a shorter engagement you still have plenty of time to get everything done -- just reduce and delegate.

Printable moving checklist

Molly Cerreta Smith — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:54:00 -0700

Make moving easier by following this checklist to get you prepped, packed and on your way.

Organize your family with checklists

Jen Klein — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:00:00 -0700

Almost every mom keeps lists: the grocery list, the daily to do list, the people to call list, the just about anything and everything in our lives list. A brain can only hold so much information, and lists help us make sure we remember the details, both big and small. But we can take the use of lists one further and create some standard checklists for our lives that can increase our efficiency - and sometimes free time, too! - even more.

Printable college dorm shopping list

SheKnows Editors — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:49:00 -0700

Heading off to college or sending off your student? Make sure their dorm is decked out with all the college dorm essentials. Print this handy checklist and head off to the store!

Checklist: Does your child need a tutor?

Laura Willard — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:43:00 -0700

Kim Duckworth, academic coach and owner of SEC Tutoring in Scottsdale, Arizona, suggests keeping the following points in mind when deciding whether your child would benefit from the help of a tutor.

Checklist for stepparents

SheKnows Parenting Editors — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:14:00 -0700

"Blending a family is hard work," said Charlotte Shoup Olsen, Kansas State University Research and Extension family systems specialist. Here, she offers some tips to make the stepparenting transition a little easier.

Baby shower and registry checklist

Melissa Chapman — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:32:00 -0800

That first visit to register at the baby superstore can be overwhelming. With all those aisles full of strollers, blankets, toys, bathtubs, clothing, bibs, highchairs etc. etc. , that dazed and confused feeling is perfectly understandable. Not to worry: We've whittled down the possibilities into a list of the most important baby basics. Remember, you can always add or delete items later, so don't feel pressured to build the perfect baby registry all at once.

Party planning checklist

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:47:00 -0800

Planning a party? Here's a step-by-step, printable guide to what you need to do to get ready for your party. Print it out, stick it to the fridge and keep track of everything you need to do from food shopping to decorating.

Smart packing tips for busy airline travel seasons

Corie Russell — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:18:00 -0800

With crowded airports, flight delays, and perhaps even extra luggage for gifts and winter clothing, busy travel times -- including holiday travel seasons and trips to cities before and after they host major sporting events -- can be hectic without preparation.

52 Ideas to organize your home: An organizing tip a week

SheKnows Living Editors — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700

"Organize" is a familiar word on many of today's popular decorating shows. Every family has its struggles with clutter -- whether it's stacks of papers or a cluttered and cramped bathroom. Here are 52 ideas you can use right now or space out over the course of a year. Even if you follow just one of these tips a week, in a year from now, you'll finally be organized!

Stress-free vacation packing

Nina Spitzer — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 -0700

The "P" word is a dirty word at our house. The "P" word is" "Packing!" Inevitably, I always wait until the last minute to begin this dreaded chore. You too? Here's a few tips to make packing for the next vacation stress-free!

Holiday survival checklist: 14 rules to remember

Susan Newman, PhD — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

During the holidays, you're torn between pressure to complete preparations and pressure to please everyone -- your children, your parents, in-laws, siblings, step-relatives and friends. Whether you're married or single, with or without children, parents, more so than others in the family, continue to make demands. Susan Newman, PhD, author of Nobody's Baby Now: Reinventing Your Adult Relationship with Your Mother and Father, offers some solutions for being spread too thin, for reducing -- and eliminating -- your stress, and for raising your enjoyment level.