The List

Below you will find several lists of things you need, things you need to look out for, things you need to do, and things you need to learn. I will grow this list as we think of more. I will link the to stories behind this list as they are written. Subscribe to be notified of new stories. If you have stories you would like to share of items that need to be added to the list, please send them in.





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THINGS YOU NEED
A carpet shampooer (get the one with upholstery and auto attachment)
A wet dry vac
A portable sump pump
Plunger
Drain Snake


FINANCIAL
Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare
Flexible Spending Account for Daycare
Tax-advantaged Educational Savings Account or 529 Plan
Ask for a discount (for siblings, paying in advance for daycare, etc.)


HOME INSPECTION
Sinks and bathtub overflow drains
Locking Pantry Door


VEHICLE INSPECTION
Barf bags & cleanup equipment (for barf)
Flashlight(s)


PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
Clean markers off of walls before you paint over them
Look under and in-between the seats of the car (for whatever it is)


RULES TO ENFORCE
No electronics in the bathroom
No electronics on the floor
Electronics to be turned in each night (checked out one at a time)
No cd/dvd/game discs on the floor
No food in rooms
No boogers on the wall
Flush the toilet every time you use it
Pee “IN” the toilet
Just lock your kids out of the bathroom altogether
Make them say “Yes Sir” and “Yes Ma’am”
Kids don't get to open car doors...ever


LEARN HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF
Learn how to remove and install toilets and toilet flanges
Learn how to repair electronics
Learn how to patch repair walls
Learn how to patch repair doors

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