This is your challenge for the week of July 20 through July 26.
Week 30
We are moving on to the Financial Records of our GAG Binders. To begin with, make copy of your tax returns (at least two years worth) and place those copies in your binder.
While shopping, purchase extra tomato products. This includes Salsa, juice, sauce, paste, whole, chopped, stewed, pizza, and spaghetti sauce.
Good luck!
Preparedness Challenge: Week 29
This is your challenge for the week of July 13 through July 19.
Week 29
This week, make a copy of your attorney's name and phone numbers and place the information behind the Estate Planning Section of your binder. (*If you are just joining in on the challenge, read this post about The Plan on how to set up your binder.)
Food Storage
While shopping, purchase extra baking items. For example, stock up on baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, vanilla, bouillon cubes, cooking spray, and yeast.
Good luck with the challenge. Participants, check in with me and let me know how things are going for you. We are half-way through the challenge. Are you caught up? Do you need extra encouragement?
Week 29
This week, make a copy of your attorney's name and phone numbers and place the information behind the Estate Planning Section of your binder. (*If you are just joining in on the challenge, read this post about The Plan on how to set up your binder.)
Food Storage
While shopping, purchase extra baking items. For example, stock up on baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, vanilla, bouillon cubes, cooking spray, and yeast.
Good luck with the challenge. Participants, check in with me and let me know how things are going for you. We are half-way through the challenge. Are you caught up? Do you need extra encouragement?
Preparedness Challenge: Weeks 26, 27, and 28
I'm hoping you have been as busy as I have and didn't notice that I missed the last two weeks of the challenge. Sorry for the sidetrack, Ladies and Gentleman, hopefully after this Sunday I will get back on schedule. For now, here are the last three weeks of the Preparedness Challenge.
Weeks 26, 27, and 28
We are moving on in our binder to the Estate Planning section. For the combined weeks, make copies of your Wills and Trusts, your Power of Attorney papers, and your Funeral Instructions. Planning funeral instructions is something I will be doing myself. Believe me when I say that it is difficult to plan a funeral for someone when you are not sure exactly what they would have wanted. I plan to outline what I would like the funeral to be like, where I want to be buried, what I would like my headstone to look like, etc.
Food Storage
When shopping, try to purchase some extra water jugs, ready dinners (if you eat them) and canned goods.
When buying water for storage, don't forget bleach and other water purification options. I just recently learned that when you purify water with bleach, the ratio is 2 drops bleach to one gallon of water.
Weeks 26, 27, and 28
We are moving on in our binder to the Estate Planning section. For the combined weeks, make copies of your Wills and Trusts, your Power of Attorney papers, and your Funeral Instructions. Planning funeral instructions is something I will be doing myself. Believe me when I say that it is difficult to plan a funeral for someone when you are not sure exactly what they would have wanted. I plan to outline what I would like the funeral to be like, where I want to be buried, what I would like my headstone to look like, etc.
Food Storage
When shopping, try to purchase some extra water jugs, ready dinners (if you eat them) and canned goods.
When buying water for storage, don't forget bleach and other water purification options. I just recently learned that when you purify water with bleach, the ratio is 2 drops bleach to one gallon of water.
Preparedness Challenge: Week 25
This is your challenge for the week of June 15 through June 21.
Week 25
This week, make a copy of your dental records. Contact your dentist for the records for each family member. Place the copies behind your Medical Information divider tab.
This week, while shopping, purchase some extra jam or jellies. If you are feeling ambitious, try making a batch of freezer jam or try making a cooked variety.
Good luck!
Week 25
This week, make a copy of your dental records. Contact your dentist for the records for each family member. Place the copies behind your Medical Information divider tab.
This week, while shopping, purchase some extra jam or jellies. If you are feeling ambitious, try making a batch of freezer jam or try making a cooked variety.
Good luck!
Preparedness Challenge: Week 24
This is your challenge for the week of June 8 through June 14.
Week 24:
This week, make a copy of your paperwork that indicates your Health Care Power of Attorney. This Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone to make health care decisions for you in the event that you are incapacitated. This is different from a Living Will because it appoints someone to make decisions for you. A Living Will only allows you to express your wishes concerning life-sustaining procedures.
This week, try to purchase one of the following items:
A thermal blanket, new pillows, new sheets, a sleeping bag or a tent.
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Week 24:
This week, make a copy of your paperwork that indicates your Health Care Power of Attorney. This Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone to make health care decisions for you in the event that you are incapacitated. This is different from a Living Will because it appoints someone to make decisions for you. A Living Will only allows you to express your wishes concerning life-sustaining procedures.
This week, try to purchase one of the following items:
A thermal blanket, new pillows, new sheets, a sleeping bag or a tent.
*****
All of you Bloggers out there, have you used the Posting Options to schedule a future-dated post? I love that this service is now available because we travel a lot on Sundays, and I can easily write a couple of posts during the week and have them scheduled to post on Sunday. Effortless!
Preparedness Challenge: Week 23
This is your challenge for the week of June 1 through June 7.
Week 23
Create a document that lists the history of illnesses, accidents, and surgeries for each member of your family. Make a copy of this document, and place it behind your Medical Information divider tab in your GAG binder.
When shopping this week, pick up some extra condiments. I.e., mustard, ketchup, relish, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, pickles, olives, soy sauce, salad dressings, etc...
Week 23
Create a document that lists the history of illnesses, accidents, and surgeries for each member of your family. Make a copy of this document, and place it behind your Medical Information divider tab in your GAG binder.
When shopping this week, pick up some extra condiments. I.e., mustard, ketchup, relish, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, pickles, olives, soy sauce, salad dressings, etc...
Preparedness Challenge: Week 22
This is your challenge for the week of May 25 through May 31.
Week 22
Make a copy of your living will. Place it behind your Medical Information tab in your binder. If you don't have a living will, I encourage you to get one. We recently purchased the software, Quicken WillMaker Plus 2008, to get our wills in order.
When shopping, purchase an extra five (5) pounds of cheese. Shred the cheese, then put in in your freezer. Don't forget to get some extra Parmesan.
Week 22
Make a copy of your living will. Place it behind your Medical Information tab in your binder. If you don't have a living will, I encourage you to get one. We recently purchased the software, Quicken WillMaker Plus 2008, to get our wills in order.
When shopping, purchase an extra five (5) pounds of cheese. Shred the cheese, then put in in your freezer. Don't forget to get some extra Parmesan.
