Last night, I managed to get up enough energy to do the bulk of my Pesach shopping–all non-perishables are done! I am planning a cooking day on Sunday, and have my freezer cleaned and my menu made. I just need to get together the energy to do it. Being in the last few weeks of …
Category: Yom Tov / Chag
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3 weeks to go: Shop/clean/adjust
3 weeks to go: Shop/clean/adjust (Regular Pesach, 2011: March 27-April 2) (See more about my Passover planner HERE. Week 6 is the first in the series of lists.) -Review and adjust cleaning plan as needed. -Review and adjust menus based on ads, availability, etc. -Continue stocking up on available supplies -Clean basement and playroom -Write …
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My general kitchen cleaning plan
Here is an excerpt from my detailed cleaning plan–this is our whole kitchen. Please take it and make it your own. 😉 Kitchen (**Remember sink/stove/microwave need to rest 24 hours after being cleaned before being koshered.** Will take a day, about 8 hours otherwise—but plan for the rest time.) 1 day ahead of big turnover: …
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4 weeks to go: Planning, cleaning, and Purim sameach!
4 weeks to go: Planning, cleaning, and Purim sameach! (Regular Pesach, 2011: March 20-26) (See more about my Passover planner HERE. Week 6 is the first in the series of lists.) Check little used areas for chametz: attic laundry room bathrooms porch Bake for Purim Shop Purim seudah Prep Purim seudah Prep MM Print Chametz …
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5 weeks to go; Lists and menus to plan, oh my!
5 weeks to go: Lists and menus to plan, oh my! (Regular Pesach planning, 2011: March 13-19) (See more about my Passover planner HERE. Week 6 is the first in the series of lists.) Plan menus, especially using current inventory: o  Purim seudah o  Snacks/meals for the 1-1.5 weeks before Pesach (including lunches) o  Snacks/meals …
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Pesach 6 weeks to go: Master Planning week
6 weeks to go: Master planning (regular Pesach planning, 2011: March 6-12) (See more about my Passover planner HERE.) Consider budget, either as a whole or in pieces. Anything a potential problem? Also consider that expenses the weeks before may be different than normal and the week or two after likely to be less than …
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Miscellaneous prep
Continuing on with my February/Adar I goals: Taming the pantry, fridge, and freezer beasts Planning and prepping meals AROUND Passover (that don’t need the full kitchen) Getting everything ready for Purim Miscellaneous errands, purchases, and bargain hunting. Last, I’m working on all of the intangible and easy to forget “stuff” that goes into this holiday …
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Preparing for Purim
Continuing on with my February/Adar I goals (see more about my Passover planner HERE.): Taming the pantry, fridge, and freezer beasts Planning and prepping meals AROUND Passover (that don’t need the full kitchen) Getting everything ready for Purim Miscellaneous errands, purchases, and bargain hunting. Next comes Purim prep. There is a lot that you can …
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Planning meals AROUND Passover
Continuing on with my February/Adar I goals: Taming the pantry, fridge, and freezer beasts Planning and prepping meals AROUND Passover (that don’t need the full kitchen) Getting everything ready for Purim Miscellaneous errands, purchases, and bargain hunting. We’re up to planning and prepping the meals around Passover. Yes, that’s around, not during! (See more about …
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Taming the pantry, fridge, and freezer beasts!
February/ Adar I goals Taming the pantry, fridge, and freezer beasts Planning and prepping meals AROUND Passover (that don’t need to full kitchen) Getting everything ready for Purim Miscellaneous errands, purchases, and bargain hunting. On to taming the food storage beasts. (See more about my Passover planner HERE.) We all have places where food goes …
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