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Grocery & Tech
Amazon Shopping List
List Name: "Whole Foods Staples for George and Boys"
This list contains all pre-approved items we regularly order. Your job:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1. Check inventory | Weekly (and ongoing as you notice things running low) |
| 2. Go to the Amazon list | "Whole Foods Staples for George and Boys" |
| 3. Add needed items to cart | Select items from the list that are running low |
| 4. Place the order | Or flag for Mom's approval if over budget |
Do NOT guess on brands or sizes. Only order from the pre-approved list.
Shared Grocery Note
| Task | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Add items immediately | When you see something running low, add it right away |
| Check before shopping | Before any shopping trip, check the note |
| Keep it organized | By category (produce, dairy, pantry, household, boys' supplies) |
| Remove purchased items | After items are bought, remove them from the note |
The goal: We should never run out of anything.
Inventory Check Schedule:
| Day | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Full pantry and fridge inventory |
| Wednesday | Mid-week check (produce, milk, bread, snacks) |
| Daily | Note anything running low as you use it |
Device Inventory
| Device | Owner | Designated "Home" Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch | Jack | Charging station in Jack's room |
| Apple Watch | Charlie | Charging station in Charlie's room |
| iPad | Jack | Charging station in playroom |
| iPad | Charlie | Charging station in playroom |
| Laptop | Jack | Desk in Jack's room |
| Robot Dog | Jack | Shelf in Jack's room |
Tech Management Tasks
| Task | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Ensure all devices are charged | Daily (evening) |
| Return devices to designated spots | Daily |
| Organize chargers/cables | Weekly |
| Check for software updates | Weekly |
| Troubleshoot basic issues | As needed |
| Inventory check | Weekly |
Screen Time Supervision
Screen time is NOT unsupervised time.
- Be physically present in the same room
- Regularly look over their shoulders (casual but consistent)
- Listen to audio from devices
- Engage—ask about what they're playing/watching
- Check parental controls weekly
- Review YouTube history weekly
- Report anything concerning to Mom immediately
Tech Troubleshooting Basics
| Issue | First Steps |
|---|---|
| Device won't turn on | Check if it's charged. Try a different charger. |
| App not working | Close the app completely and reopen. Restart device if needed. |
| Wi-Fi not connecting | Restart the device. Check if other devices have Wi-Fi. Restart router if needed. |
| Frozen screen | Hold power button for 10 seconds to force restart. |
| Unknown issue | Google the error message. If still stuck, ask Mom. |
Do NOT attempt to fix hardware issues yourself. If something is physically broken, tell Mom.