– Patty Delander; River Falls, Wis.
A: We’ve picked up a few tricks over the years. And the more we talk with other cabin owners, the more we learn. Here are some suggestions to make your Friday rush less hectic:
• Keep a “cabin box” in a handy location, and toss things into it during the week as you think of them. We use a plastic tub with a lid.
• Keep a checklist. You can preprint a list of staples you will need to pack every weekend, and add on things for the weekend at hand.
• Buy two of everything you consider a necessity. That way you don’t have to haul things back and forth.
• Set aside two hours on a Tuesday or Wednesday night to pack.
• Buy groceries on the way. This way you can discuss the weekend’s menu while en route to the cabin.
• Simplify your Friday evening meal. Pack something you can eat along the way. Or pack something that’s easy to prepare once you get there.
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