#70 7 Ways to Make Fair Week Easier with my MOM, Peggy Ivan
Fair week was the first time I realized what anxiety really felt like in my body. Fortunately, I have an amazing mom who recognized it and helped me to do some deep breathing and bring some perspective to my pre-fair worry. Except that is really an understatement because I was like a bridezilla on steroids, I was a fairzilla for two weeks leading up to the fair.
This episode is all about the things that helped to make our fair week go smoother. I consulted with my mom on this episode because she was the mastermind behind the planning that went into 4-H and the preparing for the fair.
1. Have a DIY deadline-Anything that doesn’t need to be done last minute should be done a week before the fair.
2. Have a list for things that need to be done last minute i.e. Baking projects, cakes, washing animals, etc.
3. Pack your camper and do your shopping ahead of time, if you do crafts and things then packing that stuff into the camper saves space in your primary vehicle
4. Remember that this is about kids learning skills not about winning, one of the most important skills they will learn to how to keep calm when they are under pressure.
5. Have a plan for food and have plenty of east snacks available.
6. Have a few ways to lower anxiety available for when the tears inevitably come. For kids a few options can be taking a few deep breathes, taking a walk, dance party, writing a letter to their current self from 5 years into the future.
7. Keep a flexible routine, this helps to avoid getting hangry, overtired, and exhausted.
8. Unpack as soon as you get home
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