Tip: Keep a child memory box for each child in an easily accessible place. A child memory box is a container that is used to store memory items that you wish to preserve. Some items that may be worth preserving are report cards, mementos, special greeting cards, and meaningful school papers.
Tip: When doing back to school shopping, always shop with a list. Go to the store with a clear idea of what you need and work from the supply list provided by the school. Stay focused, limit your time browsing and stick to your list. This will prevent over buying and impulse buying. It’s also helpful to take inventory of the school/office supplies you already have at home before heading to the store. You may already have some of the supplies that you thought you needed to purchase.
Tip: When packing for a summer vacation have a staging area for your suitcase. Put it out two weeks before your vacation and every time you think of something you want to bring, put it in the suitcase. Also, create a master list of essential items to bring on vacation and keep the list for future years. Need help making that list?
Tip: Schedule project power hours and declutter dates to tackle disorganization. Pick a specific date and time and don’t allow yourself to reschedule. Designate one hour to focus on a single organizing project and you will make progress. A good starting point is sorting into categories, by putting like items together. If you’d like more ideas on how to get started and how to make progress, please contact me.
Tip: Store your vital documents in a lockable, fireproof, portable, container that is easy to grab and go in an emergency situation. Examples of vital documents are birth certificate, social security card, marriage license, deed to home and property, title to vehicle, military documents, and passport.
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