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Kids: Emergency Information
 In the event of an emergency, it is important to have information and phone numbers easily accessible.
Here are a few pointers that can be useful:
1. Numbers - Be sure to include names and numbers for the police, fire, poison control, parents' cell numbers, the pediatrician, dentist, and other key contacts. Always let a babysitter know that in an emergency, the first call should be to 911; then you.
2. Kids Ages - On an emergency call, you may be asked for your child's age. Rather than changing the Emergency Info sheet at each birthday, simply put the child's name and birthdate.
3. Home Address and Phone - Under pressure, we can forget some of the most basic information. Put the home address and phone number at the top of the Emergency Info sheet.
We live in an age of cordless phones. Rather than keeping the Emergency Info by the base, why not laminate it and attach it to the actual handset? In an emergency, getting to any phone will allow the person to contact the necessary people with little delay. |
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Time: Top 3 Must Dos
 Many of us have To-Do lists that are pages long. At the end of the day, this can leave us feeling disappointed that we have not finished all that we need to do.
How can you end your day feeling better? Try this:
1. Pick Three - At the start of each day, pick the top three items from your list that must get done that day. This helps you focus and prioritize what is most important.
2. Add - If you finish those three items, see what else you can accomplish and go for it!
3. Update - Be sure to update your To-Do list on a regular basis to keep items current.
How we feel about our accomplishments at the end of the day impacts our mood and self esteem. Why not set ourselves up to succeed? If you complete your three tasks, you have done what you set out to do. If you finish additional items, you will feel as though you have had a very productive day. |
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Home & Office: Digital Inventory
 What makes our "stuff" valuable? Usually it's the memory associated with items that we have purchased or inherited.
With digital photography, recording memories is easier than ever. Whether you do it for aging parents, or yourself, taking the following steps can help preserve precious memories and be useful with potential insurance claims.
1. Photograph - Go through your home and take photos of all items (artwork, furniture, furs, jewelry, etc.)
2. Print - Have prints made of all of the items you photographed (it may be a few hundred...that's okay!)
3. Take Note - On the back of each print, write what you know about the item. Who bought it, where, when and for how much are all good pieces of information to record.
4. Add Value - Notes written on the back of each photo creates a memory that gives the item value and sentiment.
Breaking this project into pieces makes it a very doable and worthwhile task. Once the notes have been written on the back, photos should be kept in a safe deposit box or elsewhere outside of your home, in case of a fire. |
