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Use one planner, datebook or calendar to write down appointments,
things to do, birthdays, school days off, etc...
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Plan ahead to use your time more efficiently. Make ATM deposits on
the way to work, before lunch or at the grocery store.
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Go through your mail, remove outside envelope/contents and place your
bill and return envelope with your bills to be paid. Put all ads and junk
mail in recycle bin. Shred any personal information such as blank checks.
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Write down everything you carry in your wallet or purse and keep in a safe
place at home. Be sure to include credit card information (company name,
credit card # and contact information for reporting lost or stolen cards).
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Consider wrapping coins to take to the bank or using a service like Coinstar
to turn your change into dollars.
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Go through your medicine cabinets twice a year (January and June) and throw
away expired medications. Make a list of items you need to replace.
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Organize your kitchen pantry and group like items together so you'll know
what you have and need to purchase.
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Photographs can be stored in albums, photo file boxes, scrapbooks, scanned
in or put on cd's to be viewed on your computer.
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Keep the cosmetics you use on a daily basis in a drawer, basket or plastic
zippered bag so you have them together when you need them.
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Clothing that you still love or hope to get back into one day can be stored
in plastic containers for under-the-bed storage.
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Keep coupons and special offer discounts for restaurants, activities and
grocery stores in a coupon holder or plastic bag/container in your car.
When you arrive at your destination you won't be upset that you left them at
home.
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