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Whether you like to write your lists down on a piece of paper, create list using an app on your phone, or prefer to keep all your lists in your head… chances are that you have created a list of *something* at some point in your life. Children are taught even at a young age to create lists – homework, to-dos, etc. And even if you don’t love making lists, I think everyone can appreciate that lists serve a vital role in helping us all survive today’s busy world.

To help everyone get a jump start on organizing their life, I decided to create a few lists – of lists – that can help everyone organize their home (and life). Hope these help you stay organized!

Creating a home inventory is a crucial step to protecting your valuables and ensuring you have a detailed account of your belongings in case of an emergency, such as a natural disaster, fire, or theft. An inventory can also help you declutter your space and provide a clear picture of your assets for insurance purposes. In this blog post, we’ll explore tips on how to create a comprehensive home inventory and suggest how Sortifyd can help simplify the process.

In our busy lives, weekends often provide a much-needed break to reconnect with our loved ones and create lasting memories. One excellent way to make the most of your time together is by engaging in family-friendly DIY projects. These activities not only encourage teamwork and collaboration but also foster a sense of accomplishment and pride. Here are some ideas for  DIY projects suitable for all ages, ensuring that your weekends are filled with fun, learning, and quality family bonding.

Spring is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and get your home in order. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the ideal season to tackle all those cleaning and organization projects you’ve been putting off. One way to ensure that your spring cleaning efforts are efficient and effective is to create a checklist for the whole family to follow.

You are not alone! A quick search on the internet will show you that “Get Organized” is one of the more common New Year’s Resolutions. And even if becoming more organized is not one of your top resolutions for 2022, making your life a little less stressful by organizing will help you achieve any resolution (or goal) you have selected.

Successful, daily family life is often measured by how efficient your family routine is (i.e., how well your family can follow a daily schedule and function together as a unit). Getting everyone on the same page is a must to ensure a smooth-sailing ship, especially if young children are involved. Planning a routine can be simple or complex depending on your family. Try to do the best you can with tending to everyone’s individual needs and expectations. We get it; everyone has a crazy individual schedule, but at the end of the day, routine wins over disorder. Read below to learn why a daily schedule is so important for you and your family. Maybe even grab the family to read along with you.

Learn how one teenager and his parents used Sortifyd to prepare for college.

Our Master Procrastinator and #ChaosCoordinator provides a few tips on how to tackle the last-minute back-to-school shopping chaos, including a list of super-fun supplies you might want to check out.

Natural disasters around the world such as wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and the COVID-19 pandemic are constant reminders that emergencies can strike at any time, and without much (if any) warning. Because disasters and emergencies can happen to anyone, anywhere, it is best to always be prepared – especially if you have a family that depends on you. In this blog post, we provide you with an overview of resources available, links to emergency supply lists, and ideas on how you can use Sortifyd to help your family better prepare for natural disasters or emergencies.

It’s no secret that sharing household responsibilities makes for a happier marriage and home. A study in 2007 showed that 62% of people who were married ranked sharing household chores as “very important” to them. When compared with historical data, that category had the highest percentage point increase, having gone up 15% from 47% where it was back in 1990. Additionally, sharing household responsibilities with kids is predictive of success later on in life as it imparts a sense of duty in other aspects of life.