Never Lose Those Keys Again

Tired of spending time looking for your keys, cell phone, purse, wallet, remote, sunglasses or even a child? Clients are always saying they wish they could put a tracking device on some of these items. Well, their wish has come true.

There are many devices on the market now that you can use to quickly and easily find these lost or even stolen items using an app on your phone or if you have lost your phone, you can sign on to the app using a computer or someone else's phone.

Here are a few:

• thetileapp.com
• the trackr.com
• linquet.com
• kickstarter.com
• Smead also offers the stick N find available at most office supply stores

If you don't want to invest in an app or even spend the time it takes to use the app trying to locate them, it is always best to have one place where you always put that item. Whether it's a pocket in your purse you always put the phone, a hook at the door where you always hang your keys, or a spot in your car where you always put your sunglasses, having a standard place where items are stored just makes life easier. 

The Best Things in Life are NOT Things

I saw this sign last night and really like the saying. It is a great reminder to spend your time with the special people in your life rather than on the thing you own.  

Spend some time making memories today!

Simplify Your Travel

Save money and your back by traveling light.

With the high cost of checking a bag these days, everyone is looking for ways to travel lighter. Lugging around a huge suitcase can also give you a painful start to your vacation. Here are some tips for keeping your packing simple:

• Pack "must haves" and not "just in case" items. Most of us pack more than we need on a trip so try to be realistic about what you really need.
• If it is bulky, wear it. To save space in your suitcase, wear your bulkiest items like jeans, athletic shoes and coats.
• Mix and match using neutral colors. Pick a few pair of your favorite bottoms in neutral colors and mix and match with a different top each day. 
• Go basic on your toiletries. Pare your list of toiletries down to what you absolutely need and rely on the hotel for some of the items you know they will provide.
• Don't pack items you can easily and inexpensively purchase. If you have transportation and stores close, some items can be purchased when you get there for less than the cost to check a bag.
• Pack items you can donate along the way. This is a favorite tip provided by two of my clients who travel they world. They take items they planned to donate anyway and after wearing them, they donate them, leaving room for lots of souvenirs in their suitcase. 

I hope your summer travel plans bring lots of memories and no backaches!