I get it, you want to make sure your information is only seen by certain people. But, for many reasons, it is so important to keep your household information organized.
Every member in your household should know where to find stuff like repair company phone numbers or alarm passcode, especially in an emergency situation.
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Consider these scenarios; at least one is probably going to sound familiar to you:
These are just a few examples of why keeping all your household information organized is such a big deal. I’m sure you could list a few more scenarios from your own experiences. But what if you need this information when you’re out running errands? Or your spouse calls you while you’re at the dentist with one of your kids?
That’s the beauty of the Household section of the Information Hub. All the important details in a convenient digital format, stored where you want it and accessible when you need it: for every member of your family!
Plenty of space for ALL the passwords so you stop wasting time trying to find them scribbled on a sticky note… that is stuck to who knows where.
Use this section for whatever you want. It would be a great place to write down schedules- trash pick up, housekeeper, etc. And any unique property features. Maybe you have a pool or a septic system. Let it work for you, and rest in the confidence that it won’t get lost.
Honestly? Maybe nothing. You could grow old with your spouse, sell your home and give away your valuables while you are still mentally competent. Then you could enjoy the rest of your life in a retirement community where you don’t need to maintain most this information anymore.
The reality is, however, life isn’t usually wrapped up in such a neat bow. Imagine if you were killed in a car accident. Your spouse and kids would be devastated, trying to process a future without you and picking up the pieces. You would not want them to have the additional burden of being surprised by the responsibilities you used to manage.
I know that hypothetical is painful to consider. But you are alive, and obviously looking for ways to serve and protect your family. When you organize and maintain your household information now, it will increase your time and efficiency. You won’t have to hunt for the same information repeatedly or be distracted by wondering when the pest control company is going to show up.
Every minute you can save is a moment that you can make a memory with your family. You all deserve that priceless gift.
Have I convinced you yet that keeping all of your household information in one easy to access location is the way to go?
I get it – it feels like a lot of work and probably a few headaches. But, you will be so happy you took the time to gather all of this information in one file. Do yourself a favor and click here to get the Household Information fillable pdf so that you don’t have to repeat this process in the future.
There is no timeline for completing every section of the Information Hub, but you will feel so prepared and organized once you’re done. Just remember, one section at a time. Maybe even one page at a time. It’s well worth the effort.
If you struggle to remember basic info for everyone in your family at inconvenient times, it’s time to finally organize your personal information. The Information Hub has a section for that!
There will always be things we don’t think about before we encounter an emergency. But, I’m here to help you think about some of the non-food storage items you might want to keep on hand for the next rainy day.
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