August Newsletter

Get organized for back to school (and work). Consider what would make this fall run more smoothly for your family: a few extra hooks in the entryway to handle coats and bags, perhaps? Or if papers are a constant problem, take the time now to set up a simple filing system and an inbox for each family member.

Check emergency kits. Emergency supplies don’t last forever. Open up your kit and check expiration dates on food and any medications; replace as needed.

Organize closets before fall shopping. Before making any new purchases for back-to-school clothes, spend some time assessing what you already have in the closet.  Donate what you don't need for families who can use your gently used items, like Goodwill Columbus

Refresh your memory about driving safety tips. 
Every fall, over 55 million children across the United States head back to school. With 13 percent of those children typically walking or biking to their classes, AAA warns drivers to be especially vigilant for pedestrians before and after school hours.

Keep track of your children with their phones. Life360 is a free smartphone app that is a location-based service designed primarily to allow friends or family members to share location with each other.