“Those Salty Joneses”

• Start a family emergency book that houses everything you want a loved one to know in emergencies (this can be digital too!)

• Check ITEMS THAT EXPIRE and make a note of renewal dates update the family emergency book with expiration dates; set an automatic reminder in the phone/calendar to renew
  
• Driver’s license, ID cards, credit cards, passport
  
• Professional licenses and professional associations
• Check when professional CEU and certifications are due, and make note of training needed this year (don’t forget things like CPR!)

• MEDICAL
  
• Schedule annual wellness exams and needed health screenings (mammogram, colonoscopy, etc)
  
• Schedule dental appointments
• Schedule eye exams
• Check expiration dates on medication - including OTC medications
• Check for needed vaccines - make sure vaccine records are up to date in the family emergency book
• Ensure living will is up to date and filed in family emergency book

• HOME
  
• Set up a quarterly reminder in your phone/calendar to test fire alarms and change the batteries annually
  
• Check your closets and drawers for items you haven’t worn or used this year.
• Update the new calendar with important birthdates and anniversaries
• Drain water heater
• Ensure home warranties, insurance policies, and appliance information are stored in the family emergency book
• Update list of paint colors and manufacturers in the family emergency book
• Clean carpets
• Set up annual maintenance on the air conditioner
• Check and repair gaps in seals around doors
• Get rid of old beauty products (lipstick, eyeliner, etc.)
• Plan the spring garden
• Set up reminders in phone/calendar to plan spring and winter gardens