how to be an adult - make paying bills, staying organized, moving, and being prepared as easy as possible!
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bill-pay & filing tools
moving day must-haves
emergency kit basics
bill-pay & filing tools
these are absolutely phenomenal for storing important paper documents. Easily organizable by category (think pet bill receipts, health documents, tax documents, etc.) While most documents are now online, some are still in hard-copy format, making thi...
Expanding File Folder
use your label maker to keep your filing tidy - this can be used for bills and any other organizing around your home
Label Maker
moving day must-haves
You can't go without it - Scotch is the best brand and it's always better to have too much than not enough on moving day.
Packing Tape
you NEED these for any kind of storage. My life has improved every since I organized all of my seasonal decor into storage containers labeled with these easy-to-use stickers. I can easily look at what is in each container on the app on my phone, or I...
ToteScan Color QR Labels for Organization
absolutely LOVE these for storing anything - especially seasonal decor. I use QR code labels on these to make storage as easy as possible. These of course stack perfectly, but my husband is going to build some type of shelving so that these will be p...
Storage Containers
these are AMAZING for transporting any soft item - clothing, blankets, bedding, pillows, tablecloths, etc. They are sturdy, come in packs of multiples, have a variety of colors, and are oftentimes on sale, although they are already affordable. I much...
Moving Totes
this is awesome for packing away your breakables - dishes, porcelain, china, etc. Don't rely on dirty newspaper that may transfer to your valuables - use these instead and you won't regret it!
Packing Paper
Make your life easier by purchasing these thick markers to label your moving boxes. You can even organize them by color which will make unpacking a breeze.
Thick Sharpie Markers
you will definitely need boxes when you move, and while it's smart to save some of the boxes you have received from ordering online, these will fill in any leftover gaps. sturdy, variety of sizes, and a good price.
Moving Boxes Kit
this will make unpacking so much more efficient - so much better than using scissors!
Box Cutter
emergency kit basics
we keep some of these in our emergency kit - hopefully the need never arises, but water is certainly not something you need a shortage of, and this item filters bacteria, parasites, microplastics, dirt, and sand among other contaminants so that you a...
LifeStraw
How can you have an emergency kit without bandaids?? Can be used for minor scrapes, to treat or prevent blisters, or to generally protect the skin. I love these packs because of the variety of textures and sizes the Band-Aids come in plus some cute c...
Band-Aid products at Target
if the power goes out you will be thankful for a reliable flashlight! don't forget extra batteries or a charging cube!
Flashlight
if you don't want to customize your first aid kit, purcashing a premade kit is definitely the easiest - then you can add on to it as you please. So many of these are available on Amazon and include the essentials.