Are you using your desktop or laptop to get and stay organized? Here are a few things you can do fairly easily:

1. Make a grocery shopping list. If you're ordering online using your supermarket's grocery store app, and picking up groceries or having them delivered to you, that's a great way to be organized and save time. If you're still making a list and shopping for groceries yourself, use a spreadsheet program such as Excel or Google Sheets, to make a basic shopping list that you can use every time you need groceries.

Leave column one blank, list the grocery item (chicken tenders, paper towels, shampoo) in column two, the item type (veggie, frozen food, canned good, health and beauty, etc.) in column three, the brand name you commonly buy in column four, and the grocery store aisle number where you always find this product in the last column.

When you need a particular grocery, just put an X in the first column next to that item. When you're ready to go shopping, highlight ALL the data and use the sort feature to sort all of the items marked with an X to the top of the list. Print only those items out and go shopping. To make it easier to find items when you're marking what you need, you can use the find feature. You can also sort by any of the other columns if you wish.

2. Set up address labels. Having address labels for mass mailings, like holiday cards, sure beats having to address dozens of cards by hand. I update any addresses in my holiday labels spreadsheet throughout the year. Then I do a 'mail merge' with Word and print my labels out when I'm ready to send out my holiday cards.

3. Make a home inventory. Using Word, Google Docs, Excel, or Google Sheets, type up a list of your valuable possessions, such as your television set, your jewelry, your computer, etc. Next to each item, indicate the item value, any serial numbers and any other pertinent information. As you buy new items, update your inventory to include them. If you get rid of any items currently on your inventory list, delete them. An inventory list is a wonderful resource if you need it for insurance purposes or if you plan on selling any of your possessions in the future. It's a good idea to make a backup copy of this inventory and give it to a trusted relative or friend, or keep it in a safety deposit box, in case of loss.

4. Create a quick reference for appliances and electronics. What's the first thing you have to do if the washing machine or dishwasher breaks down? Most people call for a repair, and the repair company almost always asks for the appliance make, model, serial number, and any other pertinent information. Sometimes, these numbers are teeny-tiny or difficult to locate on the appliance itself. It really helps to have all of this information in a spreadsheet on your computer for each appliance and electronic device.

5. Keep a family wish list. Using a spreadsheet, make a separate column with each family member's name. Under that person's name, list any items that he or she may like when birthdays, holidays, or other special occasions pop up. Include this person's favorite color, clothing and shoe sizes, hobbies, etc. In doing this, it makes it so much easier and less stressful to shop for gifts.

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