Long Over-Due Techy Tips from Shelley Wolfe

. Stay Organized with Smart Apps

✅ Sortly

A user-friendly app for keeping track of your stuff.

• Take photos, create categories, label boxes, and even print QR codes.

• Great for tracking valuables or organizing what goes where in a dorm room or new house.

✅ Google Keep or Evernote

• Create packing checklists, donation lists, or moving to-dos.

• Share with your family or student to keep everyone on the same page.

✅ Google Calendar (or Apple Calendar)

• Add move-in dates, campus tours, utility appointments, or furniture delivery times.

• Bonus tip: Color-code entries for family members!

🛍️ 2. Save Money & Declutter

✅ Facebook Marketplace / OfferUp / Nextdoor

• Great for buying and selling gently used furniture and supplies—perfect for downsizers or first-time dorm decorators.

✅ Honey & Rakuten

• Free browser extensions that automatically find coupons and cashback offers while you shop online.

✅ Amazon Prime Student

• If your student has a .edu email, they qualify for 6 months of free Prime benefits (shipping, video, music, etc.).

🏠 3. Set Up the New Space

✅ MagicPlan

• Take a photo of a room and generate a floor plan.

• Use it to plan where furniture will go before you move it in.

✅ HomeZada

• A great app for homeowners. Track your home projects, appliance details, warranty info, and important documents all in one place.

✅ USPS Informed Delivery

• Sign up for free and receive emails with images of your incoming mail. Great for staying on top of things during or after a move.

🎓 4. Tech for College-Bound Students

✅ Campus Safety Apps (check with your school)

• Most campuses have their own. These apps let students quickly alert campus security, share their location, or receive emergency messages.

✅ MyStudyLife or Google Calendar for Class Planning

• Help your student stay organized with class schedules, exam dates, and assignment deadlines.

✅ Cloud Storage

• Make sure important documents (ID, insurance, medical info) are saved in Google Drive or iCloud—accessible anywhere.

🧠 Final Tips for Smart Moving

✅ Use tech to track and label your belongings✅ Share packing and to-do lists with loved ones✅ Save money by buying/selling used and using coupon apps✅ Get mail updates with USPS Informed Delivery✅ Prep your student with safety, schedule, and cloud storage apps

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