The purpose of this website is to create a list of all the useful lists you normally look up. These serve as checklists or just a guidance for you and helps you be a little more organized and less stressful.


List of Phone Numbers to Keep Handy

Here is a list of Phone numbers you should keep handy to easily reach in case of an emergency either when you are home or on the road.
  • Emergency Number like 911
  • Local Police department number for emergency
  • Fire department
  • Poison control (1-800-222-1222)
  • Emergency medical services
  • Ambulance
  • Your Child's doctor
  • Your doctor/hospital
  • Mom and Dad's Office/Cell Phone numbers for Kids to reach them.
  • Neighbours
  • Emergency contact of Family and Friends living close by.
  • School Numbers
  • American Red Cross
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • PG&E
  • DMV
  • Alarm Company (If your house is alarmed)

Energy Saving Checklist

  • Turn off all lights, electrical appliances and equipments when not in use. Even if you leave a room for a few minutes, turn off the electricity
  • Switch to energy saving bulbs throughout your home
  • Use dimmer switches on lights
  • Switch to solar lights for gardens
  • Put equipments like computers in power saving mode.
  • Put equipments on a power strip and turn off the power strip as soon as you finish using them.
  • Turn off all appliances when you leave your home
  • Dress for the weather and reduce down heating and cooling costs
  • Close the vents in the rooms/areas you do not use to reduce heating/cooling costs
  • Clean/Replace filters every season to reduce heating and cooling costs
  • During summer close drapes and blinds during the day to reduce cooling cost.
  • During winter open the drapes and blinds in the windows facing the sun to reduce heating cost.
  • Turn off heating/cooling when no one is home.
  • Use fans strategically for cooling during summer instead of the air conditioner
  • Use personal heaters in the rooms which you use instead of heating the whole house
  • Make sure your house is properly insulated to reduce heating and cooling costs
  • Check your ducts for leakage periodically
  • Fix leaks through windows and doors to reduce heating and cooling costs
  • Plant trees strategically to reduce cooling costs
  • Install awnings to reduce cooling costs
  • Drink lots of water and eat foods that are cooling to keep your body cool during summer and reduce cooling costs
  • Take a cold shower during summer and reduce cooling cost.
  • Switch to energy saver appliances
  • Only do full loads in the dish washer
  • Air dry your dishes instead of drying it in the dish washer
  • Keep Refrigerator and freezer doors closes as much as possible. Don't open them wide when you are taking some out
  • Cook meals in bulk to conserve energy and time
  • Cook several dishes simultaneously in the oven
  • Preheat oven only when needed
  • Use smaller/counter top ovens when ever possible
  • Cook on range top burners instead of a oven when ever possible
  • Use microwave for warming food instead of a oven when ever possible
  • Use lids when ever possible during cooking to conserve energy
  • Only do full loads of laundry
  • Use cold water setting when doing laundry as much as possible
  • Clean your dryer's lint trap before each use
  • Line dry cloths when ever possible
  • Switch to low flow shower heads and faucets
  • Turn down your water heater to a lower temperature
  • Request a free energy audit from your utility company and implement energy savings ideas given to you.
  • Switch to solar energy is possible

Going to College Checklist

Clothing

  • 14 sets of underwear
  • 14 pairs of socks (more if you play sports)
  • 5 pairs of pants/jeans
  • 14 shirts/blouses
  • 2 sets of sweats
  • Pajamas
  • Slippers and/or flip-flops
  • 2 sweaters
  • Light/heavy jackets
  • Gloves/scarf/caps
  • 1 pair of boots
  • 2 pairs of sneakers or comfortable/walking shoes
  • 1 set of business-casual clothes
  • 1 pair of dress shoes
  • 1 swimsuit
  • Handbags/Wallets

For the Room

  • Floor Lamp
  • Desk lamp
  • Bedside lamp
  • Alarm clock/Radio
  • Wastepaper basket
  • Storage bins
  • Under-the-bed storage trays
  • Closet Organizers
  • Shoe Storage
  • Drawer Organizer
  • Fan
  • Drying rack for towels/laundry
  • Cloth Hangers
  • Bulletin board and pushpins
  • Dry-erase wall calendar/board
  • Toolkit

Electronics

  • Laptop and printer
  • Ethernet cord for computer or Wireless router
  • Surge protector/ Power Strip
  • Extension cords
  • IPod or Portable music player
  • Headphones
  • Camera
  • Cell phone
  • Chargers for all electronic equipments
  • Accessories for all equipments

Desk Supplies

  • Electronic storage media such as CDs/DVDs, memory cards and USB flash drives
  • Stapler and staples
  • Printer paper
  • Pens and pencils
  • Pencil holder and sharpener
  • Notebooks
  • Folder with pockets
  • Labels of various sizes
  • 3 x 5 cards
  • Sticky notes
  • Paper clips and binder clips
  • Rubber bands
  • Scissors
  • Highlighter pens
  • Ruler
  • Stackable desk trays
  • Hanging files or folders
  • Stamps and envelopes

Bedding

  • Sheets and pillowcases (2 sets)
  • Pillows (2)
  • Mattress pad
  • Blankets (2)
  • Comforter
  • Towels (3 each of bath, hand and face)

Laundry Supplies

  • Laundry bag/basket
  • Laundry detergent, fabric softener and stain remover
  • Roll(s) of quarters
  • Lint brush
  • Iron/ Ironing Board
  • Basic Sewing kit

Medicines

  • Basic First Aid Kit
  • Adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment
  • Pain and Fever Reducers
  • Medicines for Cold/Cough
  • Any prescription medications with prescription
  • Antacids
  • Anti-diarrheal medicine
  • Daily Vitamins and Supplements

Toiletries

  • Shower tote
  • Shower Cap
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Hairstyling products
  • Hair Clips/Bands
  • Bath and face soap
  • Travel soap container(s)
  • Toothpaste and toothbrush
  • Dental floss
  • Comb/brush
  • Tweezers
  • Scissors
  • Nail clippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Razor and shaving cream
  • Lotion and/or facial moisturizer
  • Cotton swabs

Kitchen Items

  • Bowls
  • Plates
  • Cups
  • Glasses
  • Coffee mug
  • Water Pitcher and filters
  • On the go coffee mug
  • Water Bottles
  • Food-storage containers
  • Ziploc Bags
  • Silverware
  • Can/bottle opener

Household Supplies

  • Paper towels
  • Trash bags
  • Light bulbs
  • All-purpose cleaner
  • Plastic storage bags
  • Dish soap
  • Wet wipes
  • Facial Tissue
  • Toilet tissue

Miscellaneous

  • Umbrella
  • Backpack
  • Sports equipments
  • Door Mirror
  • Audio equipment
  • TV and VCR/DVD player
  • Coffeemaker/hot pot
  • Microwave/toaster oven/hot plate, if allowed
  • Small refrigerator, if allowed
  • Area rug/ mats

List of things to keep in a First Aid Kit

  • First Aid Guide/Manual
  • Antibiotic towelettes to disinfect.
  • Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes.
  • Latex or other sterile gloves
  • Sterile dressings to stop bleeding.
  • Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
  • Burn ointment.
  • Anti-itch medications, like hydrocortizone cream.
  • Insect sting relief ointment
  • Pain and fever reducers
  • Antihistamine medication
  • Sterile Pads- These are recommended for bleeding and draining wounds, burns, infections.
  • Eye wash solution.
  • Thermometer
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Instant Ice pack
  • Water
  • Cleansing agent/soap to disinfect
  • Safety Pins
  • List of emergency numbers
  • Flash light and extra batteries
  • Emergency Blanket
  • Mouthpiece for administering CPR
  • Any Prescription medications taken by family members

List of things everyone should know how to do

  • Do basic cooking
  • Perform basic first aid
  • Swim
  • Ride a Bike
  • Learn to Drive
  • Grocery shop and select produce like good fruit and vegetable
  • Learn to use all household appliances you own
  • Keep a clean house
  • Do laundry
  • Care for someone sick or a baby
  • Change a flat tire
  • Jump Start a car
  • Operate a computer
  • Learn to Type
  • Follow directions and use a map
  • Learn to communicate effectively
  • Learn to manage time
  • Learn to listen
  • Learn skill(s) that could earn a livelihood
  • Learn how to attend job interviews
  • Learn to negotiate
  • Manage Personal Finance and house hold budget
  • Learn important phone numbers
  • Learn what to do in an emergency/ natural disaster
  • Learn to turn on/off your electricity at your home
  • Learn to turn off gas supply at home
  • Perform CPR
  • Self Defense
  • Build a fire
  • Learn how to be offline(without Internet) or other gadgets and run your life without them for a few days
  • Learn to be Courteous
  • Learn to compliment others
  • Learn to have a sense of humor
  • Learn to remember people and their names
  • Learn to love and enjoy life

List of things to carry in your handbag

Things you carry in your purse is off course as personal and unique as you are. But here is a list which can serve as a guidance and maybe a checklist for you to use so that you have the right essentials when you are on the go.
  • Keys
  • Cell Phone
  • Wallet
  • Checkbook
  • Some emergency money ($20 bill) hidden somewhere
  • Some spare change like a few quarters for a parking meter or something
  • A notebook
  • A pen
  • Some emergency contact numbers or address book
  • Some pain killers or other medications you use
  • Some tissues
  • Couple of Band aids
  • Alcohol Wipes
  • Moist Towelettes
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • A sanitary napkin or tampon
  • Floss
  • Safety Pins
  • Hand lotion
  • Chap stick
  • Gum or Mints
  • Rubber bands or hair ties
  • Makeup /Cosmetics
  • A Hairbrush
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunblock
  • A Small Umbrella
  • An energy bar or some nuts
  • A bottle of water if you have enough space
  • Camera
  • Swiss army knife or some multi-tool thing
  • A small flashlight
  • USB Drive
  • Coupons/ Receipts

List fo things for Camping

Sleeping:

  • Tent
  • Tarp/round cover
  • Sleeping bags
  • Air mattress
  • Air Pillows
  • Blankets

Safety Gadgets:

  • Maps
  • GPS
  • Compass
  • Two way Radio
  • Swiss army knife
  • Rope/Chord
  • Basic Tool kit
  • Duct Tape
  • Emergency Contact numbers
  • Cell Phones
  • Emergency money
  • Spare Change

Protection:

  • Sun Screen
  • Sun glasses
  • Bug Spray
  • Pain relievers
  • First aid kit
  • Prescription medicine
  • Medicines for Inspect bites

Clothing:

  • Clothing
  • Socks
  • Jackets
  • Toiletries
  • Sandals
  • Towels

Food and Kitchen Stuff:

  • Water Bottles
  • Snacks
  • Tin foil
  • Plastic bags
  • Ziploc bags
  • Spices and Herbs
  • Tea, Coffee or Cocoa powder
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Stove
  • Basic pots and pans
  • Plates & Cups
  • Utensils
  • Disposable table covers
  • Tongs
  • Spatula
  • Skewers
  • Knifes
  • Can Opener

Miscellaneous Stuff:

  • Tissue Paper
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Extra batteries
  • Books/Magazines
  • Music
  • Games
  • Toys
  • Notepad
  • Pen
  • Flashlight
  • Folding Chairs
  • Shovel
  • Bucket
  • Matches
  • Lighter
  • Soap
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Paper Towels
  • Heavy duty garbage bags