New Year's Resolution: Organize Your Life • The Naptime Reviewer

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It’s never too early (or late) to set a life goal, but in light of the upcoming new year, I thought I would touch on the subject of setting a resolution to organize your life. Did you fail to organize as well as you had hoped last year? There’s always time for a fresh start, but why wait until January 1st? Let’s start now!

Start with your purse!

Start by cleaning out your purse. Keep only the items you actually need and use, instead of keeping a million useless items. You really only need one lip balm, one pen, a few personal products, a couple of diapers (if you have little ones), a small pack of wipes, and your wallet. I may have forgotten a few essentials, but you get the point.

And let’s be honest, what do you actually do with the hundreds of paper receipts hanging out in the bottom of your purse? Chances are, unless they contain a high dollar purchase, you probably toss them in the garbage after a while.

With the recent grocery bag law passing here in California, most of us are beginning to make a conscious effort to cut down on waste. CVS is way ahead of the game and has begun issuing digital receipts to customers who prefer digital over paper receipts. This is huge and definitely makes it easier for us to keep our purses organized.

You might remember this episode of Jimmy Kimmel where he featured a special announcement from president of CVS, Helena Foulkes:

Digital receipts have made sense for a long time, but for some reason stores haven’t caught on. Not only are they environmentally friendly, but they are more convenient for us all. I can now easily access my CVS receipts in the phone or email accounts that I already spend too much time in during the day. I most likely won’t ever take a second look at them, so I’m happy that I’m cutting back on waste.

Which leads me to my next topic, your phone!

Organize Your Apps

For the past few years, Apple has allowed you to create folders to help you compartmentalize your life a little better. I’ve created a photography folder, shopping folder, social media folder, health folder and more on my iPhone. An app that you’ll find in my ‘shopping folder’ is the CVS Pharmacy App.

CVS has recently introduced their easy-to-use CVS Pharmacy App which allows you to access exclusive in-app offers for all members of the ExtraCare Rewards program. Not only can you easily refill prescriptions, you can arrange same-day photo pick-up and even access personalized deals within the app and send them directly to your rewards card. You can even shop your favorite CVS products online via the app! And what’s more is that your personal preferences are saved for future transactions via email.

CVS In-App Features Include:

Larger keyboard
Quick sign-up process
Easily link your ExtraCare card*
Shop: 2-Day Delivery, Curbside Pickup or Delivery in Hours
View the CVS weekly ad
Set-up med reminders
Access the photo center
MinuteClinic access
Access your deals and rewards
and more!

*For the past 15+ years, the CVS ExtraCare Rewards program has been rewarding shoppers for purchasing products in their stores and online at cvs.com. You are already buying the products so why not save and earn rewards for shopping with CVS? It makes perfect sense to me. Learn more about the CVS ExtraCare Rewards program here.

More Areas to Organize

Car

This is a tough one for me. I am constantly on the go with two kids who like to take toys and trinkets with them everywhere. We’re always in a rush to get out of the car once we get home and never remember to take our clutter out with us. By the end of the week my car looks like a garbage pit.

Something that I have found to be really helpful is to keep garbage bags in my car for easy clean-up. I typically have a true garbage bag and a “bring back in the house” bag. And sometimes I need more than two bags because my car is that messy.

Desktop

I’m not talking about your desk. I’m talking about your computer desktop! Just like with the apps, try to organize your folders, pictures, videos, etc. It can be so difficult to stay on task when your office and computer are a mess.

Get Started TODAY!

Like I said earlier, you don’t have to wait until January 1st to begin organizing your life. Follow my simple tips to get started on a more organized lifestyle today.

To start receiving digital CVS receipts, simply complete the one-time opt-in process in store, which also includes signing up for the ExtraCare Rewards program. You’ll begin earning 2% back in ExtraBucks with each purchase as a member of the ExtraCare Rewards program. Simply provide your email address to get started on reducing waste (and keeping your purse cleaner). Ask a CVS store associate for more information.

You can learn more about the new CVS Pharmacy App by visiting www.cvs.com/mobile-cvs/apps.