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| 810.348.1772 betty@logicalplacement.com • www.LogicalPlacement.com April 2026 - Where’s the NyQuil When I Need It? Organizing Your Medicine Cabinet There’s nothing worse than rummaging through your medicine cabinet in the middle of the night looking for NyQuil. Instead of searching during an emergency, take a few minutes to organize your cabinet when you’re feeling well. I recommend keeping a few small baskets or even shoe boxes on hand. These simple containers make it easy to corral items and keep categories contained. Start by emptying the cabinet completely. Then sort items into categories that make sense for your household. For example: Daily Use Vitamins, prescriptions, supplements Use As Needed Cough medicine, allergy relief, acetaminophen, ibuprofen First Aid Band-Aids, wraps, braces, sprain supports Ointments & Creams Antibiotic ointments, anti-itch creams, topical treatments Eye Care Drops, contact lens supplies Hot/Cold Therapy Heating pads, hot water bottles, gel packs Extra Toiletries & Hygiene Products Travel-size items, backups, and personal care essentials If you care for someone who takes multiple medications, create a master medication list. Include: • Medication name • Dosage • When it was started • Any special instructions Be sure to date the document and keep it updated. This can be incredibly helpful at doctor’s appointments or in an emergency. To safely dispose of expired medications, call your local police station. Many departments offer secure drop boxes for proper disposal. If you travel frequently, consider keeping your toiletry bag stocked and ready to go. I also recommend assembling a small cosmetic bag with over-the-counter medications for longer trips and cruises — it saves time and prevents last-minute scrambling. For weekly organizing tips, follow me on Facebook at Logical Placement Organizing or on Instagram @logical_placement. And don’t forget — I’ll be presenting at the Cromaine Library on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 6:30–7:30 PM. Please contact the library to register. I’d love to see you there! Upcoming Dates for Hazardous Waste for 2026 will soon appear on these websites: Genesee County - https://gcmpc.org/recycle-day/ Livingston County - https://milivcounty.gov/dpw/household-hazardous-waste/ Oakland County - https://www.oakgov.com/community/community-development/waste-recycling/nohaz and https://www.socrra.org/ Washtenaw County - https://www.washtenaw.org/358/Home-Recycling-Resources and https://www.washtenaw.org/287/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Disposal Happy Organizing! Your local professional organizer, Betty Huotari P.S. If you enjoyed this newsletter, feel free to share it with a friend! If they’d like to be added to my email list, simply have them send me a message. If you would prefer to unsubscribe from my monthly newsletter, please email me at betty@logicalplacement.com and I’ll promptly remove you from the list. |
