Page 42 February 2015 Home inventory lists are a must for all homeowners By Michelle Donati-Grayman When it comes to preparing for damage or a disaster at home, most people have forgotten one important thing: a list of their belongings. Research shows that more than half of American consumers don’t have an inventory of the possessions they’d want replaced in the event of a loss, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Of those who do, 48 percent do not have receipts; 27 percent do not have photos of their property; and 28 percent do not have a back-up copy of the inventory outside the home. “In the aftermath of damage to your property, the last thing you want to do is make a list of everything you lost,” says Brad Oltmans, vice president of insurance for AAA Arizona. “Preparing in advance for an unexpected disaster could mean a faster return to normal life, a speedy claims process and less stress along the way.” The best way to track what you own and what your possessions are worth is to create a home inventory, according to Oltmans. The start of a new year is a perfect reminder to create or update your home inventory. AAA Insurance experts say it        1. Grab your camera or smartphone and take a tour of your home. www.colliers.com For Sale or Lease ARCADIA OFFICE BUILDING - 3311 N. 44TH ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85018 Marcus Muirhead MOB +1 480 236 6555 DIR +1 602 222 5176 marcus.muirhead@colliers.com c Great owner user opportunity in the Arcadia neighborhood c Amazing frontage along 44th Street c Close proximity to retail, urban housing, restaurants and new development c 5 minutes to Sky Harbor International Airport and 10 minutes to Old Town Scottsdale, Biltmore and Downtown Phoenix c ±27,270 SF office complex c Underground parking, providing secure access and abundance of covered spaces FOR SALE INQUIRIES For more information contact: Danny Plapp MOB +1 602 750 4930 DIR +1 602 222 5071 danny.plapp@colliers.com FOR LEASE INQUIRIES Sale Price: $3,800,000 Lease Price: $19.00 Full Service Gross Building SF: 27,720 SF Lot SF: 57,128 SF Parking Spaces: 106 Listed by Colliers International AZ, LLC 2. Record everything you’d want       other disaster. Don’t forget all the stuff in your closets and garage. 3. Pull together copies of receipts and any other documentation. Also note model and serial numbers. 4. Store your home inventory and related documents in a safe and easily accessible place, including online or in a safe deposit box. However, don’t rely solely on your home computer, which should       or a hard drive crash. 5. Add up the replacement costs for all of those items to make sure you have enough insurance. Creating a home inventory may seem like a daunting task, but fortunately, you don’t have to start from scratch. The NAIC has a free smartphone app that lets you quickly photograph and capture descriptions of items room by room, including bar codes and serial numbers. Information is stored electronically for safekeeping. The Insurance Information Institute also offers free online home inventory software complete with free, secure online storage at knowyourstuff.org. “A home inventory can be invaluable in deciding how much coverage you need and making sure you have adequate protection should you ever need it,” Oltmans says. Michelle Donati-Grayman is an Arcadia resident who works for AAA Arizona, an automotive resource. arcadianews.com

Page 43 February 2015 Mommy and me: Activities strengthen bond with baby By Michelle Donati-Grayman In September, I gave birth to twin boys, Moses and Elias. After getting acclimated to life with two newborns, I started to look for activities to get the three of us out of the house. A little research uncovered a number of affordable activities around town. YOGA Desert Song Healing Arts Center offers a variety of family yoga classes that start while babies are still in utero. While pregnant, I took several prenatal yoga classes at the studio, so the Mommy & Me class seemed like a natural next step. The class is less formal than traditional yoga classes, focusing on creating special bonding time between mother and child. Desert Song also offers Kids’ Yoga for ages 4 to 10 as well as Teen Yoga for ages 11 to 16. Classes for older children teach yoga basics, relaxation and stress management techniques. Each class costs $10-$12. Class packages are available that provide a nominal discount. For more information, visit desertsongyoga.com. SWIM Hubbard Swim School offers a free, weekly Baby Splash class for babies 2 to 5 months old. The 30-minute class is taught in an indoor pool with mom or dad in the water with baby at all times. Baby Splash promotes parent and child bonding while teaching water safety skills, comfort and balance in the water, water acclimation             Families receive a fair share of instructor attention, as there are no more than eight babies per class. At 6 months, babies can advance to Hubbard’s Little Snapper weekly class for $81 per month. For more information, visit hubbardswim.com. GYMNASTICS The Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics Center offers free, weekly Baby Gym classes for babies 6 to 18 months. At Baby Gym, babies get to jump on trampolines, tumble on mats, crawl, jump, swing and climb on various pieces of gymnastics equipment. These activities promote socialization, balance and coordination. At 18 months, babies can advance to the Sunray’s weekly Tumble Tots class for $73 per month. Parent participation is required in both classes. For more information, visit arizonasunrays.com. BRAIN TIME FOR BABIES The Children’s Museum of Phoenix offers a host of programs for children of all ages. Twice a month, the museum offers a Brain Time for Babies program, which includes parent and child playtime with brain-based learning toys and books. The museum also offers Math Before You Can Add programs for several age groups, including children under age 2. This program is designed to lay the foundation for mathematical skills through activities and hands-on projects. Admission to Brain Time for Babies and Math Before You Can Add is free with paid museum admission, which is $11 for nonmembers. Registration is required. For more information, visit childrensmuseumofphoenix.org. 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