Custom Family Handbooks Become An Invaluable Family Resource

I founded The Purple Martin & Co. on the single principle that every household should be in possession of a regularly updated, hard copy resource that contains ALL critical family information.

Today's busy mom's tend to keep too much information in our heads and our PDA's. As a result, we leave those individuals who would like to help (our husbands, moms, babysitters, caregivers etc.) shorthanded and without the proper information to simply step in at a moments notice.

We either expect them to read our mind's or hack into our electronic devices to get the gist of which child is supposed to go where, who has what food allergy, and when is the next doctors appointment.

Why a Hard Copy (aka Paper Based) Resource?
When I studied the habits of how moms communicate the specifics of their households (schedules, carpools, medical information, school information, etc.), the common denominator was paper!

Paper is the only truly shareable resource that translates a mom's "intent" amongst family members and caregivers.

The Solution?
A paper-based Family Handbook that becomes the command central of ALL critical family information.

How Will A Family Handbook Help Me?
• Your personalized family handbook will serve as a clear, concise guide to others, describing how your household operates.

• Your plan of action for emergencies will be clearly outlined for everyone who helps to run your household.

• Your completed handbook will assist you with family schedules, contacts and general coordination.

• Unlike electronic devices, your family handbook will always be an available, up-to-date resource.


What Will My Family Handbook Contain?
The Purple Martin & Co. will customize your family handbook as a desk reference for you, your children, your caregivers, in-laws, pet sitters, house sitters, etc.

Handbooks will be fully customized for each family, however basic information will contain the following:

* True Emergencies & Insurance Coverage
* Neighbors & Friends Who Can Help
* Medical Basics
* School Basics
* Customized Family Calendars & Important Dates to Remember
* Preferred Service Providers
* Travel Specifics
* Adult Routines & Schedules
* Children’s Routines, Preferences & Schedules

Additional Benefits Your Family Handbook Provides
Family handbooks are designed to be a single repository of all important family information in case of an emergency …. However, they also have additional benefits!

* Time Saver
* Last Minute Travel Efficiency
* Reference for New Babysitters / House sitters / Pet sitters
* Calendar Coordination
* Quality Service
* Frequent Updates Available

Extra Handbook Solutions

* Labels
As I partner with you to keep your contacts, calendars and daily routines up to date, you will also have the benefit of having labels printed in advance for large mailings including: Christmas Cards, Large Events, Birthday Parties, etc.


* "On-The Go" Book
Upon finalizing your family handbook, we will take the important information you would like with you on a traveling basis and put it in a smaller “on the go” version.

This smaller handbook is a perfect replacement for your “day runner” as it will contain all of your important contacts, service providers, calendars, children’s schedules, and class lists.

This is also a nice complement to any hand-held electronic device you currently use, because sometimes we just forget to charge them or leave them at home.