Have you ever found a loose, unmarked key and had no idea what it’s for?

It’s easy to forget, so the best thing to do is label any key that’s stored somewhere and not in your regular day-to-day rotation.

There are countless ways to “skin this cat,” including key tags from your local locksmith or hardware store, as well as the ever-reliable ballpoint pen on masking tape.

Here’s one more: my little publishing company received 11,000 key tags instead of 10,000 (they’re included in a book we sell). Since we have no use for the extra 1,000 tags, we’re giving them away free to readers of AccuQuote’s blog. The tags are 1.37″ x 2.75″  manila paper with printing on one side and 4 inches of thin wire that to tie it to a key. The text includes blank lines to write what the key goes to, as well as a website address.

Just send a self-addressed and STAMPED envelope to: EIGHT FREE KEY TAGS P.O. Box 91  Mendham, NJ 07945 and we’ll send you 8 tags free.

If your return envelope is not stamped or addressed, we won’t send you any tags.

We promise NONE of your personal information will be recorded or distributed in any way. You will NOT be placed on a mailing list or otherwise contacted.

The offer ends either November 10th 2009, or when the 1,000 extra key tags are gone – whichever comes first.

Mark Gavagan is the author of two books that help families organize and plan their personal & financial affairs: “The It’s All Right Here Life & Affairs Organizer” and “12 Critical Things Your Family Needs to Know”.