My name is Maria Fraietta and I am an entrepreneur living in Littleton, Colorado. I’ve created a unique product I’d love to share with you: The Nokbox.
My dad passed away last year, and what I didn't expect was how hard it was to go through all of his stuff to close his accounts, manage his home & vehicles, and go through probate. I didn't even really know what probate was (but I did learn that your estate often goes through one, even when you have a will). No matter what (even if you have a trust), someone has to manage all of your things and accounts when you die, and that's difficult when you are grieving.
After I returned home, I realized that everyone needs a product like this. I’m a single mom, and if something happened to me, it would be really hard for someone to figure out and manage my life – they would be on a scavenger hunt! So I made a box for myself, and then kept going. I am a teacher and a real estate agent, so this new “side hustle” seemed crazy… but I had to do it.
"I researched, held focus groups, iterated, and started selling," says Maria. "I had dozens of neighborhood kids helping me assemble boxes after I sold out our presale launch in just a couple of days and realized there was no way I could keep up with demand. We filled up my house, then my backyard shed, and then my garage. I kept making boxes, and improving them as I went. My house is still Nokbox Headquarters!"
So, I researched and created a system to make this whole thing less of a mystery. It allows us to organize our own lives so that it's not such a burden on our next of kin, whenever the time may be. I wrote 132 pages of information on what to GATHER (for you) and what to DO WITH IT (for your next of kin). But, it's not in a book you’ll probably never read... each copyrighted page goes into a folder, so it's easy and kind of fun to fill up -- you just toss in your statements or jot some notes down, and you're done. There is a key system with complete step by step instructions on how to sort out all of your keys, and a zippered pouch for your documents (birth certificates, etc.) that should go into a safe.
The box covers bank & investment accounts and insurance policies, but it also covers little details people need, like where to find the key to your storage shed, where your pet's vet is, what to do with your childhood photos, or which neighbor has a key to your house. Everything in your life is covered, seriously. You'll never need another organizational system -- I filled up my box, and I pretty much got rid of all of my other files. It's all in there. It’s also the first thing you can grab in case of emergency.
The product is called the Nokbox (Next of Kin box, get it?!). My friends are calling it the "death box," but hey, whatever works. Anyway, we ALL need one, no matter what our age.
It's the best thing you can get for your NOK (if you like them, anyway!).
If you’d like a sample box, let’s talk! I’m happy to share more and I would absolutely love for more people to have the chance to check out The Nokbox. Thank you so much!
Nokbox Options
Original Nokbox | $159 - A box, hanging folders, and folders ready to go
Nokbox Naked | $99 - Everything in the Original but the box
Nokbox Lite | $59 - You provide the box and folders
PLUS...
Our new KidBox Lite is here for only $9.99! Your dependents really need their own box to store things like:
- Health Records
- School Documents
- School Photos
- Awards & Certificates
- Fun Mementos
- and more!
Order your Nokbox here! Use code MACARONI15 for 15% off!
ENTER TO WIN!
Macaroni KID Lakewood-Littleton and Macaroni KID Downtown Denver have teamed up with Nokbox creator, Maria Fraietta, to give one of our loyal subscribers peace of mind with their very own Nokbox Lite! You must be able to pick up your Nokbox Lite in Littleton. This is a Macaroni Kid contest taking place across multiple Macaroni Kid newsletters throughout the greater Denver Metro area. One entry per email address please; duplicate entries will be deleted.
Rules: This contest will run from Saturday, March 12, 2022 through Saturday, March 26, 2022. One winner will be selected from all eligible entries on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Winner will be notified by email and phone and will have 24 hours to claim the prize. If the prize is not claimed within 24 hours, an alternate winner will be chosen. You MUST be a subscriber to Macaroni Kid and 18 or older to enter. If you are not a subscriber and enter the contest, you will be automatically subscribed. This is a Macaroni Kid contest taking place across multiple Macaroni Kid newsletters throughout the greater Denver Metro area. See complete Official Sweepstakes Rules.
