Hot Picks - Fall 2000

You can start using FLEXSORT immediately! Use it to organize:

Action files Resource files Bills

Client files Project files Voice-mail messages

In-coming mail Out-going mail Just about everything!!!

Pinway International Inc. Is the creator of this nifty tool, so you can make organizing fun and easy -- instantly! FLEXSORT is perfect for those who manage a multitude of activities concurrently and those who are organizationally challenged. FLEXSORT is an excellent product to help you keep items upright, visible and accessible -- and all within arms reach. Customize Flexsort to serve your needs! Its completely flexible!

Flexsort includes these features:
• Flexibility
• Made of durable steel with wood end plates
• Each slot can expand to 2"
• The whole unit expands from 10" - 17"
• 25 coils form 26 compartments which can be assigned from A to Z.

• Keep filing without piling
• Keep important items in sight
• Keep paperwork flowing
• Keep the desktop clear and useable

Or you can order directly here at the 1,2,3 SORT IT website!

This mini expandable version of the original Flexsort has a multitude of uses!

• Organize all those recipe cards clumped in a pile in your Kitchen
• Create a mini-mail sorter
• Bring order to your "coupon clipping challenges"
• Organize notes, permission slips and schedules from school
• Contain receipts for products you need to return
• De-clutter your desk of loose CD's or diskettes

Truth be known the only limits to FLEXSORT Jr. -- is your imagination!

Reasonably priced at $15.90 (includes s/h), the FLEXSORT Jr. is made utilizing a heavy duty, durable plastic. It has 19 different slots and comes with 9 removable dividers. Expanding from 5.5" to 8.75", it was designed with the same "slinky" mechanism (remember that toy?) as the original FLEXSORT, allowing papers to stand upright -- plus -- each compartment can change widths as your needs vary!

This is such a great organizing tool we recommend you order several! One for each child, your office and kitchen! FLEXSORT Jr. is available in a variety of colors: yellow, orange, green and blue.

Or you can order directly here at the 1,2,3 SORT IT website!

Client Valuation Services is at it again! The updates for the "Cash Book" and the "Cash Disk" are now available for your convenience! For more information on this product check out our "Kool Organizing Tools" section.

The Cash Book is $28.00 and the Cash Disk is available for $45.00 (includes shipping and handling) Order your "Cash Book" or "Cash Disk" for the year 2000 and start experiencing YOUR $avings this year!!
You can order directly here at the 1,2,3 SORT IT website!

Look at the picture and "think" kids rooms, crafts, sewing projects, needlepoint, garage and even home repair supplies at anyone's disposal!

The beauty of the Akro bins is that they are modular, stackable, durable and most affordable! The bins have solid bottoms and sides, and a clear front side, which makes viewing the contents a cinch! Dividers can even be incorporated into the bottoms to make even more compartmentalized space.

We're not done yet -- the bins can also be hooked onto a special designed wall panel to maximize your space in getting organized.

The Akro bins come in 6 different sizes and range from $.89 - $8.99. Dividers are $.79 - $ $2.99 and the wall panel for hanging bins is 18 x 19 for $25!

For more information, to place an order or receive their marvelous catalogs call: 800-733-3532 or visit their website!

I'm sure you have all seen a multitude of laundry sorters. Unfortunately, they look great on the box or in the catalog ...until you get them home and put them together. Then what you find is:

• they aren't easily movable
• they are clunkier than you anticipated
• the fabric tears easily when it's full
• they collapse waaaaay too easily
• they aren't made using top quality materials
• the laundry is not easily transportable from it's location to the laundry room or launderette

I have searched high and low for Client's needing a similar tool and was disappointed in the quality of the selection and the numerous "copy-cats" -- until NOW!!

L.L.Bean now carries the same laundry holder! It's constructed in a machine washable canvas bag that lifts out of it's birch frame and cinches closed easily until you get to the laundry room! Not only that ...the full size version now has a handy outside pocket!

Presenting itself in 2 sizes, the mini version is: 18" (w) x 24" (h); the full size is: 18" (w) x 32" (h) Colors are: red, royal, natural and emerald.

This laundry bagger sits easily in a closet (kids included!) or your laundry room. You won't regret this investment at all! With the holidays swiftly approaching -- consider buying one for the college student in your Life as well -- it sure beats a full size laundry basket and is much less cumbersome!

Contact L.L.Bean via their website or call: 800-221-4221 Get on their mail list and ask for the L.L.Bean Home, Bed and Bath catalog (their list of customers is kept private -- so you won't need to worry about them trading or selling your name!)

As an expert in the industry of Professional Organizing for the Office, Business and Home, we are often asked for organizing solutions for the kids of our many Clients. With this in mind we attempt to balance all of our HotPicks in the same regard. This month we scored for kids -- BIG time!

Our latest find is a wonderful organizing investment to help encourage your child's creativity while teaching them some great organizing skills. The little artist in your Life desperately needs a place to contain all the tools of the trade: art paper, colored paper, note pads, scissors, rulers, markers, glue, crayons, pencils, paint etc...without cluttering the kitchen, family room or their bedroom!

Our latest find is: The Petite Artiste drafting table. Designed in pine wood with a honey finish, it comes with it's own BIG roll of paper (19" W x 69 yards L), that can be secured to the table, with it's own built-in tearing edge. It also has a top shelf, 2 metal pails and 2 hanging bins.

When not in use as an art table, this beautiful piece of furniture can double as a desk for your child! (36 x 28 x 21)

Wait -- there is more!

To complete the set there is a little stool 16" h and an art cart.

The cart measures 22 x 16 x 20. It has a removable top tray that has various cubbies to help your child organize their supplies and a generous lower shelf for bulkier items. The art cart also comes with 2 galvanized metal pails for storing even more necessary tools of the trade! With cutout handles this dandy cart moves around easily, (lockable casters) and to maximize space in your child's room -- it even fits neatly under the drafting table!!

Your organizing investment is: $299 for the drafting table; $199 for the art cart and $39 for the matching stool! This furniture will last for quite some time ...and most importantly it naturally works with your child and teaches them to become more organized in all of their creative activities!

For more information, visit The Pottery Barn or call 800 - 430 - 7373

Well we found just the trick! It's called "Gripping Felt."

Gripping Felt is a revolutionary self-adhesive, low-tack felt that is double-sided and will NOT damage paint or wallpaper, making it a great solution for renters, kids and dorm students! Because of it's incredible "no damage" features it can easily be moved and repositioned.

The Gripping Felt comes in 3" x 78" and can be cut to any size to suit your needs for notes, memos, computer instructions, messages and photos.

And for the big jobs there is a full size Gripping Felt Board!
The Gripping Felt Board comes in two sizes: 18 x 24 or 24 x 36! All Gripping Felt products are reasonably priced, so there is no excuse not to have what you need ...where you need it! Where else except The Container Store!

To place an order or receive their marvelous catalogs call: 800-733-3532 or visit their website!

Gripping Felt Board 18 x 24	$ 9.99
Gripping Felt Board 24 x 36	$16.99
Gripping Felt strip 3 x 78	$ 7.99

Your First Apartment, is loaded with helpful tips and clues to make the transition into your own first apartment more stress free...while keeping a watchful eye open to some important facts that you may not have thought of as a newbie to apartment hunting/living!

Your First Apartment covers: inspecting your potential living space, leases, roommates, attaining utilities, financial arrangements for shared living expenses, pets, security issues, basic furnishings, equipping your first kitchen, useful tools and necessary supplies and tips for locating merchants and suppliers that are a must!

Prior to signing that lease Your First Apartment walks you through a gamut of things that need to be considered. Here are a few of our favorites from the booklet for the first time renter:

What you need to know:
• Where are the circuit breakers and how do you turn off the water?
• Availability of parking for you and your guests. Are there any local ordinances relating to street parking?
• Understanding your security deposit.
  
  What you need:
  
• step stool
• collapsible shopping cart
• tool kit: hammer, tape measure, pliers, screw drivers (regular and Phillips), nails, screws, picture hooks, wire, duct tape, electrical tape, velcro, swiss army knife
• packing a survival box -- for moving day

Don't want to wait for the soft cover booklet? Then download them both in our Registered Members area and receive your pdf file IMMEDIATELY for $4 each!

EasyMinder™ Reusable Lists are really cute and colorful!! Not only that, they are magnetized and laminated and come with a special marker, so you can reuse your lists over and over again!

Each list sells for a reasonable $5.95. The following is their complete line of products:

• Med Minder: keep track of who, what, when and how to take medicine. Great for people caring for their parents.
  
  
• Handy Grocery List: Save time and money by organizing your grocery list and reduce impulse buying.
  
  
• Mini Grocery List: Same as above only purse size
  
  
• Babysitter Info Sheet: Leave an easy to read format for your babysitter regarding emergency numbers and instructions for medications, snacks, television, and bedtime.
  
  
• Habit Builder For Children: Help your child build a solid foundation by teaching personal habits, chores, and courtesy.
  
  
• Week At A Time Planning Sheet: Keep track of appointments, errands, calls, car pooling and other schedules for the whole family.
  
  
• Easy Errands & Purse Size Errand List: reminder list for daily errands and appointments.
  
  
• Baby Care Info Sheet: Track baby's diet, immunizations, height and weight. Plus it includes baby-proofing reminders.
  
  
• Find the State Game: Make learning geography and capitols fun! Great for long trips.

Grip Twists are vinyl-cushioned "twisters" that can be used instead of rope, twine ...or leaving things in an unruly pile! They come in 3 different sizes to suit most any need.

Tired of those jumbles of cables and cords? Just grab a Grip Twist to maintain your computer cables, stereo systems, and cords of all kinds: hair dryers, phones etc... Use a Grip Twist to coil heavy duty extension cables and hoses for winter storage.

I personally found Grip Twists to be an excellent resource for storing sleeping bags, air mattresses and camping gear! The heavy duty wire holds the object firmly, while the cushioned coating protects it!

These little tykes are so affordable, you may want to keep a few in your automobile -- you'll never know when they could come in handy!

Grip Twists come in 3 lengths:

long 68"	blue...1 per package at $9.99
medium 34"	red...2 per package at $9.99
short 17"	black...4 per package at $9.99

To place an order or receive a catalog call The Container Store: 800-733-3532 or visit their website!

The Folding Crate will put an end to grocery bags flopping over while you are in transit (and unfortunately a gamut of their constant rolling around the floor as you drive!) The Folding Crate is at your beckon call for hauling groceries from your automobile to the home and then some.

This sturdy crate is made of a very durable construction and offers a large capacity (20.5 x 14 x 10.5) for hauling just about anything in its expanded use. The unique feature of this crate is ...when your done with your errands or not in use, this crate will fold away very compactly! Want to use it on a regular basis and be mobile? Then purchase a set of casters for your Folding Crate!

The Folding Crate has an assortment of uses from A-Z, so let your imagination go wild! A few of our ideas are: camping trips, dorm rooms, garden supplies, groceries, kindling wood, laundry, pantries, picnics, recycling, storing magazines, sports equipment, toys, and very handy for vacation trips!

The Folding Crate comes in blue, black, yellow and white for a reasonable $11.99 Casters can also be purchased for $5.99

To place an order or receive a catalog call The Container Store: 800-733-3532 or visit their website!