Now I'm not talking about Santas undergutchies! Rather, what to do with all those holiday decorations after you dismantle the tree. Check this out!
This unit is the perfect gift for those family elves who help out with the storage of Christmas ornaments. And most important, it will keep your ornaments organized!!! We like that!
Take note of these highlights:
- Safeguards all your ornaments
- Made of heavy-duty, corrugated cardboard
- Assembles instantly
- Accessible handles let you carry the whole unit (or one drawer at a time)
Product Specifications:
- Measures 31" tall by 17.5" square
- Includes 8 drawers
- 4 drawers include 25 divided sections (sections are 3" X 3" X 3")
- 4 drawers include 16 divided sections (sections are 4" X 4" X 4")
You won't find these drawers in the North Pole. However, you will find them in North Carolina! Contact Susan Gaskin at (704) 366-8518 to order this storage unit, or visit the website! The cost is $32.00, plus $6.95 for shipping and handling within the United States. (North Carolina residents add $1.92 for taxes.)
 |
How do you mange your project information? Need some help with storing documents? Do you use binders for your projects?
If you are a project manager, graphic designer, printer or an accountant then this item could be perfect for you!
Insert these three-holed punched storage folders inside your next project binder to house hard copy documents and a diskette. The design of the folder allows you to see the document and it provides a tab for easy labeling, indexing and viewing. You'll always be able to access the information you need!
These folders come in a handy 10 pack with 5 different colors. They can be purchased at most office supply stores in the price range of $3.99 - $4.99. Be sure to visit the Smead website to see a vast array of organizational products!!
Invest in Projects Files ...to start the project off right!
 |
When we were contacted by this company to review their product the "kid" in me became verrrry curious.
O.K. Cards stands for Organized Kids and I must tell you: I'm impressed! WOW a cool tool for teaching kids how to be independently organized in a FUN way!
O.K. Cards comes in a brightly colored little file box. Inside the "kids file box" you will find a colorful array of chore cards, fun cards, activity cards and blank cards for your child's individual needs. This tool was designed with delightful pictures (no words!) to "trigger" the task at hand.
O.K. Cards come fully equipped with:
- clock-faced stickers -- for those chores or tasks that need to be done at a set time
- vividly colorful dividers -- for the days of the week
- even a card divider designated as "FUN day! Pssst ...any of you workaholic parents may want to take heed of this one -- we ALL deserve a break and time off!
- indelible marker for customizing any other activities
What I really appreciated about this "innovative kid's organizing tool" is the fact that it enhances setting up skills at an early age that requires little to no monitoring from an adult. All the child needs to do is place the appropriate task in the designated day's divider card. When the task is completed the child moves the card to the next appropriate day for the task to be completed. When the week is done and chores are complete they can pick a card from the "fun cards" and schedule it into their "fun day."
Hmmm, in essence what this "kids file box" really does is create a "tickler file." Something many of my adult clients even struggle in setting up!
The product was designed with kids in mind all the way -- translation: it's durable! Reasonably priced at $14.95 -- an incredibly inexpensive price -- for such a highly valued skill set for your child as an adult!
The original O.K. Cards were designed for kids age 4-6. There is a second deck of cards for the older child ...hmmmm I sure hope the teen version is next on their list -- and who knows maybe even an adult version. Studies show we all think in "pictures" so why not?
For more information contact Bob and Eularee Smith at (541) 688-7103 or visit their website. Tell them you found their great product on 1,2 3 SORT IT!
 |
Uh-ohhh, you know your life is getting out of control when you forget to pick up one of your kids! Why not turn your family schedule of "Mission Impossible" into one of "Mission Control?"
This ingeniously innovative family tool can help put you all back on track!
Mission Control is a weekly calendar system for the whole family to use! This top quality, incredibly innovative system measures 23x16 inches. Place this calendar directly on the refrigerator -- it's all magnetized -- and sticks very well I might add!!!
Mission Control is playfully designed, colorful and FUN! Made of a polypropylene surface for easy wipe on/wipe off schedule changes, it also comes with it's own pen and clip (also magnetized so you won't misplace it!)
Mission Control comes with 80 stickers that cover a vast array of typical family commitments and chaotic schedules. Using the stickers ...you customize 60 mini magnets to suit your individual needs. The kids will absolutely LOVE showing you where they need to be or what parent activity is coming up in utilizing this system!
What I really appreciate about this product is the top quality of design and playfulness. Not being one for "clutter" -- Mission Control passes my test for "appeal" and function!
Mission Control has huge blocks that break your days into "chewable chunks:" morning, afternoon and evening ...with plenty of space to write any other pertinent facts for each segment of your day!
Reasonably priced at $21.95 Mission Control is a fantastic enhancement in keeping track of everyone's schedule. The cool part is, that being designed with stickers and magnets -- you can really encourage your kids to participate in creating the family schedule too!
Note: the one item missing is stickers to keep track of the demands your spouse may forget to tell you about. Yet, rest assured -- I'm sure the kids can assist you in locating a sticker collection to suit your needs, after all you have 60 mini magnets to use, to incorporate everyone's schedule!
For more information visit the Mission Control website or contact Sue Kaiden at (888) 757-3000 and please tell them 1, 2, 3 SORT IT sent you!
 |
For all you bicycle enthusiasts who cant seem to finding a parking spot in the garage (or in the case where you live in an apartment without a garage) we have the perfect organizing tool! Its the bicycle storage rack by RACOR, Inc.
Attach this helpful tool to an empty wall and store 2 bicycles, including helmets and bicycle shoes. Reclaim your parking spot for the car by using this tool! If you use this inside the home, then you can clear those hallways (or in the case of my in-laws, clear the dinning room where they store 5 bicycles!).
The storage unit is made of rolled steel, coated with a durable epoxy finish. You may find this item in stores such as Bed, Bath and Beyond, Container Store or order it direct. Contact them at (800) 783-7725 or visit their web site www.racorinc.com. The suggested retail price on this unit is $74.95.
Start peddling to the store nearest you!
 |
Could you use some help storing office tools near your desk? Does your desk-top provide enough space for this simple tool pictured here? (It will if you follow our desktop organizing recipe!) Then after you're done, reward yourself with this tool to help you stay organized!
You won't find quality, wood, desk-top organizers in most office supply stores. Yet Lillian Vernon carries this wonderful, practical tool in their Neat Ideas catalog. Made of solid wood, its finely finished and sealed with a lacquer. It measures 17 7/8W X 10D X 11 7/8H. With 7 compartments, you have a multitude of options for storage.
You can store a dictionary, thesaurus, journal, phone message pad, envelopes, note paper, envelopes, etc. Use your imagination -- the uses are endless! You can order this item direct by calling (800) 285-5555. The cost for this item is $49.98, plus shipping and handling.
 |
Like piles of paper, I have piles of CDs. Ugh! Does anyone else have this problem? Each time I pick up a stack, I go one-by-one to find the CD I want. Now I don't have to!
For a mere $3.89, pick up this great CD Flipper. It stores 20 CDs such that you
can flip through them with ease. It makes it easy to read and select the CD you
want. Its made of durable plastic and the bottom has four rubber pads at each
corner so the unit doesn't scratch any surface areas. It measures 6" W X 13" D.
You can find this helpful tool at stores such as Bed, Bath and Beyond, Tower Records
and the Container Store.
Now that's "music to my ears!"
 |
El fa Storage Baskets
Storage, storage, storage I need more storage space! Sound familiar? Wouldn't it be nice to have a storage unit that you could customize, one that could be used either in the home or office? Consider using Elfa products!
Made in Sweden, the Elfa product line offers an array of options for use within wardrobe closets to supply closets. Why, you could even build an office desk. Choose from an array of drawer units. The options are literally endless!
Made of steel wire construction with a Lifebond epoxy coating, it will last a lifetime. You can assemble a 4, 7 or 10 runner frame with drawers that span the depth of 3 1/8" to 15". Add some wheels and you can take it with you!
Costs for these units will range depending on your choices of configuration. A basic four drawer unit with depths of 3 1/8" will cost approximately $75.00.
Visit your up-scale hardware stores for these products. The Container Store also carries the full line of products and you can order their catalog and order from that. Call (800) 733-3532.
 |
Ins and Outs
OK, OK, some of those In and Out baskets are pretty lame when it comes to style and elegance. Yet, it is possible to find some classy units too!
What's your pleasure natural or dark cherry? Look no further than the Levenger catalog for some high-end products. Their stackable baskets will add function and style to your desktop. They measure 15" W X 9" D X 3" H and they house letter or legal files. As a sign of our times, they even make them deeper!
Handsome, simple and classy, these units will definitely add a finished touch to the desktop. The cost for the 3" deep unit is $36.95 and $42.95 for the 4" deep unit. Call Levenger for a catalog (800) 544-0880.
And remember to file instead of pile!
 |