Organization/Time Management
Written by Maria Gracia
on 03/2009 - Word Count: 917
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1. Your purse no longer has to be a bottomless pit. There are great organizing gadgets out there now to use for organizing your purse. These organizers come in different sizes and contain pockets of varying sizes to accommodate the variety of items women keep in their purses. The organizers are made for ease in use, and if you switch purses often, just lift out the purse organizer and place it into the new purse. It's that simple.
2. Label makers are the ultimate organizing gizmos! Not only can you easily and quickly label all of the files in your filing cabinet, you can label any type of containers with their contents so everything is easy to find. This is especially helpful if you have multiple containers with different items, like craft supplies.
3. Over-the-door hook racks can add needed space in different areas of the home. In the bathroom, use this rack to hang robes, towels and blow dryers. In the bedroom, use it to hang scarves, belts or jewelry. In the mudroom, the rack is useful for hanging jackets, umbrellas, etc.
4. The well-known Post-It note is an office icon. An organizing gizmo that can be found on computers is digital sticky notes that can be used the same way as Post-It notes. Keep these little sticky notes docked on your PC's desktop. When something comes to mind as you are working on your computer, type a quick digital note and post it on your computer. This is a great way to keep organized--plus it saves paper in the process.
5. A very inexpensive and easy-to-use gadget is the shelf divider. Dividers keep anything that is stacked in piles, like linens, t-shirts, sweaters, etc., upright and organized.
6. Under-the-bed storage containers can be used to store seasonal clothing or accessories that you're not using, as well as seasonal blankets, sheets and other whites. These containers tend to be longer so you could store certain size rolls of paper and other gift-wrapping supplies.
7. Adhesive hooks come in a variety sizes and finishes from casual (white) to dressy (metallic). Use them to hang up decorations for any season. Adhesive hooks are great to store keys. They are also good for hanging up pictures and can go on the back of doors if you need to add extra storage for coats.
8. The pegboard has become a versatile organizing gadget that is especially useful when it comes to using empty wall space to maximize storage potential. Accessories are available to use with the hooks to give you the ability to hang a variety of items. Not only is it great to use in the garage to hang and organize tools, you can make the pegboard decorative with paint and use it in other areas of the home.
9. What is better than regular clothes hangers? Multiple-tiered hangers! They are wonderful for organizing clothes in your closet. They help to save space by holding multiple skirts, blouses or pants.
10. Clear shoe organizers are not just for shoes. These medium sized plastic gizmos are great for storing a multitude of items from photographs to greeting cards to CDs to makeup.
11. Over-the-door pocket organizers are a wonderful way to organize a variety of small items. Many of these organizers contain clear pockets for visual ease in finding an item. Use pocket organizers to store gloves, mittens and scarves. Also consider using it in the pantry to store spices, seasonings and small packets of gravy, etc.
12. Binder clips are a very versatile gizmo. They come in multiple sizes from small to large and can be used in many different ways. Binder clips work well to close larger, bulkier bags of chips and snacks. Place a magnet on the back of a binder clip to use on your refrigerator to clip notes and lists. Binder clips even work well to hold recipe cards. Just clip the bottom of the recipe card with one clip on each side. Then just turn it upright and it will stand on the counter or whatever surface you put it on. A couple other uses for binder clips include using it as a money clip and as a toothpaste tube clip.
13. Small divided plastic organizers, which are more commonly found in sporting good sections of stores, make great organizing gizmos. They are perfect for storing earrings, bracelets and watches. These containers also work well for storing beads and other small crafting items.
Maria Gracia is nationally recognized author, speaker, consultant, and professional organizer. She is founder of Get Organized Now!, specializing in helping people get better organized to live the kind of stress-free life they've always dreamed of and co-founder with husband, Joe, of Give to Get Marketing Newsletter.Want to get organized? Get your FREE Get Organized Now! Idea-Pak, filled with tips and ideas to help you organize your home, your office and your life, www.getorganizednow.com. Want Marketing Strategy Tips? Get complimentary Marketing Idea-Kit, www.givetogetmarketing.com. For information about Marcia's Presentations and Consulting Services,
