The 2011 Organize Anything Top 10 Organizing Product List is a comprehensive collection of products that allow you to save time and live your life. We’ve spent the year looking at products recommended to us by clients, suppliers and that we’ve run across that just make life simpler. Here are our Organize Anything Top 10.
1. Pendalflex Desk Free Hanging Organizer with Case
Innovative vertical filing system allows you to see all of your important documents at once. Each level in the filing system has an index tab, for easy organization. The system can be removed from its case and carried in a briefcase or stored in a filing cabinet. Each file pocket is colour coded and easily removable for individual use. Great for offices with limited desk and file cabinet space. It can be found at Staples.
2. More Time Moms Family Organizer
It’s the original and best-selling family organizer on the market. This family planner has the biggest squares, 2.1"x 3.5", to give you plenty of room to write, a variety of stickers to remind you of important events, and a pocket for bills and loose paperwork.You can buy More Time Moms Family Organizer online (www.moretimemoms.com) or wherever calendars are sold.
3. LUG Life Puddle Jumper Overnight/Gym Bag
Not too big and not too small, with a pocket or pouch for every last thing, it’s easy to see why this bag is a best seller. With so many great features, it’s hard to pick a favourite: Probably the clear-coated bottom for easy cleaning and durability. Or the travel strap that attaches to any standard rolling luggage handle. Or the ventilated compartment that keeps the dirty clothes/shoes away from the clean. Or the … you get the picture. This bag has all the bells and whistles. It can be found in quirky bag retailers all over Nova Scotia.
4. Wikki Stix Craft Sticks
Not just a kid’s craft, Wikki Stix have a slew of practical uses! They can be used to do everything from colour-coding computer cords to fixing a pair of glasses. These fun, colourful wax strings will add personality to any task. You can purchase Wikki Stix at Scholar’s Choice and DeSerres.
5. Ziploc XXL Big Bags
Get more out of the space in your home with Ziploc® Brand Big Bags. They’re the biggest, strongest, most versatile Ziploc® Brand Bags ever created. Use them to store clothing, bedding, holiday decorations, sports equipment and more. No more clutter in the garage, the basement or the closet. You can buy Ziploc’s entire line of products at Walmart.
6. EverFresh Hamper with Removable Bag
NeatFreak’s line of laundry products with everfresh® is a 100% natural way to keep your home always fresh, always clean. Environmentally friendly enzymes built into the fabric continuously reduce odour, resulting in a fresh and clean laundry bag, basket or hamper. The EverFresh Hamper with Removable Liner can be found at Home Outfitters.
7. Roux Tween Time Instant Hair Colour Touch-Up Stick
Temporary hair color touch-up stick. Roux Tween Time Instant Hair Color Touch-Up Stick is a one-of-a-kind instant temporary color crayon. Perfect for concealing small areas of gray or covering/blending re-growth area at the scalp. It applies like lipstick and shampoos out. Perfect to throw in your purse or travel bag when you’re going to be on the go. You can buy Tween Time at Sally’s Beauty.
8. Doodle.com
The world’s leading online scheduling service, Doodle takes the pain out of finding the right date and time for a group of people to meet and makes scheduling virtually effortless. The basic service is a free online coordination tool which requires neither registration nor software installation.
9. Avery Durable Binder with Viewfinder Pocket
This binder comes with a sealable, clear plastic pouch that’s perfect for holding anything from loose papers to a cell phone. Perfect for planning any event, the Durable Binder can be found at Staples.
10. Table Topics Conversation Starters: Original Edition
Conversation is a dying art and these engaging questions inspire the best kinds of conversation - whether over a glass of wine or at dinner party. Table Topics Original makes the perfect dinner party hostess gift! Created for adults, but appropriate for ages 12 and up, you can find Table Topics at Chapters.
Colette Robicheau, President of Organize Anything, is a consultant, coach, and public speaker offering corporate, residential, and personal organizing services. For more information contact Colette Robicheau, Organizing Consultant and Coach visit her website www.organizeanything.com or email info@organizeanything.com.