Spring Fling Organizing Products

Clothes may make the man, but organizing products do not make you organized.  Everyday I teach busy people on the go how to maximize space and time.  Shopping for fancy new containers and furniture is only part of the equation.  Start instead by creating a goal, accessing your needs and purging the unwanted, unused or broken.  Dedicate time weekly so maintaining your new space is fun and fast! Here is a secret “Spring Fling” sample of my favorite organizing products and services.  For your organizing inspiration, my blog dishes out a daily dose of tips and tricks: organizingla.com.

1-800-Got-Junk?
The mighty “Hunks of Junk” will haul away everything from one unwanted appliance to yard waste and renovation debris.  Over 60% of items removed are recycled or donated.
(Pricing starts at $100, 1800gotjunk.com) 

Belkin 7-in-1 Retractable Cable Travel Pack
A new way to organize snap-in USB cables and adaptors on-the-go.
($44.99, belkin.com)

Exposures Photo and Art Boxes
Lose the winter blues and get ready for spring by snagging these museum-quality photo and memorabilia boxes.
($4.95 - $24.95, exposuresonline.com)

Windows Vista Home Premium
Revel in the updated Media Center to organize and manage all your digital media, including music, video and photographs—major sources of home disorganization.
($239 for full package; $159 for upgrade version,  microsoft.com) 

Neat Receipts Scanalizer
Eliminate the paper blizzard this spring with this scanner and software solution to organize receipts, bills, medical forms and business cards.
($229.95, neatreceipts.com)

3M Command Metal Hooks
Fearlessly hang your coats, keys and pictures with these designer-inspired metal hooks. Easy to apply, easy to remove and leaves no nail holes.
($6.50-$12.00, commandstrips.com)

Gus Design Group Organic Storage Baskets
Colorful 100% recycled plastic baskets contain your gear in style while being conscious of the environment.
($368.00/set of four, designpublic.com)

Pendaflex EasyView File Folders
These see-through sexy folders make for easy retrieval and the poly construction makes them strong (and silent.)  Just the way you like ‘em, right?

($7.99, pendaflex.com) 

P-Touch Electronic Labeler
Trust us, owning and utilizing an electronic labeler is critical to organizing your office and home.  The new PT-80 model is sleek and simple.
($29.99, brother-usa.com) 

Clear Men’s Shoe Boxes from Iris
Durable, lightweight, polypropylene box pampers your Pumas and your pumps.  Available in numerous sizes.  Snap-shut flat lid makes for easy handling and stacking.
($2.79 to $13.99, organize.com)

Design Within Reach MeBox
It’s official—it’s all about ME.  The MeBox offers multicolored storage with innovative labeling in reinforced cardboard.  I like them for old tax files, toys, holiday decorations and more.
($10/box; $125/set of 15, designwithinreach.com)

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written by RJ WILKIE on February 24, 2008

Concerning the
"Design Within Reach MeBox" for $2.79 to $13.99............
I found a much better deal at the 99 Cent store.

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