Energize and Organize: Multi-Purpose, Affordable Storage Containers, Part 1

                             Happy St. Patrick's Day to you and your loved ones!  :-)

Spring is around the corner and for many people, time to get organized.  Clients frequently inquire about  recommendations for multi-purpose, affordable storage containers.  Here are a few suggestions for your consideration.

                           
                       Junk Drawer Organizers

This helpful product is an organizing super-performer!  Drawer organizers are available in a variety of price ranges, sizes, and materials (cardboard, clear acrylic, plastic, and wood). If you need maximum flexibility, look for one with adjustable compartments, so you can create the right sized spaces for anything in your drawer.

• Office:  Use one in your office to separate out rubber bands, paper clips, erasers, and other small office essentials.
• Bathroom:  Stash them in the bathroom to hold cosmetics and first-aid items.
• Kids' room:  Put them in kids’ rooms to hold small toys or hair accessories.
• Workshop:  Sort out nails and screws in the workshop.
• Craft room:   Separate small craft supplies like beads and wires or sewing accouterments.

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​                      Flexible Laundry Baskets

Containerizing your stuff is great, but buying all those bins and boxes can get expensive! Laundry baskets can be an affordable option. Watch for them on sale at your local discount store. You’ll also find some pretty wicker ones at craft stores (such as Michael’s and JoAnn Fabrics) for under $5.

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• Home:  Use them all over your home, such as to contain toys, books, or magazines in the living room.
• "Go Up Basket":  Put one at the bottom of the stairs. Throughout the day, drop in everything that needs to go “up,” making evening clean-up quick and painless.
• "Exit Basket":  Place one near the exit door for things that need to leave the house — clothing that needs to go the the tailor or dry cleaner, items that need to be returned to stores, library books and movies ready for return, and loaned items that need to find their rightful owners. 
• Trunk of Car:  Keep a basket in the trunk of your car. Take a peek in the box each morning and see what you can get rid of that day.

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​Remember if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ...
Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts  Contact 617.640.2366     www.energizeandorganize.com

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