The National Association of Professional Organizers held their Annual Conference and Organizing Expo last week. Though
I found no shortage of new and innovative products to keep us productive, these
four simple items spoke to me as they addressed some of my own organizing challenges.
The NEET Cable Keeper by NEET Products
Tired of that tangled
mess of charging cords? This handy new product – like a zippered sock for cables -
actually serves a dual purpose. It keeps your cords knot-free and separate from
one another; while an internal wire (think wire-edged ribbon) allows you to
“shape” your cables and protect their connection sites. My
recommendation: zip a different colored one over each charging cord for tangle-free organizing.
The Time Timer Watch PLUS by Time Timer
The Time Timer is much
revered by those who:
·
overestimate task completion times
·
underestimate task completion times
·
struggle with ADHD
·
need to “see”
the passage of time
·
like to focus for short periods of time
The watch version keeps
the amazing Time Timer concept “on hand” at all times – and who can resist the
lime green? My recommendation: try the
Watch PLUS if you’re already a Time Timer fan; newcomers can get acquainted
with Time Timer via the APP.
The Wrap iT Gift Wrap Organizer by Wrap iT
Rolls of gift wrap
are unwieldy at their best, boxing partners at their worst. This gift wrap
organizer is the best I’ve seen. The deluxe version will even tame those longer
40” rolls! Plenty of pockets hold cards, tags, bags, ribbon, bows, and of
course, scissors and tape. The bag has a
slim silhouette and hangs nicely in a closet. My recommendation: by two – one for all occasion and the other for the
holidays.
The Grab n’ Go by Finder Enterprises
Part charging
station, part personal valet, the Grab n’ Go by Finder Enterprises is a simple solution for those
oft’ misplaced items like keys, phone and wallet. Available in white or smoke,
the Grab n’ Go can accommodate up to six mobile devices, comes with pre-printed
plus blank labels and is affordable at just $24.95. My
recommendation: declare a “no electronics in bed” rule and use the Grab n’ Go
as a family charging station elsewhere in the house.
Do any of these
products provide an organizing solution for you?
