From April 28 – May 2nd, I met with thousands of my organizing colleagues in Orlando for the 2009 Conference of the National Association of Professional Organizers.
The four days were packed with seminars, networking, and new vendor offerings. Best of all, I got to connect with friends who think like I do! We are all weird in that “Use it, love it, or lose it!” and “What is the most efficient system here?” kinda way.
I am excited to share what I learned so my clients have even more success in bringing order into their lives! In the way of new organizing products, three that I recommend are:
Recipe Relish-brightly colored recipe keepers that convert to a recipe stand. The 9″x12″x1.5″ format easily holds magazine clippings, computer print outs, and recipe cards (with optional plastic sleeves.) I like the way you don’t have to do anything to your recipes, just lay them flat under the proper category. The color options are great! If you have a lot of recipes, you can label and color code by category to your heart’s content.
Ziploc® – You’ve probably seen the Big Bags with handles on commercials. The latest product is the Flexible Tote. This is a breathable cube-like zippered container perfect for storing clothing or linens. I have not seen these in stores yet. I like this idea for my tablecloths that I use so infrequently. As a quilter, I wonder if this would be a good optionto store quilts? Better than plastic, surely.
Simply Renee – the Clip It Up™ system keeps supplies within reach for scrapbooking fanatics (you know who you are!) How much time could you save by having everything you use right there? This organizing solution is a bit pricey, but discounted to professional organizers. If you decide you must have one, call me to order for you at 30% off!
Let me know what you think of these products.
