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Organizational Products to Streamline Your 2012

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2012 is upon us and as I sit at a desk covered with papers, business cards, gadgets, and various items our kids have so kindly left behind, I know that my goal is to get organized in time for the new year!  I’m taking a take-no-prisoner type approach to every piece of paper, business card, and receipt as I sort into piles, digitizing some, tossing others, and archiving the rest.  

It’s out with the old, in with the new and I’m hoping that my New Year’s resolution for a clean work space lasts at least until I start tackling taxes.  Here are some of the products I’m using to organize my desk, life, and home.
Sarah Kimmel’s Organized in 20 Days
makes home and personal organization easy 
Organized in 20 Days eBook for Nook and Kindle ($5.99)— If you’re in need of some serious organization, Sarah Kimmel from The Organized Mom will help you take control of your house and life and develop habits to keep you organized to save time and money.  Organized in 20 Days provides a different area to tackle each day. There is a day dedicated to each room in your home but also a day to establish routines, organize contacts, tackle paperwork, come up with a meal plan, and deal with the household budget. Each day’s tasks are manageable, with helpful tips that provide guidance and the motivation for getting organized!
Her Point of View Binder can be customized
using Franklin Planner products
Her Point of View Binder (starting at $69.95)—   As tech savvy as I am, I’m a sucker for a good paper calendar that I keep next to me while working so I can create my blog’s editorial calendar as I think about or hear of new topics to share.  I’ve switched from free month-at-a-glance printable PDFs from the internet and am keeping track of my writing on a Simplicity Two Page Monthly Calendar with Tabs ($9.95) in a gorgeous leather Her Point of View Binder from Franklin Covey.  With pockets for business cards and a zipped section at the back, I have everything I need tucked neatly inside and even room for notes on a Classic Botanica Notepad ($10.95). Save 20% and Get Free Ground Shipping on Orders over $75. Use Code 21240.
Wire-Bound Planners ($24.95)— If you’re a minimalist but need a portable solution, Franklin Planners are considered to be some of the best quality paper planners on the market. With thick high quality thick paper, I never have to worry about this month bleeding through to the next month on the other side and with a variety of formats, there’s a calendar to suit everyone’s needs.  For example, the Botanica Wire-bound Weekly Planner is perfect for thos who enjoy less bulk and want to get organized with a fresh floral design. There’s space for tasks and room for recording notes or appointments. The brightly striped Simplicity for Moms Wire-bound Weekly Planner includes ingenious spaces for Moms to easily keep track of their schedule plus the kids’ classes, doctor’s visits, games, car pools, etc. in a slim format that also includes forms for the kids’ critical information that can be easily grabbed at a moment’s notice.

 

Cozi (free)— As much as I love my paper calendars, the tech savvy side of me has found Cozi to be a lifesaver.  Cozi is a free service that syncs seamlessly the web version on your home computer, the mobile app on an iPad, with Outlook, and also on iPhone, Blackberry, or Android phones.  Color coding activities or appointments is easy. Cozi automatically enters holidays and also finds and add school calendars and applying all relevant dates to the correct child with a simple click of a mouse. For additional information about Cozi, visit my post on My Life Scoop.
Internet Notes keeps a multitude of passwords
and other online information organized

Internet Notes by Galison ($7.95)— This handy notebook is a low profile place to keep your passwords, usernames, email addresses, online purchases, etc.  While it might be very low tech, the likelihood of it being deleted, stolen, or raided by hackers is pretty slim.

Keep a record of all valuables in the Valuables.doc Kit 

Valuables.doc Kit (on sale for $9.99)— Keep a consolidated record of valuables in home for insurance purposes in one handy place.  Categorize information according to 8 categories- jewelry, artwork/collectibles, family/living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom, basement/attic, and other in this sturdy 150 page binder with organized sections and pouches for photo documentation.

Closet Dividers keep clothes organized
Closet Dividers Set of Big Dots ($11.95 for set of 6)— Clothes are easy to find with these closet organizers when they are arranged by age or type. Available in orange, pink, red, and green.
Purse Perfector makes it easy to switch purses
without leaving important items behind

Purse Perfector ($54)— Being a purse lover has its downsides whenever you make the switch to a new bag and leave needed items behind. The Purse Perfector handbag organizer allows you to keep everything you need neatly organized in the various compartments and to switch bags quickly and easily.  Purse Perfector has two main sections- one tall and another shorter one- that zip together and apart to accommodate different size bags. With plenty of pockets, there’s a space for everything including your wallet, pens, glasses, business cards, lipstick, and more!

The large squares in the See it Bigger Plan Ahead Planner
allow multiple appointments to be listed daily
See it Bigger 2012 Large Monthly/Weekly Planner from Plan Ahead ($8.99)— Desktop calendar lovers will appreciate the large format of the See it Bigger planner. Each 12-month planner features larger space allotted for each day, perfect for writing in multiple tasks and appointments. The weeks at a glance and monthly overviews are easy to read without requiring style mavens to compromise on style, size and features. Laminated monthly tabs makes it easy to find what you’re looking for quickly.  Additional features include spaces for emergency contacts and important information such as a password log, contact pages, and a two-year reference calendar.
Samples were provided for review purposes but all opinions are my own.

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