A good organizer serves two purposes at once. It should be both attractive and also functional. The best pieces in a home serve at least two or more functions, from a rolling cart that holds the morning coffee and also stores scrapbook supplies, to a dining room table that folds down when company is gone. There is another important consideration to keep in mind when buying new items for the home: price. A good deal not only saves money to spend on more items when they're needed, but it also eliminates any guilt down the road when it's time to trade in the old stuff for the new.
Top 5 Space Savers
These space savers keep a wide variety of loose items in one place. No more time wasted searching for them, and no odd's and end's lying around cluttering the tabletops and counters. They can contain everything from lipstick to papers and memos.
- Lips-N-Eyes™ Cosmetics Organizer - This handy gadget will save time and money. It's the perfect size to hold all types of make-up, from small lipsticks to large foundation compacts, and the built in clock makes it hard to lose track of time while rushing to get ready for work. The top also makes a convenient storage for lotion bottles. Place it in the bathroom to make every morning easier.
- Clip Clocks - These clocks do just what their name suggests. The clips located on each hour of the clock can hold papers and small items. They are available in various stores and online for a wide range of prices. Don't limit them to just holding photographs, however. Buy one for the office and hang memo's and business appointments on the appropriate hour of the day. Check the clock each hour and never be late again. Tip: Browse Ebay to find clip clocks at cheaper prices.
- Spice Containers - These small circular containers are perfect for small items, and work in any room in the house. The clear lid makes it easy to see what's in each one, and eliminates spills if they get knocked over. In the kitchen they hold spices, for the office they can store paperclips and pushpins, and in the bedroom they can take on the task of storing earrings, buttons or small craft supplies like confetti.
- Rolling Island - The rolling kitchen cart is popular in the kitchen, as the name suggests. But this cart can be used for any purpose, not just serving food. It makes a handy storage unit for craft supplies, a laptop stand to hold papers and office supplies inside, or a cart for the laundry room with all the detergents and dryer sheets inside. The best part of the rolling cart is the wheels. Take it where it works best, be it the living room one day and the kitchen the next.
- Organizer Lamp - At $10, this lamp is a steal.It can hold desk supplies like scissors and post-it notes. The built in pencil or pen holder keeps these items handy. It saves time during work, and eliminates the need to jump up and down looking for supplies.
Creative Organizing
When money is tight, it's time to get creative with storage. Consider objects in the home to use until there's enough money to buy new supplies. Small jars can work as temporary spice containers, a nightstand with wheels added to it makes a rolling cart with more limited storage, and Post-It notes can be placed around the edges of a clock without using clips. While most products don't quite work as well as the real thing, it saves money and can help a person decide whether they really need that item or want to keep looking.
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