Alejandra's Favorite Organizing Products
Below you will find a list of my favorite organizing products that I’ve compiled in the 12 years of working as a professional organizer. I recommend not purchasing organizing products until you learn the decluttering & organizing processes. Please note that while some of the links below are affiliate links and we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites, all of the products listed I have personally purchased, I use in my home, and absolutely LOVE! One of my core values is authenticity and I would never recommend a product for the sake of earning a commission. If a product is listed below, it has passed my rigorous testing!
Kitchen/Pantry Organizing Products
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Chia Seed Dispenser
This is the dispenser I use in the fridge to easily pour our chia seeds! It works well because the chia seeds are tiny (like sugar since this dispenser is actually made for
Morepouring sugar!). It would also work well for other small seeds like hemp seeds! While the link below goes to Amazon, I often see the same exact dispenser at Home Goods for about $3.99!
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Seed Dispenser
We use these seed dispensers in our fridge for containing all kinds of seeds – pumpkin, hemp, sunflower, etc. The spout pours easily and they fit in the slim compartment
Moreof the fridge door allowing them to last longer as opposed to storing them in the pantry!
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Air-Tight Spice Containers (Medium)
If you’re organizing spices in a drawer, these are the perfect containers! They lay at an angle in the drawer, they’re air-tight, and they have a wide-mouth so you can
Moreeasily fit your measuring spoons inside!! Use cheap thin tension rods as dividers and you’ll have the perfect drawer!
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Air-Tight Spice Containers (Small)
If you’re organizing spices in a drawer, these are the perfect containers! They lay at an angle in the drawer, they’re air-tight, and they have a wide-mouth so you can
Moreeasily fit your measuring spoons inside!! Use cheap thin tension rods as dividers and you’ll have the perfect drawer!
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Tension Rod “Drawer Dividers”
I use these tension rods in a handful of drawers around the house as they make excellent drawer dividers for holding things in place such as spices, binders, accordion
Moreorganizers, containers, etc! They sell for $2.37 in-store (for the white ones) and come in various finishes (white, silver, bronze)!
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Lightweight Kitchen Canisters
These are the kitchen canisters I use in my baking drawer in the pantry for storing dry goods! They’re airtight, lightweight, and have a flat lid for labeling the tops.
MoreThese canisters work well stored inside elfa drawers!
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Junk Drawer Organizers
These are the organizers I have in my junk drawer. I found them in aqua at Home Goods which may be difficult to find (they also come in hot pink and orange!).
MoreThey are made by MadeSmart and the quality is excellent!
VIDEO: Organized Home Tour
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Stackable Bins for Under the Sink
These are the bins I showed in my “How to Organize Under the Kitchen Sink” video. They are excellent for maximizing vertical space as they stack smoothly on top of
Moreeach other. They come in various sizes so you can customize whatever you are organizing. PLUS, they can be used for organizing all kinds of things around the home: office supplies, toys, craft supplies, hardware, etc.
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DIY Tea/Drawer Organizer
I’m a total fan of these! They’re “supposed” to be used for storing socks, panty hose, and/or underwear in dresser drawers. However, I use them to store tea bags in
Moremy kitchen drawer and they work perfectly!!! On top of that, they are affordable compared to other drawer dividers!!
VIDEO: How to Organize Coffee & Tea
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Pull-Out Lid Organizer
This is the pull-out lid organizer I showed in my “Organizing Pots And Pans” video. It keeps all your lids easily accessible (and quiet) instead of being stacked on top of
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Pull-Out Cabinet Organizer
This organizer works great at keeping all the food storage containers organized in the kitchen cabinets. It can also be used under the kitchen and bathroom sinks too.
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Erasable Food Storage Labels
These are the labels I have on my food storage bins in the kitchen. They don’t peel off when washed and the actual label is erasable… which means you can use them
Moreover and over and over!
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Tea Bag Organizer for the Kitchen
I absolutely hate the boxes teabags come in (so flimsy and non-stackable). This teabag organizer is awesome, it can fit almost 100 teabags (see video below) and
Morethe container itself is stackable and easy to open/close.
VIDEO: Teabag Organizer
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Double Shelf for Kitchen Cabinets
The double shelf I use inside my kitchen cabinets has been discontinued (not sure why since it was the best one), however, this double shelf seems to have replaced
Morethe older version. I can’t speak to the quality but I’m sure it works just as well.
VIDEO: Organizing Pots And Pans
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Air-Tight Containers for Dry Goods
These are my favorite air-tight containers perfect for storing dry goods such as flour and sugar. Everything about them is phenomenal; the lid, the container, the
Moredurability, the ability to stack, etc. They come is a wide variety of sizes.
VIDEO: Exclusive Home Tour
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Vertical Pan Dividers
I use these dividers to store my flat baking sheets and cutting boards vertically which means I never have to deal with annoying stacks of pans. Little things like this, make
Moremy life easier (and will probably make yours too!).
VIDEO: Exclusive Home Tour
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Kitchen Drawer Dividers
If I had to pick my favorite kitchen product, I’d pick these. I’m obsessed with these dividers. Traditionally you are supposed to use them vertically but I like to ‘think
Moreoutside the box’ and use them horizontally, stacked or even cris-crossed. Another amazing product.
VIDEO: Kitchen Drawer Organization
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elfa Door Rack for the Pantry
If you have a swing door in your pantry, hang a door rack for extra storage. I love this one because the baskets are adjustable and extremely sturdy unlike
Moreothers I’ve tried. Adding a door rack to the pantry is great for storing extra canned goods, condiments, etc.
VIDEO: Pantry Organization
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Tiered Shelf for Canned Goods
There are so many tiered shelves on the market. This is the only one I use because it fits large sized soup cans (you know what I mean, those large cans whole tomatoes
Morecome in) in addition to small cans. This is also the sturdiest one, which means it won’t wobble.
VIDEO: Exclusive Home Tour
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16″ Lazy Susan Turntable
I love turning this thing! Why? It turns beautifully and never gets stuck. This 16″ lazy susan fits most pantries with 16+” shelves. Another amazing product for
Morethe pantry.
VIDEO: Pantry Organization
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10″ Lazy Susan Turntable
This is the best 10″ lazy susan which works well in upper kitchen cabinets that are typically 11″ in depth. I use this lazy susan in my pantry for storing spices – works
Morewonderfully (and is fun to spin!).
VIDEO: Exclusive Home Tour
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18″ Lazy Susan Turntable
This is the best 18″ lazy susan which works well in lower or corner kitchen cabinets. Its spins extremely easily and never gets stuck unlike other lazy susans. This one also
Moreworks well if you have 16″ deep elfa pantry shelves (even though the lazy susan is 18″ and the shelf is 16″, it works perfectly on lower shelves – trust me!)
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Measures Conversion Magnet
I have this on my fridge and I still use it pretty much every time I cook or bake. Thanks to this magnet that’s been on my fridge for years, I finally now have
Morememorized that there are 3 tsp in 1 tbsp!
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Hooks for Kitchen Cabinets
I hang pot holders on the inside of my kitchen cabinets using these hooks. Because the tape is so sticky and heavy-duty, the hook won’t fall off. The
Morebest part is that the hook is removable on most surfaces which means it won’t damage cabinets when permanently removed!
Closet Organizing Products
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The BEST Shelf Liners
These are the only shelf liners I will use because 1) they are simply the best 2) they actually STAY flat 3) you can easily slide things on them. And yes, they are a couple
Moredollars more expensive than the cheaper ones BUT they are worth it IF you use your closets and pantry everyday! They come in three depths: 12″, 16″, and 20″ and they can be cut to fit the length of your closet (they are super easy to cut!). They will work on both ventilated and solid shelves and they DO work on non-elfa brand shelves as well!
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A Hook That Hangs On The Hinge
This is by far the coolest hook in hook history! It’s a hook that hangs on the hinge of your closet door. How cool?! When placed on a lower hinge, it’s the perfect
Moresolution for school backpacks. No tools or hardware needed for installation. It just pops into the top pin of the door hinge.
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Over-the-Door Bungee Organizer
This is the over-the-door bungee cord organizer I featured in my craft closet in my home office! It’s made to hold purses, but if you think outside the box, you can use it to
Morestore gift bags (this is what I use it for and it works perfectly!), hats, scarves, dog accessories, etc. The bungee cord hooks (no hardware needed) onto the top and bottom of your swing door and has 9 adjustable hooks on the strap!
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DIY Tea/Drawer Organizer
I’m a total fan of these! They’re “supposed” to be used for storing socks, panty hose, and/or underwear in dresser drawers. However, I use them to store tea bags in
Moremy kitchen drawer and they work perfectly!!! On top of that, they are affordable compared to other drawer dividers!!
VIDEO: How to Organize Coffee & Tea
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Built-In Divider Storage Boxes
Okay, so these storage bins are super cool. They have built-in dividers that are collapsible which means you can either use them to divide the contents you’re storing
Morewithin the bin or you can collapse them and have one big normal storage bin. They’re definitely pricey for a storage bin but they’re flexible in that they can be used for multiple purposes!
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Contact Paper That Really Sticks
I use contact paper for everything BUT its intended purpose!! I love using this sticky paper (which by the way, really sticks!) behind shelves to add pops of the color.
MoreThis is the exact design/color contact paper I use on the wall in my linen closet.
VIDEO: Exclusive Home Tour
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Clear Shoe Boxes For Sorting
These shoe boxes are perfect not only for shoes, but anything that fits inside. I must have around 80 of these in my home since you can essentially organize ANYTHING
Moreinside. These bins pair well with my photo labels.
VIDEO: Exclusive Home Tour
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Stackable Storage Shelves
I use these stackable storage shelves in my craft closet. I keep craft supplies in plastic bins that I keep on these shelves. You can also use them to store shoes and shoe
Moreboxes.
VIDEO: Craft Closet Organization
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Custom Drawer Dividers
These are the dividers I used to create sections inside my elfa drawers. They are cut-to-size and work perfectly in any space you want divide. I’m totally obsessed with
Moremy underwear, sock, and tank top drawer thanks to these dividers.
VIDEO: Dresser Drawer Organizing.
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Best Folding Tool for Tshirts
If you’ve ever wondered how retail stores get the “perfect” fold in shirts and pants, look no further. The secret is folding with the “Flip & Fold.” Not only do they make a
More“normal” size, but they make a small size for folding kiddie clothes.
VIDEO: How To Fold T-Shirts
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Hanging Jewelry Bag Organizer
This jewelry bag is great for storing small jewelry such as rings, earrings or even pendants. It can also be used in the bathroom for storing pony tail holders and
Morebobby pins or in the craft closet for storing small gift tags.
VIDEO: Gift Tag Organization
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Adjustable Dresser Drawer Dividers
These are the same drawer dividers from the kitchen section, except shorter and taller (these are the bedroom sized ones made for dressers). Again, a must have in
Moreany drawer since they don’t slide or move when put into place properly.
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Sturdiest Shelf Dividers
I use these shelf dividers to separate everything including towels, sheets, file folders, notebooks, envelopes, etc. They are excellent, extremely sturdy, and can
Moreeven be flipped upside-down for taller stacks. They work well on any normal sized wood shelf. NOTE: this is a replacement item as the previous version is no longer available.
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Over-the-Door Shoe Pockets (clear)
I love these door pockets. I have them hanging on four doors in my own home. I use them for cords, closet accessories, cosmetics, and utility items. These are best
Moreones on the market because they hang straight and the pockets are sturdy and clear so you can see what is in inside.
VIDEO: Over-The-Door Storage
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Hooks for Realllllly Tall Doors
If the doors in your home are reallllllly tall, you’ll appreciate this really long (hard to find) over-the-door hook. It’s made for doors like yours!
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Home Office Organizing Products
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Easiest Scanner for Going Paperless
It’s actually EASY to go paperless when you have a good scanner, as in: it’s fast to scan, the papers don’t get jammed, it’s easy to setup, and it’s simple to use. This
Moreis the latest model of the scanner I’ve been using for about 6 years! It scans to both PC and mac, iOS & Android, and can scan directly to the cloud wirelessly without a computer or device! It has a simple to use touchscreen making it easy to scan documents, photos, receipts, business cards, and other small pieces of paper you want to save! It can scan up to 30 pages per minute! This is by far the best scanner if you are considering going paperless!
VIDEO: How to Scan Papers
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Color-Coded Filing System
This is the exact filing system I use inside my own home. It’s the only filing system I recommend since its easy to use and requires little ongoing maintenance.
MoreIt works wonderfully if you follow it correctly.
VIDEO: Color-Coded Filing System
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The Best Binders (All Sizes)
These are the binders I always use for my organizing projects. They come in bright, fun colors and have rubber seams that don’t rip like most binders!
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Aqua Mesh Tax Pouches
These are the pouches that are in my tax drawer for organizing my tax returns. They are AWESOME! The zipper slides like butter and the pouch is large enough to
Morestore really thick tax returns and associated documentation and receipts. I absolutely love these and the aqua pop of color makes organizing and accessing your taxes a little bit more fun! 🙂
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Rainbow Accordion Organizer
I use file accordion’s for mostly receipts, both personal and business in the home office. This is my favorite. Why? Because the tabs are color-coded in rainbow
Moreorder, obviously 😉 NOTE: this is a replacement item as the previous version is no longer available.
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Mini Recycling Bins
These are the little recycling bins I have scattered throughout my house for responsibly decluttering! They are the cutest little things for recycling small
Moreitems that never seem to have a good “temporary home” until they leave your house including batteries, ink cartridges, expired medications, etc. They also make decluttering a little bit more fun! 🙂 They are seasonal promotional items at Dollar Tree (always located in the check-out aisle!) but you can also find similar ones at Family Dollar, Walmart (expensive!), and on Amazon (expensive as well!).
VIDEO: Organized Home Tour
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File Folders (Erasable Labels)
If you’re like me and always reuse your file folders in your office, adding an erasable label to your file folders will make re-labeling your file tabs easy and
Moreclean the next time you reuse your file folder! You can make your own reusable label by adhering a piece of clear packing tape to your file folder tabs and then printing a label from your label maker (which then makes it easy to peel off down the road) OR you can purchase these erasable labels.
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File Folders (w/ Dividers)
If you’re looking to organize project papers and need more space than a basic file folder can hold, consider using a file folder with dividers! This product is similar to
Moreyour basic file folder except it offers more storage space, has dividers, and has a clasp to keep things contained!
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File Folders (Super-Sturdy)
These are the file folders I use in my office for containing project papers. They’re basic, sturdy, well-made, and come in fun colors and patterns! They work well for
Moreorganizing small amounts of project papers!
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Legal-Sized Binders
My favorite binders are the better binders! However, they don’t come in legal-sized 🙁 That said, these are the best-bang-for-your-buck legal-sized binders I’ve come across!
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Fire / Water Resistant Tote Bag
This is the tote bag I use to store my emergency document organizer. It’s fire and water resistant. However, I have not tested it 🙂 In the event of an emergency,
Morethere is space inside the bag to throw in your phone, other devices, jewelry, etc. The ideal place to keep this bag is inside a safe!
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Emergency Document Organizer
This is the accordion organizer I use to store all of my emergency paperwork that I would grab in the event of a natural disaster! It’s legal-sized to fit letter
Moreto fit letter AND legal papers and it has 12-sections so you can organize by category! I keep this accordion organizer inside my fire/water resistant tote bag which is kept in my office! However, the ideal place to store these documents/bag is in a safe!
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Alejandra’s Shredder
This is the shredder Ed and I use in our offices. It’s shreds (cross-cuts) up to 16-pages at once including staples, credit cards, CD/DVDs, and paper clips (however,
MoreI recommend removing and reusing the paper clip as opposed to shredding it). It holds a good amount of paper, it’s a bit quieter than our old one, and it has never jammed to date!
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Best Priced Laminator
If you’ve always wanted a laminator but thought they were too expensive, this is the best “bang for your buck” laminator on the market! The machine itself is just under
More$30 and works well (this is the one I have in my office). If you’re looking for something functional that will get the job done right, and you don’t want to spend a lot of money, this is the laminator for you! On the other hand, if you’re looking for a super duper professional series reallllllly thick lamination, this isn’t the machine for you. In that case, your best bet is having your nearest office supply store do the lamination for you (or purchasing a $300 laminator).
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Best Priced Laminating Pouches
These are the laminating pouches that go with the “best priced laminator“. NOTE: There are two kinds of laminating pouches that fit this laminator:
More3mil and 5mil. The higher the number “mil”, the thicker the lamination. In my opinion, the 5mil is worth the extra money. It is noticeably thicker! The 3mil feels a bit flimsy. Okay, a LOT flimsy. Both are functional though in terms of being laminated!
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Bedford Desk
This is the desk I have in my office! I LOVE it! There is ample storage space in the drawers and on the surface. And I love how the back of the drawer units are solid so
Moreyou can’t see the cords tangling down! It’s a solid desk, although you do have to be careful with the finish as it does chip easily especially at the corners. I also love how there are two size drawers – shallow for small office supplies and deep for file folders!
VIDEO: How to Organize Your Desk
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Bedford Bookshelf
This is the bookshelf I have in my office! It fits binders perfectly (and books, obviously!). If you have the matching Bedford Filing Cabinet, this unit can be
Morestacked on top to maximize space.
VIDEO: How to Organize Office Files
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Bedford Filing Cabinet
This is the filing cabinet I have in my home office. I LOVE it! I keep my file folders in the bottom drawer and my tax returns (both personal and business) in the top
Moredrawer. For the file folders, I use the Freedom Filer filing system and for my tax returns, I organize the documents by year, in indestructible poly-envelopes that have awesome zippers so nothing falls out!
VIDEO: How to Organize Office Files
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Daily System Corkboard
These are the cork boards I have in my office! I use them for hanging important information, checklists, greeting cards, photos, and vision boarding. I love using
Morethem for vision boarding! The boards are a bit small which is great for having separate vision boards (personal goals, work goals)! They match the antique white Bedford office collection perfectly! If you purchase these boards, you must purchase the “top display rods” for installation. Also, these boards cannot be installed next to a door frame or anything protruding out from the wall! This sounds a bit weird but the boards slide into the top display rod when installing so you need at least 12″ of flush wall space!
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Bedford Desk Drawer Organizers
If you have the Bedford Desk from Pottery Barn, these drawer organizers fit like a GLOVE (minus 1′ to spare in the back!). You can use these drawer organizers
Moreto store pens, markers, small office supplies, and anything else small you need to corral and have easy access to while working! Secure them in place by puttying them down so they don’t move when you open/close the drawer!
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Rainbow Envelopes
One of the things I always had as a kid in my desk was my own set of envelopes for writing letters to pen pals or friends that or friends that moved away. I recently
Morediscovered envelopes that come in rainbow colors that make it 10x more fun to send snail mail! These particular ones have the nice “quick strip” sticker to seal the envelope!
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Best Notebook for Picky People
Taking good notes in school is critical to getting good grades! And it’s always easier to take better notes with a good notebook! This is my favorite notebook because 1) it
Morehas wide margins (I’m a lefty), 2) it has dark lines (it’s easier to write on dark lines), 3) it has a box to fill in today’s date 4) it has a highlighted section at the bottom for calling out certain things like homework or action items and; 5) it has clean perforated edges when removing paper from the notebook. It’s the only notebook I use!! Comes in pink, yellow, and black! I use pink when I can find it (it’s often out-of-stock!).
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Carrying Case Tackle Box
This is the tackle box I use on the sides of my filing cabinet to store all of my filing accessories (e.g., filing tabs, filing labels, binder clips, etc). If you have the same
Morefiling cabinet as me, this carrying case will fit perfectly like a glove! 🙂
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Stamp/Sticker Organizer
This is the organizer I use in the desk drawer to corral all of my large letter stickers! It’s made to be a “stamp” organizer but it works well for other
Morecraft supplies such as stickers, die-cuts, scrapbook paper, stencils, etc. It’s made of hard plastic that clicks together when shut. This particular organizer comes in three sizes: thin, thick, and thicker. If this organizer is for you, check your local craft store to see if they carry it before purchasing it online. I found mine at a mom & pop shop near my house for $2/each, which is a fraction of the price online!
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Scrapbook Paper Tackle Box
This is the tackle box I use to store all of my scrapbook paper. It fits 12″ x 12″ paper perfectly! I also store small scrapbook paper books inside- works beautifully!
MoreThe best thing about this tackle box is the lid stays shut tightly!
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Large Super Deep Tackle Box
This is the tackle box I use to store all of my small but bulky electronics and cords like old cameras, microphones, chargers/surge protectors, audio cables,
Morenetwork cables, etc. It’s literally the perfect size for all of the bulky cords or small electronics you might have tangled up in a box in your house! The best thing about this tackle box is the lid stays shut tightly and the dividers don’t move once in place!!
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Narrow Super Deep Tackle Box
This is the tackle box I use to store all of my extra labels. However, it’s the perfect size for storing stickers, cards, die-cuts, small sheets of fabric, or any similar
Moresized craft item! The best thing about this tackle box is the lid stays shut tightly and the dividers don’t move once in place!!
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Large Deep Tackle Box
This is the tackle box I use to store small electronics like flash drives, USB connectors, memory cards, batteries, ear phones, etc. It’s the perfect size for
Moresmaller gadgets in the office! Plus, it has removable dividers which means you can make each compartment smaller or larger depending upon what you’re storing. The best thing about this tackle box is the lid stays shut tightly and the dividers don’t move once in place!!
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Large Shallow Tackle Box
This is the tackle box I use to store all of my labeling accessories like clothespins, binder rings, shelf labels, etc. It’s the perfect size for collections of “small-sized”
Moreitems! If you’re a crafter, this tackle box would work great for embellishments, attachments, or any small materials you might have floating around your craft space. The best thing about this tackle box is the lid stays shut tightly and the dividers don’t move once in place!!
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Small Shallow Tackle Box
Believe it or not I’ve tried probably every type of tackle box on the market. This is by far my favorite SMALL tackle box. The dividers are adjustable, the clasps are
Moretight, and the box opens and shuts perfectly (unlike others!).
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Battery Organizer Tackle Box
I tried 7 different tackle boxes for containing my batteries and this is the only one that worked! Why? This is the only one I could find (in a good size) that has flat sides for
Morelabeling (you can’t label sides that have ridges in them like most tackle boxes do). Awesome tackle box for containing batteries!
VIDEO: Exclusive Home Tour
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Visual Photo Box Storage
I’m not big into taking pictures but still have LOTS of printed photos from the 90s and early 2000. I use this photo box to store and organize all of my photos. The best
Morepart about it are the clear mini containers for sorting photos into categories. This is the latest version of the one that I use. However, if you are looking to easily flip through your photos, this may not be the best product for you. In that case, check out the “Sentimental Portfolio (Small)” product.
VIDEO: How I Store Photos
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The Best Trash Cans for Sorting
This is going to sound beyond bizarre but I LOVE to throw things away in the these trash cans. There’s something about three uniform trash cans (trash, shred, recycle)
Moreperfectly lined up next to each other that just makes me smile every time I sort and toss things inside! And when you label each bin with a color-coded label (recycle = green, trash = blue, shred = red) it makes it that much easier and faster to discard things 🙂
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Fun Ergonomic Desk Chair
This is the fun ergonomic desk chair I use at my desk in my home office! It’s fun to wobble on while you work while also “strengthening your back and core!”
MoreIt comes in three fun colors; orange, black, and blue. They also come in smaller kids version in every color of the rainbow 🙂
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Cord Box to Hide Wires
If you hate seeing messy piles of cords behind or underneath your furniture, this is what you NEED! It’s a cord box that “hides” the messy cables! This is the cord box I
Morefeatured in my “How to Hide Wires & Cords” video. It comes in black and white!
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Prevent Cords From Falling
I have these things all over my house in every nook and cranny! They are adhesive and you can stick them anywhere to prevent a cord from falling down when
Moreunplugged. They come in multiple colors.
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Hooks for Containing Wires/Cords
Wires and cords that hang/dangle bother me like no other! These adhesive hooks hold cords against the wall in place. The best part about them are the various sizes
Morethey come in and the adhesive on the back that is removable without damaging most surfaces (furniture, walls, etc).
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Cool Cord Wraps
You know those realllllly long cords that hang from the back of your computer, TV, and/or any other electronic in your house? Well, this cord wrap allows you to
More“magically” shorten the cord as if it didn’t really exist! It’s hard to explain but it’s AWESOME! I use this for my iPod charger on my desk.
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Electronic Fuzzy Glove
This is one of those cool office gadgets that actually gets good use! It’s a fuzzy finger you use to dust your computer screen and keyboard (I also use it to dust my desk).
MoreIt actually makes dusting fun! Who knew?!
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Built-In Divider Storage Boxes
Okay, so these storage bins are super cool. They have built-in dividers that are collapsible which means you can either use them to divide the contents you’re storing
Morewithin the bin or you can collapse them and have one big normal storage bin. They’re definitely pricey for a storage bin but they’re flexible in that they can be used for multiple purposes!
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Hanging Paper Organizer
I use this hanging organizer originally made for clothes in my home office for storing paper, notepads, and extra file folders! It’s literally the PERFECT size for paper
Moremanagement. On top of that, it’s super sturdy which means if you store a heavy stack of paper, it’s not going to sink in or collapse! 🙂 NOTE: this is a replacement item as the previous version is no longer available.
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Business Card Poly-Envelope
If you’re looking for a simple way to store business cards (where they won’t get torn or ripped) in your purse or work bag, this inexpensive business card poly-envelope
Moreis the solution you’ve been looking for! strong>NOTE: this is a replacement item as the previous version is no longer available.
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Checks to Deposit Poly-Envelope
These have become my new favorite poly-envelopes! I have seven of these in my desk drawers and they are the perfect size for storing stamps, address labels, checks
Moreto deposit, receipts to register, travel receipts, temporary gift receipts, etc. strong>NOTE: this is a replacement item as the previous version is no longer available.
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Poly Envelopes For Binders
These poly envelopes are the perfect solution because they hold heavy manuals and packets of information in the sturdy sleeve and keep them in with a velcro
Moreclasp. The ones I have aren’t available online, but these are the most similar ones I can find.
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Non-Flimsy Poly-Envelopes
I’m such a poly-envelope snob- I only use certain ones. These pass my test! They are amazing quality (not flimsy at all!) and have a nice snap in place! They also stack really
Morewell when stacked (again, really nice quality).
VIDEO: How I Organize My Stickers
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Tax Box with Dividers
I keep all my taxes in this box because the dividers allow me to separate different tax returns supporting documents. Everything stays put and doesn’t slide around or
Morefall over.
VIDEO: Organize Your Taxes: Getting Organized for Tax Season
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Rainbow Sticky Note White Board
I’m totally out-of-sight, out-of mind so when it comes to planning projects and jotting down ideas, I need to SEE to remember. These are the whiteboards we use in the
Morealejandra.tv office!
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Sentimental Items (Large Papers)
This is the art portfolio I used to organize all of my full size (8.5×11) paper sentimental items such as artwork, letters, report cards, goal sheets, etc. Smaller items such as
Moregreeting cards can also work well, just needs to be pasted in 🙂 The spine can be customized with scrapbook paper to your liking. And of course, label the spine with your category name (love, goals, college, etc.) to make it easier to find!
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Sentimental Items (Small Papers)
This size art portfolio can be used to organize all of your smaller (4×6) paper sentimental items such as small greeting cards, cut-outs, notes, or letters! It also
Moreworks perfectly for 4×6 photos! The spine can be customized with scrapbook paper to your liking. And of course, label the spine with your category name (love, goals, college, etc.) to make it easier to find!
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Sentimental Portfolio Holder
This is the file tote I used to contain all of my large sentimental portfolios! They fit like a glove!
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Inclined Desktop Mail Sorter
This tiered mail sorter sits on a desktop while helping you see the names of your file folders so you can quickly and easily file all your mail into the appropriate folder or
Moresection.
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Color-Coded Dot Stickers
Color-coding your organizing systems is super easy when you use these dot stickers. Just use a dot on the item and another of the same color where it belongs.
MoreIt also works with boxes when moving.
VIDEO: Organizing for Kids: How to Teach Kids Where Things Belong
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Hanging Gift Bag Organizer
This is the exact gift bag holder I use in my house. It’s meant to be hung on a closet rod, however, I hang it on an over-the-door hook. The pockets are sturdy and I love
Morehow you can see all of the bags at the same time since the material is clear PVC.
VIDEO: Organizing Gift Bags
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Wall Gift Wrap Organizer (Bottom)
This is the bottom part to the gift wrap holder I use. When combined with the top part and mounted to the wall, wrapping paper is extremely easy to access and the
Moreends do not get torn or ripped.
VIDEO: Gift Wrap Organizer
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Wall Gift Wrap Organizer (Top)
There are tons of gift wrap organizers. However, I have found that most of them do not work effectively nor make it easy to retrieve wrapping paper. I use a two part
Moreorganizer mounted to the wall to contain my gift wrap (it’s seriously the best ever!). This is the top part.
VIDEO: Gift Wrap Organizer
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Wall-Mounted Magazine Rack
This is the magazine rack I use inside my own home office. I like it because it allows me to only store 15 magazines at any given time. I use the one-in, one-out rule with
Moremy magazines. It works perfectly. NOTE: this is a replacement item as the previous version is no longer available.
VIDEO: Exclusive Home Tour
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Mesh Drawer Organizers
There are a plethora of drawer bins on the market. My favorite ones are these mesh ones. They come in various sizes and you can store all of your favorite office supplies
Morefrom pens to staples to sticky notes. They also work well in kitchen drawers for small kitchen gadgets. NOTE: this is a replacement item as the previous version is no longer available.
VIDEO: Exclusive Home Tour
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elfa Freestanding Drawers
These are the freestanding drawers I use in my home office, pantry, bathroom, garage, and Ed’s closet. There is a reason why I have so many- they are simply the BEST!
MoreThe drawers slide like butter and come in different widths, depths, and heights. Yes, they are pricey but will literally last a lifetime.
VIDEO: Post-It Note Organization
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The Sturdiest Hanging File Folders
I’ve tried every hanging file folder on the market, these are the best ones. They are extremely sturdy and won’t tear or rip if the weight is too heavy. They come in seven
Moredifferent colors and have matching interior file folders. By far, my favorite file folders.
VIDEO: Best File Folders
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File Cart (Letter & Legal Sized)
This is the filing cart I use in my home office. It’s the BEST filing cart. Since I’m a visual person, I like to keep everything ‘out’ so I know what I have. I also love this cart
Morebecause the wheels slide incredibly smoothly. Available in both letter and legal size.
VIDEO: Favorite Filing Cart
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Color-Coded Tabs For Labeling
These tabs are great for color-coding the contents of your binders. I love the bright colors and they’re easy to stick on the top of your pages or dividers.
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Color-Coded Dividers (Wide)
These are my all-time favorite binder dividers! Why? They are beautifully color-coded, sturdy (which means they can be reused over and over), and they come in a
Morewide variety of sizes to perfectly “fit” the type of binder you’re setting up. For example, I use the “Extra-Wide” dividers in all of my binders that have sheet protectors. Why? Because most, if not all, sheet protectors go beyond most standard size dividers thereby covering the dividers! In other words, most sheet protectors are too wide for standard sized dividers. So annoying! Problem solved with these “extra-wide” dividers!
VIDEO: Recipe Organization
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Color-Coded Dividers (5-Tab)
These are my all-time favorite binder dividers! Why? They are beautifully color-coded, sturdy (which means they can be reused over and over), and they come in a
Moreover and over) wide variety of sizes to perfectly “fit” the type of binder you’re setting up. For example, I use the “5-tab” dividers for smaller (1 inch) binders that have fewer categories of papers.
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Color-Coded Dividers (8-Tab)
These are my all-time favorite binder dividers! Why? They are beautifully color-coded, sturdy (which means they can be reused over and over), and they come in a
Morewide variety of sizes to perfectly “fit” the type of binder you’re setting up.
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Color-Coded Dividers (10-Tab)
These are my all-time favorite binder dividers! Why? They are beautifully color-coded, sturdy (which means they can be reused over and over), and they come in a
Morewide variety of sizes to perfectly “fit” the type of binder you’re setting up. For example, I use the “10-tab” dividers in my recipe binder for sorting recipes into: Appetizers, Soups/Salads, Pasta, Side Dishes, Main Dish, Meat/Chicken, Seafood, Marinades, Desserts/Breads, and Drinks.
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Color-Coded Dividers (12-Tab)
These are my all-time favorite binder dividers! Why? They are beautifully color-coded, sturdy (which means they can be reused over and over), and they come in a
Morewide variety of sizes to perfectly “fit” the type of binder you’re setting up.
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Color-Coded Dividers (A to Z)
These are my all-time favorite binder dividers! Why? They are beautifully color-coded, sturdy (which means they can be reused over and over), and they come in a
Morewide variety of sizes to perfectly “fit” the type of binder you’re setting up. For example, I use the “A to Z” dividers in my business card binder for storing all of my contact’s business cards by company name. For example, a business card from Alejandra.tv would be filed behind the “A” divider!
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Binders For Non-Binder People
If you hate binders, this “binder” is for you. It’s similar to a binder, minus the rings (therefore no hole punching necessary). You basically just “shove” the papers inside
Morethe appropriate section and then close the “binder” with the elastic band. Ideal for kids (and adults!) who don’t like binders.
VIDEO: Back to School Organization Tips: How to Organize Your Binder & Notes
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Organize Magazines in a Binder
I looooove organizing with binders! And that includes using binders to organize my magazines! These nifty and hard-to-find organizers allow you to store catalogs,
Morepamphlets, booklets, and magazines into binders without hole punching anything! You just slip these plastic thing-ys (they have built in holes) inside the middle of the catalog and pop them into the binder. Super easy!
Bathroom Organizing Products
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Clip-On Labels for Bins
These clip-on labels are perfect for labeling not only elfa drawers but regular containers/bins since they easily clip-on! They come with a white paper insert,
Morehowever, I often change scrapbook paper instead to add a pop of color or pattern!
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Shower Curtain Liner with Storage
This product is so cool, it’s a shower curtain with storage. However, I use it as the curtain liner and store extra bars of soap, my hair brush and comb. It also works well
Morefor storing kids’ bath toys.
VIDEO: Shower Organizing
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Stackable Bins for Under the Sink
These are the bins I showed in my “How to Organize Under the Kitchen Sink” video. They are excellent for maximizing vertical space as they stack smoothly on top of
Moreeach other. They come in various sizes so you can customize whatever you are organizing. PLUS, they can be used for organizing all kinds of things around the home: office supplies, toys, craft supplies, hardware, etc.
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Acrylic Makeup Organizer
If you watch ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians” then you’ve seen the acrylic makeup organizer on each Kardashian bathroom counter! It looks so neat and
Moreorganized! This is the “affordable” version of the acrylic makeup organizer. The actual one they use is this one here. NOTE: this is a replacement item as the previous version is no longer available.
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Really Slim Rolling Cart
This is the makeup cart I featured in my makeup organization video. I loooooove it! It’s super handy for rolling around the bathroom & it’s tiered so it holds lots of
Morestuff. It reminds me of those mobile stations at the nail salon! NOTE: this is a replacement item as the previous version is no longer available.
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Over-The-Cabinet Door Organizers
These organizers add even more storage to your bathroom cabinets by containing your frequently used items right on the door where they’re easy to grab.
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Power-Lock Suction Cups
Talk about suction cups that actually stick! These suction cups are power-locked and are hard to remove when stuck. I’ve used them to hold my shower caddy in
Moreplace for 3 years and NOT once have they fallen down.
VIDEO: Cool Shower Trick
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Around-the-Pipes Organizer
I use this product under my kitchen sink and bathroom to maximize space. It’s adjustable to fit most cabinets and around the annoying pipes under the sink. Clever
Moreinvention that really works!
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Under-the-Sink Gliders
Under the sink storage can be tricky. I’ve installed these gliders (drawers) under my sink and they work perfectly for my needs. They do make taller drawers to
Moremaximize your space; you’ll have to measure your space accordingly and see what fits.
VIDEO: Bathroom Organizing
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Over-The-Door Bungee Towel Rack
This towel rack holds a lot of towels on the back of the door and is great for renters, students in dorm rooms, or anyone who doesn’t want to drill holes in the wall for
Morehooks.
Garage/Car/Travel Organizing Products
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Trunk Caddy
This is the caddy I use in the trunk of my car for tools and other emergency items! It has compartments inside and out making it great for keeping things organized! If your
Moretrunk has a velcro bottom, you could adhere velcro strips to the bottom of this to keep the caddy secure in place! NOTE: this is a replacement item as the previous version is no longer available.
VIDEO: Car Organization Ideas
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Basic Ice Scraper
This is the ice scraper I keep in my car. Simple, basic, get’s the job done. Has a nice padded handle! An essential for every car in the wintertime where there may
Morebe snow!
VIDEO: Car Organization Ideas
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Flare Light
This is the flare light I keep in the organizing caddy in the trunk of my trunk in case of emergencies! It’s magnetic so you can adhere to the outside of your car if
Moreyou need to use it and has 16 different signals.
VIDEO: Car Organization Ideas
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Life Hammer
This is the orange tool I showed in the middle console of my car in my car organization video! It’s an emergency life hammer and seat belt cutter in case you
Moreget trapped in your car and need to escape through the window – just tap the hammer on the glass and it breaks the window.
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Collapsible Pet Bowl
This is the poodle-approved collapsible pet bowl we use in the car and on-the-go! It’s easy to collapse, clean, use, and store. We own two of them (green & pink) – one for
Morewater, one for food!
VIDEO: Car Organization Ideas
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Car Duster
This is the car duster I keep in the side compartment in my car! It’s soft and fun to use! The link below goes to Amazon. However, you can sometimes find the same
Moreduster at Ross! It comes in pink and blue!
VIDEO: Car Organization Ideas
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Best Packing Cubes For Travel
I started using packing cubes recently and whoaaaaa, what a difference in how organized I feel! Sorting items by category into cubes while traveling makes packing,
Moreunpacking, and getting dressed so much easier and faster. Not to mention, they are total space savers in the suitcase. There is nothing like feeling efficient when you travel!
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Indestructible Envelope For Travel
If you are traveling with documents (folders, print-outs, books, magazines, passport, checks), this is the best way to store them while on the move! This is a weather-proof
More(won’t get wet or melt!) and indestructible poly-envelope that’s made from vinyl and perfect for all types of documents! The zipper is extra-smooth, the outside can be labeled, the material is smooth (not “sticky” like other vinyl), it comes in two-sizes, AND it’s fold-able when not in use!
VIDEO: How to Pack Travel Documents
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Leak-Proof Travel Bottles
These leak-proof travel-sized bottles are perfect for carrying small amounts of shower toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, lotion,
Moreetc. This particular brand travel bottle has tight, leak-proof lids that actually stay closed while in transit!
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Leak-Proof Travel Jars
These leak-proof travel-sized jars are perfect for carrying small amounts of creamy type cosmetics like face lotion, eye cream, petroleum jelly, vapor rub, etc.
MoreThis particular brand travel bottle has tight, leak-proof lids that actually stay closed while in transit!
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Leak-Proof Dropper Bottles
These leak-proof travel-sized dropper bottles are perfect for carrying small amounts of liquid toiletries such as eye make-up remover, contact solution,
Morebody/face oils, toner, etc. This particular brand travel bottle has tight, leak-proof lids that actually stay closed while in transit!
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Travel-Sized Bottle Labels
If you don’t have a label maker to label your travel-sized bottles, this is the next best thing! Just stick one of these labels on your bottle and you’re good to go! And no, they
Moredon’t wash off in the water.
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Smooth Rolling Carry-On Bag
This is the rolling bag I showed in my suitcase packing video! It’s a really smooth rolling (think butter!) carry-on bag + chair in one (you can sit on the bag while waiting
Moreat the airport!) How cool?! WARNING: This bag is super expensive. But it’s made to last a lifetime.
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Clear Travel Bags
These travel bags are super fun! Not only are they clear (so you can see what you have) but they also have smooth zipping zippers!
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Stackable Handled Bins
Deep spaces are tough to organize. The trick is using stackable bins with handles so you can easily access contents at the bottom. These are the bins I use in my
Moreever-so-deep, deep freezer. They work beautifully!
VIDEO: Deep Freezer Organization
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Large Size Car Organizer
Cars are hard to keep organized, period. This organizer holds a good amount of stuff (has lots of pockets) and can be used in both the front seat or back seat (slips
Moreover the headrest).
Productivity Tools
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My Favorite Timer (iPad App)
The iPad version of my favorite timer has 3 different modes & displays a large beautiful customizable timer that can repeat 16x to complete several tasks in a row. It also
Morehelps keep meetings on track.
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My Favorite Timer (iPhone App)
This is the app form of the physical version of my favorite timer. It is works on devices running iOS. This timer is great for anyone with ADHD or Autism.
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My Favorite Timer (12″ Size)
This timer is very easy to see across any room and helps keep you on track while you do tasks and chores in school or around the house as the colored portion
Moreelapses.
VIDEO: 30-Minute Organizing
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My Favorite Timer (3″ Size)
This timer will change the way you think about time and is an essential tool for staying organized and productive. This is the 3″ model which is easy to travel with.
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Kids Organizing Products
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Alejandra’s Photo Labels
Make labeling your organizing systems easier and more fun with photo labels! Instantly download and print 400+ Photo Labels designed by Alejandra. As seen on
MoreHGTV’s Clean Freaks.
VIDEO: Organized Home Tour
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Best Folding Tool For Kids
This folding tool will help you teach your kids how to keep their clothes organized. It’s designed to be the just the right size for their smaller clothes.
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Berenstain Bears & The Messy Room
This book will allow your children to glean lessons on the good habits of organizing and team work. In this story, the room shared by Brother and Sister bear is a
Moremess because instead of working together, the cubs argue over who should tidy it up.
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Berenstain Bears Get Organized
The Berenstain Bears – Get Organized DVD features six charming adventures, all of which emphasize that working together, listening to each other and pitching in are
Morethe perfect solutions that families can use to find a balance in their daily lives.
Organizing Tools & Gadgets
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The Label Maker I Currently Use
This is my new favorite label maker because it makes extra large labels and can print fun symbols. This is the latest version of the one that I use.
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Label Tape (White – 6mm)
If you’re looking to place a label on something small like the top of the kitchen drawer or dresser drawer, this is the tape you need! It’s 6mm thick which fits exact.
MoreThis particular size tape comes in both black text on white tape AND black text on clear tape.
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Label Tape (Clear – 6mm)
If you’re looking to place a label on something small like the top of the kitchen drawer or dresser drawer, this is the tape you need! It’s 6mm thick which fits exact.
MoreThis particular size tape comes in both black text on white tape AND black text on clear tape.
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Label Tape (White – 12mm)
If you’re looking for “standard” size label tape- this is the most basic kind you’ll find. It’s 1/2 inch thick with black text on white. This is the most common, popular, and
Morecheapest label tape you’ll find.
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Label Tape (Clear – 12mm)
If the white background part of the label bothers you, check out this label tape. It’s black text on clear tape. This is the most standard size you’ll find- 1/2″ thick. I use
Moreblack on clear for labeling a lot of solid color things like file folders and colored file tabs.
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Label Tape (White – 12mm)
I use this red text on white tape for labeling that are vital and/or super important. Think “warning”, “cautious”, “danger”, etc. The red text on the label definitely pops and stands
Moreout.
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Label Tape (Yellow – 12mm)
I use this black text on yellow tape for labeling things I want to stand out. Think wires, cords, electronics, etc. This bright yellow tape is excellent for
Morelabeling wires behind furniture as it totally stands out in dark corners!
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Label Tape (Pink – 12mm)
I use this white text on pink tape for labeling anything and everything girly! It’s just a fun pink tape. And if you have kids, this color is fun for girls’ closets and/or toy
Morerooms.
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Label Tape (Turquoise – 18mm)
This is a really pretty turquoise label tape that is perfect for labeling Christmas storage bins or Halloween storage bins. It’s also perfect for the person whose favorite
Morecolor is turquoise!
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Label Tape (Blue – 18mm)
This is a really pretty blue label tape that is perfect for labeling a boy’s room, the kids toy room, or for Hanukkah storage bins. It’s also perfect for the person whose
Morefavorite color is sky blue!
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Label Tape (Orange – 18mm)
If you’re looking for thick neon/fluorescent orange label tape, this is it. This is the exact color of a construction cone (it looks dull in the picture. However, it’s neon in
Morereal life!)! It’s perfect for labeling tools in the garage, Halloween storage bins, or anything you want to stand out. It’s also perfect for the person whose favorite color is really bright orange!
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Label Tape (White – 24mm)
If you’ve seen jumbo sized labels in my organizing videos, this is the tape I used! This is probably my favorite label tape because it’s just so stinking big! And
Moresometimes when labels are so ginormous,
it’s just more fun! Plus, they are hard to miss, meaning things might actually get put away with a jumbo label in your face!
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Label Tape (Yellow – Flexible ID)
If you are looking for label tape to wrap around your cables, this is the tape to use (FYI: regular label tape won’t stay wrapped!) Just a warning, it’s hard to wrap
Morelabel tape (even the flexible ID type) on really thick cords (like your computer power supply cord if you have a PC). It’s easier on normal rounded cables. It’s also hard to label the cord with the printed text on either side of the “wrap.” Other than that, it wraps really nicely! This particular tape will work with most standard size P-Touch label makers!
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Museum Putty
Okay, so I always talk about museum putty in my organizing videos. This is it! This magical “organizing tool” keeps bins, baskets, dividers, and containers in place
Morewhen stuck to the bottom. The best thing about using putty is it prevents bins from sliding or moving when items inside are accessed! A must-have around the house for organizing projects.
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Instantly Fix Wobbly Tables
Everyone hates a wobbly table. These wedges instantly “level” any wobbly table, piece of furniture, or appliance. Fits any size gap and can be stacked for “bigger”
Morewobbles! I keep one of these in my purse for wobbly tables at restaurants!
VIDEO: Best Organizing Gadgets
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How to Easily Move 3200 lbs!
Everyone needs to have these. They help you move heavy furniture weighing up to 3200 pounds (no joke)! All you do is put these things under the thing you’re moving
More(works on both carpet and hardwoods) and simply push (they slide like butter!). One of the greatest “organizing” inventions yet.
VIDEO: Best Organizing Gadgets
Back-to-School Supplies
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The Best Binders (All Sizes)
These are the binders I always use for my organizing projects. They come in bright, fun colors and have rubber seams that don’t rip like most binders!
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Rainbow Ticonderoga Pencils
I never knew a good pencil until I tried a Ticonderoga pencil last year! Something about them makes writing in pencil so smooth with an eraser that actually erases
Moreinstead of smearing the lead! AND… they come in neon rainbow colors!! #totalWIN!
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Rainbow Envelopes
One of the things I always had as a kid in my desk was my own set of envelopes for writing letters to pen pals or friends that or friends that moved away. I recently
Morediscovered envelopes that come in rainbow colors that make it 10x more fun to send snail mail! These particular ones have the nice “quick strip” sticker to seal the envelope!
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Rainbow File Folders
If you are looking for the best “bang for your buck” when it comes to file folders, you’re looking for these! They come in all colors and in boxes of 25.
MoreWhile they aren’t the “sturdiest,” they are functional and do the job of a hanging file folder at a reasonable cost. If you are looking for the “sturdiest” file folders, these are my all-time favorite ones: The Sturdiest Hanging File Folders
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Student File Box
Setting up a file box for your kids is never a bad idea because 1) it gives them a home for all of their school papers, important documents, awards, small pieces of
Moreartwork, etc and; 2) it teaches them about order and organization at a young age. The perfect “filing cabinet” for your kiddos is something small and mobile like this portable file box that holds a good amount of letter-size files. This particular file box is also ideal for those always on the go that work out of their car!
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Desk Drawer Dividers
If you are looking for affordable drawer organizers for your kids’ desks, these are awesome!! They come 2 or 3 to a pack (depending upon size), are non-ventilated
More(no holes in the sides!), and are actually sturdy for the price you pay of $1! They come in clear and blue and have interlocks at the top so each organizer connects to another! If you have Dollar Tree near you, these are must-haves for kids’ desks at home or at college!
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Best Notebook for Picky People
Taking good notes in school is critical to getting good grades! And it’s always easier to take better notes with a good notebook! This is my favorite notebook because 1) it
Morehas wide margins (I’m a lefty), 2) it has dark lines (it’s easier to write on dark lines), 3) it has a box to fill in today’s date 4) it has a highlighted section at the bottom for calling out certain things like homework or action items and; 5) it has clean perforated edges when removing paper from the notebook. It’s the only notebook I use!! Comes in pink, yellow, and black! I use pink when I can find it (it’s often out-of-stock!).
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My Favorite Highlighter
Yes, I have a favorite highlighter and it’s this one here! When it comes to highlighting, I prefer the thinner “pen-style” highlighters over the big thick highlighters.
MoreWhy? The thinner ones only highlight one line of text as opposed to 1.5 lines! I also only stick to yellow highlighters. As boring as that sounds, all of the other colored highlighters (e.g., green, blue, purple, orange) seem to be too dark and hide the text instead of highlighting it! Yellow is perfect. I also sometimes use pink.
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My Favorite Markers
These are my all-time favorite markers! Why? Because of the tip. They’re thin enough to write small with them while being thick enough to write big with them!
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My Favorite Pen
I’m so picky when it comes to the type of pen I use! However, this pen is perfect!! It’s incredibly smooth, doesn’t smear (I’m a lefty), easy to hold, and has a nice fine tip.
MoreIt’s my favorite everyday pen! The only problem is that it only comes in black, blue, and red (I so wish it came in all colors of the rainbow!).
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My Favorite Sticky Notes
I’m such a sticky note person! I have sticky notes in all sizes and colors of the rainbow! These are my favorite brand sticky notes as they stick the best without falling off.
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My Favorite Pen (Rare Colors!)
If you know me, I pretty much always use the same pen!!! These pens are incredibly smooth, doesn’t smear (I’m a lefty), easy to hold, and has a nice fine tip. The pen now
Morecomes in fun colors such as pink, orange, teal, purple, green, and baby blue!!!
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Alejandra’s Photo Labels
Make labeling your organizing systems easier and more fun with photo labels! Instantly download and print 400+ Photo Labels designed by Alejandra. As seen on
MoreHGTV’s Clean Freaks.
VIDEO: Organized Home Tour
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Color-Coded Tabs For Labeling
These tabs are great for color-coding the contents of your binders. I love the bright colors and they’re easy to stick on the top of your pages or dividers.
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Color-Coded Dividers (Wide)
These are my all-time favorite binder dividers! Why? They are beautifully color-coded, sturdy (which means they can be reused over and over), and they come in a
Morewide variety of sizes to perfectly “fit” the type of binder you’re setting up. For example, I use the “Extra-Wide” dividers in all of my binders that have sheet protectors. Why? Because most, if not all, sheet protectors go beyond most standard size dividers thereby covering the dividers! In other words, most sheet protectors are too wide for standard sized dividers. So annoying! Problem solved with these “extra-wide” dividers!
VIDEO: Recipe Organization
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Color-Coded Dividers (5-Tab)
These are my all-time favorite binder dividers! Why? They are beautifully color-coded, sturdy (which means they can be reused over and over), and they come in a
Moreover and over) wide variety of sizes to perfectly “fit” the type of binder you’re setting up. For example, I use the “5-tab” dividers for smaller (1 inch) binders that have fewer categories of papers.
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Color-Coded Dividers (8-Tab)
These are my all-time favorite binder dividers! Why? They are beautifully color-coded, sturdy (which means they can be reused over and over), and they come in a
Morewide variety of sizes to perfectly “fit” the type of binder you’re setting up.
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Color-Coded Dividers (10-Tab)
These are my all-time favorite binder dividers! Why? They are beautifully color-coded, sturdy (which means they can be reused over and over), and they come in a
Morewide variety of sizes to perfectly “fit” the type of binder you’re setting up. For example, I use the “10-tab” dividers in my recipe binder for sorting recipes into: Appetizers, Soups/Salads, Pasta, Side Dishes, Main Dish, Meat/Chicken, Seafood, Marinades, Desserts/Breads, and Drinks.
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Color-Coded Dividers (12-Tab)
These are my all-time favorite binder dividers! Why? They are beautifully color-coded, sturdy (which means they can be reused over and over), and they come in a
Morewide variety of sizes to perfectly “fit” the type of binder you’re setting up.
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Color-Coded Dividers (A to Z)
These are my all-time favorite binder dividers! Why? They are beautifully color-coded, sturdy (which means they can be reused over and over), and they come in a
Morewide variety of sizes to perfectly “fit” the type of binder you’re setting up. For example, I use the “A to Z” dividers in my business card binder for storing all of my contact’s business cards by company name. For example, a business card from Alejandra.tv would be filed behind the “A” divider!
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Binders For Non-Binder People
If you hate binders, this “binder” is for you. It’s similar to a binder, minus the rings (therefore no hole punching necessary). You basically just “shove” the papers inside
Morethe appropriate section and then close the “binder” with the elastic band. Ideal for kids (and adults!) who don’t like binders.
VIDEO: Back to School Organization Tips: How to Organize Your Binder & Notes
Laundry Organizing Products
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Heat-Resistant Iron Organizer
If you find yourself always waiting to put the hot iron back once it cools off, but then forgetting to put it back to find it still in the same place days later, this is what you
MoreNEED! It’s a heat-resistant wall-mounted iron organizer that you can literally put your iron back scorching hot and nothing will burn or melt! This particular iron organizer also holds the iron perfectly in place (it won’t fall off) while also having really sturdy built-in hooks for your ironing board.
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Best Fuzzball Remover
If you have fuzzballs on your clothes, this little tool is for YOU! This handy fabric shaver removes all of those unwanted pills with ease. It is oh-so simple to use and
Morecomes with different attachments that can even be used on your delicate clothes & fabrics!
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Really Slim Rolling Cart
This is the makeup cart I featured in my makeup organization video. I loooooove it! It’s super handy for rolling around the bathroom & it’s tiered so it holds lots of
Morestuff. It reminds me of those mobile stations at the nail salon! NOTE: this is a replacement item as the previous version is no longer available.
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Best Folding Tool for Tshirts
If you’ve ever wondered how retail stores get the “perfect” fold in shirts and pants, look no further. The secret is folding with the “Flip & Fold.” Not only do they make a
More“normal” size, but they make a small size for folding kiddie clothes.
VIDEO: How To Fold T-Shirts
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Retractable Clothesline
This little device is the modern solution to back-yard clothes lines. It’s just like the ones you see in many hotels. It’s great for hang-drying wet clothes and towels in your
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Cleaning Supplies
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Easy-to-Use Maker’s Mop
This is the mop I use to clean our wood floors! It’s easy to use in that it slides nicely on the floor with its 360 degree pivot head! It has attachable microfiber
Morepads that you place on the bottom. The pads are removable and machine-washable!
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Glass Microfiber Cloth
This is the microfiber cloth I use for cleaning glass and mirrors. Even after multiple washes, the cloth remains thick, soft, and super durable!
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All-Purpose Microfiber Cloth
These are the microfiber cloths I use for dusting, wiping counters, cleaning the floor, etc.. They are EXCELLENT and come in fun colors! Even after multiple washes they
Moreremain thick, soft, and super durable!
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Large-Size Cleaning Caddy
This is the caddy I use to corral all of my cleaning supplies in which I bring bathroom to bathroom! It’s large enough to hold a roll of paper towels and there is just enough
Morespace to hold all of my cleaning tools! It’s also divided so things stay nice and contained!
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Shower Scrubber for Grout / Edges
This is the scrub brush I use for cleaning the grout lines and edges in the shower. It’s my favorite scrubber for the shower! It’s thin enough to reach small places but
Morethick enough to feel durable when you scrub hard!
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Toilet Brush Cleaner
This is the toilet brush I have in my cleaning caddy. It’s basic, it’s one of the cheapest ones on the market, it has a mini brush at the top for cleaning the rim of
Morethe toilet, and it just plain works! The only “con” about this brush is that it doesn’t clean the toilet for you, haha 🙂 This is the latest version of the one that I use.
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Microfiber Sponge
If this sponge was a pillow, it would be a “down pillow” since it tends to stay in place when you push down on it! This is my all-time favorite sponge! There is something
Moreabout this sponge that is just so soft, flexible, and easy to use (it’s probably because it’s made of microfiber!). Once you use this, you will see why it’s so great! 🙂
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Soap Dispenser & Sponge Holder
This is the soap dispenser and sponge holder I use at the kitchen sink. I searched forever to find a dispenser with a good pump where the soap doesn’t get stuck…
Moreand this is it!! The soap dispenser is easy to open, easy to fill, large enough where you don’t have to constantly refill it, the pump works beautifully without getting stuck, AND it has a built-in sponge holder. This product is 5-star!!
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Best Hooks to Hang Cleaning Tools
These are the best hooks for hanging cleaning tools in the garage and/or laundry room (e.g., mop, broom, duster, and/or anything with a handle)! The hooks are
Moreeasy-to-install, sturdy, non-slip, and can be used in two ways – hung on the hook or through the loop (and yes, when you hang something through the loop, it actually stays!!).
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Alejandra’s Vacuum Cleaner
This is the vacuum cleaner I have. It’s my first Dyson and it’s worth every penny! Why? It actually picks up EVERYTHING you vacuum, the attachments are easy to
Moreuse, it’s great with pet hair, and the canister is extremely easy to empty without the dust and dirt flying everywhere. I have to say, it’s actually fun to vacuum when you have a good vacuum cleaner! 🙂
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Remove Sticky Residue
If you need to remove sticky residue (e.g., gum, residue from sticker price tags, tape, etc), this is the solution for you! GooGone literally wipes away sticky residue in a
Morecouple of swipes. It also works for removing crayon, lipstick, mascara, oil, blood, grease, and shoe polish. If you don’t need a big bottle of this, Dollar Tree sells a mini version for $1 🙂