Organize it! Kids Bathroom

For my second Organize it! series post I tackled the kids bathroom.  It's easy for this room to fall into disarray because of how much use it gets; but just like any room - if you've got a place for everything life is much easier!  

1. RASKOG Cart - for towel storage.  I like keeping towels in the specific bathrooms they are used instead of in a linen closet.  My kids' towels are one color, and mine and my husband's towels are another color.  Makes it easy to know exactly where everything goes when putting away laundry.
2. Arrow Wall Hook - hooks for hanging towels up (rather than a towel rack) work so much better for a kids' bathroom because you don't have to worry about the towels being perfectly folded on the rack.  Plus these hooks are so playful and cute.
3. Soap Dispenser and Tumbler - to wash those chubby little hands and for those inevitable late night drink requests.
4. Hippo Toothbrush Holder - who can resist?!
5. Whale Bath Toy Holder - probably one of the most important items in the kids bathroom is something to coral all those bath toys!  I love the cute shape of this one and it's handy removable scoop feature.
6. Step Stool - an essential piece to help those little ones reach the sink.
7. Laundry Basket - if you have room, a laundry basket in the bathroom is a great way to avoid all those dirty clothes being left in piles on the floor.  They can learn to simply toss them in the basket before they get in the bath.
8. Ouch Box - it seems my daughter constantly has a new "owie" she's wanting me to nurse.  I love this cute first aid box for storing those all important Hello Kitty band-aids.

Organize it! The Office

I love me some organization.  Thought I'd start a new series called "Organize it!".  Each Organize it! post will focus on a specific room, and my tips for getting that room in order.  I also love me some office supplies, so let's start with the office!

I divided this room into three zones: walls, desktop, and furniture.  There are elements in each of these zones that can help you stay organized.  When it comes to organizing, my theory is to use all of the space available to you.  Each piece you add to your office should be working to help keep things in order.  

WALL

1.  Wall file.  I use this for paperwork that I don't necessarily need to get to right away, but will need my attention eventually.  For me, if things are out of sight, they're out of mind.  So I try to keep my to-do items out in the open, but not cluttering my desk; utilizing a wall file is great way to do that.

2.  Bulletin board.  This is an obvious choice for the office.  One item I keep on my bulletin board is a print-out of all my various usernames and passwords for all my bill paying accounts.  Then when I'm ready to pay bills, a simple glance up at my bulletin board makes things quicker and easier.

3.  Wall pocket.  I want one of these!  What a fun and stylish way to keep office supplies off your work space but still accessible.

DESKTOP

4.  Magazine file.  These are so handy for storing things that don't look very pretty or tidy when out on display like magazines, manuals, printer labels, etc.  I actually keep mine on my bookcase, but would work on the desk too. 

5.  Stacking letter tray.  I'm pretty much obsessed with this thing.  Each of the trays pulls out for easy access, and I love how it keeps everything I'm working on all in one spot.  Plus it's made of metal and super sturdy.  I bought magnetic file labels so I can label each tray.  So handy.

6.  A pretty bowl.  I love having a pretty bowl on my desk for holding my paperclips, binder clips, and my white-out tape.

FURNITURE

7.  A great desk.  I love this option because it has a built-in compartment to hide all your cables.

8.  A file cabinet.  A MUST for your work space.  I keep all sorts of boring paperwork in mine.  One thing I do is file all my paid paper bills in it, and then move them to my tax storage box at then end of the year.