How often do you try to unplug an appliance, computer or lamp and realize that your cords are a tangled mess?  Because we all live surrounded by electronic goods, organizing their power sources can quickly become a complicated job.  Cord management tools to the rescue!  There are several unique and innovative items on the market that will help you keep cords wrapped, labeled, hidden, bundled, clipped, and organized!

Beauty products are like any other household possession… you’re most likely using 20% of it 80% of the time.  Have you ever wondered if that bottle of bath oil collecting dust on the counter is still effective? Here are some expiration dates that will get you motivated to de-clutter your bathroom vanity and the top of your dresser.

Bar soap - 18 months to 3 years

Bath gel, body wash - 3 years

Bath oil - 1 year 

Body bleaches and depilatories Unopened: 2 years; Used: 6 months

Body lotion - 3 years 

Conditioner - 2 to 3 years

Deodorant - Unopened: 2 years; Used: 1 to 2 years

Eye cream - Unopened: 3 years; Used: 1 year

Face lotion - With SPF, see expiration date. All others, at least 3 years

Foundation, oil-based - 2 years

Foundation, water-based - 3 years

Hair gel - 2 to 3 years

Hair spray - 2 to 3 years

Lip balm - Unopened: 5 years; Used: 1 to 5 years

Lipstick - 2 years 

Mascara - Unopened: 2 years; Used: 3 to 4 months

Mouthwash - Three years from manufacture date

Nail polish - 1 year

Nail-polish remover - Lasts indefinitely

Perfume - 1 to 2 years

Rubbing alcohol - At least 3 years

Shampoo - 2 to 3 years

Shaving cream - 2 years or more

Tooth-whitening strips - 13 months

With the launch of the new Innovatively Organized website, all the cool products we blog about are now available in our online store.  Powered by Amazon, our online store features items that will help you keep your office and home neat and clutter-free. 

Also available directly from Innovatively Organized are packaged bundles of organizing supplies that we’ve already assembled – taking the guesswork out of what you need to reorganize a space or project. These make great gifts, too!

Whether it’s for the home office or the dorm room, The Container Store® has great tools for maximizing productivity - organize files, school supplies, clothes, make-up and more. Also, check out the ones that maximize space and take on double duty such as stools with storage, stackable bins and collapsible baskets.  See all the organizing items on sale.

There is no excuse for towels to be on the floor or bath accessories to be scattered in the tub with this innovative organizing product. And the best part is that no tools or hardware are needed for installation.

The Everloc system uses suction cups with a special silicon ring that adheres to the surface and creates an airtight seal. That means no more washcloths or back scrubbers perched precariously on the tub ledge or on the counter top!

Learn more here.