How to Create a Mobile Desk in Your Car

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April 25, 2012

Are you one of the thousands of people that is part of the mobile workforce, spending more time in your car than in your office? Are you constantly driving between locations for your job? While sitting in traffic, have you searched for pens and paper to take notes on a new idea? Have you ever needed to capture important information during a phone call on-the-go?

If you want to stay productive from your car to help you function professionally, check out this Auto Express Desk. This product sits next to you on your front passenger seat and can store and organize all of your professional needs while on-the-go, creating an office and desk right inside your car. It is lightweight and comes with handles, so you can carry it into your office. There are compartments for storing your files, office supplies, and laptop. There is a flat surface for writing, as well as a hinged top which opens for additional storage.

You’ll love it for:
• Mobile working while on-the-go
• Storing business items while driving
• Bringing materials for a presentation
• Saving space in your car

Available at: Our Amazon store

Product Spotlight: The Bag Bungee

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December 16, 2011

Description:
You just got dropped off at the airport with two suitcases and a carry-on. Because you’re also carrying your jacket, a coffee, and your boarding pass, you are about three hands short of being able to move all of your things. You decide to rest your carry-on above one of your suitcases, but can only move two feet before it falls off. You readjust and continue the next two feet, continuing this frustrating process until you reach the baggage counter…

Does this situation sound familiar? For those who travel frequently, or for those who tend to over-pack, the Bag Bungee is a great solution. You slip it through your suitcase handle and attach it around a bag or carry-on resting on top. Your bag won’t shift or fall, allowing you to “carry more with less effort”!

You’ll love it for:
• Frequent business trips
• Traveling solo
• College kids going to and from school
• Helping a bad back

Cost: $9.99

Available at: our Amazon store

Product Spotlight: Cereal-On-the-Go

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October 31, 2011

Description:
If you have little ones, you know that life is constantly moving. There’s typically not enough time for you, as a parent of a toddler. For days when you’re running a little behind or have to leave before your child has eaten breakfast, we recommend these 12 oz. cereal-on-the-go containers. It comes with two compartments- the top stays dry for cereal and the bottom is frozen the night before to keep milk cold. Not only is it leak-resistant (no messes in the car!), but it comes with a foldable spoon!

You’ll love it for:
• Driving into day care in the mornings
• Road trips
• Easy snacks on the go, including after sports

Cost: $4.99

Available at: our Amazon store

Checklist: Pet-Sitter

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July 25, 2011

If you’ve attended one of our webinars recently, you may have heard some adorable barking in the background. Our team has taken in a tiny new member for the past few weeks, Lane. She is a fluffy, happy Pomeranian dog that Innovatively Organized’s President, Elizabeth, has been pet-sitting. Lane has enthusiastically joined all of our team meetings, taking turns in each team members’ laps. And she greets us at the door with excitement every time we come to work.

She has a bin of toys to play with, which are usually put away. The other day, Elizabeth came home to find toys scattered all over her home! Lane has been the most difficult organizational client we have ever worked with, to say the least! But she’s taken our hearts, nonetheless!

Inspired by Lane’s cuteness, we decided to create a Pet-sitter checklist for you to use when leaving town. You can fill this form out with your contact information and all of your pet’s care instructions. Your pet-sitter will be very grateful and your pet will be in good hands while you are away.

Get organized now with our Pet-sitter Checklist!

App of the Week: Postagram

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June 29, 2011

Description:
Do you have tons of great photos on your iPhone? Wish you could share them with all of your friends and family? Sure, you can upload them to Facebook, but what about sharing with people who aren’t on Facebook? If you want hard copies of your memories to send to others or cherish on your refrigerator door, try the Postagram app. It allows you to send printed photo postcards!

Abilities:
• Deliver anywhere in the world for just 99 cents
• Delivery within the US in 2-5 days
• Can include a personalized message
• Photo can pop out of the postcard to be framed
• Can send photos from your iPhone, Facebook, Instagram
• Can take photos with Postagram

Great for:
• Sharing memories
• Printing photos on your phone or Facebook
• Sending creative event or party invitations
• Thank you notes
• Birthday cards, holiday cards
• Traveling

Cost: Free

Tips for Organized Travel by Car

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May 19, 2011

Tote bags for carrying shower or gardening supplies can also be used to hold emergency auto repair items.

A messenger bag filled with a first aid kit, bottled water, granola bars, a blanket, and warm clothing in case of a breakdown is also a great thing to keep in your car trunk.

Small plastic shoe boxes can be used to corral and hold small items like gloves, tissues and sunglasses inside the car.

Keep items from shifting in the trunk with boxes, crates or bins. Ones with handles are especially convenient for carrying groceries or other shopping purchases into your home. Look for solutions that fold down when not in use for space-efficient storage.

Let the kids travel with their own backpacks to keep their things in one place and prevent little items from being lost along the way.

Tote bags for carrying shower or gardening supplies can also be useful for emergency auto repair items.
A messenger bag filled with a first aid kit, bottled water, granola bars, a blanket, and warm clothing in case of a breakdown is also a great thing to keep in your trunk.
Small plastic shoe boxes can be used to corral and hold small items like gloves, tissues and sunglasses inside the car.
Keep items from shifting in the trunk with boxes, crates or bins. Ones with handles are especially convenient for carrying groceries or other shopping purchases into the house. Look for solutions that fold down when not in use for space-efficient storage.
Let the kids travel with their own backpacks to keep their things in one place and prevent little items from being lost along the way.

Swap Til You Drop - This Sunday

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April 7, 2011

Girl Power Hour and Herban Feast are hosting the largest Clothing Swap in the Northwest! To “shop” the swap, you must buy a general admission ticket and donate* a minimum of five items. Any leftover items will be donated to the Jubilee Women’s Center.

“Swap Till You Drop”

Sunday, April 10, 2011
11 AM - 2 PM
Herban Feast at Sodo Park
3200 1st Avenue South, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98134

General Admission
Girl Power Hour Members: $12
Non-Members: $20

*Swap Drop Locations - You must drop off your items BEFORE the event!

- Friday, April 8th, 5pm-8pm – Uvillage, Styled.Seattle Office, 3430 NE 45th, Ste 101, Seattle
- Friday, April 8th, 5pm-8pm - La Bijou Boutique, 10311 Main Street, Bellevue
- Saturday, April 9th, 10am-4pm - Tropical Tan (Queen Anne and Wallingford locations)
- Sunday, April 10th, 9am-10:30am - Herban Feast / SoDo Park

An Organized Way to Cook and Carry Holiday Dishes

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November 15, 2010

‘Tis the season of holiday lunches and potlucks! Many of you will be hosting or attending group events with lots of goodies brought from home. This simple cook and carry 3-qt bakeware by Pyrex® set will make it simple to make and transport your holiday dishes. Also, it’s one or two less dishes to use for cooking, carrying, and displaying. Store all the pieces together so they take up less room in your cabinets.

Organized Food On-the-Go

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September 16, 2010

One of my favorite ways to store and tote my snacks and lunches is by using Fit & Fresh containers. Removable ice packs keep food chilled and the containers are sized and labeled so you know exactly how much you’re packing which is especially helpful for portion control. Fit & Fresh keeps your food items separate, but the separate pieces also fit together so it’s convenient to toss into your briefcase or purse. And it’s an environmentally friendly way to pack meals for work, school, gym, or even outdoor activities like hiking or a picnic. It’s definitely an innovatively organized product!

Tracking Tasks on Your iPhone

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August 18, 2010

Keep better track of your to-do list on your iPhone with 2Do, a free iPhone application to help you stay organized on-the-go! Since your contact list already lives on your iPhone, this is a great tool to remember birthdays, meetings, phone calls, errands and shopping lists.