On a recent episode of the Oprah show, organizational expert, Peter Walsh showed America the very cluttered car of a busy mom.  Although, this may have been an extreme case, there are many parents with chaotic schedules who struggle to keep their cars organized and free of clutter.

Many moms are overscheduled due to shuttling back and forth to work and school and taking children to extracurricular activities on a daily basis.  Plus, they are often carrying sports equipment and eating snacks and meals in the car, making it extremely difficult to keep the clutter and messes under control.  If it sounds like I’m writing about you, then it’s time to get organized!  There are many organizing products that you can purchase today to help to keep car clutter under control.  Here are some organization tips and solutions that may help:

Cargo trunk organizer

1. Steady the Groceries:  Use a study container like the Cargo Auto Tote to keep your grocery bags from rolling around in your car or falling over.

Auto document organizer

2. Secure and organize your important documents:  Having your registration document readily available will save embarrassment if you’re ever pulled over by the police. Simply pick up a document holder or organizer to store this important document and it will be quickly retrieved without a hitch!

Car Trash Bag Stand

3. Be ready for trash: Keep a Trash Litter Bag in your car at all times to discard your trash.

Car Front Seat Organizer

4. Organize the clutter in your front seat:  Use a front seat organizer designed to store a variety of items that may be needed while on the road.  You can store your CDs, DVDs, pens, sunglasses, maps, and cell phones, while eliminating the worry of items flying off the seat at the slightest bump! Front seat organizers can also be used in the back seat for your children to store their small toys, gadgets and other supplies.

Back seat car organizer

5. Organize your back seat passengers: If your vehicle is not equipped with built-in organizers on rear of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats, pick up a back seat organizer with pockets to store cups, small toys, CDs and more. Many space saving vehicle organizers can be secured to the rear of the driver’s or passenger’s seat for easy access by back seat passengers. By adding a few simple organizers and some daily maintenance, you will be able to keep your car clutter-free and organized. 

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Jacquie Ross is a Maryland based Professional Organizer, writer, speaker and owner of CastAway the Clutter! Jacquie has been writing for Home Storage USA since 2007. A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), NAPO-Baltimore Chapter, and Maryland Association of Professional Organizers, she shows homeowners how to reclaim their time and space, and offers organizing and time management workshops and group presentations. Jacquie is also the author of Take Control of Your Clutter Before it Takes Control of You: 101 Tips to Success.  Visit CastAway the Clutter to get an organizing goals worksheet when you sign up for her organizing tips at www.castawaytheclutter.com

Frequent business travelers are generally aware of what to expect when travelling for business and are usually prepared and organized and able to keep up with the ever changing airport rules and regulations.  They understand that anything that might go wrong could make or break their trip and they could miss that important meeting.  So they certainly don’t want to be worrying about their suitcase or carry-on bag falling apart.   

Anyone who travels frequently by air should pay special attention to the quality of travel bags they use for their trips.  If you accidentally drop your computer laptop, chances are it won’t break or crack under pressure if it’s stored in a protective case or bag.  It’s not a good idea to just slip your laptop inside a regular bag with all your other belongings.  If you decide to place it inside another bag, insert it into a computer laptop sleeve first for extra protection. 

Laptop bags have come a long way.  At one time, the styles and designs were basic and tended to only focus on what a businessman would want. There are now laptop bags for everyone, including businesswomen, busy moms and students.  You also don’t have to sacrifice style for quality. 

 Generally, there are 4 types of computer laptop bags: sleeve, shoulder bag, rolling and backpack.  Here are a few to consider from Home Storage Warehouse. 

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Jacquie Ross is a Maryland based Professional Organizer, writer, speaker and owner of CastAway the Clutter! Jacquie has been writing for Home Storage USA since 2007 and is presently the “Ask the Organizer” expert. A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), NAPO-Baltimore Chapter, and Maryland Association of Professional Organizers, she shows homeowners how to reclaim their time and space, and offers organizing and time management workshops and group presentations. Jacquie can be reached at jacquie@castawaytheclutter.com. Visit CastAway the Clutter to sign up for her free organizing tips and learn more about her presentations at www.castawaytheclutter.com