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5 Organizing Tips to Keep Your Car Organized and Clutter-Free

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

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.

Getting Organized for a Holiday Road Trip

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Will you be taking a road trip to visit family members during the holidays? Getting ready for the holidays can be stressful enough, without the added stress of a road trip. When traveling during the holiday season, it’s even more important to be organized, so that you’re not running around at the last minute. Here are a few basic tips to get ready, be organized and be on time!

• Write a list of everything that needs to be done before you leave, including gift buying, bills to pay, snacks to bring for the road, etc.

• Arrange for the post office to hold your mail and temporarily stop newspaper deliveries for the duration of your absence, or ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your mail and newspapers.

• Get organized and purchase all holiday gifts early so that you can focus on preparing for your trip during the week of your departure.

• Purchase sample sizes of toiletries you regularly use, or pick up small plastic refill bottles to use for travelling and overnight stays.

• Check your tires to make sure they are properly rotated and inflated and service your car, if necessary.

• Pick up maps and plan your route at least a few days before your trip, so that you can estimate your time of arrival. Allow extra time for breaks on route.

Finally, try to pack light. More weight in your car results in more gas because it has to work extra hard. Travel organizers can help and are designed to help you to pack less and stay organized.

Check out some travel organizers here.

Jacquie Ross is a Maryland based Professional Organizer, writer 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 and Maryland Association of Professional Organizers, she teaches homeowners how to reclaim their time and space, and offers Time Management workshops to businesses to maximize productivity. Jacquie can be reached at jacquie@castawaytheclutter.com. Visit CastAway the Clutter to sign up for her free organizing tips at www.castawaytheclutter.com.