I was originally going to include Sunny Dog Ink's first aid kit in an organizing gear roundup. However, when it arrived, I was blown away. It is by far the most comprehensive kit I've found. They have though of EVERYTHING. From a travel muzzle to a mini bottle of hydrogen peroxide, you are prepared for anything that happens. I personally had a pet emergency lately. It was something we could ...
Camping Gear For The Family
Summer is upon us and for many of you, camping will be part of your summer adventures. Here are some of my favorite tricks, tips and gadgets to make your life easier and make your time in the great outdoors a little more enjoyable.
The first item isn't a gadget at all….it's something you can find at any home improvement store. A weatherproof single solar garden light. I stick it in the ground ...
Emergency Preparedness for Your Car
No one wants to think about having an issue in their car. However, it is something you need to be prepared for. You won't always be able to call AAA and be on your way immediately. Here are a few tools to have on hand to make sure you are prepared should you need it.
Make sure you are familiar with where they are and how to use them. That is just as important as having them in your car. Also, ...
How am I going to fit everything into my suitcase?
It seems that everyone goes on vacation and has a hard time fitting into their luggage on the trip home. Whether your luggage just won't zip, or it is significantly heavier on the way home, this can happen for a number of reasons.
Sometimes we buy too much stuff while we are away. Everyone wants to bring home a little souvenir from their travels, so that can be a likely culprit.
Sometimes ...
Afraid of Flying?
Are you afraid of flying? Is it keeping you and your family members from going to the destinations around the world that you want to see?
Check out www.fearofflying.com. Captain Tom Bunn's website has a ton of free information to ease the fears of even the most nervous flyers. If the website is not enough, he has several programs that walk you through everything from how airplanes work, to ...
Stop the Tangles
If you are tired of having your jewelry arrive at your destination in knots, try this trick. Use straws to thread necklaces through and then place them parallel to one another on a washcloth. Roll them up into the washcloth, tuck them into your luggage, and there will be no more tangles! ...
TSA Approved Locks
We all know security measures have changed in recent years, and we all know the importance of locking our luggage. When doing so make sure to use Transportation Security Administration- TSA locks. These locks have a special key used by TSA agents to access the contents of your luggage, and do not need to be cut to search your luggage. The packaging for these locks will tell you if they are TSA ...
Copy it!
When you are traveling abroad its important to create and carry copies of your passports and credit cards. This way, if anything is stolen you can provide the appropriate numbers to the necessary parties if required to do so. Make sure to carry these copies SEPARATELY from your cards and passports! Also, make sure you copy the backs of your cards so that you have the customer service phone ...
Call your credit card company
If you are going to be traveling in an area that you do not normally make purchases in, you want to take a few moments to contact your credit card companies and let them know. This will hopefully prevent their fraud department from flagging your account, and stopping charges from going through while you are away.
Also look on the back of your card and make note of the collect phone number. This ...
Packing Your Suitcase – To Fold or Roll?
On your way home from a vacation, the clothes never seem to fit in the way they did when you were at home. This is because they have been worn, absorbed moisture, and have been crinkled. So what is the best way to pack?
Solve this problem by folding clothes when packing from home, and rolling them when packing to return home. This will allow you to take very little time putting the clothes ...
Bonnie Joy Dewkett is a nationally recognized organizing expert, author, motivational speaker, and internet radio personality. She began organizing as a child, and she has been organizing ever since. Her company, The Joyful Organizer®, creates and implements organizational systems for the home and office...