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Start Your School Year Off Right!
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Many of you who read this blog have children or teens going back to school this time of year. Now is the perfect time to put together a Family Command Center.
Some time back, I gave some helpful Tips for a Family Command Center. Stacks and Stacks has a new product that is a great first step in creating your own command center.
It's the White Dry Erase Monthly Calendar - by Brewster Home Fashions. This is truly a gem!
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Senza Bed Tray Featured
ByHere's a little Monday treat for you: Our Senza Transparent Red Acrylic Bed Tray is feature on MyFoxNY.com. Check it out - there's a discount code in the article for 20% off!
Dorm Room Essentials: MyFoxNY.com
Product of the Week: For the Uber Organized
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Anyone who knows me knows I like gadgets, organization, and ultimate efficiency. And what I DON'T like is clutter in any form, especially gadgets and cords. So imagine how excited I was to find the Fat Cat Solstice II!
It's got everything!! The tough and efficient Fat Cat Solstice II is a versatile gadget charger that can operate through an included wall adapter or use solar power - which means you will never be stuck without a charge again!
Here's the techie stuff:
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What’s Going On in the Kitchen?
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There are some great new kitchen items out there, designed to make your job as home chef quicker, easier and more pleasant. Many of these new kitchen accessories are inspired by the warm weather of summer, geared toward entertaining, while others will be year-round crowd pleasers in your home!
These are the themes we are seeing this season from favorite kitchen organizers like Blomus and Interdesign.
Quality Party Gear Elegant serveware replaces plastic and paper. Unusual combinations like porcelain and stainless steel are as refreshing as a cool glass of water. Serve up your favorite dips, oils and salsas in the Dip Bowl Set by Blomus.
Color!!! Drab is out, color is in this season! Everything from lime green colanders to ultra modern, bright, fabric bread baskets has been updated with cheerful colors to brighten up your kitchen.
Don’t forget, all Blomus items are on sale through the end of July!
Product of the Week: For a Beautiful Garden
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I love June in Norther California! 80 degree sunshine every day, and my garden's in full bloom - it's lovely!
As most gardeners know, the secret to big healthy blooms is to feed your plants regularly. One way of doing this is through composting.
I love the concept, but have always shied away from it because of it's appeal to the local skunks and racoons. But I've found a composter worth trying!
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Give Dad a Relaxing Gift This Father's Day
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Wondering what to get Dad this Father's Day?
Try the Vintage Bonded Leather Recliner with Ottoman!
Stacks and Stacks is running a $100 OFF special on this fabulous chair through Father's Day!
Dad can kick back and relax on this Euro style motion chair, designed with his ultimate comfort in mind. This is a stylish and comfy reclining chair that features a 360 degree pinion swivel with multiple reclining position adjustment. And it comes with an angled ottoman for lower leg support!
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Product of the Week: Flip Flop Storage
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We're heading into Spring here in the States (YAY!!), and for me this means it's time to paint my toe nails and break out the flip flops!
Those are pretty much all I wear form May to October, so I have several pairs.
I've always kept them in a wicker basket by my bedroom door, until now…
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Personalized Mother’s Day Gifts
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What better way to make mom feel special? A personalized gift is a classy way to go! From apparel to serveware, we’ve got something for every mom out there.
Note: Because these items are personalized, you will want to order a few weeks in advance (Mother’s Day is May 8, 2011). And, you will get bonus points from Mom for thinking ahead.
For the Spa-Lover: Personalized Comfort Robe. Ultra soft cotton velour, available with single letter or monogram.
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Speaking Spring
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Springtime is finally here! Although it’s technically been spring for a few weeks, the weather didn’t seem to think so. But finally things are warming up, we are getting out into the garden and enjoying this beautiful season and all it has to offer. Inside the home, too, we are changing with the seasons - I call this “Spring-izing” the home.
Here are some wonderful ideas and treats to welcome this new season into your home.
With springtime, my mind naturally drifts to textures and colors.
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Web Accessibility For All - We've Got It!
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Stacks and Stacks is doing something new to reach out to seniors and the disabled!
We have a new icon on our website that offers a link to a web accessibility tool for seniors and the disabled! The tool is absolutely free to download and free to use, and can help people with impairments navigate the internet and our website.
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Product of the Week: Dex Baby Nursery Organizer
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All I can say is that I wish I had this when my kids were babies! The Dex Baby Nursery Organizer is a must have for anyone still in (or starting) the baby-stage.
Easy to use and full of organizational bonuses, it is a major step up in terms of storage from diaper holders of the past, which were designed to hold diapers… but not much else.
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Product of the Week: Sleep Tight
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Who hasn’t been disturbed by all the stories of bed bugs lately? I know I have! Once just a cute little rhyme whispered in bedrooms at night, the phrase “Good Night, Sleep Tight, Don’t let the Bed Bugs Bite” has taken on a different tone recently.
What to do? Luckily technology and innovation are keeping up with the troublesome little critters and their seemingly unstoppable infiltration into the bedroom, offering practical products to deal with these pests.
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Product of the Week: Shelves to Go
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Organized Travelers, get ready for the newest and best thing to add to your packing routine!
Shelves-to-Go are the answer to many traveling problems - from lost garments to wrinkles, bugs and even germs.
These shelves fit neatly into your carry-on or checked bags, folding flat so that they don’t take up precious space in your luggage. When you get to the hotel, simply hang this travel clothes organizer up on the closet rod for instant shelves, without having to use dresser drawers or existing shelves in the hotel room.
Bonus Benefits:
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Martha Stewart On The House!
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I love Martha Stewart Magazine! Not just for the amazing organizing, decorating and cooking tips she shares with her readers, but it's just a soothing and beautiful publication to read.
And now you can get a complimentary 1-Year subscription to MSL Magazine just by spending $50 at Stacks and Stacks! Here's how…
Enjoy!
Product of the Week: Wrap-N-Roll Holder by Spectrum
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I'm all about using those unused spaces. You know, the ones you don't think about; under cabinets, behind doors, under beds…
My product this week takes advantage of some of that space. The Wrap N Roll Holder by Spectrum is a great, inexpensive storage solution that you can hang on the wall, on the back of a door, or inside a cabinet door!
The Wrap n Roll Holder is 13.25"H x 13.13"W x 6.63"D and can hold a roll of paper towels, a box of storage bags, and a roll of plastic wrap or aluminum foil. All in one handy place and so easy to access! The durable white coating over steel means no rust and years of life.
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Product of the Week: Spice-n-Store Spice Rack - by TCD
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My favorite products are the ones that make use of wasted space. Sometimes we don't even realize we have wasted space until we see something that's been designed to fit there, like the Spice-n-Store Spice Rack!
I could think of so many uses for this!!
I'd put a couple in my kitchen, of course, for spices. But I would use one in my utility room for crews, nails and picture hanging supplies. I'd mount one in my office for staples, paper clips and rubber bands.
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Product of the Week: Brabantia Door Drying Rack
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Whether you have a laundry room, a laundry closet or just a corner of your garage, the Brabantia Door Drying Rack is a great space saver!
There are many reasons to air-dry clothes (delicate fabric care and being eco-friendly come to mind), but not always as many places to do so.
An over the door rack takes up no floor space, no wall space, and can remain virtually invisible if you want.
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College Entrepreneurs Develop Hip, New Organizer
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This week, I was contacted by a very inspiring group of college students from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts who have developed Accessibles, a hip, new way to organize notebooks and planners.
Rui Wang, one of the students in this group of budding entrepreneurs, explained that, "We noticed that lots of people store their thoughts chronologically and subsequently made etched-metal monthly tabs to let you control how you organize…"
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Product of the Week - Blomus Magnetic Board
ByI think I need a couple of these magnetic boards!
Anyone Can Have a Pretty Closet!
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Brightening up your closet is easy with decorative organizing pieces that are functional, stylish and affordable.
The closet doesn’t have to be a dark, cold place. I’ve been noticing a new trend in organizing that I can get behind: Smart and Attractive Home Organizing Tools! From Red Leather Mail Sorters in the kitchen to whimsical Pen Holders in the office (Don’t Miss this one), organizing has become more fun, and more stylish, keeping up with current decorating trends and blending seamlessly into home decor. Here are some tips and new products to help you make your closet pretty on a budget.
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Product of the Week: Daily Planners get a Boost from momAgenda
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The new line of Organizers by momAgenda offers extra features and extra style, great for families and households of all sizes! Available in luscious, trendy colors and patterns, these planners offer a shot of much-needed inspiration when handling your family’s busy schedule!
By far the most useful thing about them is the fact that you can schedule for up to five people in one simple planner! Each week-at-a-view page is divided into five sections: A large section for Mom at the top, plus four additional sections below for organizing up to 4 kids’ schedules simultaneously.
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Product of the Week: Basket Shelves
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These colorful plastic shelves can help you tackle any organizing job around the home! The basket style design includes raised sides to keep everything in place - nothing can slip off and fall to the floor. And best of all, the price is right!
Some Suggested Uses:
• Outside – Use as a potting table. Keep gardening tools and supplies on the lower shelves and reserve the top shelf for plant care. The slatted shelves mean easy cleanup, allowing dirt and water to fall right through to the ground.
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Product of the Week - Newly Designed Kids Storage Boxes
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If you’ve ever stepped on a Lego, read on…
Arts, crafts, toys and even Legos are no match for this new line of kids toy storage boxes from Iris.
Why THEY will love (and actually use) them:
1. Colorful – Like a bee to a flower, your busy little ones will be attracted to the eye-pleasing primary color theme of these organizers.
2. Easy to Use – Tiny tots can handle the Lego box lids, school age children will master the project case latches in no time.
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Product of the Week: For Really Tight Spaces
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There are some great new products for dealing with very small dwellings. Whether you live in a studio, one bedroom apartment or share rental, check out these options for getting the most out of your tiny space!
Corner Office: Make an office out of any small corner or wall with the Fold Out Convertible Desk. It has mail slots, a writing surface and folds up and out of the way when you are finished!
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Product of the Week - Lists, Wonderful Lists!
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As most of you know, I am a huge fan of lists! They keep me focused on the task(s) at hand.
I have one on my fridge which is a general shopping list. This is for everyone at home to write down the household items or food items that I need to purchase on my next shopping trip. I also keep a small spiral notebook in my purse at all times.
This spiral notebook is my “brain”. When I’m ready for a shopping trip, I separate out and organize the “fridge list” into separate lists in my notebook according to which store they can be found.
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Product of the Week: General Household Organizers
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This week’s featured products are sure to please the organizing crowd! A whole new set of binder-style household organizers are available, each designed to help you stay organized and be more productive at the same time. We have four featured organizers, including the Medical Organizer, Home Maintenance Organizer, Takeout Menu Organizer and the Travel Organizer (the fun one). Each one is sold separately so you can choose the ones that will help you out!
What I love about them:
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Solutions for Photo Clutter
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It’s a new year, and a great time to take stock of all the photos you have accumulated over the last year. This is especially important at this time of year because, right after the holidays, most of us have an explosion of new pictures! Since I only order pictures about once a year, there are usually about 200 of them to sort through.
What I like to do is sit down with all my photos and three baskets. Each basket has a number. Number one is for pictures that I absolutely want displayed somewhere.
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The Amazing Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloth
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I hate to clean, so any product that gives me great results with minimal effort and cost is just wonderful. Lately, I’ve discovered just how wonderful Micro-fiber Cleaning Cloths are.
Even though this one is specifically made for cleaning computer screens and the like, it really works well for just about any job you might have. I have a couple of them at home and I use them for dusting, cleaning doorways and walls, mirrors, windows, countertops, appliances - even floors. And keep one in the car – they make quick work of cleaning smudges off the windshield.
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Product of the Week – And more unique Jewelry themed Gifts!
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The Donna Purse Style Jewelry Box makes a great gift for friends (or yourself!) Made of faux leather, these metallic jewelry boxes are great for transporting jewelry when traveling, whether a weekend trip to see the family or a European vacation.
This travel jewelry case looks just like a purse, but it’s actually packed with jewelry organizing tools and dividers, perfect for a medium sized collection of jewelry on the go! Unsnap the magnetic closure and inside you will find a place for everything. A catch-all for bracelets, ring rolls, earring keepers, and a long necklace divider with mirror for applying jewelry or makeup.
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Celebrate Your Pet at Pawfun!
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I have to share with all you pet lovers the cutest site devoted to loving and celebrating your favorite pets!
Our friends over at Pawfun.com have created a fun site for just this purpose! You can order personalized bags, cards and more with your pet’s picture on them, or send a free e-card.
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