Organizing Products Reviewed on WUSA9
I received a call from Lesli Foster, weeknight anchor on WUSA9. She asked if I would join her live on the 5:00 PM news to discuss getting organized for the Fall. Excited by the opportunity, I had just a few hours to pull something together and pitch the idea to Lesli. Thanks to the Container Store, Rubbermaid, and HomeRule for providing the products I’ve suggested we feature.
Starting off, check out these amazing new food storage containers Rubbermaid provided. They’re called Easy Find Lids. After you’re done with those large, home cooked holiday meals, you’ll need some quality food storage containers for the leftovers. Why not pick up a set that have lids that snap to the base of the containers so you can easily find the right lid.
They come as small as .05 cup up to 2.5 gallons and all sizes in between. With this graduated size design, they easily nest together. I’m a huge fan of square storage containers because they optimize your storage space. Yes, you can microwave and freeze meals in these containers. They’re also dishwasher safe. Now all I need is a dishwasher! Buy these awesome containers at your local Target or most grocery stores.
The Container Store has introduced numerous eco-friendly storage products in their collection. I’m loving the rich plum color of their Library office collection. The Office Storage Boxes, Magazine Files, and Desktop File box would make a wonderful set for your home office.
They’re constructed of recycled heavyweight fiberboard, have a linen weave fabric exterior, and a white paper-lined interior. They’re excellently crafted and have a nice metal label holder to easily identify the treasurers you’re storing inside.
I challenge you to think “outside the box” about how you can use this collection outside the home office. Perhaps the Office Storage Boxes would be good to store paper keepsakes, or one of those numerous art projects elementary-age children bring home, or a needlepoint or craft project on the sofa table.
The Magazine File would be a nice option to store papers to take to work or for outgoing mail you want to drop in the mailbox on your way out the door. I also recommend a File Box for your kitchen counter if you need to have quick access to school papers, sport schedules, tickets, gift certificates, phone directories, and so forth. Do you have any other ideas?
My church, uh, I mean The Container Store also has these awesome, multi-functional Feathergrain Bins. I’ve used these with many clients who love their size, the light weight and nice quality. We’ve stored everything from pet supplies, toys, and magazines to craft items. They come with handles or with lids. I recommend you check these out A.S.A.P.
I have a few other suprises I’ll be sharing on the news segment, so tune in or set your Tivo. The segment will air at approximatley 5:30 PM on WUSA9.
Written by Scott Roewer
Certified Professional Organizer®, Scott Roewer is founder of The Organizing Agency, a professional organization and productivity company devoted to teaching residential and business clients how to increase productivity, save money, and how to live a more organized and abundant life.
An award winning company, in 2013, The Organizing Agency was once again awarded the Angie’s List Super Service award, in 2012 the National Association of Professional Organizers recognized Scott with its top honor, the Founders’ Award, and later the same year, the U.S. Air Force commended his volunteerism, naming him Joint Base Andrews “Hometown Hero.” For more information on Scott’s team and how they can help you, contact the office online or call us directly at 202-249-8330.