What Will They Think of Next – Organizing Products
I read a lot of organizing articles. I enjoy the ones that have organizing products. Every now and then I see a product that amazes me. Sometimes it is a very good organizing solution, it is interesting but unnecessary and creates more clutter, or it takes up too much space and reduces the amount that can be stored. I’ll let you decide which category these products fit.
Foot Hammock
I was looking at travel articles when I found a foot hammock for use on airplanes. You could probably use it on trains or in a car too.
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- Plush Memory Foam: The memory foam cushioning is thick, supportive, and comfortable even when used barefoot.
- Reduces Fatigue: By slightly elevating your feet and separating them, it alleviates lower back pain, reduces tailbone pressure, and minimizes swelling.
- Travel-Friendly: It weighs practically nothing, folds down to a compact size, and easily tucks into a carry-on pouch or backpack.
- Highly Adjustable: You can easily adjust the strap lengths to get the perfect height for your legs.
- Seat-in-front Disturbance: Because the hammock hangs off the tray table, shifting your weight can sometimes cause the seat in front of you to move or vibrate, which may bother the passenger ahead of you.
- Not Ideal for Very Tall Users: Reviewers note that if you are over 6 feet tall, the legroom may already be too tight to properly hammock your legs comfortably.
- Space Constraints: It can take up valuable leg space when not in use, making it slightly harder to access a bag stowed directly underneath the seat.
Cutting Board
There are many kitchen products. I really liked this cutting board that had removable dishes to put your diced food into. I thought it would save me time if I could quickly push the food off to the side. The dishes could be used for parts that are cut off and going into compost, making clean up quick and easy.
This review is from the Buzz Feed article.
Promising review: “I absolutely love the little trays. I can have everything set up, ready to cut, and the tray is right there. My biggest complaint, which isn’t a problem really, is that it doesn’t fit in the dishwasher very well. Everything else about this cutting board is great, though.” —Jess
T-Shirt Roll Hanger
Move some shirts from hangers or drawers to an unused door back or front with this T-shirt roll holder. It is a great way to see all your shirts and easily select the one you want. To learn more about this business, click this link.
Over-the-door T-shirt hanger to roll T-shirts
3 Tiered Shelf for a Counter Corner
It can be adjusted to fit the height of your corner. Using corners in a kitchen can be difficult. It might be wasted space, or items are hard to reach and use.
This review was part of the Buzz Feed article.
Promising review: “I love this stand! It’s so perfect for my coffee corner. I can get everything organized and utilize the space on my counter. The shelves are really sturdy and not wobbly at all. They easily support everything I want to put on each shelf.”
Creative repurposing of items is another way to save money. Read these blogs for some suggestions.
Julie Stobbe is the 2024-2025 winner of the Harold Taylor Award for outstanding contributions to the organizing industry and Professional Organizers in Canada. As a Trained Professional Organizer and Lifestyle Organizing Coach, she brings happiness to homes and organization to offices, coaching you virtually using Zoom. She has been working with clients since 2006 to provide customized organizing solutions to suit their individual needs and situations. She uses her love of teaching to reduce clutter, in your home, office, mind and time. She guides, mentors and supports you to be accountable for your time, to complete projects and to reach your goals. If you’re in a difficult transition Julie can coach you to break-free of emotional clutter constraining you from living life on your terms. Online courses are available to help instruct, coach and support your organizing projects. Get started by downloading Tips for Reorganizing 9 Rooms.
Contact her at julie@mindoverclutter.ca
