Get Organized: U Is For UNII Palette

This post is part of the "Organizers A to Z" series. Cool organizers you could live without, but why would you want to?!

At first glance, the UNII Palette may look just like any other make-up holder. But, my friend...that assumption is oh-so-wrong!

Ladies - if you're like me, then you are loyal to a few different brands of cosmetics. And while each brand has its own special case(s), there's no way to mix and match! You end up with a drawer full of different eye shadows, mascaras, lip liners, etc.

In other words, all these little containers are big space-hoggers in your bathroom, your purse, your suitcase.

Herein lies the magic of UNII.

When you buy a UNII, you get don't get any make-up. What you get is a super savvy palette that streamlines ALL the make-up you already own. AND you also get instructions on how to remove your cosmetics from its original packaging so that you can store it on your new UNII Palette. (It's so easy!)

I think this video will do a better job of showing you exactly what I mean:



Make-up lovers, rejoice! Lots of cosmetic choices no longer means lots of clutter.

How much? $29 plus FREE shipping

Where? Buy online at UNII Cosmetics

Why? For a little less drama in the bathroom (and in your purse!)

How would you use a UNII to help you get organized?

Get Organized: Are You a Grasshopper or an Ant When It Comes to Organizing?

Once upon a time, there was a Grasshopper enjoying a beautiful summer day. He was hopping about, chirping and singing to his heart's content. In the middle of the Grasshopper’s delightful afternoon, an Ant passed by, struggling to carry an ear of corn he was taking to the nest.

"Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of working so hard?"

"I’m helping to lay up food for winter," said the Ant, "and I recommend you to do the same."

"Why bother about winter?!" said the Grasshopper, “It’s such a beautiful day! And we have got plenty of food right now." But the Ant went on his way and continued his toil.

Several months later, a harsh winter fell. The Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while he saw the Ants distributing corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer.

Then the Grasshopper knew: It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.

You may have heard this famed Aesop’s fable before, probably from a parent or teacher when you were in kindergarten or elementary school. The wisdom of its lesson applies to several aspects of life, organization being one of them. If there is an area of your life that you need or want to organize, then start working on it immediately! If not, you may find yourself in a situation where you wished that you had made organizing a priority.

For example,

- Organize your files at work today, so that tomorrow when your boss calls on you in a crisis, the documents you need are readily at hand.

- Straighten up your car this weekend, so that next week when your crush asks you for a ride, there is no embarrassing mess to explain away.

- De-clutter the extra room this month, so that next month when your little brother suddenly needs a place to crash, there is a comfy spot ready.

- Put your estate in order this year, so that an unexpected tragedy in the next year does not leave your family in the lurch. (A special note on this one: I realize death is not the happiest of topics. In fact, you may feel by even bringing up the subject, you're tempting fate. But if you care about those around you, especially if you’re a parent, you should be prepared.)

Do you want "finding balance" and "being prepared" to be priorities in your life? Then there is NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT to set and achieve your organizing goals! Each day provides all of us the opportunity for a fresh start and a chance to make our lives better than ever before.



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Get Organized: De-Clutter Your Costanza Wallet

Do you have a Costanza Wallet?

Even if your wallet isn't "morbidly obese" like George's...it’s probably taken its fair share of abuse.

So your challenge for today is to clean out your wallet. Ditch the old receipts, extra change, and old ID cards. And enjoy the lighter load!

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Get Organized: T Is For Tubtrugs

This post is part of the "Organizers A to Z" series. Cool organizers you could live without, but why would you want to?!

What makes a great organizer truly great?

VERSATILITY.

For me, that means a storage and organization solution...

- Is available in lots of colors and sizes.
- Is easy to use and access.
- Can be used for multiple purposes.
- Is built to last.
- Is eco-friendly.

Enter: Tubtrugs!

Having a few of these babies myself, I can personally vouch for their website claim that a Tubtrug is "the most useful tool for thousands of jobs around the home and garden...carrying, mixing, pouring, scooping, plastering, storing, washing, gardening, pets..."

And I'm happy to say that a Tubtrug fits ALL my "versatile" organizing requirements.

Plus, it's not just like any other tub -- because that would be...well, blah and boring! It's super-strong handles, flexible body, and frost/UV protection (won’t degrade in sunlight or frost) make a Tubtrug stand apart from your Average Joe tub.

How much? $10-35, depending upon size

Where? Buy online at Tubtrugs

Why? Why not?!

How would you use a Tubtrug or two to help you get organized?