Stress free vacations

There are so many areas of my life that are positively affected by being organized. One of which is preparation for a trip or vacation. I look forward to our family vacation every year. It is a chance for us to decompress and slow down. And I have learned that nothing delays that wonderful relaxation process like rushing into our excursions stressed and wondering if I have forgotten something. The chaotic feelings and approach to planning for a trip can especially cost you in the long run if your travels take you internationally. We will be leaving the US for the first time in a short week. Passports, tickets and other vital documents are so essential to making these trips memorable and easy, that forgetting them leads to last minute disasters and often panic. When packing I always use a list. It grows and receives additions depending on what the trip requires. However, I consistently include the articles of clothing, hygiene essentials and other items I cannot afford to forget. This makes packing go so quick and I have peace of mind knowing I have not left anything behind. If you really feel ambitious, consider including a short list of contents in the top of each suitcase. These are especially great for kid’s bags to ensure clothing is worn for the right occasion, not to mention that all clothes come back. No more confusion and outfits being used on the wrong day! Whether you create a printed list or a simple handwritten one try it out to experience another benefit of organization!

Cell phone storage

I am always on the lookout for cool organizing products that actually serve a purpose. As we all know, there is nothing worse than a gadget that doesn’t live up to its expectations and makes life more difficult. How about those unruly cell phones, PDAs and mp3 players? What happens when you charge them? Electrical cords end up all over the counter and the device just lays there. To solve this problem check out the driinn® Mobile Phone Holder available online. It hangs from the battery charger in your wall, corrals the charging cord and gives you an accessible platform to simply lift the device off of. On top of that it comes in great colors. So if your family share plan required you all to have the same phone at least the different colors will tell your daughter’s and son’s phone apart! This product can be bought online at the driin® website.