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Richmond, VA – Kathy Jenkins, CEO of online retailer Organized A to Z.com, has announced the addition of stainless steel motion sensor trash cans to the company’s inventory of organizing and storage products.
Manufactured by Nine Stars USA, the motion sensor trash can allows users to have little or no contact with trash when throwing items away. The lid automatically opens when motion is detected within 10 inches of the infrared motion sensor on the top of the can.
“These trash cans are great for any kitchen, bathroom, or in any room of your home or office,” said Jenkins. “When trash accumulates in a can, germs build up, too. By avoiding contact with the lid and other trash, we reduce the chance of coming in contact with those germs and getting sick from them.”
Since they open on their own, these trash cans also make it easier for those with physical challenges to discard items in the trash.
“The lids are perfectly engineered with a tight fit to insure odors are kept inside the can. They are produced from high quality stainless steel to protect from rust and water damage, so they are durable and will last a long time,” said Jenkins.
The motion sensor trash cans are battery operated, and each trash can will get a minimum of 10,000 open and closings before new batteries are needed. Most households will be able to use the trash cans for at least six months before replacing the batteries.
The trash cans come in a variety of sizes, including a round 1.3 gallon, and rectangular 6.3 gallon, 7.9 gallon, 11.1 gallon, and 13.2 gallon.
Based in Richmond, Virginia, Organized A to Z.com offers over 1,300 products to help consumers organize any room of their home or office. Jenkins, a residential professional organizer with Come To Order® and member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), focuses on choosing products that are both stylish and functional. To shop for organizational and storage products to simplify your life, go to Organized A to Z.com at www.organizedatoz.com.
June 24, 2010
An “active to extremely active” hurricane season is expected for the Atlantic Basin this year, according to the seasonal outlook issued today by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center – a division of the National Weather Service. As with every hurricane season, this outlook underscores the importance of having a hurricane preparedness plan in place.
“Organize for Disaster” includes first hand accounts from people who have survived disasters and expert advice from emergency officials, making it a ‘good-read’ as well as an excellent ready-reference.
It also provides simple instructions for doing a family communication/evacuation and escape plan, shopping lists for purchasing disaster provisions; storage ideas; checklists, tips and helpful forms –everything a busy family needs to be disaster prepared.
May 31, 2010
Are you an adult child who needs to help your parents downsize and move or are you someone who needs to downsize and move from your large home to a smaller home? Is it overwhelming to think about starting this process of downsizing and relocating? Would it be easier for you just to toss it all out in the trash and start over again? Many seniors and their adult children are faced with the task of downsizing and relocating to a smaller home, apartment, or retirement community. Instead of throwing your memories in the trash, make a plan to start this process.
Making the decision to downsize and move to a smaller home or retirement community can be very difficult. Once you have come to that decision, you need to make a plan. What should you do with all your belongings? Many seniors have a 2 story, 5 bedroom home with 50 years worth of dishes, furniture, slides, collections, and adult children’s past term papers and toys. You realize that all of these things are not going to fit in your new home. How do you start the process of dealing with all of this?
Consider these points when starting the process of downsizing and moving on.
- A good way to start is to get someone to help you through the downsizing process because it can be overwhelming. You need help and support.
- Think about what you are really need. Will you need place settings for 12 or will 6 maybe work? Do you really need three turkey roasters? When is the last time you made Thanksgiving dinner or do you always go to your son’s home for Thanksgiving?
- Consider donations to social services agencies. You may be able to use the donation as a tax deduction and you are helping someone else in need.
- Why not give pieces of furniture or other possessions to family members or friends that have admired them for years? If your granddaughter has loved your china hutch for years, why not give to her now and see the joy and happiness that it brings her today?
- Adult children need to pick up their stuff out of your attic or spare bedroom! Unless you have decided to go into the rental storage business, adult children need to get their stuff out of your home.
- Do not overwhelm yourself. Start with baby steps. Work a little each day on a section of your home: a drawer, or a closet shelf.
- If you feel overwhelmed looking at a pile of papers that you need to sort through, start with just 15 minutes. Set an egg timer for 15 minutes, sort through the pile and then stop working when the timer goes off. You will make some progress and can start again the next day. Before you know it, you will have sorted through dresser drawers.
- Remember every item you own requires your time, energy, maintenance, and money. Decide if the item is worth keeping.
While downsizing can be an emotionally and physically overwhelming process, it can be achieved through planning and organization. Taking it one step at a time with some assistance can make the downsizing process a little easier.
Thanks to Organized A to Z partner Vickie Dellaquila for sharing this article. Vickie is a Certified Professional Organizer and owner of Organization Rules, Inc, located in Pittsburgh, PA. Her company provides senior downsizing, relocation and residential organizing services. She is also the author of the book, Don’t Toss My Memories in the Trash-A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Seniors Downsize, Organize, and Move and the Moving Workbook. Both are available at Organized A to Z.com. For more information, visit www.OrganizationRules.com or call 412-913-0554.
April 19, 2010
With tax season often comes the though that, if I had a good filing system, this would be SO much easier! Here’s one that might appeal to you!
The Fast-Filing Method is the “play at home version” of professional organizer Heidi DeCoux’s renowned home office filing system, which she has successfully set up for thousands of clients. This one-of-a-kind, efficient system will eliminate piles of papers on your counter tops, desk, and tables. You will save time, money, and GAIN piece of mind! After implementing this simple filing method you will be able to put away and locate any paper document or file in 30 seconds or less, guaranteed!
“With this program you WILL conquer your paperwork, once and for all!”
You will discover…
- The secret to ELIMINATING PILES OF PAPERS on your counter tops, tables, and desk with the “Active Paper System”.
- How to MAKE FAST DECISIONS on what to keep and what you can let go of.
- The secret to dealing with all of your incoming mail and bills in just minutes each day.
- How to create an organized and SELF-CLEANSING system for receipts!
- A super simple method for organizing your INCOME TAX PAPERS and receipts. You will be prepared for tax time each year, NO STRESS, NO FUSS!
- How to have your COUPONS available when you need them, which will SAVE YOU MONEY!
- One mistake that most people make when setting up filing systems, which is why it is almost impossible to find anything quickly…you’ll be surprised how EASY it is to fix.
- The key element that is missing in most filing systems.
- How to put your hands on important documents, such as, insurance policies and investment accounts, WITHIN SECONDS.
- A SELF-CLEANSING system for your magazines and newspapers.
- An EASY way to organize greeting cards and stationery.
- And much, much more!
How it Works:
- You will get the Audio CD of the program that walks you through the simple set-up, step-by-step as you create an efficient easy-to-use and maintain filing system.
- Printed on your CD will be a web page and a password you can use to get access to an online transcript of the CD, full color handouts and several bonus features (listed below). The handouts outline the filing categories and methodology and contain color photos. And the transcript is helpful if you like to read, highlight, and underline, or if you simply prefer to read versus listen.
This system has been put together so it is SUPER SIMPLE to implement, regardless of what your learning style is.
“You will get a complete step-by-step, simple and effective filing method that’s ready to go.”
March 29, 2010
Better Homes and Gardens’ Web site for kitchen and bath ideas has recommended three Organized A to Z.com products for kitchen storage.
“It’s exciting to see our products featured by Better Homes and Gardens,” said Kathy Jenkins, Professional Organizer and Owner of Organized A to Z.com. “This is nationally-recognized magazine that many people use as a resource when redecorating and reorganizing their homes. It’s an honor to have our products in the spotlight.”
The BG&H Kitchen and Bath Ideas Web site (www.kitchenbathideas.com) is featuring Organized A to Z.com’s Vertical Cabinet Dividers, Linus Pulz Turntable, and Recipe Nest. These items are also available at www.organizedatoz.com in the Kitchen category.
Organized A to Z.com is an online retailer that represents organizing and storage products to help simplify lives. Based in Richmond, Virginia, Organized A to Z.com offers over 1000 products to help consumers organize any room of their home or office.
Owner Kathy Jenkins is a residential professional organizer with Come To Order® and member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), focuses on choosing prod
ucts that are both stylish and functional. To shop for organizational and storage products to simplify your life, go to Organized A to Z.com at www.organizedatoz.com.
February 17, 2010
One of Organized A to Z.com’s featured products for February’s “Organize Your Kitchen” month is this ingenious chrome Pull-out Wastebasket Organizer made just for waste baskets. This is a super tool for concealing your trash can, yet making it easily accessible when you need it. The frame glides on a ball bearing design, and it extends fully outside the cabinet for easy basket removal.
Do you recycle? This is a great way to contain the clutter if you have to separate your glass, aluminum, and plastics. The organizer holds 6 gallon (24 qt), 8 gallon (32 qt), or two 8 gallon (32 qt) containers, so you can choose the size appropriate for your needs.
Another great use – composting! This is a super way to hide your composting bucket while still keeping it in a convenient location so you can use it when needed.
We’ve mentioned several uses for the kitchen, but this tool is also handy in the bathroom! Sure, you can use it for your bathroom waste basket, but it also provides a nice way to hide your dirty laundry. Simply place your clothes hamper in the organizer, and you can collect the clothing that needs washed without a cluttered floor.
With all of these great uses, you should probably buy two right away!
However you use it, we’re sure it will be the perfect addition to your organizing arsenal of tools. February is a great month to purchase it – you’ll save 10%! We also have several other types of pull-out cabinet organizers that may help you out. Be sure to check out our 11.5″ Sliding Organizer, Under Sink Sliding Organizer, 14.5″ Sliding Organizer, 20″ Extra Deep Sliding Organizer, and the chrome dividers that fit these organizers for the ultimate in organized kitchen cabinets!
February 17, 2010
Tax time is just around the corner, so now is a great time to delve into any organizing projects that involve your office, whether it’s at your place of business or in your home. You’ll save time and eliminate stress if you take the time now to file last year’s papers, organize those receipts, and gather documentation for major purchases or other tax-related items.
If you’re not sure where to start, we suggest taking a few cues from CPO Diane Hatcher, author of Don’t Agonize, Organized Your Office Now! At 80 pages long, her book is a quick read, argeted to busy professionals who don’t have time to read extensive volumes, but want simple, direct solutions to life’s common office, paper, and time issues.
This book is a featured product for January, so you can purchase it from Organized A to Z.com at 10% off!
Learn how to:
- set up workable filing and paper management systems
- make packing for business travel easier
- overcome procrastination and perfectionism
- deal with chronic disorganization issues
- schedule your day more effectively
Since 1998, Diane has operated Time-Savers Professional Organizing Services, Inc. She has assisted hundreds of clients with their organizing issues, enabling them to reach their organizing goals, bringing more happiness into their lives.
Diane has dedicated this book to attorneys, executives, home office entrepreneurs and other busy professionals in her mission to help the world get organized, one person at a time. With her unique “RAFT” paper organizing system, Diane offers hope in this book so you can take back control of your workspace and simplify your life. She is an Organized A to Z partner, and you can visit her website at www.timesaversusa.com
January 19, 2010
Organized A to Z’s new Mail.Sorter will help you keep your desk, table, and countertops clutter free and neatly organized. It’s a simple concept, but without the right tool, it can be hard to properly distribute the mail in your household and keep track of the important bills and paperwork that demand your attention. With this handy solution, you’ll eliminate lost mail and save yourself from digging through piles of papers.
Features of our Mail.Sorter include:
- 4 pre-labeled slots: notice me, respond to me, read me, pay me
- side compartment for magazines, catalogs, or miscellaneous paperwork
- wide format that holds mail of all shapes and sizes
Perfect for your office or at home! Let us know how well this works for you and the systems you use to go along with it – we’ll share your tips on our blog!
January 18, 2010
It’s inevitable! After a busy day of school and work, everyone wants to know what’s for dinner, and when it will be ready. With our new Menu Planning Home Study Course, you’ll always have the answer!
This convenient and easy-to-use meal planning system shows you how to create a weekly menu and plan your grocery shopping. Save time and frustration! Enjoy dinner time around your own table on a regular basis and eliminate the dollars spent on supermarket delis, high-fat frozen entrees and pizza delivery.
And a built-in bonus - a section on how to prevent your kids from becoming picky eaters!
The package includes:
- DVD featuring Organized Audrey
- 36-page workbook with step-by-step instructions
- Segment on “How to prevent your kids from becoming picky eaters”
- Sample grocery lists
- Sample menu plans
January 14, 2010
We’re just 2 weeks into January, so it’s not too late to implement a new system to organize paperwork, bills, invitations, appointments, and other important items. I suggest creating your own tickler system, and we have several products that might help you.
A Tickler System helps you manage your “active papers”. Anything that comes in from school, work or the mail that needs action should be filed in your Tickler System. Each day, you can pull the items from your daily folder and instantly know what needs to get done today! It’s a great way to stay on top of your “To Do” list.
Our recommendation:
Try our Get Things Done Tickler File solution. Documents, notes, and reminders of all sorts can be directly filed in this file set of 43 folders to automatically trigger action and/or review when needed, without loading up daily planners or getting lost in miscellaneous storage. If you want to be reminded to handle something in the future, but don’t want or need to think about it until then, it can be “tickled” to show up exactly on the day or month you’d like to see it again.
Not sure how this might fit into your life? Here are a few ideas:
- Regular reports and activities, from payroll taxes and performance reviews to computer back ups.
- Reminder of bill paying on a specific day to maximize your cash flow.
- Review of “Maybe” actions in catalogs, direct mail or deferred items
- Follow-ups including delegated actions
- Tickets of all kinds
- Travel directions needed for a specific appointment.
- Warranty expirations, and “Last date to…”
- Car care, kids events
- Birthday and anniversary cards to mail
January 13, 2010
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