You Asked: The Gift of Organization!

Since the giving season is upon us, I have been getting a couple of emails lately asking for smart gift ideas for the organizer on your list {or someone looking to get organized in 2012}.  I adore the idea of giving the gift of organizing help to another, so I had a bit of fun putting together my top 10 organizing gift ideas!  And no worries, these gifts can be given year round, not just for Christmas!  Organizing gifts are those that definitely keep on giving once the holidays are over!

In no particular order...

1.  A great planner!  These days, planners can be found almost anywhere.  And I LOVE that they come in endless stylish options, which just may boost the excitement to use it daily to stay on top of schedules, meal plans and appointments!

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Everyone has different uses and needs for a planner.  Some prefer a full daily schedule laid out, others may just need a blank day to write notes in.  And a little personalization goes a long way, and really shows the gift receiver that you put a bit of extra thought into their gift!

2.  Label Maker!  A label maker doesn't have to be expensive to be awesome.  Snagging one from Target is just as well as going to an expensive office supply store. 

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Label makers are really great for neatly labeling those smaller areas, like shelves, spice containers and binder tabs!  And for added measure, toss in some clear label tape, it offers a cleaner look when making labels and will ensure your gift receiver doesn't have to head out for a replacement parts right off the bat.

3.  Desk Accessories!  What girl wouldn't love a stylish and organized workspace?  From stay at home moms to full time business gals, any girl would be smitten to have their desk spiffed up a bit!

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Anything from magazine files, paper sorters, calendars, pencil cups, clips, magnets and blotters, all give a workspace a little color and a lot of functionality.  I am a believer that a happy work space is a productive work space!

 
4.  A laminator!  A laminator is a great tool for adding longevity to decorative labels and for laminating printables and giving them a reusable dry erase option!

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5.  A Pre-Filled Cleaning Caddy!  I am a bit of a believer that a clean home goes hand in hand with an organized home.

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I love the idea of giving an easy to tote around caddy pre-filled with a variety of cleaning goodies that make it easy peasy for anyone to keep a lovely and sparkling home!

6.  A Professional Consultation!  Many people WANT to get organized, they just don't know where to being or feel overwhelmed when evaluating their own personal space.  A Professional Organizer would be a great place to start, as many offer different types of services from consulting to shopping to helping the individual purge and make decisions.  You can find a list of local organizers right on the NAPO website.

7.  Baskets!  Many individuals have a hard time investing in storage bins and baskets {which isn't always a necessity to organize, but it's definitely a perk!}  Baskets come in a large variety of sizes and price ranges, but there are a few options that are versatile enough to help in almost any area of the home for years and years to come!

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To keep this gift on the "safe" side of things, stick with simple designs, such as stainless steel, rattan or white plastic.  This way, they can work in any space that the gift recipient selects!

8.  Books!  There are so many fabulous books out there to provide inspiration and ideas on getting organized!

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Books are a great way to help someone figure out where to begin, find tips and tricks on organizing time and schedules and to find storage solutions for any type of clutter!

9.  Household Binder Kit!  A household binder is a great tool for one to keep all of their important household information in one handy location.

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Centralizing schedules, school information, home and auto maintenance details, budget information, meal planning and shopping lists and contact information is a great way to ensure you can find anything of importance in a snap!  And you can gift the printables or create one from scratch to give, either way, it's sure to be a welcomed hit!

 10.  Gift Certificates!  I know, I know, laaaaame {said in my best 13 year old voice}.  But if you do it to a website or store that specializes in storage and organizing, then it is a great option for those working towards getting organized.  Once they are done evaluating, sorting and purging and finally get to the point of creating storage solutions, they will be so grateful to have a gift card to help them out!

So there you have it!  Of course, there are so many great organizing tools and services and storage solutions out there to select from, these were just the top ideas that came to mind. 

Have you ever given the gift of organization to another?  If so, what was their reaction and what additional ideas do you have?

On a quick sappy note, I am so grateful each day for you and am sending you each giant virtual holiday hugs and love!  I wish you all a safe and bright holiday and hope all of your hearts are filled with giant amounts of joy!

Psssst!  I wasn't paid or swayed to write this post or to share any of the above mentioned products or services.  I am just sharing my personal opinion and offering up great organizing gift ideas!