How to Keep Dad Organized

Is Dad drowning in clutter? Perhaps his home office is an organizational nightmare. Forget clichéd gifts this FDay and treat him to a gift that'll change his world. Literally.

From piles of paperwork to unsorted bills, if Dad needs a little home organization help then why not enlist the services of a professional organizer? No need for a reality TV style ambush! Hiring an expert coach to get his office turned around is easy. Visit the National Association of Professional Organizers' website, and they can help you locate a talented expert in your area that's ready to come and give professional help and guidance.

Perhaps Dad just needs his space refreshing with some fun new accessories. A sophisticated new desk set for the office, or a gorgeous catchall for the bedroom dresser is a great little gift that can make a stylish impact. Many can be personalized or engraved with a special message for a unique touch.

Or, why not roll up your sleeves and help him out yourself? That doesn't have to mean a major clean up. Sometimes the smallest gestures are the best. Everybody has a giant laundry list of organizational to-dos. So why not surprise Dad by completing one? Just take the digital camera. Everybody has one full of unprinted snapshots. Why not print some of Dad's stored pictures and display them in some gorgeous new frames or leather-bound albums? For a distinctly FDay touch, pick your favorite Father-daughter or Father-son shots, or pick one special vacation or family event to feature.

Photos not his thing? Alternatively you could tackle that huge spaghetti-like tangle of wires, cell phone chargers, MP3 adapters lurking in his desk drawer. Many gift websites like RedEnvelope.com offer a selection of sleek and sophisticated technology caddies that will allow you to both organize and charge all those day-to-day devices. So there'll be no more hunting around for the cell phone, or struggling to unfurl a pesky cable. Everything Dad will need to head out of the front door and going each morning will be easily found in one handy spot.

And finally, for those shopping for the less tech-savvy Father, luggage can make a wonderful gift as well. For the newly retired looking forward to far-flung adventures or excursions to see grandchildren a personalized travel wallet is a stunning idea that'll remind Dad exactly how much you care.