Neat Stuff: Cool Organizational Tools for Adults

Being a grown up can be hard work. So, don't you deserve a few toys, too? Okay, these new gadgets aren't purely for play, but they will keep you organized. Have some fun and banish clutter with the following products….

For CDs, Books, and Magazines
• A CD/DVD Labeler that prints directly onto the disc, with both independent QWERTY keyboard and a USB cable for the PC, identifies burned media.
• Streamlined Media Ladders make use of vertical space, storing newspapers and magazines.
• A perforated stainless steel Magnet Board with Modern Art Magnets is a cool alternative to cork and dry erase boards.
• Polished silver square Botanical Vase or Photo Frame Bookends add whimsy to the shelf.
• Home Library Software reads ISBNs with a bookstore-style scanner, and uses the information to create a catalog of your collection.
• A lit Motorized CD Tower makes jewel case spines easier to read.

For the Home Office
• A spiral-bound Password Directory keeps track of user names and password hints.
• A Homeowner's Journal organizes maintenance and insurance information.
• A Multimedia Crosscut Shredder safely disposes of confidential paperwork, computer discs, and credit cards.
• Saving Electronic Billing Statements to your computer eliminates monthly paper piles.
• A Hanging CPU Holder clears the desktop and floor.
• A thin Horizontal Cable Bar untangles and separates wiring.
• A combination Mouse Pad/Speakerphone lets you multitask on a clear desk.

For the Car
• A folding Cargo Bag secures groceries in the trunk.
• Backseat Organizers and backseat trash bags control the kids' clutter on the road.
• A portable Passenger Seat Work Station creates a mini office for commuters.

For the Kitchen
• Magnetic Spice Containers with clear lids stick to a panel above the stove.
• An in-drawer Battery Organizer with built-in tester keeps you ready for emergencies.
• A Decorating Portfolio includes magnetic room planners, design directions, and storage space for fabric samples, sketches, and receipts.
• Acrylic chrome-hinged Under Cabinet Cookbook Holders or Knife Racks save valuable counter space.
• A Take-Out Menu Organizer keeps phone numbers and coupons handy.

For the Bath
• A heavyweight plastic Bathtub Storage Rack with sliding lid holds lotions and potions, and serves as a sturdy seat when shaving or bathing the baby.
• A two-tier semicircular Chrome Organizer adds storage space around pedestal sinks.

For the Laundry Room
• A Flip-Fold Folding Board makes all garments a uniform size for better stacking.
• Punched Colored Discs bind socks so that pairs stay together in the wash.