Phone Apps For Organizing

There are tons of apps out there that can help you be more organized (or claim to be!). Getting any particular app will depend on what kind of phone you have (Android or iPhone), what kind of apps you will need for your specific organization needs and if you’re willing to pay for an app.

3 Things To Consider Before Getting An Organizing App: 

1. Do you want all of your information in one place/system, or do you want all of your info in separate apps? For example, should your calendar, to do list, grocery list, reminders and more all be in one place? Or, do you want to go to one place for scheduling and another for notes?

2. How many bells and whistles do you want? Do you like to keep it simple? Will you use lots of features if they're available to you?

3. How much time do you want to spend learning the system? Will it take a few minutes of intuitive snooping? Or, are you willing to watch a few tutorials and read some reviews over the course of a week or so to really know all the things you can do with the app?

Ideas on Organizing Cords

A few ways to organize cords...

• You can rubber band, Velcro, or use Gear Ties (pictured below) to wrap cords up once they are in a bundle. I'm a big fan of wrapping the cord around my hand to make a manageable bundle.

• Store your cords in plastic baggies or bins, and label them by categories (A/V cords, computer cords, utility/extension cords, etc.)

• Keep them where it makes sense. That might be with other electronic items, with utility and hardware, or near the computer - whatever works best for you!

Amazon Gear Ties

Amazon Gear Ties

Getting Rid of Old Technology

Have old tech items lying around the house? Let’s get rid of them!

First, test your gadgets to see if they work actually. If they don't, there's no need to keep them. The likelihood of you repairing the things that don’t work is slim, so it’s better to get rid of them now. Whether for good or bad, most gadgets and appliances aren't made to last very long anymore. You're more likely to replace than repair.

If your tech is an outdated format, (ex. tube TV, cassette player, anything with an antenna), chances are you’ve already replaced it. If you want to watch or listen to something, there is probably a newer version to use if you haven't already. Don’t keep old outdated tech if you can replace them with new, faster, user friendly technology.

When getting rid of electronic items, take them to hazardous waste recycling or to any Best Buy. Best Buy will take electronics that do not have a screen (no TVs or monitors).