1. Using reusable tote bags for shopping is a must.  Even so, everyone has a stash of plastic grocery bags.  Organize those bags by storing them in an empty tissue box under your sink. 
2. Kitchen cabinet space is tricky to keep well organized.  Place a small tension rod about 4 inches deep in your drawer. Store lids standing up in the front part and pots and pans on the other side.
3. Make your storage functional.  Use seating that doubles as storage for gaming & entertainment equipment.
4. Being organized it not just about putting things away, but also by making neat what is out in the open.  To organize messy cords behind your TV/computer, try using Velcro tape.
5. Avoid drilling holes in your walls to create more shelf space.  An under shelf organizer slides on the shelf you already have to add space and functionality.

As the end of August comes closer, the end of summer unfortunately does too.  Lakeside Collection’s new Christmas Catalog has many new items to help with the transition from summer to fall.  Whether it be doing a little fall cleaning, or updating your wardrobe!

A new customer favorite for helping in organizing is the Universal Game Storage Ottoman.  This ottoman offers plenty of space for video games and all the accessories that go with it!  It could be a wonderful addition to any family room, living room or even your child’s bedroom!  It not only offers extra storage but extra seating.

If it is updating your fall wardrobe you are interested in, Lakeside has you covered as well!  Check out our amazing deal on the 2-Pk. Women’s Sweater Wraps.  This flowing, easy-fitting knit wrap cardigan adds a dressy look to jeans and a tee, or can beautifully complement your favorite dress or slacks for work or a night on the town.  The 2-Pk. is available in Chocolate & Rose or Black & Royal.

Be sure to check out our website for many more great ideas!

We are proud to say our two Lakeside products pictured above were chosen and featured in the Better Homes and Gardens Storage magazine Spring 2011 issue.  These products were featured under what products to buy to upgrade overlooked work spaces with a few simple, smart additions. 

Organize all of your gift-wrap papers, tissue, ribbons, and accessories in one easily accessible location.  The Portable Craft & Giftwrap Cart boasts two bottom drawers that provide pullout storage and a six-section top that is perfect for holiding crafts supplies.  Also available in black.

Take a load off with this durable and mositure-proof Collapsible Laundry Bins.  This spacious canvas basket with nylon handles is a convenient carryall for transporting items to and from the laundry room.  The collapsible design allows you to fold the bag flat for easy storing for only $4.95.  Available in blue, pink, or tan.

Here at The Lakeside Collection® we have baskets and boxes if you are cleaning out your closet. We have household storage organizers and laundry organizers to help you arrange and organize your room or house.   These Sets Of 5 Colorful Plastic Organizers are great for home or office.  Each set of durable plastic organizers features 5 different fun colors that make it easy to color code the contents and find items easily.  Each style has a chrome metal plate on front for easy labeling.  The Document, Organizer and CD boxes come with lids.

No tools needed to install our spring-loaded 5-Pc. Drawer Divider Set. These easy-to-use pieces expand to fit your drawers and get rid of clutter.

The Wallboard With 22 Storage Hooks easily stores your hand tools and accessories when you don’t need them.  It is the perfect storage system for your garage, closet, home office, kitchen, craft room or workroom.

The Holidays are now over and it is time to put all away for the following year.  Doesn’t it seem to all go so quick and sure enough the next holiday will sneak up quickly and it will be time to bring it all out again.  I have found it is essential to put back the decorations in a well organized manner.  This way when it is time to decorat again it makes it much easier and easier to find what you are looking for, also a big time saver.  Lakeside has a great deal on Holiday Decoration Organizers starting at only $5.95!

It’s that time of year again, you’ve made the New Year’s Resolution and now you just need to make it happen. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is cleaning out your closet and getting organized. We have some products like the Store More, the Space Bags and the Joy Mangano’s Huggable Hanger® Sets that really helped me. Hopefully you might find these products useful like I did. Good luck and start ’09 off on the right foot with a fresh n’ clean organized closet. Does anyone have any tips on how they organize and clean out their closet? We’d love to hear them.