The 8 Affordable Organizing Essentials That Make My Life a Whole Lot Easier

Most of the time I try to carry smaller bags, but when I’m using my bigger purse, I like to use these zippered pouches. They keep everything corralled so I don’t have to dig through my bag to find my keys or a pen or a chapstick.

A portable phone charger is always a must, especially if you’re on-the-go. This slim device charges my phone really fast, and can juice up multiple devices at the same time, too.

I love using this sleek, erasable memo board to leave notes to my husband on the fridge, or for us to write reminders for ourselves.

While I try to go paperless these days, I still get important mail. I put this letter holder on display near my front door to keep everything organized. The bonus is that it’s a stylish piece—I’m a big fan of caning details!

I keep this smart-looking leather tray on my nightstand to house my phone and other electronics, jewelry, and the medication I have to take before bed.

I used to have a pouch that held all my cords—and surprise, surprise: It was a tangled mess. I used these cord organizers to finally get that unruly pouch under control. Then, I bought even more for the other cords in my house, so these are a winner in my book.

I try not to keep too many things in my car since I know once you start doing that, it can get out of control. I love this trunk organizer because it keeps my essentials in place,  but it helps me control what I keep in my car. I have a rule if it doesn’t fit in the organizer and I don’t need it in the car for something, then it doesn’t belong in the car. 

This isn’t necessarily an organizer I use every day, but I do use it a lot when I’m traveling, especially internationally. This little pouch keeps my cards, cash, and passport handy in my bag. I like to stash it in my airport bag and then when I get to my destination and I’m ready to explore, I put my cards and cash in a smaller wallet and leave the passport in the hotel safe.