| p>We spend a lot of time in our vehicles, whether it's | | | | solution, and a few pieces of Velcro on the bottom |
| going to and from work, carting the kids to various | | | | will secure the bin to the carpet so it doesn't slide |
| activities or embarking on a road trip. With such busy | | | | around. |
| lifestyles, cars have become our home on wheels; a | | | | • Visor organizers will keep CDs easily accessible. |
| place to eat, fix our hair, make calls, and catch up on | | | | • Hooks that slide under the headrest can hold |
| reading and paperwork (hopefully not while driving!). | | | | purses and bags. |
| This can take a toll on the inside of the vehicle, | | | | • Seat-back totes can carry everything from |
| causing clutter to pile up and become an eyesore. | | | | colouring books and crayons to maps and file folders. |
| Having a disorganized car not only prevents us from | | | | • Front-seat organizers and console units that fit |
| feeling comfortable and enjoying the ride, it can also | | | | between minivan or SUV seats are great for the |
| be dangerous. Items rolling around in the vehicle can | | | | travelling businessperson who wants convenient |
| distract drivers and even cause injury in the event of | | | | access to files and a flat surface to write on. |
| a sudden stop or crash. Here are some easy | | | | • A small accordion wallet helps keep papers |
| organizing strategies and storage solutions to get | | | | (receipts, directions, accident forms, etc.) neatly |
| your car clean and organized: | | | | organized in the glove compartment. (However, |
| • Do a clean-out at the end of the day, | | | | originals of vehicle ownership, registration and |
| removing garbage and any other items that don't | | | | insurance papers should not be left in your car; keep |
| belong in the car; this takes less than 2 minutes but | | | | photocopies there instead and store the originals in a |
| done consistently, it's the easiest way to keep your | | | | safe place in your home). |
| car looking and smelling good. Keep a tissue box full | | | | • Always place heavy items in the trunk to |
| of trash bags in your car to make daily clean-ups | | | | prevent them from becoming projectiles when you |
| quick and easy. | | | | come to a sudden stop or get into an accident. |
| • Keep wipes and dryer sheets in the car and | | | | Being organized in the car is a safety issue, but it will |
| clean the steering wheel and dash whenever you find | | | | also make you feel better about driving. It may even |
| yourself waiting (i.e. picking up the kids). | | | | make your trips less stressful. Once you experience |
| • Place a small bin in your trunk or at the foot of | | | | the benefits of a tidy car, it will give you the |
| the passenger seat to keep books, toys and papers | | | | motivation to keeps things in order. |
| contained. Collapsible bins provide a flexible storage | | | | |