5 gifts that keep on giving

Ads for Black Friday sales are ringing in our ears. This year take advantage of the deals and treat yourself to some practical goods that will help YOU stay organized for months and years to come. 

The suggestions and solutions below may not be what you’d typically like to find wrapped under the tree. But decluttering your home and organizing the items you need and love is an important form of self-care.

1. Long handle tool storage rack: There are many great wall-mount storage racks on the market. I always recommend the heavy-duty kind with the long hooks so you can store folding chairs, hoses, shovels, and much more. So get those long handle tools off the floor and out of the corners, and display with pride.

   
   

2. Divided turntable: Nothing against a regular turntable or the horribly named Lazy Susan, but the divided turntable is the bomb. First of all, a turntable will change your pantry, kitchen, office, bathroom, and more, so if you haven't tried one, please do. But to then subdivide so everything stays in place when you get a little too carried away with the swivel . . . genius!

   
   

3. Tall vanity makeup and skin care organizer: Having your skin care products front and center on your counter for easy daily use will keep your skin looking radiant and make you feel 10 years younger. It will, guaranteed!

    

4. Adjustable rack for bakeware and cookware: Do you have a teetering pile of pans and an oven drawer full of cookie sheets and muffin pans? The next time you are in a home store take a look at the storage racks designed to make your cabinet space happy. I like to go even one step further with an adjustable rack. Trust me, it's a game changer.

    

5. Bike storage rack: I can tolerate about 6 months of bikes taking up half of my garage. Beyond that, I cannot deal! Luckily there are many bike storage options on the market that get them up and out of the way before the weather turns cold and the snow blower takes up nearly an entire garage stall.

Keep in mind, items above are just examples. These products come in many sizes, materials, and price points. Always measure your space before purchasing anything. Most items can be found in local home stores as well as online.