We like to be prepared and never mind a Mary Poppins joke! Our standard organizing kit currently consists of two shoulder bags and a few larger items.
1. The bag of tricks: The bag itself is a Baggallini, a line designed by travel agents to be the ultimate carry-ons. We love all the compartments!
- Outside pocket #1: DYMO Label Manager 280 and charger (no worrying about batteries)
- Outside pocket #2: Eco-friendly all-purpose wipes
- Inside, in labeled gallon baggies, in a variety of sizes, colors, etc.:
Tapes & adhesives
Bags & baggies
Tags & ties
Hooks
Post-Its
Label tape cartridges
Protective equipment (i.e. gloves, shoe covers, masks)
Picture hanging kit
Magic sliders & felt pads
2. The bag of tools:
- In an Art Bin:
Scissors
Utility knives
Cordless screwdriver
Rotary cutter
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Hole punch
Pliers (for moving shelf pegs)
Lemon oil (for removing stickers)
Tape measures (hard and soft)
- A folder with card-stock & large printable labels
- Office supply kit: sharpies, pens, pencils, highlighter, oil pen, binder clips, paper clips…
- Micro-fiber cloths
3. The bigger stuff:
- Lifetime 4’ adjustable height folding table(s): these raise up to 36,” key for working while standing
- Step ladder
- Contractor bags: our favorite are the Target brand
- Large clear recycling bags, such as Ultrasac
- Stackable hampers for sorting
4. Just when needed:
- Rolling garment racks
- Instant camera
- Laminating machine
- Home office shredder (we call a shredding truck for bigger jobs)
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