Rubbermaid Drawer Organizer Review and Giveaway

Rubbermaid Drawer Organizer

Rubbermaid is hosting a Quick Organizing Adventure: the Junk Drawer. Yes!! Right up my alley!

Next step, find a drawer in my house that needs organizing. It isn’t as hard as you might imagine. Remember, there are 6 other people in this house and not any of them have the passion for organizing (and staying organized) as I do.

Enter in: The kitchen gadget Junk Drawer:  What a mess!

This in all reality only took 15 minutes to turn this messy drawer into this!  Kitchen gadgets can be a hard one because they are all sized and shaped so differently. I would like another organizer in the back to have all the “not used very often” items in. To me, this drawer never looks as organized as I would like.

Step 1 – EMPTY

Empty everything out of the drawer and clean the drawer.

Step 2 – SORT

Sort what is in the drawer. Only keep what you use. Any papers, trash, broken pieces – get rid of. Any items that don’t belong in that location (for instance you don’t want your earrings in your office drawer)

Step 3 – SET UP

Take your Rubbermaid drawer organizer and configure it how you would like it in your drawer. The interlocking pieces make it fit together nicely if you choose to use it that way. You can use them in a couple smaller drawers too, if that is what you need.  The pieces are the following sizes. There are 3 small squares 3×3 inches. One rectangle 3×9 inch and one longer rectangle 3×12 inches. Then you have your larger retangle 6×9 inches. They are all 2.2 inches in height. There are a couple of other nice features that I liked. The inside has a rubberized bottom (so things aren’t so noisy and they don’t slide around. They they also are made so that they unit themselves don’t slide around in the drawer when you open & shut. I have had some that do that, if they don’t fit all the way back…you place it in front and when you open the drawer back up it has moved way back. I like that I won’t have that problem with these.

I would say the only negative I have was that I wanted to configure it a little different but the lip was on the wrong side to do what I wanted to do. I bet if I had played with it enough (like a puzzle) I could have made it work…but the way I have it worked fine too)

Step 4 – RELOAD

Reload the drawer. Use the space towards the front for items you use most frequently. The items you don’t use as often place towards the back of the drawer. As you can see in my picture, things like meat thermometers and egg white separator are in the far back of the drawer. Those are items I do want to keep, but I only use them a few times a year, so they do not need to be up front. Now my scissors, can openers and toast tongs we use almost daily – those need to be the most accessible.

Giveaway

To Purchase Your Own: Go to Rubbermaid.com and purchase, or find at any stores that carry Rubbermaid products. You can get a coupon for $1 off if you go to SmartSource Coupon Page

To Win:

Go to Rubbermaids blog called Junk Drawer Ingenuity and tell me something else you learned about junk drawer organization.

**Be sure to come back here and leave me a comment.

Your e-mail needs to be either on your comment or easily accessible in your profile.

For Extra chances to Win:

**Each of these HAS to have a separate comment written please. (I know its a pain, but other wise you won’t have as many chances if you don’t)

You can find all the links in my right hand sidebar.

1) Subscribe to my Organize with sandy Blog with feeder or e-mail. 5 extra chances.

2) Subscribe to my New Blog Chat with Sandy 5 extra chances

3) Follow me on Twitter (@OrganizerSandy)

4) Follow me on Linked In

5) Tweet out this giveaway up to 3 times per day. Write a comment for each time you do with the link.

6) Add any of my 3 buttons (Organize with Sandy, Reviews, Chat with Sandy) to your sidebar and come back to let me know. Separate entry for each one you add.

See….lots of ways to enter to win!

This contest will run until 11:59pm est on Monday March 15th, 2010

This is open to US & Canada mailing addresses only. One person per mailing address only. Winner will be chosen by Random.org

You will have 48 hours to reply to my e-mail if you win to be eligible. If I don’t hear back then I will go to the next winner.

Disclosure policy – I did receive this drawer organizer from Rubbermaid at no cost. They did not require a review or giveaway but told us we were welcome to do one if we so desired. They also told us to please be honest about our thoughts on the product (that is easy because I always am).

Check Out my Other Giveaways Going on Now:

Twirly Hanger - Ends 3/4/10  Organize with Sandy

FUMI Pursehook – Ends 3/4/10 Chat with Sandy

Covergirl Smoky Eyes Kit – Ends 3/8/10 Chat with Sandy

Twirly Hanger *CLOSED*

Twirly Hanger Review

The Twirly Hanger is a nice size rounded hook with different color balls on the end to make it look decorative. You can hang your necklaces, headbands, bracelets and belts (if they fit over the ball) on here and take them off easily.

So often when you have several items that are connected (such as a hooked necklace or hairband) you have to pull all of the items off to get to the one you want. The hanger at the top makes it easy to hang, you can even hang it on your closet rod.

I didn’t have issues with my neckaces getting caught up as I decided to get the ones that were on the inside first.

I would think with too many necklaces there might be some tangling, but with the 8 or so I had on here…I didn’t have any issues at all. Things aren’t going to fall off because of the inverted “U” shape.  The video shows many headbands being able to be loaded on here.

I think it would be great for children as well as adults to use…

To Purchase Your Own:

Go to Twirly Hanger and purchase for $9.99 each plus S&H.

To Win:

Go to Twirly Hanger and tell me which color you would like if you won. **Be sure to come back here and leave me a comment. Your e-mail needs to be either on your comment or easily accessible in your profile.

For Extra chances to Win:

**Each of these HAS to have a separate comment written please. (I know its a pain, but other wise you won’t have as many chances if you don’t)
You can find all the links in my right hand sidebar.

Subscribe to my Organizing blog with the feeder or by e-mail. (use feedburner button or go to www.organizewithsandy.com 5 extra chances.
Subscribe to my NEW Blog Chat with Sandy for 5 chances.
3) Follow me on Twitter
4) Follow me on Linked In
5) Tweet out this giveaway up to 3 times per day. Write a comment for
each time you do with the link.
6) Add any of my 3 buttons (Organize with Sandy, Reviews, Chat with Sandy) to your sidebar and come back to let me know. Separate
entry for each one you add.

See….lots of ways to enter to win!

This contest will run until 11:59pm est on March 4th, 2010
This is open to US mailing addresses only. One person per mailing address only. Winner will be chosen by Random.org
You will have 48 hours to reply to my e-mail if you win to be eligible. If I don’t hear back then I will go to the next winner.

Disclosure policy - I was given a Twirly Hanger to review. This will not change my opinion on my review.

Check Out my Other Giveaways Going on Now:

CoverGirl Smoky Eyes Kits (ends March 8th) 

FUMI pursehook Ends 3/4/2010
 *THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED. ANY COMMENTS LEFT AFTER 11:59 PM EST 3/4/10 WILL BE DELETED*

Magnetic Paint Review

I want to talk about this great idea for magnetic paint. I love the idea and think it can have so many uses.  We bought a can of it (quart) to use in the remodeling of my son’s basement bedroom.  Then I talked to a company and they offered to send me some to do a review on, which he did.  He told me to make sure I followed the directions carefully because that can make a big difference in the results you get.

My Thoughts on the Magnetic Paint

My son measured out the area that would allow for the 2 quarts of magnetic paint that we had.  I told him to read and carefully follow the directions.  He did and used several coats of the paint. He did use ALL of the paint which I was told was important and if you did not you might not have good “stickability”.  I was also informed that a special magnet called NEODYMIUM magnets were the best to use. I did not buy them, so that might be why I had problems.

It looks great!  He is thrilled with it.  But here are the issues.  The magnetic properties are VERY weak.  The picture of the hand kept sliding down.  I do plan to get some  of the magnets though and if that is the case and they stick good….this is FANTASTIC.  If not…then I would recommend that each thing that goes up has several magnetics to hold it. The magnets that you should use for it are called Neodymium magnets.

If you Plan to Use Magnetic Paint Remember:

1) Follow directions carefully and measure size of space. 25 sq ft per quart.  Use ALL of the paint in the can.

2) Buy the proper magnets.  Neodymium magnets

Peel and Stick Chalk Board.

I also reviewed this 4×4 foot piece of peel and stick Chalk board.  I was pleased with it.  It went up like wall paper. Try to smooth it out so that you don’t get air bubbles underneath. That was good.  The magnetic power was like that of the magnetic paint. If I used several magnets I could get a piece of paper to stay. If I used one…it was not strong enough. My guess is that the Neodymium magnets would work for this too.

It worked fine as a chalk board, and cleaned up better (as most chalk boards do) with a damp towel.

They also have dry erase peel and stick. Tip: Don’t try dry erase marker on your chalk board….it doesn’t wipe off. Don’t ask me how I know…oops!

This review has taken me several months to get up.  I have e-mailed my source several times stating I was finally getting the review up but did not hear back. So I am not going to have a giveaway with it because I can’t be sure he will respond.

Disclosure: I did purchase 1 quart of magnetic paint myself. I did also receive 1 quart and also the peel and stick chalk board to review.

CSN $40 Online Store Winner

Mami2jcn won the contest for the $40 store credit to CSN.  Congrats!!!

There are plenty of items to chose from and the rest of you can still purchase from this store by going here.

Genesis Today Social Media Contest Whrrl Story!

I have updated my pictures from the last 2 days when I was in Austin Texas with Genesis Today.  I went there to be a judge for the Genesis of a Great Idea social Media contest.

Not only did we get to hear the presentations but we got educated by Dr. Rob and Dr. Lindsey on the superfruits and what they could do for us, how they are processed and how to use them to improve our health.  We got to ask questions (and I think we could have been there for HOURS asking Dr. Lindsey questions)

There were 5 finalist (2 were teams) that presented their ideas.  I will tell you what…they all were good plans and I was really impressed with their presentations.   I had thought it might be one or two really good ones that would stand out as a clear winner. But no….it wasn’t that way at all.  Thank goodness it wasn’t completely up to me, because my scores were so close, that I had ties.  We judged them on originality, presentation and marketability.  It was a 1-10 score.   We all did our own scores and then Genesis Today announced the winner at the dinner later that evening. We were dying to know who won. Probably not as much as the finalist were….but we knew it was going to be close.  You can check it out on my other blog Chat with Sandy blog.

Qlubb Gift Certificate Winner Announced!

The winner of the $10 Oriental Trader Gift Certificate is Danielle from A Happy Wife.   She learned that Qlubb which is a free site is great for organizing clubs, groups, pot lucks etc.

Thanks Danielle for being a part of this giveaway!

CSN Stores Giveaway (so much to choose from!) *CLOSED*

CSN stores is an online store that makes shopping a breeze.  I have increased my online shopping this last year (I even did my black friday shopping online this year!) and I think many more of us will realize how easy it is to shop online. Many of these items also have free shipping. (who doesn’t love that?)

I have to admit that I kind of messed up this review and giveaway. The reason? Because my reviews don’t come up as fast as many sites do.  I got this Jewelry organizer in September and the review is just now coming up.  But guess what…? This has been discontinued from the store now…so I can’t give it away. (And I liked it)  BUT…what CSN Stores IS going to do is to let you have a $40 shopping spree on their site.

But you can pick out something like one of these cereal dispensers.  I have a double one and love it. Makes it easy and fun for the kids to get their own cereal. This one is $30.95.

Or you can find something in their large section of Storage items. This is an item similar to one I showed way back (except I used mine in the bathroom..but I love it between the washer/dryer if you have room.  This one is $42.95 but there is free shipping, so it would only cost you a couple of dollars.

They are highlighting mail boxes this month!  I have to admit that is not something that I think of very often, but how many of you have an old rusty yucky looking mailbox sitting outside your house right now? This might be the perfect time to pick out a new sharp looking one.

To Shop on Your Own:

Go to CSN Stores and shop until you drop!

To Win a $40 Shopping Spree:

Go to CSN Stores and tell me what you would like to spend your $40 on if you **Be sure to come back here and leave me a comment. Your e-mail needs to be either on your comment or easily accessible in your profile.

For Extra chances to Win:

**Each of these HAS to have a separate comment written please. (I know its a pain, but other wise you won’t have as many chances if you don’t)  You can use the buttons at the top right in my sidebar to find all the links.

1) Subscribe to my Organizing blog with the feeder or by e-mail.  (use feedburner button or go to www.organizewithsandy.com

5 extra chances

2) Subscribe to my NEW Blog <a href=”http://www.organizewithsandy.com/chatwithsandy” target=”_blank”>Chat with Sandy</a>  5 chances

3) Follow me on Twitter

4) Follow me on Linked In

5) Tweet out this giveaway up to 3 times per day.  You can use the “Tweet This” button at the top of the post to make it easy. Write a comment for each time you do with the link.

6) Add any of my 3 buttons (Organize with Sandy, Reviews, Chat with Sandy) to your sidebar and come back to let me know. Separate entry for each one you add.

See….lots of ways to enter to win!

This contest will run until 11:59pm est on Monday February 1, 2010. *THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED.  ANY ENTRIES PUT IN AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL BE DELETED*

This is open to US mailing addresses only. One person per mailing address only.  Winner will be chosen by Random.org

You will have 48 hours to reply to my e-mail if you win to be eligible. If I don’t hear back then I will go to the next winner.

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Check Out my Other Giveaways Going on Now:

Qlubb.com & Review & Giveaway *CLOSED**

Qlubb is wanting Moms to Be Smart and Simplify! I sure agree with that. They are calling it: Smart Mom’s 2010 Resolution:Simplify
Since their site is free they are being fun and offering a giveaway…you will have to see below to find out what it is.
I really like Qlubb. What is it? It is your own online organizational club tool. It is simple and basic and easy to use.
1) Members list with contact information including pictures for each person.
2) Calendar that anyone can add information to
3) E-mail ability to your Qlubb members
4) Privacy from others getting into your Qlubb (password protected)
5) Pictures – All Qlubb members can upload pictures for all of you to see in the slide show
6) RSVP for events and automatic reminds for events
7) And it is FREE!

I am in a Tastecasting group and they were using the Qlubb to coordinate all the tastings. I loved it. They switched to something else and I don’t like it at all. I feel like I can’t find the information I am looking for and I have felt like I am out of the loop with the group now.
I set up a Qlubb for my Bunco group. There are 12 regular members and then we have about 7 or 8 subs, so this is perfect for us. We were always e-mailing each other and someone was always short an e-mail or two and would have to ask someone else to please forward the e-mail. This will solve that for us.
Check out the little video I did. Oh…the music will start just a second or two after it starts. It is a fun CD we play at Bunco to be crazy fun!

They have added some new features to Qlubb:
1) The ability to only email event participants (as opposed to the entire Qlubb.)
2) Event-less To-Do Lists.
3) HTML email. So now Qlubb reminders are easier to read and there is a opt-out link at the bottom of each.

To Win: Qlubb is offering a $10 Oriental Trading Post Gift Certificate to one lucky reader. (You can get a lot for $10 there)

Go to the Qlubb Demo and tell me 2 different reasons that Qlubb might be good for a goup you have or know of.   **Be sure to come back here and leave me a comment. Your e-mail needs to be either on your comment or easily accessible in your profile.

For Extra chances to Win:
**Each of these HAS to have a separate comment written please. (I know its a pain, but other wise you won’t have as many chances if you don’t)

1) Subscribe to my Organizing blog with the feeder or by e-mail. (use feedburner button or go to www.organizewithsandy.com 5 extra chances.
Subscribe to my NEW Blog Chat with Sandy 5 chances
3) Follow me on Twitter
4) Follow me on Linked In
5) Tweet out this giveaway up to 3 times per day. Write a comment for each time you do with the link.
6) Add any of my 3 buttons (Organize with Sandy, Reviews, Chat with Sandy) to your sidebar and come back to let me know. Separate
entry for each one you add.

See….lots of ways to enter to win!

This contest will run until 11:59pm est on Thursday January 21, 2010  THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED. ANY COMMENTS THAT CAME IN AFTER THE CONTEST DEADLINE WILL NOT BE COUNTED.
This is open to US mailing addresses only. One person per mailing address only.
You will have 48 hours to reply to my e-mail if you win to be eligible. If I don’t hear back then I will go to the next winner.

Disclosure policy  I will be given a $10 Oriental Trading Gift certificate also.

Check Out my Other Giveaways Going on Now:

Organize Your Family with Cozi

Here is a Free solution that can help you keep your family organized, yourself organized and so much more!  This is a simple site to use and can do so much for you.

You can create a page that you can keep your family updated with pictures of the kids and events.

You can make a grocery list and have it texted to your phone or you can even call and get it verbally!

Your whole family can use and be a part of the family calendar

There are dinner ideas

There is a place for lists (To Do’s)

There are all kinds of ideas and solutions for helping you to organize.  Why use it? Here are a few reasons why.

There have been many reviews done on COZI…don’t believe me? Check these out!

Campus Quilt Gift Certificate Winner!!

Congrats goes to Jill Kathan who won the $150 gift certificate to make her own quilt from the Campus Quilt Company.

If you didn’t win….don’t worry, you can still go and make your own quilt with your special memories.  It is a great gift idea too!  The karate studio that my son used to go to has one on their wall made from all their winning teams in competitions.  I just saw that the other day and thought how cool it looked on their wall.

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