Car organizing tips

If you've been caught at an event without a gift before carry a set of pretty note cards, or some gift certificates in your car. Always have something ready to give.
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Car organizing tips

Buy yourself car wash gift certificates and keep them in your car. Keeping the gift certificates in your car will ensure regular visits to the car wash, and will keep your car clean.
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Car organizing tips

If you have children in diapers, keep a small changing pad, extra wipes, and diapers in your car at all times.
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Car organizing tips

Never get caught unprotected! Carry sunblock, and bug repellent in your car at all times.
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Carry, and know how to use, a set of jumper cables or a battery charger.
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Car organizing tips

Kitty litter creates great traction in the snow and ice!
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Car organizing tips

Organizational stores sell front seat organizers. These organizers are designed to sit and stay on your front seat, and hold all of the items you need throughout the day. Items that you can consider storing in your front seat organizer are vitamins, chargers, books, a note pad and pen, mailing supplies. Customize it with the things you find yourself needing most often while driving in your car.
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If your kids do homework in the car, make sure they have the proper tools to do so. Purchase a small enclosed container for them and fill it with the following:
Calculator
Pencils
Paper
Art supplies
Ruler
Tape
Stapler

Anything they need to get their homework done on the go.
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Keep a container of change in your car for unexpected tolls. If you don't have cash or change, they often assess a surcharge.
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Spend a lot of time in your car dropping your kids off, or waiting to pick them up? Make sure that you have items with you to productively fill your time. Pack books, stationary, a laptop, or anything else you can use to get things accomplished while you wait.
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Keep your eyes on the road as much as possible. Consider having your MP3 player wired into your car so you don't need to look down at it. Have a car mounted Bluetooth installed for your cell phone so you don't need to look at your phone to dial.
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Loose items can be a hazard. Make sure that all the items in your car have a place to be put away. Most cars have places for drinks, personal items, and sunglasses.
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Car organizing tips

Kids are not the only ones who are guilty of leaving trash in the car. Take your trash with you every time you leave your car. Place a garbage can near where you park, and empty out your cup holders/grab trash off the floor every time you leave the car.
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If you often have muddy cleats or shoes in the back of your car, buy a boot tray. This is a small plastic tray that will contain dirt and water. You can then wash the tray off with a hose when necessary. However, your interior will stay clean.
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If you are always carrying sports equipment in the back of your car, invest in containers to store your equipment. Containers prevent these items from rolling all over the place. Be sure that you can bring them to and from the house if you need the car space for groceries, etc. Give each child a container for each sport/activity they participate in.
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Read the directions on how to change a tire BEFORE you get a flat. Make sure your jack works properly, you know how to use it, and where to place it on your car. If you have a locking lug bolt on your tires, make sure you have the proper tool to unlock the tire.
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If you live in a cold climate make sure you have an ice scraper in your car as well as well as a small shovel to help you out if you get stuck in the snow. Consider carrying kitty litter to help you gain traction in icy situations.
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Should you break down on the side of a busy road, make sure you get out of your car. If could save your life. Walk back in the direction that you came from so that you are a good distance behind your car. If a car hits yours, you will be out of the way of forward momentum of the vehicles.
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Always carry road flares and/or signal triangles with you in case you have to pull over on the side of the road. Signaling other vehicles that you are on the side of the road will give them time to slow down and avoid you.
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Carry a flashlight or headlamp in your car in case you have to change a tire at night.
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Carry a cell phone charger in your car, or even an old cell phone. Even phones that no longer work can dial 911 as long as they have a charge.
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Always carry extra water in your car. You may need to use it for your radiator, or you may need to drink it in case of emergency.
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Carry an old compact disc in your car as a signaling device to use in case of emergency. They make great reflectors to summon help from a passer-by.
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If you live in a cold weather climate, carry extra hats, mittens, jackets, and blankets in the winter months. If you get stuck, or go off the road these could safe your life.
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Make sure you carry a stocked and current first aid kit in your car. Update it annually. Be cautious, heat can often affect the adhesive on bandages and some medications and ointments. Make sure all medications are not expired, and discard any that are expired.
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Keep a car maintenance schedule. This will ensure that your car is properly cared for. If necessary, enter tune ups and oil changes in your planner to avoid missing them. A properly maintained car will last longer.
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Keep a small disposable camera in your car in case you are in an accident. You can take photos of license plates, the damage done, and the details of the accident much easier than you can write down and remember the details.
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Car organizing tips

The glove box is one of the first places to become unruly. Create bags of supplies for yourself using small zippered plastic bags. Some ideas are individual bags for:

Food, gum, and mints

Personal items such as feminine products, hand sanitizer, a nail file, hand wipes, a comb, and chapstick

Mailing supplies such as stamps, address labels, and envelopes
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Car tips

Purchase an emergency punch so that you can break a window to exit the car quickly in an emergency. These punches are sold as small key chain attachments, or as small hammers you can keep close by your seat. They are usually under $20 and a great gift for those you love.
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Organized and safe in your car

Most of us spend more time in our car than we want to. The next few tips are going to discuss ways to stay organized and safe in your car.
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