Tool Box for Car StuffNow that we can travel a little more now, I hope this will help you stay organized on the cheap. I got a small tool box at a thrift store, and simply filled it with things I had in the house or in the car but could rarely find.
Keeping Plastic Bags Organized for Your CarIn California, we pay 10 cents per bag at the grocery store. Lately, I have been forgetting my bags and buying new bags which adds up. I found a great solution, fold the bags and store them in an empty tissue box. You can stuff a lot of bags in the tissue box! Then, I place the tissue box in the trunk so there is no clutter inside the car.
Carabiner for Holding Plastic BagsUse a carabiner to attach the bag to your car seat. That way you can have your stuff organized. You can use a shower hook as well.
Reuse Manicure Set Container for your CarMy friend and I love sugar free gum. Her console is not designed to keep many things by the cigarette lighter. But, I found that the container I got a manicure set in from the Dollar Tree is perfect. Because its lid is see-through and tall, we can keep more gum inside and see when we are getting low.
Storing Snow TiresWe have a set of studded snow tires and they always seem to be in the way when not in use. In the past they were stored in bags, in a big stack on the floor. When we were reorganizing our garage this weekend we ended up with a leftover shelf, that had adjustable shelves.
Bright Nail Polish to Distinguish Key FobMy hubby and I have two similar cars, and we have both sets of car keys on our key chains. He worked for a company that gave him a car to use, and he was first in line to buy it after so many miles.
Organizing Your Glove CompartmentThere are so many things that we need to keep handy in our car glove compartments, and it doesn't take long for it to become so packed with stuff that we can't find anything! I have been able to keep mine organized for years now very easily.
I have a full size van and on occasion when hauling groceries if I don't tie the bags closed the contents end up rolling up into the van on a quick stop or falling out when I open the door after driving up a hill.
Store a Rechargeable Flashlight in Your CarMy husband mounted a rechargeable flashlight to his floor board right under his dash. He used regular screws to hold in place. The rechargeable part fits into his cigarette lighter for his recharging.
Prevent Laundry Basket from Slipping in CarI am a teacher and am always transporting stuff back and forth to school and my car can get cluttered very easily. My pet peeve is to hear things sliding around in the back of my SUV.
Hair Clips Hold Sunglasses on VisorI have long hair that sometimes gets in my way so I usually keep a hair clip hooked to my car's visor in case I need it. I recently found it is the perfect way to hold my sunglasses to the visor!
Keep a Laundry Basket in Your TrunkIn my car trunk, I leave a square laundry basket. When I grocery shop, I toss all the bags into it.
Keeping Tote Bags in the CarKeep linen tote bags in your car. They can fold up nicely and can be stashed in a console or under a seat. Instead of having arm loads of things to carry in and making several trips to the car to clear it out.
Keep a Calendar In Your CarI keep a calendar in my car. I jot down due dates for library books, videos, doctor appointments, etc. I check it before I pull out of the driveway each morning.
Address Labels and StampsI carry stamps and address labels in my car's glove box. You never know when you might need them. One of our local stores charges extra for postage stamps. They're high enough already!
Cardboard Box for Trunk ItemsA really sturdy cardboard box kept in the trunk of your car makes a great catch-all and keeps stuff from rolling around. Make sure you choose a heavy corrugated box
