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Monday, July 22, 2013

Organized Charging Station...

Electronics...it's the way of the world! If you have electronics, they need to be charged. Your household might have different types of cell phones, iPads, tablets, iPods, cameras etc and each one has a different style plug.

Here's a easy way to label the plugs for a quick grab of the correct cord...

organized charging station

Click through to see how fast and easy...

I used a paper punch and label maker, but you can just print the words you need on cards stock and cut out the shapes you want.

organized charging station

The next step (no mater what shape you have) is to make 2 small holes about 1/4 inch in from the edge.

I used an 1/8th inch hole punch because the iPhone wires are tiny, but you can just use the tip of something sharp. If your cords are larger, adjust holes accordingly.

organized charging station

Then take scissors and snip from the edge into the 2 small holes.

organized charging station

Like this...

organized charging station

I made labels with a label maker, but like I mentioned before, you can print them on your computer then cut out the shapes or just hand write the tags.

organized charging station


organized charging station

Open up the snipped area and slip it over until wire is in the hole you made.

organized charging station

The snipped part will be behind the wire now. That's it...it's on!!

organized charging station

It's a quick glance to see which cord you need.

organized charging station

I bought this charging station at a thrift store...cheap, cheap!

With 5 adults in the house, we have a lot of gadgets.

organized charging station

Perfect platform to hold your phones. It's on an end table between 2 couches, so you can charge while you are working too.

organized charging station

The lid lifts up to show the compartment made for the surge bar.

organized charging station

More labels on the plug if the cord is separated when removed for traveling.

organized charging station


You can make your little tags from any card stock or scrapbook paper to match your decor. They can be any size too...have fun with it!!

You don't have to have a store bought charging station either. A basket or pretty box will work great...just put holes in them for the cords to come out and it will keep them neat and tidy too!!

If you can organize little areas in your life, it's one less thing to stress over.

Have a great day,
~Karen~

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11 comments:

  1. Brilliant. When I was looking for bedroom furniture I found many of the bedside tables have charging stations. Of course we didn't buy one, hubby is cheap cheap cheap!!!

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  2. I do like this idea - for any cords you have just laying around..... it`s so easy to forget what they are for and why you have them. Attractive and easy to navigate. Good idea!

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  3. Love this idea - I have not seen any charging stations yet in my little town, but maybe soon? You cannot be too organised
    Judy

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  4. Hi Karen,I really love this idea!!!Neat and tidy and easy to find the right charger!!!!I am certainly going to try this one in our new house!!!Thank you for the wonderful ideas you always share with us!!!Have a great week!!!
    Love
    AMarie

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  5. great idea. life used to be simpler. now we are so connected.

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  6. Cute way to dress up those loose cords. One trick we do for phone chargers is to paint the top side with nail polish so we know which way to turn it to plug it up. Good for those of us whose eye sight isn't what it used to be.

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  7. I love this idea! Perfect for me and I keep losing the cords. Thank you for sharing it.

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