I love anything that helps add a titch of organization to my life, and the multitasking planner from Truly Mom does just that. I came across Truly Mom in a recent issue of Pregnancy magazine. Pregnancy was actually highlighting Truly Mom’s fabulous Thanking Out of the Box stationary, and I was so delighted by the concept–and stationary–I had to see what other fun stuff Truly Mom had to offer. I’m so glad I did!

Besides the Truly Mom planner, which I’ll get to shortly, the company has a beautiful selection of custom stationary. From dinner invitations to baby announcements to personalized stationary, Truly Mom will help you “tell your story” with a wonderful variety of ribbons, crystals, cardstock, and fonts.

If you’re simply looking for a fun, fabulous, and different way to say thank you then their Thanking Out of the Box set is the way to go. Thanking Out of the Box is one of Truly Mom’s most popular products, and I can see why–literally. I opened the box and found eight different two-layer cards all accented with different ribbon and each with a different way to say thank you. The set also includes eight matching colored envelopes and a white gel pen–I love it when someone thinks of everything!

And speaking of everything, Truly Mom’s planner has pretty much everything I need to stay organized. I love my new Flip Flops and Florals planner! The planner, which is made from Majilite (more costly than leather with unsurpassed durability), has this totally rockin’ tri-fold design so you can open it up to any of the three sections and fold the other two behind. I am totally and completely in love with this feature! I can have my planner open and easily accessible yet it’s not sprawled all over my already cramped desk space.

But the tri-fold design is just the beginning of a long list of fabulous features. This “portable desk on the go” also has a hidden magnet closure, an assortment of truly useful pads (”my day” pad, “a note to” pad, post-it note pad), a pullout calendar, an extra little handy pocket, pen, address booklet, and even a heart paperclip. No wonder this planner’s popularity is steadily growing! I have used one notepad as my ever-expanding grocery list, another for those critical things I have to do, and the “my day” pad puts sanity back into my world on a daily basis. And every time I fold my planner this way or that I think to myself “that is SO cool!” (And yes, I think that every single time). –Emily

I love to shop on Etsy.com for handmade creations, there are always spectacular finds to discover. It continually amazes me how clever the products and creators are that sell on this site! I wanted to showcase some great organizational items to make your home office sparkle with personality and function. Here are some of the many cool things that can be found:

First out of the gate is the “Office in a Can” (pictured above) from seller Twooni on Etsy. This cute addition to your desktop comes with:
1 super cute pencil cup, 2 BIG paper clips, 3 magnets, 4 clothespin whiteboard magnets. For only $12.00 you can take this baby home>

These rainbow colored magnets caught my eye, with the days of the week on each one you can really keep organization looking cute. Use them on your fridge, filing cabinet, or magnetic board.

Available from Pink Penguin Star on Etsy and you’ll get 7 day of the week magnets for $8.00!

How’s this for a shabby chic idea?
Etsy seller Vintage Inspiration has created this magnetic/dry erase board enclosed in a beautiful vintage frame. Hang this one proudly in your office or kitchen for easy viewing and use. I can just picture the fun you’ll have using this in your shabby chic decor.
Own it for $170 on Etsy >

And I couldn’t resist sharing this artistic and wonderful desktop organizer. Designer CarrieKim has created this “Keep it Together” for your desktop to put papers, folders, magazines, books, ect. inside and store small items on the outside using magnets and magnetic tins. Each “Keep it Together” piece is original and handmade using acrylic. She offers several color options for your modern decor. Check them out here >>

Amelia drops in with her new Fashion Forward Friday Challenge this week – it’s “Lip SMACKERS”. Blog about your fave lip color and show us your kisser, be sure to comment here in our shownotes and link back to your post.

Need some help with Back to School? Maja is back with step #1 in her series for getting our kids ready for back to school, and our homes in tip top shape. Join in her Challenge and give “Martha” a run for her money.

Megan also shares the Boutique News this week including:
Children of the World Launch, Jaynes Launch, Maker Faire Austin, virtual Back to School backpack, - $5.00 rebate – code: Boutiquecafe from Sophie & Spice, Sherees Alchemy – win $25 gift certificate, My Turtle Baby – 15% discount – code: Boutiquecafe, You Can Make This – help raise money for Children’s Miracle Network .
*Participate in our Fashion Forward Friday this week and be entered to win a FREE Month long Banner Ad on Boutique Cafe in our Market! Amelia will draw the winner from all those who join in and announce in her next segment on BC.

In show #40 Daria dishes out some boutique news including group launches for the upcoming week. Tanya from Bug*n*belle makes a special guest appearance to share a touching story of Emma’s dress. Tanya also talks about the Breast Cancer Awareness Auctions on eBay this month. Maja our organizational expert answers listener questions about organizing Lego, magazines, books and even ribbon! Maja recommends the Sonne from Ikea and you’ll hear why. Music in this weeks show – Lee Coulter “If Time Stood Still”