Post-It, $2 to $15
Affordable, colorful, and useful in every room of the home for organizing and communicating, you can’t go wrong with a Post-It. In a new palette of bright, jewel-tone colors, the Post-It Samba Collection (including Super Sticky Notes, Printed Note Pads, and handy marking Flags) kept these women on the ball with all their daily to-do lists.
To Buy: 800-395-1223 for stores.

Label Maker
Dymo, $50
The new Personal Labelmaker LetraTag Plus LT-100T from Dymo was used over and over again, in every room Real Simple transformed. Its easy-to-view display window and quick typing made it a breeze to find a place for everything. Never underestimate the power of labeling: When you know exactly what belongs in each file or storage box, there’s less of a chance for stray-clutter buildup.
To Buy: www.dymo.com for stores.