By: Ashley Cerasaro
Weekender Correspondent

I am the queen of organization, so much so that you might call me obsessive. I’m probably the only 2l-year-old that subscribes to Real Simple magazine and takes notes while watching the television show Clean Sweep.

But I’m a busy gal, and in order to function, I stay organized. We’re all busy people. Full-time students and moms alike, our days are jam-packed with homework assignments, errands, doctors’ appointments and my personal favorite, keeping the finances in check.

Yes, paying the bills can be a royal pain, but unless we want to sabotage our credit, we’ll pay them, and we’ll pay them on time. Just recently, I was browsing through a Harriet Carter magazine, and I found two organizers that can help us make those dreaded deadlines while eliminating the messy piles and aggravation.

The Deluxe Personal Secretary, pictured here, is only $14.98 and has 31 slots to stash bills, cards and mail. Its felt-lined drawer contains four sections and is perfect for housing stamps, pens and address labels.

The Monthly Organizer, a beautiful cherry-finish wood cabinet, costs only $19.98 and also has a numbered slot for each day of the month.

So if you’re sick of getting slapped with late fees or you’re just an organizational freak like me, this is the product for you. Both items can be purchased at www.harrietcarter.com.