Sheila Marcelo's Organization Tips

Tools for keeping your work and family running smoothly.



Morning Boost
 

"I've had one Spiru-Tein Cookies & Cream shake just about every day for five or six years." Each serving has 14 grams of soy protein.

$37 for 30 servings, Nature's Plus, Amazon.com.

 
light load
 

Often on the road for work, Marcelo loves the MacBook Air. "It's superlight, so it saves my back. Plus, I use it to store and organize our family photos."

$1,800, Apple.com for stores.

 
all-age fun
 

The family often plays games. "We like the word-building Quiddler. It goes faster than Scrabble and is good for older and younger kids [8 and up]."

$15, Set Enterprises, Amazon.com.




 
power planner
 

Marcelo doesn't leave home without her BlackBerry Pearl to keep her on track. "I love it for its e-mail and task lists," she says.

BlackBerry Pearl 8120, $350, Wireless.ATT.com.

 
easy elegance

The Ficcare Maximus hair clip is ideal for long days and rushed mornings: "It makes it easy to put your hair up, and it's slightly contoured, so you can lean your head back."

$38, Nordstrom.com.

 
Photography by Diane Fields

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