“The pile” that exists in nearly every family’s home has somehow managed to be a ghost in our house over the summer.  However, I am fully aware of it’s impending return once folders start to reappear filled with school menus, permission slips, and information regarding extracurricular activities start coming home again.

However, while I’ve always viewed that pile as a hopeless, but necessary, lump of randomness, it seems that there might be a new way to at least keep that inevitable pile organized.

Pendaflex has just created a system that is tailor-made for busy families called PileSmart®.  This is the first product I’ve ever seen that is real about real families and the amount of paper and information that we receive on a daily basis.  Here are some of the components of this system and why I am sure that come fall, I will be ready for the influx.

• Sturdy, Angled Tray – This clear, acrylic tray is angled to keep papers from sliding out of the tray and to help keep them neat.
• Rubber Feet – One of my favorite features of the tray is the 4 rubber knobs on the bottom of the tray.  These prevent scratching on wood and keep the tray from sliding off the countertop.  
• 6 Dividers – Tabs on both the top and the sides with large write & erase labels make it easy to organize your pile into categories or subjects.  Some possible categories are by names of the members of your family, meal planning, shopping/circulars, school information, medical, bills to pay, etc.
• View Folders – Sold separately in this system are also these handy View Folders.  A tab at the top keep your paper secure.  There are also write-on tabs that allow you to clearly mark the categories/subjects of each file.

• Binder Clips – These are not just your ordinary binder clips.  These come with the same write-on labels as the rest of the system.  These are perfect for bundles of brochures or cards and papers that need to be transported easily.

Pendaflex has really hit the nail on the head with this system.  I am eager for the school year to start and feel even better prepared to handle what comes.

Regarding this Review: I received this product for free for the purpose of reviewing.  I have stated my honest opinion about these products.