Two questions

[rochelle.livejournal.com]

Hello! I've got two questions.

1. I need a Rolodex-type system for contacts I need at work. I looked at buying a regular Rolodex thing, but they're so expensive. I suppose I could write down all of the contacts on regular index cards and put them in a small box, but I'm looking for something more cute/creative. I'd also like to not have them alphabetized by the person's name, as most people have. Real Rolodex systems are organized alphabetically by last name. In fact, my system won't even really use people's names. I want to organize it by category. Since I work in the non-profit field, I'd like a section for homeless shelters, a section for food banks, a section for clinics, etc. There probably won't be personal contacts, but just the name/address/phone number of the organization. Any ideas on how to make a Rolodex sort of system without using a real Rolodex?

2. I'm going to be spending Christmas with my boyfriend's family in Texas. I live in Seattle. I'm planning on making his sister, mother, and grandmother gift baskets filled with things made in Seattle or Washington state, like tea and jam and whatever else I can find. We have a "Made in Washington" store in downtown Seattle that I plan to get most of the things from. Anyway, it'd be impossible for me to transport three filled gift baskets on an airplane. I suppose I could pack the basket fillings in my suitcase and carry the three baskets, but that would be a serious hassle. Do you have any other ideas on cute ways to wrap the things I'd fill a basket with? I'm thinking baskets won't work because they'll be too hard to transport. I don't want to just wrap the things separately with wrapping paper, though. I dunno, maybe I'll have to. Does anyone have any packaging ideas that will travel easily?

Thank you! :)