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Declutter It!

Archive for the ‘Paper Clutter’ Category

January 16th, 2008

I’ve Decided to Backpackit - Where’s My Desk Wednesday

No, I’m not going on some adventurous backpacking trip. I haven’t gone hiking, backpacking or camping in years. I’m talking about an organizational tool that is about to pretty much change my life. Maybe I’m exaggerating a bit, but let me just say, that I am so excited that a friend of mine reminded […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

January 9th, 2008

JOYS Filing System - Where’s My Desk Wednesday

The biggest issue most people face when it comes to desk clutter is paper clutter. It’s hard for people to know what to do with all the paper that graces their desk everyday and also how to come up with a simple filing system that they can and will use.
Well, let me tell you […]

By Julie -- 2 comments

November 19th, 2007

Creating a Mail Center

I’ve talk about creating a mail center a couple of times, but this time it’s a little more thorough and…I have more pictures.
I hope these steps to creating a mail center will help you reign in all that paper clutter that collects on the tables, counters and any available flat surface.

The kitchen counter is a […]

By Julie -- 24 comments

November 9th, 2007

Household Filing System Categories

One of the most common mistakes people make when trying to set up a household filing system is making it too complicated.They create too many categories and do not make categories that fit their household needs.
As you sort through all of the papers related to your household, you will know which categories you need […]

By Julie -- 6 comments

November 1st, 2007

HP TouchSmart PC

Yes, I seriously want one of these. I want to eliminate as much paper from my life as possible and this baby would do it. Here’s my review of the HP TouchSmart PC.
The HP TouchSmart PC is the first all in one PC that has wireless capabilities, can help manage busy family schedules and entertain […]

By Julie -- 3 comments

October 16th, 2007

Tip of the Day #32

Are your children’s art creations taking over your refrigerator? There are several ways you can display their most prize works of art without letting it take over your kitchen:
1. Put up a bulletin board in the kitchen and pin them on there. I have one in mine and I don’t know how I lived without […]

By Julie -- 7 comments

September 19th, 2007

Do You Have a Household Information Center?

A Where’s My Desk Wednesday Post
Do you have one area where you keep all the information related to running your house? For example: the family calendar, meal planning, mail and paper, bill paying, etc.
If not, what are you doing to keep up with your family’s activities and meals and bills and all of that stuff […]

By Julie -- 8 comments

September 4th, 2007

Tip of the Day #24

Instead of holding on to old magazines which take up loads and loads of space, create a filing system and tear out the pages you want to keep.
You can buy a plastic filing container for about $5, and a package of filing folders for about $5 - $10; hit the sales when you can. Label […]

By Julie -- 10 comments

August 21st, 2007

School Poll Results

I’m going to go ahead and wrap up the voting for the “Back to School Life” poll. Here are the results:
School Papers: 9 votes
Child’s Room: 4 votes
Meal Time: 4 votes
The Family’s Schedule: 8 votes
So it appears that paper is a big problem for a lot of people. I can completely understand that. We are a […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

August 9th, 2007

Top 5 Tips to Make This an Organized School Year

Are you overwhelmed during the school year? Do you long for the laid back, spontaneous days of summer to last for ever? Well, it’s time for school to start and there is a way to make this the best school year yet! How’s that you ask? Get Organized. That’s right, when you are organized things […]

By Julie -- 15 comments