How to Organize Magazines
Your question: “I love reading scrapbook magazines and idea books. But they are taking over my scrap space. About 8 months ago I threw out a bunch. But I’m still overwhelmed. What should I do???” [...]
Project Paperwork Made Simple
Got piles? If you're afraid to put all your papers away for fear you'll forget to do something, you're not alone. Welcome to the wonderful world of project management. Whether you realize it or not, each [...]
Why It Pays to Get Organized (And How to Pay Your Bills on Time)
There are a number of reasons to get organized—especially during these turbulent economic times. Let’s face it—the world is chaotic right now and frankly, there’s not much we can do about it. But we can control [...]
Summer
Around here we’re (kind of) getting into the groove of summer. We have two weeks under our belts, which is a good thing. Things are definitely getting easier. The newness and bumpiness (and grumpiness that comes [...]
Organizing Paperwork Tip 7: Take action on your paper regularly.
A common cause of paper clutter is the lack of habits and routines for handling and staying on top of your paperwork. Paper requires action, so to keep paper clutter away you must act on your [...]
Organizing Paperwork Tip 6: Create an Action File
…and put it where the action is! I’m a huge fan of the counter top action file, because in so many homes the kitchen is where the action is and consequently where the paper is! Do [...]
Getting Out of the (Shoe) Box: Easy Ways to Organize, Store and Enjoy Your Photos
Summertime is loaded with photos ops like vacations, shots of your backyard get-togethers, trips to the zoo, and Fourth of July fireworks, to name just a few. But if you’re already surrounded by heaps of disorganized [...]
Organizing Paperwork Tip 5: Use Storage that Works for You
Organizing is not a one-size-fits-all proposition—especially when it comes to paper. The most effective paper storage and organizing solutions are those that work for you and how you naturally do things. Here are a few examples [...]
Organizing Paperwork Tip 4: Establish a Spot for Incoming Paper
Paper clutter often begins when new paper comes into the home. If you don’t have a specified place for all your to-be-processed paper, the result is that it stacks up haphazardly on any flat surface or [...]
Organizing Paperwork Tip 3: Handling Kid’s School Papers
Summer is a terrific time to clear out any lingering paperwork left over from the past school year. Consider tackling this project with your kids in fifteen minutes spurts so it doesn’t become too overwhelming for [...]