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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
…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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This tip comes to you courtesy of my weekly quick tip newsletter. Sign up here if you'd like tips like these delivered to your email in box each week. Creating a seasonal recipe binder is a project [...]
Update: This series was put together when Organize Your Paper Clutter was an expert-guided online workshop. This class is now available as a self-paced class that you can begin anytime you want! (Even today, hint hint.) [...]