Paper clutter is my biggest issue. I do open mail at the trash can, my real issue, FILING I hate it. So it goes in a basket until that is full, then I file. Sad I know.
Sounds like you got a handle on it Dawn! Filing is the worse, I’m much better at it now that my filing basket is just a few short steps away from the door. 😉
I love your tips and tricks. As a SAHM, having a place for everything is important but I don’t want to sacrifice style to do so. I’m loving the clean looks as well.
The baskets are a great idea. I try to set the day before I have to throw out the trash as the take care of paper clutter so things stay under control.
I have to recycle my son’s endless drawings and projects from school when he’s not looking. If he sees one of them discarded, he gets so upset. Visiting from SGBC. Great challenge!
Mine do too Kimberly! I have a friend who used to nanny and would take pictures of all the kids drawings before they were thrown away and make a photo book for them at the end of the year. Isn’t that a cute idea?
I am over from Emily’s Baskets! She is a good friend of mine who has the most fabulous baskets for organizing!! LOVE baskets for organizing! Great tips too:) Now to look around……
I Love it, it looks great! I am a basket ADDICT lately. I found a beautiful big one for the kids’ toys in the living room and it has made a huge difference. Taking the time to put every toy back in their rooms is a great idea in theory that never seems to happen in practice. Our clutter ends up being the day’s toys out all over. Now, the rule is put it in the basket and pick a new one out. I never would have thought allowing toys in more places could actually end up cleaner – I’m LOVING it.
Fantastic!! We literally have baskets in every room and closet! Anytime there is a problem with clutter (usually from the kids), it’s time to get another basket. lol Just bought one for school backpacks, shoes, and coats. (We have zero closets and no real entry in the main room.)
Paper clutter is my worse problem. I have tried the baskets but now they are just over flowing. I so glad so many companies I deal with are going paperless. I think that is the only way I can conquer my problem
Going paperless has saved me Yvonne! I used to keep everything but I don’t even have to file away bills anymore I have overcome my magazine addiction. lol Good luck!
Paper clutter is my biggest issue. I do open mail at the trash can, my real issue, FILING I hate it. So it goes in a basket until that is full, then I file. Sad I know.
Sounds like you got a handle on it Dawn! Filing is the worse, I’m much better at it now that my filing basket is just a few short steps away from the door. 😉
I love getting rid of paper clutter….it feels liberating for sure! Great post 🙂
It does! I LOVE throwing things away but sometimes I go overboard. 😉
I love your tips and tricks. As a SAHM, having a place for everything is important but I don’t want to sacrifice style to do so. I’m loving the clean looks as well.
Thanks for such a sweet compliment Stephani! Sounds like we are on the same page. 😉
The baskets are a great idea. I try to set the day before I have to throw out the trash as the take care of paper clutter so things stay under control.
Great idea! Good habits like that make for a clean and happy home. Thanks for stopping by. 😉
I have to recycle my son’s endless drawings and projects from school when he’s not looking. If he sees one of them discarded, he gets so upset. Visiting from SGBC. Great challenge!
Mine do too Kimberly! I have a friend who used to nanny and would take pictures of all the kids drawings before they were thrown away and make a photo book for them at the end of the year. Isn’t that a cute idea?
I am over from Emily’s Baskets! She is a good friend of mine who has the most fabulous baskets for organizing!! LOVE baskets for organizing! Great tips too:) Now to look around……
So glad you came over Melissa! I just love our first basket from her, so pretty and sturdy.
I Love it, it looks great! I am a basket ADDICT lately. I found a beautiful big one for the kids’ toys in the living room and it has made a huge difference. Taking the time to put every toy back in their rooms is a great idea in theory that never seems to happen in practice. Our clutter ends up being the day’s toys out all over. Now, the rule is put it in the basket and pick a new one out. I never would have thought allowing toys in more places could actually end up cleaner – I’m LOVING it.
Fantastic!! We literally have baskets in every room and closet! Anytime there is a problem with clutter (usually from the kids), it’s time to get another basket. lol Just bought one for school backpacks, shoes, and coats. (We have zero closets and no real entry in the main room.)
Paper clutter is my worse problem. I have tried the baskets but now they are just over flowing. I so glad so many companies I deal with are going paperless. I think that is the only way I can conquer my problem
Going paperless has saved me Yvonne! I used to keep everything but I don’t even have to file away bills anymore I have overcome my magazine addiction. lol Good luck!