Control your mail clutter with this simple file system
I must admit, there are probably much prettier ways to control mail chaos. However, for me, my priority is simply to get it out of my way. I generally get the mail on the way in from running errands or picking kids up from school. Consequently, my hands are always full and I have little to no time to deal with the mess. I created this simple folder system to help me get the mail off my counter and out of the way… in less than a minute. This file-folder holder, designed for offices, sits on my kitchen counter. I purchased both it and the...
read moreControl your pantry mess for under $30
At first glance, my pantry seems a little over the top. Most people see all the bins and the labels and assume I’m some sort of neat freak. Trust me, I’m not…you should see my bedroom right now . If fact if those same people would look closer, they’d realize that these bins aren’t designed to maintain perfection but rather used to help me save money, time, and endless “Mom, where’s the peanut butter?” type questions. I used to have a normal pantry, but it caused all kinds of problems. First...
read moreKeep important documents organized with this simple binder system
I’m not a fan of file cabinets. They’re bulky, expensive and inconvenient. I like everything within reach so I use three-ring binders filled with sheet protectors and keep them in my kitchen cupboard. One of my favorites is my important documents binder. I’ve got dividers for Vital Records, Insurance, Mortgage, Cars, Credit Reports, etc. The sheet protectors keep all of these critical documents safe. Each member of the family has a sheet protector in the vital records area. I keep their birth certificates, passports, SS...
read moreUnder-bed Daily Clothes Organizer
This is not a novel idea, just a new twist on an old one. I really wanted my kids to be able to get themselves dressed in the morning, but found the current systems were not designed to be kid-friendly, they were designed to look nice in perfect magazine closets. I created this system as a handy alternative. I bought a rolling under-bed wrapping paper box from WalMart. I created the dividers by trimming a sheet of white foam core posterboard and then attached them with clear packing tape. I also covered the edges with clear packing tape to add...
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