DIY Tiered Plate Stand

How is everyone doing today? I'm ecstatic about this beautiful, sunny weather that North Georgia has been experiencing. Its a great change from the cold and snow of last week; so, I'm trying to soak up all of this amazing weather before it turns to hot to stand! I hope that everyone else is enjoying the beautiful weather too!

Tiered Plate Stand

Today, I will be sharing an easy tutorial on how to make your own tiered plate stand with just a few things. As you all probably know, I'm obsessed with organization. I like my house and my life to be neat, clean, and tidy. And this tiered plate stand is just the best at holding onto all of my little knick-knacks and looking chic at the same time! Plus, it was a super amazing deal because almost everything I used to make it came from the dollar store.

Tiered Plate Stand Tools:

-plate

-bowl

-resin

-candle stick

Tiered Plate Stand Directions:

1. Mix your resin together.
2. Apply the resin mixture to the bottom of the bowl and the middle of the plate.
3. Place the candlestick where you have applied your resin mixture, and hold for a few minutes.
4. Allow the resin mixture to cure for at least 12 hours.
5. Use your brand new tiered plate stand to hold your keys, jewelry, or whatever else!

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Organize It: Organize and Declutter Your Kitchen Series Wrap Up

Over the past couple of weeks I have shared multiple posts on how to organize and declutter your kitchen. Here is the complete series with links to each one.

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1. Food Inventory Apps That Can Save You Money: This post was the first of the series and focused around Android and Apple apps that keep track of all of the foods that you have in your fridge. You can read more here.

2. This do it yourself tutorial shows you how to make kawaii magnets for your fridge. Read the full post here.

3. Make your kitchen cabinets roomy and organized with a plate shelf that can easily be made at home. Read the full post here.

4. In this post, we learned how to utilize the empty space on your fridge by adding a small workspace. Read the full post here.

5. In the Kitchen Work Triangle post we learned how to properly setup a kitchen for optimal time management. Read the full post here.

6. Learn how to make these simple drawer organizers in thirty minutes or less with this post. Read the full post here.

7. Planning dinner can be time consuming and tedious, but not if you plan ahead. Read the full post and learn how to get your own free printable here.

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8. The Cooking Tips and Tricks post went over simple ways to making easier and more productive. Read the full post here.

9. The shopping list is a completely free printable that breaks down all of your shopping needs into simple categories. Read the full post here.

10. Cleaning is tedious, but with this cleaning schedule it can be a breeze. Read the full post here.

11. Learn how to declutter and organize your spices. Read the full post here.

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DIY Spice Rack

Spices can be a great way to add variety and flavor to any dish. Keeping all of your spices organized can become a hassle. This is exceptionally true when your cabinets aren't spice friendly.

Spices, spices, and more spices

I have a plethora of spices because cooking is an essential part of my home life. I've always had problems with how I'm going to organize and declutter my spices. Normally (against all of my better judgements) I just toss all of my bottles into a cabinet and forget about them until I go to grab a certain spice. Then, I'm left to shuffle and move things around until I find the one spice that I actually need.

How I solved my problem

Finally, I got tired of playing the shuffle spice game, and I was determined to make something to organize and declutter my cabinet. So, my husband and I made a great spice rack so that all of my spices would be visible.

How to Make Your Own Spice Rack

Tools:

-saw
-wood
-drill
-screws
-clamps

Directions:

1. Take measurements to determine the height and width that will be needed. Take into consideration the width of the wood.
   
2. Cut the side pieces in the shape of a L. We used a height of 5'' for the top shelf and 2.5'' for the bottom shelf.
   
3. Cut your shelves. You will have four shelves.
   
4. Put everything together with the use of clamps. Make sure each piece of your spice rack fits together perfectly and fits into your cabinet. If not, make the necessary adjustments.
   
5. Carefully, use the drill to create places for the screws while using the clamps to hold everything together. Then, screw everything together.
   
6. You have the option of sanding down your spice rack and painting it.
   
7. Place all of your spices neatly in your cabinet!
   

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DIY Drawer Organizers

Happy Monday everyone! I hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend. The hubby and I finally had two days to just kick back and relax; which, we did to some extent. We also used the time to do a few things that we had been putting on the back burner for some time. The hubby spent his time working on his truck. He installed a new stereo and speakers. I spent some time dreaming up more great organizing tips and tricks, such as, the drawer organizers that I will be sharing with you today.

Declutter Your Kitchen Drawers

This is another post in the Organize It: Organize and Declutter Your Kitchen series.
Are your drawers cluttered, unorganized, and hard to open?
My kitchen drawers were looking a little rough. All of my kitchen utensils were scattered everywhere, and it was getting hard for me to find anything. Honestly, I wasn't sure what I was going to do. I knew that I had a large cardboard box that was taking up room in my house, and I didn't want to throw out something that could be repurposed. So, I decided to make some drawer organizers out of cardboard.

The Downfall of Cardboard Organizers

Apparently, cardboard attracts bugs, and will not hold up for very long. So, these organizers are only temporary. I had planned on painting them, but since they are just going to be in my drawer for a little while, I decided to not waste the paint. The hubby and I are planning on making some wooden organizers using the cardboard organizers as a template. But for now, my kitchen drawer is nice, tidy, and organized.

How to Make Drawer Organizers

Tools:

-Exacto Knife
-Cardboard
-Pencil

What to do:

1. Clean out your drawer.
2. Cut out one big side of your box.
3. Measure the inside of your drawers.
4. Draw out each piece on your box using the measurements that you just took. Make sure that your lines are straight!
5. Cut out all of the pieces.
6. Put each piece in your drawer and size everything up.
7. Cut slits in every piece so that they go together perfectly.
8. Trim all pieces if they do not fit right.
9. Put everything back in your drawer!

Presto! Your drawers are clean, organized, and decluttered!

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Kitchen Work Triangle

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Hello everyone! I hope that everyone is enjoying this winter weather. Here in Georgia, the weather is cold, snow falls, but unfortunately none of it sticks to the ground. I was so hoping that we could have a little bit of snow to play in for a day or two, but I guess that its not for this year.

The Kitchen Is An Important Room for Any House

As I've said before, the kitchen is the heart and soul of any house. Its the one room where a family can gather to prepare a meal together, laugh, and spend quality time together. For most families, a lot of great memories are made in the kitchen over a nice hot stew or piece of chocolate. In my mom's house I made a lot of amazing memories with my parents over a steaming cup of coffee and a homemade cupcake. In some houses, many children do their homework in the kitchen, and the adults even pay the bills in the kitchen.

What Will a Kitchen Work Triangle Do?

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a house; so, that is why we must keep it organized and decluttered. Incorporating the use of a Kitchen Work Triangle can help you maintain not only an organized kitchen but also help you keep your sanity.

What is a Kitchen Work Triangle?

A kitchen work triangle basically ensures that you have enough space to prepare food, cook, and clean up afterwards without running over anyone else that happens to be in the kitchen with you. It is an imaginary triangle. Every point of the triangle has a location. One point is for the fridge, one is for the stove, and the other is for the sink.

How do I Make a Kitchen Work Triangle Work for me?

You may be wondering, how to make a kitchen work triangle work for you and your kitchen. Some kitchens are setup with the work triangle in mind, but others are not. It is important to evaluate your kitchen's space before you make any changes. In most cases, you will not be able revamp your kitchen right away. If you are able to, changing the location of your fridge can make all of the difference in the world.

There are many ways to organize your kitchen work triangle. I have only scratched the surface of this amazing way to organize your kitchen. If you are looking for more information Houzz has an amazing article with tons more information called How to Setup A Kitchen Work Triangle.


If you have any questions, comments, or would like to share your knowledge of the Kitchen Work Triangle, feel free to do so below!

DIY Fridge Workspace

Good afternoon fellow organizers, declutters, and clean freaks! I hope that everyone is enjoying their Wednesday.

Another Magnet Tutorial

Continuing with the Organize It: Organize and Declutter You Kitchen series, I will be sharing an easy tutorial on how to turn your fridge into a simple workspace. With this tutorial, I will show you how to make a space for your pens, papers, coupons, and pretty much anything else that you need. Everything will be at your disposal, and you'll never have to look for a pen and paper again. My workspace is still pretty small, but I just couldn't wait to share this tutorial with everyone!

Here's how you can turn your fridge into a workspace

Tools

-Magnets
-Super glue
-Cups, tins, or whatever you have laying around your house

Directions

-Super glue the magnets to your cups and/or tins.
-Laying the tin and/or cup with the magnet facing up, and let the glue dry.

-Set up your new space by adding paper, pens, pencils, and anything else!

Feel free to leave any questions or comments in the space below!

DIY Plate Shelf

Hello everyone! I hope that everyone is enjoying my Kitchen Organization series, and are using these tips, tutorials, and tricks to revamp, declutter, and organize your kitchen. My kitchen is looking a lot better, and I'm able to find everything that I need, when I need it. There's no more searching around for random tools, utensils, and other things.

The tutorial that I'm going to share with you in this post is one that I've put off for way too long. This tutorial will show you how to make a plate shelf that you can simply put in your shelf, and you'll instantly have an extra shelf! I've found that an extra shelf in my cabinet adds a lot more much needed space.


Tools:
-Wood
-Screws
-circular saw
-drill with the appropriate bit
-Clamps
-Stain or paint

Directions:
-Measure the space in your cabinet and get a width and height. I did this by putting my large plates in the cabinet and measuring how tall and wide they were.
-Cut your wood accordingly. You will have three pieces of wood: one as a base and the other two will serve as legs. Be sure to calculate the width of the wood into your calculations, or your shelf may not fit into your cabinet.
-Take your clamps, and clamp your pieces together.
-Screw the three pieces together.
-Stain or paint the shelf, and sit it aside to dry.

-Put the shelf in your cabinet and stack up your dishes!

If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them below!

Food Inventory App: Save Money and Time With These Apps

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Hello everybody! I hope that all of you had a great, relaxing weekend. Sunday, the hubby and I went through all of our extra clothing that we were keeping in storage. We even had time to make a few things for our new kitchen. I'll be sharing those tutorials later on in the week.

My first series posts

This week is my first series of posts about organizing and decluttering the kitchen. I'm calling it Organize It: Organize and Declutter Your Kitchen. Everyone knows that they kitchen is the heart and soul of every house. So, I thought that the kitchen would be the perfect place to start.

Today, I'll be sharing a few food inventory apps that you can use to keep up with what food is in your friend. These apps will help you save precious time and lots of money.

Food Inventory Apps

1. Fresh Box: This app is available for Apple (here) users. Fresh Box keeps track of almost all perishable items: food, make up, and medicine, to name a few. All you have to do is snap a photo of the item and set the expiration date of your perishable item. You will get reminded when your perishable items are about to go out of date.

2. Fridge Pal: This app is available for Apple (here). Fridge Pal lets you create shopping lists by asiles. Keep up with what'sin your pantry by scanning the barcode of the item. You will be reminded before an item is about to expire.

3. Grocery Hero: This app is available for Apple (here) and Android (here) users. To use this app, you just scan the item's barcode, or enter the item manually. The app will alert you when a food item is about to expire. Additionally, the app will combine the food that you have stored and give you recipes that incorporate the food that you already have!

4. My Pantry: This app is available for Android (here) users. This app keeps track of the food goods you buy, where you bought them, and how much each item costed. Save time and money by knowing which store has the best prices for the items that you want and need.

5. Best Before: This app is available for Apple (here) and Android (here) users. Best Before lets you snap a photo of your perishable items, set a location, and add an expiration date. Then, the app will notify you before all of your yummy snacks are expired! 

6. Out of Milk: This app is available for Apple (here) and Android (here) users. Keep track of your shopping lists, what you have in your pantry, and share your lists through text or email.

Feel free to leave any questions or comments you have below!

Why Decluttering and Organization is so important

I hated organizing and decluttering when I was little

Growing up, I never really understood why my mom was so utterly adamant about having a designated place for everything. Back then, I was convinced that she just wanted to torture me in the worst possible way with her rules about decluttering and organization. In fact, when I was little, she would tell me to pick up a toy three times. If I didn't get it picked up and put away by the third time she asked, the toy would go in the garbage. A bit harsh? Yes, but it was a lesson that I had to learn, and learn I did! Most of the time, I just bit the bullet and organized my room. It was better than the alternative which was my mom coming in and throwing a bunch of stuff away and going through all of my belongings. You see, that was torture for my adolescent self. Now I would LOVE for someone to come into my house and clean it and organize it.

Years Later

Finally, after many years of living on my own, I realize why she did those things, why she was so adamant about organization and decluttering. My husband was never taught to pick up and clean up after himself. So, I was constantly running behind him picking up his trash, dirty clothes, and everything else you can imagine. I finally took a page from my mom's book and threatened to start throwing things away if he didn't start picking up after himself. Luckily, this seemed to light a fire underneath him, and he started to do a lot better in the cleaning arena.

What organization does

Organiziation gives your life structure, stability, and a sense of balance. Plus, digging through miscellaneous junk to find your car keys is a total drag. There's nothing more annoying than to not be able to find something. I will totally spaz out and look for hours for one, single item if I can't find it right away.

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Here are a few great reasons to get organized and stay organized.

1. Avoid the "Oh no, where's my (insert piece of clothing, car keys, cellphone. Well you get the idea.)

Have you ever been running late and you just can't seem to find your keys? I'm sure that this has happened to all of us at some point, or another. Your heart begins to pound, your mind goes blank, and you're left standing in the middle of your house like a deer caught in headlights with no where left to look. I know that feeling well.

2. Decluttering your home will declutter your life and your mind.

For me, clutter makes me lazy and fogs my mind. I can't seem to think properly with large piles of papers, books, and clothes every place. Being a creative type, I am prone to messes and clutter, but I always try to combat my natural instincts with the knowledge that I will be able to create better things in an organized and clutter free environment.

3. You will know what you have and what you don't have. 

Having an organization system set in place will help you to know exactly what you have and where it is. If you absolutely need a black dress -for example- you can simply go to your closet and spot every dress that you have. If you don't see a black dress; then, you can rest assured that you don't own one.

4. Save time, money, and a lot of heartache.

Have you ever wanted something that you knew already lurks in your home? But because of clutter, you can't find whatever the item is? So, you just go out to the store and buy a new one. Typically, after I go out and buy a new one, I will find the one I was looking for a week or so later. I always think that I wasted my money buying the new one, my time looking for the old one, and it causes me a lot of heartache in the end.

5. Clutter and disorganization just makes a house look dirty (to me).

While my house is by far no where near it needs to be, it does have some organization. Since I just moved in, I have the chance to go through everything that I own to make sure that it is absolutely necessary. Sure, this makes unpacking a pain, but in the long run I will know what I own and where it is when I need it.

For more organizing ideas and information check out my other posts: How to Become Organized, Declutter Your House in Fifteen Minutes or Less, and 10 Tips to Get Rid of Your Paper Clutter.

Feel free to leave a comment, question, or your own organization secrets below!

How to Organize Computer Files

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Is your computer feeling sluggish?

In today's technology driven world, we save everything on our computers. These days its quite common to store receipts, important documents, recipes, and pretty much everything else right on our hard drives. Storing so much information can really bog down a computer's performance and make it run slower. If your computer is being sluggish or slow read my top five tips on how to organize computer files.

How to Organize Computer Files

1. Sort through all of your files and delete the files you don't need, want, or think about anymore.

A lot of junk can accumulate in your folders if you never sort through them. It is so easy to just press the save button and never give the document a second glance, but it can really take a toll on the performance of your computer. Honestly, I did this with just my documents, and I was able to delete over 50% of the things that were there.

2. Save the bulk of your documents, photos, and everything else to a SD card, flash drive, or external hard drive.

I try to save all of my photos, music, and documents on separate SD cards. That way, these items are not using any of my memory, but I always have them in case I need them. I'm one of those people that hate to delete a picture, even if I have five pictures of the same thing. You just never know when you might need those pictures. So, storing all of these items on a separate SD card is the best way I have found to be able to keep everything and still have a computer that is as fast as lightening.

3. Delete any duplicate files.

I have so many duplicate photos its pathetic. Somehow when I connect my camera to my laptop, it copies all of the photos, even if I already have the photo saved. This has contributed to my computer's speed being sluggish and sloth-like at times. So, I've started to delete the various photos that are clogging up my computer's hard drive.

4. Take advantage of cloud services, such as, DropBox. 

Cloud services are amazing! I've been using services, such as, Dropbox and Evernote to help me keep track of bookmarks, photos, and pretty much everything else. These services have great apps too; so, you can access your information whenever you need to.

5. Maintain the organization!

Simply deleting a bunch of things and saving items to external locations is not enough. You must go through your computer a few times every month, and make sure that everything you have saved is necessary. Doing this will not only make your computer faster, but it will also simplify your life. You will not have to page through multiple documents, photos, or music files to find the right one.


I hope that everyone enjoyed these tips on how to organize your computer files! If you have any questions, comments, or computer organization tips of your own feel free to share them in the section below!

Weekly Cleaning Checklist

I hope that everyone is enjoying a fantastic hump day! I'm definitely looking forward to the weekend because my week has been usually difficult. I know that I usually only share free printables on Friday, but I just couldn't wait to share this with everyone! 

I Hate Clutter and Messes!

No one hates cleaning more than me.  But I hate living in a pigsty even more.  I find cluttered and dirty spaces uninspiring. Plus, all of the piles and the clutter seems to clutter my brain.

So, I'm left to declutter and cleanup my home. If you're anything like me, I need a list to get pretty much anything done, especially things that I hate to do, such as, cleaning. Here is a list of what I do on a weekly basis to keep my home clean, clutter free, and tidy. Plus, you will be able to take a day off, and not have to worry about declutter and tidying up your house! A day off is always a plus in my book.

Here's My Weekly Cleaning Checklist:

Monday -Sweep -Mop -Counters -Trash Out -Paper Clutter (mail, those pesky sales ads, ect.)
Tuesdays  -Sweep -Mop -Counters -Trash Out -Tub
Wednesday  -Sweep -Mop -Counters -Trash Out -Wash Dogs
Thursday -Sweep -Mop -Counters -Trash Out -Toliet
Friday -Sweep -Mop -Counters -Trash Out -Clothes Washed -Bills Paid
Saturday  -Sweep -Mop -Counters
Sunday off

Grab Your Own Free Printable!

I've made a free printable weekly cleaning checklist to help me, and you get on track. You can grab a checklist of your own here.

It certainly doesn't include everything that needs to be cleaned, but it does include mostly everything that should be cleaned on a weekly basis. Friday, I will try to make a monthly cleaning checklist, and I will list other things that need to be cleaned on a monthly basis.

Feel free to leave any questions or comments below!

How to Clean a House Fast

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How to Clean a House Fast

Have you ever wondered how to clean a house fast? Maintaining a clean house can seem like an almost impossible task with the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Trust me, four dogs reside in my home. Plus, here in the Georgia mountains, we've been getting quite a bit of rain. So, my floors are spotted with puppy prints, especially since I've been sick and have not been in the cleaning mindset. Keeping a clean floor seemed like an improbability when I first moved in.

Cleaning isn't organizing.

Let me clear up something first. Cleaning is not the same thing as organization. If your house is completely unorganized and chaotic there is no way to clean it in fifteen minutes or less. If you are looking for a way to organize your house, explore some of the posts here on this blog and come back for new posts in the future.

The definition of organization.

Organizing involves finding a spot for almost every item that you own and weeding out the items you don't need. If your house is some what organized, and you have a spot for almost everything this post will benefit you. If your house is just in need of some sprucing; then, you can clean it (or at least have the illusion) of clean in fifteen minutes or less without a lot of fuss.

Quick Cleaning Tips

Stop stressing over a dirty house and learn how to clean a house fast. Remember, if you forget to do one of the steps listed below there is always tomorrow. Here are some quick cleaning tips that I have learned on how to clean your house fast. Try to do these at least once a day, 6 days a week, and your house will be clean and tidy all week long!
1. Go through your house and collect all of your dirty clothes. Store them in a hamper, or put them in the washing machine to be washed.
2. Pick up any clothing items that are not dirty and store them in their appropriate spots.
3. Collect any dirty dishes and store them in the dishwasher or let them soak in the sink.
4. Throw away any trash that you find.
5. Wipe down all of your counters with a wet cloth.
6. Sweep the floors.
(optional) 7. Wet down your mop and give your floors and once over.

If your house isn't completely clean at this point, it will look close to it! And I guarantee that almost no one will be able to see the difference. I say no one because my mom is a bit OCD; so, if your mom is anything like mine, she will be able to spot the slightest thing that is out of place. If you keep it up once a day six days a week, your house will be completely clean in absolutely no time at all. You will be able to do other things and not worry about how clean your house is. Plus, when friends and family member stop by you will not have to go on a mad cleaning dash.

Feel free to leave any comments or questions about these tips below. Have a great day!

How to Get Rid of Paper Clutter

How to Get Rid of Paper Clutter

Use these 10 great tips on how to get rid of paper clutter in no time at all. Paper can be a sneaky thing. It can quickly multiply and has excellent hiding capabilities. Some of you may think that I'm joking, and some of this is said in jest. But really, paper is one of my biggest enemies.

My Love Affair with Paper

The problem is that I just love it so much. In fact, in most circumstances, I prefer paper to typing. I just love the sound of a pen scratching across a blank sheet of paper. I love marking out a word or sentence in frustration. To me, pen and paper illustrates how hard it was to create whatever piece of art I'm working on at the time. Because of my love, I am constantly plagued by piles of paper, books, and letters.

All of that clutter eventually wears on me until I can't take it anymore.
I can't stand cluttered counters.

Paper, Paper, and (oh did I mention) more paper?

It happens to the best of us, we get careless or just don't take any notice at all. But before long, you're swimming through a sea of paper clutter, wondering how to got to be so bad. Paper clutter can add up quickly. Use these ten tips to clear up all of your paper clutter.

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1. Trash Can

Every time you bring your mail in your home, trash the letters that you don't need or want. Always get rid of the things that are just going to collect dust and drive you ( or me) crazy. Also, get into the habit of throwing out all of the other unnecessary paper clutter. If you don't need the receipt, have the cashier just throw it out. If you don't need that flyer, just toss it into a trash bin or recycle bin. Don't keep the paper unless you need it.

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2. Binders

I absolutely love binders. I use them to contain a good majority of my paper clutter. I have divider tabs and just file away my mail, ideas, inspiration, or whatever, in the appropriate tab.

3. Folders

Folders can be great for storing artwork, whether it is your recent design for your blog, or your child's recent master pieces. Folders are also a great way to store yearly receipts, important papers, or anything else that you need to organize!

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4. Bins

Bins can be a great way to get rid of your paper clutter. The can contain any type of paper and still look fabulous. 

5. Cabinets

Filing cabinets are a great way to store receipts, mail, and bills. Just remember to stay on your filing schedule and the paper clutter will just disappear!

6. Trays

Keeping a tray near the front door can help you store mail that needs to be sent out. Plus, all of the out going mail will be together; so, you'll never forget that important parcel. 

7. Make Electronic Payments

Most utility payments can be made online. In fact, paying your bills online can save your time, is faster, and can be hassle free. If you are comfortable paying your bills online, you have the option of opting out of the company sending you paper mail. 

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8. Coupon Organizers

In the past few years, couponing has become a very popular hobby for a lot of families. It is true that couponing can be a great way to save a tremendous amount of money on everyday, basic items, such as, food goods, vitamins, over the counter medications, beauty supplies, and pretty much anything else you can think of. This hobby does come with a few downsides. A major concern is that this hobby comes with a big mess. Organize your couponing by getting creative. An index card holder, plastic bags, or even a binder can help you to clean up your coupons and become more organized. Save your time and save more money by knowing which coupons you have.

9. Receipt Storage

Most receipts can simply be thrown away. But, some receipts you should keep. Setup a large envelope every year for the receipts that you keep. Mark the outside of the envelopes clearly and put which receipts you kept.

10. Mail Organizers

Mail is one of the top offenders of paper clutter. Develop a system to store the mail that you need and just toss the mail you don't need! Designate a space by your front door or wherever is convenient for you, and set up a mail in and mail out system.


I hope that these 10 tips to get rid of your paper clutter, can help you out with those sneaky papers. Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions, comments, or have a few tips of your own to share.

Have a great weekend!