My friend Shannon at All Things Health made a comment that struck me. She said, "But I know he gets it from me, I am the pile sort of person, rather than file. I know where to find things, in my piles." Yikes! That's me. I'm so guilty, but I'm trying to change.
This extreme couponing thing I've been doing lately is a blessing to many families, including my own, but it seems to take on a life of it's own from time to time, and generates more messie piles than I care to admit. I've tried several things like baskets, binders, and piles, but so far, nothing has worked consistently.
This weekend I took the time to rearrange my office area, and during the process it occurred to me that I might try filing, in temporary files, those things that end up on my desk that I cannot immediately process. So, I made these, which are also featured above:
The files are nothing fancy, just brown and green folders from Staples, but I inked the edges and cut tags from some pretty rose printed scrapbook papers. I'll give this a try and see if it helps me stay a bit more organized.
What tips or tricks do you use to keep your nest tidy?
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2 comments:
I was very tickled to read your blog tonight and find a quote from me! :)
I am trying to change my habits, too!
As for the coupons I have a semi-decent system. I didn't want to spend any money on it, so I didn't do the baseball card holders like Kristi, but like her, I have them sorted by type--groceries, makeup, batteries, and so on.
I have them split out into as many categories as I can so that each pile isn't huge. I then put each category into its own envelope.
Shannon
Ok I'm just now reading this so...yeah. I totally nest when I'm scrapping too! I have all three drawers of my desk full of stickers and scissors and pens and ribbon (you do remember where I work right...lol) and then all my paper is under my bed. And when I finally scrap, I sit between the two and pull everything out. I'm very indecisive...lol. And also a pack-rat. I never throw anything away. And instead of using a full size sheet of paper behind another for a nice little border, I chop out the middle so I can use it for something else. So sad...lol
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