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12 Simple Ways to Tame Paper Chaos Around the House

When my son Brian started kindergarten last year, I couldn’t believe how much paper came home from school each day. On top of mail, bills, bank statements, warranties, receipts, and more — managing paper took on a whole new dimension.

I’ve always been a natural organizer. It’s just something I like to do. Over the years I’ve come to accept that staying on top of things is a continually evolving process. Our lives change; technologies change.

Along the way, I’ve devised a few strategies to help manage the Paper Parade. I still turn the house upside down looking for things, and run out the door without coupons. But with a few systems and some regular effort, I’ve been able to keep home life a bit more manageable.

Visit me on over at Frugal Mama where I share 12 simple ways to help tame paper chaos around the house. I’m thrilled to be guest writing again at this warm and wonderful blog by Amy Suardi.

2 Comments

  1. John

    04/12/2013 at 10:15 am

    Hi Sam,

    I followed the link and was so happy to find that pic of your mom sleeping with one of her babies on her chest (you I think).

    How the heck did your parents sire such a toe-heads?

    Thanks for the tips although I don’t get any mail (I kept a trashcan in the foyer and no junk even made it into the house).

    God Bless Samantha.

    Peace.

    John

    1. Samantha

      04/27/2013 at 11:25 am

      Hi John, yes that is me and Judy circa 1972. Check out my dad as a kid and you will see how they sired towheads: http://on.fb.me/ZDBTZW. Plus my mom is mostly Irish with a little Italian – hence her dark hair and blue eyes.

      Thank you for writing in 🙂 Hope you are enjoying warm sun and waves today.

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