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Clutter Control - Idea #1

A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was drowning in paper clutter.  I tamed some of it into a binder that I have in my house and drag around from here to there as needed. 

I LOVE IT!  I’ll share my idea #1 with you.

It is my Go To binder.  I’ve heard people call it a little black book, a resource book, a command binder.  I just call it my Go To binder.  I have one binder for me and the items in my home that I want to get my hands on quickly and then I have one for my daughter who is in school.  How did I do it?

#1.  I took a three ring binder that I already had in my home

#2.  Purchased two packs of tabs and personalized my tabs

#3.  Then filled it with the appropriate paperwork I had scattered about on my countertops and flat surfaces.

#4.  I printed out a binder cover and spine and slid them into place and now….

I’M HAPPY!

The Go To Binder VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

Here are the tabs that I have in my binder.  I put them in order of importance to ME.

Passwords

Meal Planning

Contacts

Money Matters

Home Improvement

Blog

Recipes

Crafts

Kids Crafts

Personal

I’ll share more of the pages that are in each tab so you can see what I’m working on for 2012 to help me run my home more efficiently.  I’m trying girls, I’m trying!

What works for you and your family?

Taming the Clutter

Of all of the things going on in my home, the clutter control seems to be the most frustrating area to tame.  Paper seems to land in my kitchen and multiply.  Those pieces of paper remind me of weeds.  They only need a simple  glance and those little paper suckers multiply!  Over the years I’ve tried all kinds of ideas.  Bins for my paper, folders to categorize the paper on the countertop, a daily filing system with little slots to hold the paper, etc.  All for nothing!

I’m not one for making resolutions, and never have since I’m a perfectionist and get all flustered if I don’t meet my resolutions, but I’m feeling propelled by the clutter to make a change that will really work for me and my family. 

When I worked outside of the home (before children-lol), I never left home without my Franklin Covey planner, but I gave it away after I had my children thinking I’d never need it again…HA…and now I find myself wanting something to help me organize again.  So, I’m going to tackle a few ideas that I have to help me tame the clutter.  I’ll be sharing my strategies and ideas with you as I go along so you can be part of my torture growth.   Maybe some of you even have fabulous ideas that you want to share with me!  I’m taking baby steps tonight and I’ll update you tomorrow on how it goes!  Fair?

In 2012, this is the year I plan on taming the clutter.  Shhh…..this is just between you and me so let’s not tell everyone.  mkay?

A puppy post

This post has nothing to do with anything.  It is just cute!  Do you want to see something cute?  Little puppies.  Click on this to see the little puppies during the day!

Cheris Puppy Cam

2012…the year i….

Good bye 2011, helleeeeewwwww 2012!  You look mighty fine!

Alright everyone!  You get to give me your input.  Let’s chat it up.  Don’t just read this and move on!  SHARE!   Send me your comments and tell me how you want to finish the statement.

2012, the year I…

• (example) learned to play tennis
• (example) went on a mission trip
• (example) learned to live on less (and be satisfied)

Let me have it!  Let’s get it going.

Internet Fun

Every now and then I like to show you a fun place that I have found on the internet.  I have NO idea how many of you already know about this website but it just struck me that I could share it with you.  I’ve been getting the updates via email for months and here it is.  This website gives great summaries of deals to be found.  Yahoo!

You’re welcome! I have an ADORABLE one that I will share soon…

Cleaning {my oven} the safe way

I want to share something great with you!  Seriously!  I’m going with healthy and green cleaners in my home.  This is something that is VERY important to me for many reasons which I’ll share another day.  For now though, I’ll share that in the past I have used the cleaning cycle on my oven to clean the inside of it.  NO MORE!  ha! ha!  I couldn’t stand the smell in the house that lingered for hours, it made our dog cough (no lie),  and then it always made me think about what exactly I was smelling.   Hmmmm…awful smell! 

This time I used this product. 

Scour Off™ Heavy Duty Paste

I’ll show you the pictures so you can see for yourself what it did.   Even after I used the cleaning option on my oven last time, this stuff was still left on the inside of my oven door.  That is not right!  ICK! 

     

All I did was smear (that is an official cleaning term) it on, wait for about ten minutes, and then gently scrub with a wet rag and a toothbrush to get into the letters.

Wiped it off with a clean rag and….

I love it that I’m not using harsh chemicals, my house doesn’t smell at all, and this is safe for me, my family, and the environment!  How great is that?

If you are interested in cleaning your home in a new and safer way, I recommend this line of products whole heartedly!

Here is the product I used - Scour Off™ Heavy Duty Paste

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• Get Clean® Healthy Home Pack

• Get Clean® Household Mini Kit

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A few Christmas decorations

Here are just a few simple Christmas decorations from our home.

Lampwork Love

Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!

Thank you for making the Christmas Open House a great success this year! 

Everything sold and shipped!  {happy dance}

This means so much to me!  I put myself out there as an artist and it is so rewarding to have my designs go to other people and be part of their lives.  Thanks to everyone who supports and follows my business!

Winner of the Earrings Giveaway

Thanks for everyone who supports my blog and my business!  I’m so pleased to announce this is the winner of the free pair of earrings - The Lazy Mom.  Please contact me so I can get your mailing address.  Congratulations!