tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post8277696945003429061..comments2024-03-24T12:07:55.646-05:00Comments on IHeart Organizing: January Challenge: Project Paper {step 1}IHeart Organizinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-69089515632338156612012-01-08T01:34:13.211-06:002012-01-08T01:34:13.211-06:00I just started doing my home and trying to blog ab...I just started doing my home and trying to blog about it too... paper is my worst enemy! About an amazing organization book that does really give guidance on the sifting process (and especially the emotional side of it) is Julie Morgenstern (Organizing from the Inside Out + many others) . She's the one that gave me enough inspiration to get things going. Love to see there is more inspiration out there like your blog. Found you through pin-interest and I'm getting that shoe cubby!colleen.musicmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588707790556236130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-15545648548468919712011-12-30T19:43:47.142-06:002011-12-30T19:43:47.142-06:00I travel a good bit for work and hated not having ...I travel a good bit for work and hated not having access to various papers and statements while I was away from home. I started scanning basically every piece of paper that came into our house. I scan to my email (instant backup) and then save to a file on my computer. So I have electronic folders set up for every place we deal with plus one for every family member. Every incoming piece of paper goes into a pile and once a week I scan and save. Then once a year I'll archive the folders that are no longer active. There have been several times in the past that I've closed an account and then needed a statement. You can get it, but it takes forever when you need it. This way it doesn't take up any physical space and I always have access to any document that affects our family. The exeption is receipts. I use a small accordian file and then file receipts by month. Probably overkill for most people, but I needed a receipt recently to prove that I was at a certain place at a certain time and was able to locate it in 10 minutes- and it was for a date a year and 10 months ago!Harrisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17754171947041234027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-69157985266825943882011-08-15T18:48:57.601-05:002011-08-15T18:48:57.601-05:00Thank you for this post....I always worry about my...Thank you for this post....I always worry about my important paper during hurricane evacuations and your post has made me decide to put them in a portable file box instead of a cabinet! Than you ;0Only Prettierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173436681973538402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-69261893489181165602011-06-21T19:29:15.037-05:002011-06-21T19:29:15.037-05:00Hi Jen,
This is a goofy thing to say to someone w...Hi Jen, <br />This is a goofy thing to say to someone with an organizing blog, but your blog is SO organized! I am a teacher so now that summer is here I have a little time to tackle some of the monthly projects you've been doing--I love that it's all so easy to find and follow along with (for those of us who are a little late to the party!) Thanks so much!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02110427898849918689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-23012492468262203522011-06-03T14:14:19.141-05:002011-06-03T14:14:19.141-05:00I'm going to be taking this challenge on Monda...I'm going to be taking this challenge on Monday!! I will be sure to blog about mine and share it with you! :) I can't wait!!Mommy AKA Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565598646299475533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-68030141691009365322011-02-08T19:43:00.340-06:002011-02-08T19:43:00.340-06:00I would say that is up to you. I save my utility ...I would say that is up to you. I save my utility statements for tax purposes, however, for no other reason. Others save them for budgeting purposes. I think it's really a matter of personal situation and preference, but I would just ask how often you have gone back to retrieve one in the past and for what reason.<br /><br />Thanks!!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-7652134543399414052011-02-08T19:37:46.565-06:002011-02-08T19:37:46.565-06:00do we need a file for utilities? how long do we ne...do we need a file for utilities? how long do we need to save month to month billschrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374260010750004894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-19580024655169355892011-01-22T11:06:44.147-06:002011-01-22T11:06:44.147-06:00I've taken the plunge!
I already had a box ful...I've taken the plunge!<br />I already had a box full of papers, but I love the links you posted to help me figure out what I should be saving, and what I could've tossed a while ago. My poor box was stacked with junk from years ago.<br />Can't wait to link up at the end.<br />GREAT CHALLENGE!Lisa [at] Beauty and Her Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04556570014136820502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-26329658424345839582011-01-17T09:38:20.601-06:002011-01-17T09:38:20.601-06:00I've just found your lovely nice and tidy blog...I've just found your lovely nice and tidy blog from A bowl full of lemons and I so want to do this paperwork project! <br />I've my hands full a little with Toni's 21 day challenge at the moment, but I'll be back! Day 22 is the start of project paper!<br /><br />See you then, then!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07177176453011247321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-18124429815756125492011-01-15T13:04:19.691-06:002011-01-15T13:04:19.691-06:00what are your thoughts on e-statements? thinking ...what are your thoughts on e-statements? thinking of converting most of our accounts to cut down on paper clutter, but wonder if i need to make a list to keep in the filing cabinet of all of our account names, #'s, customer service #'s etc in case something were to happen and others wouldn't know what accounts we had because we wouldn't have physical statements?karisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02648158673027196088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-36703241062440088462011-01-12T20:06:54.365-06:002011-01-12T20:06:54.365-06:00I just found your blog and I am inspired! Startin...I just found your blog and I am inspired! Starting this tomorrow! I need something to get me started and this is perfect. My daughter has been out of school because of snow and it has thrown off our schedule like you wouldn't believe! Tomorrow, she has no school, but we ARE leaving the house and I WILL buy some cute file folders!Hollyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354657482949511361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-59440576972185563222011-01-12T19:35:18.859-06:002011-01-12T19:35:18.859-06:00Hey Jen! I blogged about how I handle monthly rec...Hey Jen! I blogged about how I handle monthly receipts and credit card statements and linked your blog and this post in mine ;) Hope this helps and have a great week, fondly, Roberta<br /><br />http://con-tain-it.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/01/wfmw-managingng-your-bank-statements-monthly-receipts.html#tpRobertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493412205283777117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-55638487473958437332011-01-12T09:09:31.509-06:002011-01-12T09:09:31.509-06:00this is EXCELLENT thank you! I am looking forward ...this is EXCELLENT thank you! I am looking forward to reading (and doing) more!Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471587299894095150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-71209070881974129172011-01-11T19:52:02.659-06:002011-01-11T19:52:02.659-06:00This is fabulous! i do have a file cabinet but I&#...This is fabulous! i do have a file cabinet but I'd like a little portable file box like you have under your desk. I'm looking for a little desk that I can tuck away into our den and have a set up something like you do! Thanks for the inspirations!!Heather{Our Life In a Click}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09060166017198564022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-77461672106652105562011-01-11T09:45:13.234-06:002011-01-11T09:45:13.234-06:00Ok! Last night I organized the paper from my filin...Ok! Last night I organized the paper from my filing cabinets. I have 2 double cabinets... a bit much, doncha think? Anyway, I got my Mary Kay filing in to two expandable files (perfect for tucking away somewhere out of the way), and my personal files all down to one drawer. There's still plenty that can be taken out, but I figured that is a good start. I have 2 huge stacks in the middle of the office floor now. TRASH and SHRED. Tonight the plan is to get those out (why didn't I just do this yesterday?!) and to start tackling all the paper work that has made it "in" to the office, and stopped at the closest flat(ish) spot! Thanks for the inspiration!A Nest in the Makinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493591038958337099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-80590176947102648502011-01-11T09:17:18.873-06:002011-01-11T09:17:18.873-06:00Thanks Jen! I just printed off that paper and will...Thanks Jen! I just printed off that paper and will put it to good use. <br /><br />Can you please share teh names of your favorite organizing books? Thank you!<br />xo,<br />KellyMrsKBJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17893945555379071570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-7632820061299401462011-01-11T04:11:14.847-06:002011-01-11T04:11:14.847-06:00We had our house appraised today for refinancing t...We had our house appraised today for refinancing the house. I had a MESS in my room and decided that what was getting me down was all my loose papers. I dragged them all out and got big bags from the dollar tree that match my living room decor. On the bags I clipped notes that said...shred, file, action, and a big trash can next to it all. I have this hiding on the side of the couch for a huge project. I know when I get done with this I'll feel so much more in control. Then I worked on my stuff, in my room. I created labels for some of the clear boxes and left the clothes for last. Dragged out dirty laundry, put away clean laundry and it all started to look sooooo much better. I've been reading your blog for almost a year now and you have inspired me so much. :)<br /><br />KatharineKat's Purrfect Boutiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581855234416469744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-1324828653909572492011-01-11T02:37:08.607-06:002011-01-11T02:37:08.607-06:00I'm in!I'm in!Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-55862174106304600612011-01-10T23:05:52.343-06:002011-01-10T23:05:52.343-06:00I'm in!
Perfect timing, too! Just in time for...I'm in!<br />Perfect timing, too! Just in time for ....organizing taxes! YUCK!Kimberly (Intentional Mom)http://www.intentionalmom.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-79916368818085996012011-01-10T21:28:49.410-06:002011-01-10T21:28:49.410-06:00I love this!! I was at wal-mart tonight and saw so...I love this!! I was at wal-mart tonight and saw some filing things that i almost bought. we have a good bit of paperwork that definitely needs a home. i think i'll give this challenge a shot! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-81853002418621863342011-01-10T20:38:39.878-06:002011-01-10T20:38:39.878-06:00I just did that exact thing this past weekend. I ...I just did that exact thing this past weekend. I reorganized my office... completely last weekend. Just this past weekend I reorganized all my files and relabeled them. My dining room table was out of commission for a day. <br />Then Sunday was taxes day. <br />I am thinking I might invest in a snap scan this year. My sister keeps telling me to get one to get rid of mucho paper! <br />Also saw your ad for Fort Rapids. I was working on my post for them today. We went the last week of December. Hoping to have it up on my Explore Ohio with Sandy blog tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest. <br />I'd love for you to link on my Organizing Mission Monday link party.Sandy Jenney - Organize with Sandyhttp://www.organizewithsandy.com/2011/01/10/organizing-mission-monday-link-party-week-4/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-85783388212957324062011-01-10T20:05:01.151-06:002011-01-10T20:05:01.151-06:00Our office just got a new copier that scans files ...Our office just got a new copier that scans files to PDF and emails them to you. So I was able to shrink all my old paperwork to a few electronic files! it is a fabulous way to get rid of paperwork but still keep the papers. I did this was back taxes (over 5 years old only), paperwork from purchasing/selling homes we no longer live in, credit card statements for closed accounts, etc... It was fabulous for me!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13649336212125450919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-83137200752275056842011-01-10T19:13:19.319-06:002011-01-10T19:13:19.319-06:00Yeah!! Thanks for putting this together!! I just s...Yeah!! Thanks for putting this together!! I just spent last weekend sorting through 3 years worth of paperwork (we had a baby and lost track of time). I should probably invest in a document box. Right now, I have everything sorted by year from when we got married into paper shopping bags and labeled with the year and chucked up into the highest shelf in our office closet. Definitely not pretty :pHelenhttp://smoochybabydesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-82994179250410378592011-01-10T18:22:46.393-06:002011-01-10T18:22:46.393-06:00Wow! I love this idea! This is definitely someth...Wow! I love this idea! This is definitely something we struggle with, but I love how you've found chic and functional storage for all those papers we must keep. Aww to be grown up! Thanks for the post!<br /><br />Natashanatasha {schue love}https://www.blogger.com/profile/03425886437465409084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-6528208492754847442011-01-10T18:12:52.138-06:002011-01-10T18:12:52.138-06:00I just started reading your blog and I must say I ...I just started reading your blog and I must say I love love love it!! I NEED everything organized or i feel my day is wasted looking all about for everything. I just looked at all the paperwork, all over the place and took mental not to work on this exact project. Thanks for posting..I'm in!!Alishanoreply@blogger.com