Paper
Quick Tip: Be a Copycat
If you have an important (and/or old) document or letter that you’d like to keep, make a copy of it on high quality paper. Frame and mount the copy, and store the original away from light, in a cool, dry place (i.e., not your basement). If you don’t think it’s worth it to do [...]
Don’t Have a Will? Make a List.
Recently, I watched an interview with Melissa Rivers, Joan Rivers’ daughter. She mentioned that her mother gives her lists all the time. I was a little surprised – not by the fact that she uses lists – but the reason for the lists. Here’s what Melissa said…
She always makes lists…[Joan says] ’so when I die, [...]
Quick Tip: To Print or Not to Print
Recipes. Web pages. Schedules. Articles. Instructions. There are a myriad of docs that are printed on any given day because we “might need them someday.” Before you hit the print button, ask yourself these questions first:
Do I need to print this or can I read/use it on screen?
If I need portability, can I get the [...]
Plant a Garden to Get Rid of Clutter
Overloaded with paper clutter? I normally advise anyone struggling with piles of paper clutter to spend some time every day separating/recycling the junk followed by sorting, categorizing, and containerizing documents they must keep. It’s a logical process, though not one that most people enjoy.
Well, if you have a green thumb, there’s a solution you might [...]
Quick Tip: Create a Master List for Files
Once you’ve got your filing system down pat, create a master list (ML) of contents of your file cabinet or open file cart. Why?
Image by Marcin Wichary via Flickr
Make it easy to find what you’re looking for when you’re short on time.
Know what files you have already created so that you don’t create [...]
Quick Tip: Get FAT
When the paper piles start growing and your best efforts to reduce them are thwarted, there’s only one thing to do: get FAT.
File: Whether you use an open file cart, desktop filing system, or a typical file cabinet, put away the papers you must keep.
Act: These are the papers you need to [...]
The Value of a Good List
Are you a list maker? Today’s guest author, Jennifer Tankersly, shares why lists can be invaluable and help you manage and organize your thoughts.
There are many tools and techniques available for organization and even time management, but none are as simple and effective as the list. All you need is a piece of paper [...]
Quick Tip: Catalog Choice
Do you have a catalog obstacle course in your home or office? If you find it hard to let go of catalogs because you haven’t read them yet, you are not alone. The good news is that you can stop them from hitting your doorstep altogether with Catalog Choice. Sign up with this service and [...]
The Business Card vs. 7 iPhone Apps
There’s been a lot of talk around here about the battle between paper and tech, particularly as it concerns business cards. The paper version seems to be the preferred method, but if you’re an iPhone* user, you’ll want to check out these 7 apps that are giving the business card a run for it’s money. [...]
December Green Events: Electronics Recycling & NBC4 Community Shred
It’s baaaack! It took a while for the NBC4 Safe & Secure Community Shred to come back to Prince Georges County so hopefully, you’ve been gathering your paper piles and getting ready for it’s return. It’s time to kick those unwanted docs to the curb! Got electronics? Montgomery County has an event for you, too. [...]
