Paper
Organization as Art: Used Book Sculptures
Back in February 2010, I discovered the art of Michael Johansson. He was quite clever with how he organized every day things. My most recent find (thanks to Alltop) is the work of Jacqueline Rush Lee who makes sculptures from used books. Some of you may cringe at that thought, but it sounds like a [...]
Quick Tip: Creative Way to Organize Paper
Sometimes we can make organizing more difficult than it needs to be. We search for hours on end for the perfect solution when a very good one is right under our nose. Oftentimes, we already have the things we need to help us clear up our clutter and we just need to get a little [...]
Product Review: Pendaflex PileSmart® System
Paper never seems to go away, does it? We get it in the mail, from work, from the doctor’s office, and the vet’s office, too. You know who especially gets a lot of paper? Kids. If you have more than one child, that’s a lot of paper. If you don’t have a dedicated space to [...]
Fact Friday: The Ugly Truth About the Paper Monster
“Whether you’re an homemaker or a business owner, managing your paper is likely to be your biggest single organizing challenge. The sheer volume of paper that modern life seems to generate makes it difficult for almost everyone.“ [Organizing for the Creative Person · Dorothy Lehmkuhl & Delores Cotter Lamping, C.S.W. · 1993 · Three Rivers Press [...]
Product Review: Smead Stadium File™
Today is the official observance of the 4th of July and many of us in the US have the day off. Usually, we re-post one of our favorite articles on a holiday, but instead we’re sharing a product review. If you’ve used this Smead Stadium File, please leave a comment telling us how you [...]
Fact Friday: How Much Paper Does Your Office Use?
“The average office worker in the US uses 10,000 sheets of copy paper each year. That’s four million tons of copy paper used annually. Office workers in the US generate approximately two pounds of paper and paperboard products every day.” [Source: EPA.gov] Related Articles by Zemanta College Students: Calls to Go Paperless Can Be Taken [...]
Quick Tip: Mail Control in 3 Easy Steps
One of the top complaints I get from clients is that the mail seems to be grow exponentially every day. Here are three simple things you can do to control your mail and kick the paper monster to the curb. Kiss the Junk Goodbye. Make a point to recycle the junk mail BEFORE it enters [...]
Quick Tip: Managing Magazine Clutter
The best way to manage magazine clutter is to cut back on subscriptions, particularly for those that you don’t read often. When you have finished reading the ones you like, move them onto the next stage of their life by: Being Green. Throw them in the recycling bin. That’s it. You’re done. Well, not exactly. [...]
FREE Community Shred in Northern Virginia
Here’s great opportunity to lose a bit of paper weight! =) Saturday, March 27, 2010 NBC4 Safe & Secure Community Shred · Shred-It · PNC Bank · Northern Virginia Community College Time: 8 am – 11 am Where: Northern Virginia Community College · 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003 (703.323.3000)[Map] Accepted Items: Up to [...]
Fact Friday: Frequent Filing
“The more frequently your child files the less time it will take overall. If your child files once a week, it should take about five minutes to get the whole job done. If he files once every two weeks, it will take about fifteen minutes, and if he does the job only once a month, [...]
