Organize The Filing Box!

It is time to tackle your filing system! Since it is the beginning of the year it is best to do this now to make room for this years filing! Go through each folder and figure out what items you need to keep in the active file box, which items you need to store elsewhere and which items you can trash. The purpose of this is to eliminate the paper clutter, make items easier to find, and have a place for new items!

To complete this task you will need:

- a marker

- manila envelopes

and

- paper shredder or  fire pit



First you will read through all your files, figure out which files  can be stored in manila envelopes and kept a different spot.

These files may include: 

previous tax information

last years medical or misc. bills

* These are items that don't need to be in your active filing box,( unless you have a big cabinet) but you need to keep them for reference. Make sure you label and file correctly so items are easy to find when you need them.

I love these folders

 Trash the items that you do not need!

Yes all this was Trash!

We had old pay stubs, old bank statements, school info, and order invoices! 

It is best to use a paper shredder but since Colby and I don't have one (I know weird right... you would think I do) We used our fire pit instead! Colby thought this part was fun.. I'm glad I waited until he got home for this.

One of the most important tips for organizing is to figure out what works for you! I am more productive when items are organized and I know where to find and store certain items.

A place for everything, everything in its place.Benjamin Franklin

and some day in the future I will have this...



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