BREAK UP WITH PAPER CLUTTER FOR GOOD! HOW TO DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE PAPER/DOCUMENTS! MEGA MOTIVATION

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  • Опубликовано: 25 окт 2024

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  • @brendajones4052
    @brendajones4052 2 года назад +7

    I cleaned my house this morning from 9:00 to 12:00 with your video being my reward at the end of the time! Thank you for a positive, encouraging, and practical message. Now, I feel energized to tackle the rest of my day.🙂

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      That's wonderful, Brenda!! I love that! I do the same thing! I am so thankful you are feeling energized! 💗☃️

  • @dewaynamarucut2312
    @dewaynamarucut2312 2 года назад +5

    Hi there! Love your videos! They inspire me to get some things done that I wouldn't.😊 One thing that I do with some of my papers. The Birth certificates, passports, or other certificates/papers that we must have are put in a fireproof file box. I also put the emergency cash and a few of my special pieces of jewelry that I don't wear but are worth something. This way if there is a fire or an emergency I can grab the box and go. The other family members in the house know that is one of the things that need to get grabbed in an emergency and everyone knows where it is. If there is a fire, it is more protected and we might have a way to recover the items and not have to replace everything. This is a tip that someone gave me long ago and helps with peace of mind. ❤️It might be helpful to someone else.😊

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      This is a REALLY great idea, Dewayna, for many reasons! Thank you for sharing!! These current times are unstable. One look at the grocery store will show that! I appreciate you being here very much!! We are all in this together!! Thank you for your encouragement to me!! 💐💝

  • @mondfalkin3781
    @mondfalkin3781 2 года назад +1

    In Norway everything is automatically registered on an official tax webpage, I get a email and sms when it is time for tax registration, look through if everything is correct, and then send just "yes" per sms. Since the last 10 years everything got more and more digitalized, and I am so thankful for that. In my postbox, which is mostly empty, I receive now only postcards and journals. The other documents like birth certificates, passports, etc. are in a fireproof bag by the entry door. This gives me peace of mind. Thank you for your video today 🤗 it is always motivating to hear your voice

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      WOW! I love how Norway handles taxes! That is awesome!! It sounds like you have a great system! Thanks so much for spending your time with me, Mond! I appreciate you! 💞🌷

  • @kaycee625
    @kaycee625 2 года назад

    Your assistant is gorgeous!!! 😻😸

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Why thank you!! Have a great week, Karen! 💐💕

  • @pam14321
    @pam14321 2 года назад

    Hi Karen, great video again, Leo, he so often steals the show😂 the way he looked straight into the camera! He’s so funny at times. Great tips on dealing with paperwork, I’ve made my hubby promise that as new insurance policies etc come in he goes through our paperwork and replaces old with new. Ohh and don’t start me on the empty envelopes I’ve taken out of there! Why he puts the envelope back in there I just can’t fathom! Paperwork is a real pet peeve of mine, hubby opens his mail, looks at it, back in the envelope then literally shoved it at the side of the cupboard. Periodically I come along fling it all out and ask him to sort it. He won’t change now I’m sure, almost 40 years of marriage and he’s still stubborn as a mule at times.😂😂
    As always my lovely, love and light to you. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      Hi Pam!! Yes!! I didn't realize Leo was looking into the camera until I did the edit!! 😂😻 Oh, marriage!! Funny how God puts us together and we learn to live with each other's habits!! I definitely deal with incoming mail! Then there are a *few reminders* for hubby to deal with his actionables!! 😉 Thanks so much for being here, Pam! I appreciate you!! 💐♥️

  • @stefaniel4323
    @stefaniel4323 2 года назад +3

    For my tax papers, i mostly do the same. I take a big enveloppe (from dollar store) at the end of the year for the next year. And through that year, everything i know i will need for taxes, i put it in there as soon as I get the paper so its fast when i need it. And i can go back to it when i need it because I write the year on it with a sharpie.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      Hi Stefanie!! YES!! It has worked so well for us since we decided to do this and we don't have to worry about the papers getting scattered! Thanks so much for being here! I hope you have a great week!! ☃️💝

  • @gantt329
    @gantt329 2 года назад

    Kenneth set my table up last night. This morning I got all my papers, folders, paper shredder and trash bag. Your video showed me. How to get it done. And how to keep it in order. With less stress. Thanks my friend. Jesus loves you!
    Sherry

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      Oh Sherry! You just made
      My whole week!! 🎊🎊 Woohoo!! I am so happy for you!! Yes Jesus loves us!! ✝️✝️💝

  • @nancywidows463
    @nancywidows463 2 года назад

    Very comprehensive and usable information! I never knew about the online grocery order being organized by different aisles. Thanks!

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Hi Nancy!! I am so glad it helped!! Thanks so much for spending time with me! 🌸🌸

  • @mslovelee7083
    @mslovelee7083 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Karen 🙂. You're an excellent teacher! Blessings ❤

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much dear friend; your encouragement means so much to me!! 💗 I appreciate you spending your time with me!! ☃️

  • @rebeccamaynard7012
    @rebeccamaynard7012 2 года назад +1

    Loved this video. I struggle with paper clutter so much. I have boxes of delayed decisions just sitting around. This gives me the motivation to start processing the paperwork.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      I'm so glad, Rebecca, that you loved the video!! If you have a system for what is coming in now and keep it separated, then you can slowly chip away at the paper of the past and have it not affect what you are doing today!! I'm so glad you are here!! 💝🌷

  • @LynnsLaunderette
    @LynnsLaunderette 2 года назад

    I have gone very green when it comes to bills. Nothing is physically mailed to us now. But it’s the amount of credit card offers and flyers we get --that amazes us!! Those get shredded immediately. If I get an important piece of mail, I scan it and it is backed up in two spots (external hard drive and online.) Now if it’s tax related or job related, it is also scanned but also filed. I can find anything in seconds thanks to my digital system. It has saved hubby more than once when we have been away from home and he needed a document. It’s what works for us. But my main reason for doing it is so that I don’t have piles of papers sitting around. I’m a private person, so if people come over, they won’t be taken aback by paper clutter. 😃. Great video!!! Happy Monday everyone!

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Wow!! That is really awesome, Lynn!! You’ve got a great system!! Happy Monday to you too! Have a great week! 💝☃️💝

  • @moniquefuselier7711
    @moniquefuselier7711 2 года назад +3

    Great tips, Karen. Regularly dealing with it does seem to be the only thing that keeps paper in check! The good thing is that once it does become a habit it rarely takes more than a few minutes to deal with.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      You are so right, Monique! If you keep up with it, it’s a quick job! But if you turn your back on it, there’s a big pile! Have a great week, friend! 💝💝

  • @louisedillon6797
    @louisedillon6797 2 года назад

    I handle our mail on a daily basis because I don’t want a pile of stuff hanging over my head. It is just comforting to know it is taken care of. Of course, I am a paperwork person and don’t mind working at my desk.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Hi Louise!! You are an inspiration!!! Freedom!! Thanks so much for spending your time with me!! 💐💝

  • @ArrowHillCottage
    @ArrowHillCottage 2 года назад

    love your excitement for the report card. :) Great video with great tips!

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Thanks so much friend!! Have a great week!! 💐☃️❄️

  • @brendamontanye9877
    @brendamontanye9877 2 года назад +1

    Julia Perry said (in the chat) to take pictures of your rooms for insurance. What a great idea! I've been thinking about pictures and videos both. I also thought about telling some of the stories for items, for the kids in case they want something in the future. I live with a lot of vintage items (like furniture). And it's weird fun to see how our farm or home has changed through the years. I'm going to put "documenting the environment" on my long term/more time than money list.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      That is a really great idea and I love the idea of telling the stories! I missed that in the chat! Then, the chat disappeared when the video stopped! So much I need to still learn about RUclips! Thanks so much for being here, Brenda!! ☃️☀️

  • @MinimalistHome
    @MinimalistHome 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Karen!! Ugh, tax season! Great tips! Thanks!

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Thanks, friend, and thanks for including me in this collaboration! 💐

  • @gapeach51170
    @gapeach51170 2 года назад

    I am a mother of four grown boys. We NEVER had our paper under control. Early in 2020 I went through my house and gathered ALL my paper clutter. I had 6 file boxes and one rubber maid tote of paper clutter! OUCH! Ridiculous.. I know! I made my way through the 6 file boxes in 2020 and the rubber maid tote has sat in a corner since then. Recently, I discovered the Sunday Basket so I decided to give it a try. It has been a month now and all the new paper coming in my house has been dealt with and it feels good! Each Sunday when I sit to do my Sunday Basket I grab a handful of stuff from the dreaded rubber maid tote and deal with it. Eventually, I will have my paper under control.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      That is AWESOME!! 🙌 It sounds like you have it in hand! That is wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing! ☃️❤️☃️

  • @sharonwengler3225
    @sharonwengler3225 2 года назад

    Lots of great tips!

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Thanks so much, Sharon!! I appreciate you, dear friend! 🌷💞

  • @GoingGreenMom
    @GoingGreenMom 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for the ideas Karen! Think I need to think more about this appointment idea to get the stuff caught up that needs action.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      Yes, I hope it works well for you!!

    • @minimalzebra
      @minimalzebra 2 года назад

      Making things an appointment can help.

  • @ginapearson3601
    @ginapearson3601 2 года назад

    Wonderful info my friend. 🏵🏵

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Thank you 💝🥰! I appreciate you being here, Gina!

  • @brendamontanye9877
    @brendamontanye9877 2 года назад

    I figured out that I was watching behind the "real time", haha. I just love this topic. Time to rewatch.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      And I was late because I got a phone call!! We'll do it again soon and I will tell ahead this time when I am going to do it! This was a last minute decision but it was SO FUN!!

  • @Alex-oy7ip
    @Alex-oy7ip 2 года назад

    Your advice is so appreciated!! Right now I need to get my house back in order. I've been up for 2 3 days at a time with Louis. I am praying he will be able to come home soon! Thank you for your prayers! I'm exhausted both physically and mentally from all thats been going on. I need to take a break but soon I need to get my house back in order! I'm so embarrassed to say but I have literally have stacks and stacks of dirty laundry to be done dishes stacked high I'm definitely overwhelmed but I need to hunker down. Thanks so much friend!

    • @cindyarnold
      @cindyarnold 2 года назад

      ❤️🙏🏻🌹

    • @Alex-oy7ip
      @Alex-oy7ip 2 года назад

      @@cindyarnold Cindy thank you!

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      I'm so sorry, Lisa, but don't be hard on yourself! You are doing the best you can. Do you belong to a church that you could reach out to for help with the home while you are where you need to be with your son? Continuing to pray! 🙏💞

    • @Alex-oy7ip
      @Alex-oy7ip 2 года назад

      @@ThisMainerMom thank you!! The name of the church I belong to is called the Church of Jesus Christ of ladder day saints or LDS for short. I will definitely see if I can reach out! Thanks so much for the suggestion! Have a great week!

  • @DeeLovelyLife
    @DeeLovelyLife 2 года назад

    I really went digital in so many areas too!

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      I am a paper gal but it really does help! 😍

  • @sandramiller8183
    @sandramiller8183 2 года назад +1

    Remember in the ‘80s when computers were becoming popular and the word was “no more paper clutter”! Ha! I think there’s more paper now than ever.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Oh you are so right, Sandra!! Now we have papers about our computers too!! 😂😂 Have a great week, friend! 💗☃️

    • @normanmiller1331
      @normanmiller1331 2 года назад

      @@ThisMainerMom You too! Sandy 😀

  • @pam14321
    @pam14321 2 года назад

    Loved that.🥰🥰

  • @Aphantys
    @Aphantys 2 года назад

    I really enjoyed watching your video. A few years ago I bought 2 of those plastic file containers and organized all my papers. Now I know where to find what I need.
    Thank You so much! 🙏

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      Hi Jenny! I am so glad you found what works for you! I have been seriously considering switching to the plastic too. I just have to figure out where to put my printer! Thanks for spending time with me today! 🥰💐

  • @judenebaer9997
    @judenebaer9997 2 года назад

    Dealing with paper is a pain but like you I get mail and go through it right away. I have a small craft bag for Bill's and the things to deal with 1 st. I have my planner, budget ( which is new ) check books, stamps etc. All in bag so I can bring it with me table couch and quickly hind it if i need to great video

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      Hi Judene!! What a great system!! Honestly, getting to take it to the couch is a big plus!! Thanks so much for being here! Have a great week! ❤️❤️

    • @judenebaer9997
      @judenebaer9997 2 года назад

      Yes it is a great thing our friend Michelle gave me the idea !! It is going better than at first lol but like everyone else you have to set up a time for it. But a lot easier now 🥰🥰 and you also have a great week

  • @CULady
    @CULady 2 года назад

    Love your advice! This year as I looked at what paper I had, I logged in and moved to estatements where ever I could. 🙃

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Such a great idea, Rose!! Thanks for spending time with me today!! 💐❤️

  • @reginagosse417
    @reginagosse417 2 года назад

    Hello Miss Karen!!

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much for being here, Regina!! I got a call and was late but we will do it again soon!! Much love to you! 💗

  • @stephanieengler7545
    @stephanieengler7545 2 года назад

    I have two draw file cabinet top draw I store my cardstock for scrapbooking and my second draw is my files ... I have a file that says needs to be file, I have one to pay bills and any other papers that I'm not sure about I put them in the misc. file. I never thought about putting all my taxes into ziplock bag, I have storage container that has all my taxes in it..... I love your videos thanks for all you do

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Hi Stephanie!! It sounds like you have a simple system that works well!! Thanks so much for sharing it!! I appreciate you being here and I hope you have a great week!! 💝❄️

  • @mellong6718
    @mellong6718 2 года назад

    Thanks for the video I already do most of what you do but ten years behind do to illness so I have a lot to catch up with very important paper are in fire box and copies are kept in file cabinet I also don't do anything online banking, paying or ordering because knowing to many people being hacked and identity being stolen took thousands of $$$ to have it legally delt with Must be our age group that we think so much a like

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      Hi Mel!! Don't feel behind!! My husband and I did a HUGE paper declutter of 2 tall file cabinets! It's in my Basement Declutter Playlist! We have one cardboard box of his things we still need to deal with. I think having a system that is working for what you have coming in today and what you are paying today and then having it separated from the pile you need to continually declutter is important! Then you can chip away at the pile but it is not becoming bigger. We are all in this together!! 😍💞

  • @lemonadetime2992
    @lemonadetime2992 2 года назад +1

    Hello Karen! I wish my filing system were as easy as yours. I have a two-drawer lateral file cabinet it's chugged full. Mostly of info about the house and medical. I keep a bin for the current year's receipts and info. At the end of the year
    I decide which paperwork to file, toss, and tax info. Then I have work related papers to go through. It's a big ole mess. Takes up so much time.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      We actually have/have had that too!! We did a big declutter with my husband a bit ago that is in my Basement Declutter Playlist. We have one box that we need to go through again. My husband has work papers since he switched to working at home. Then, as a former pastor and someone who still fills in for other pastors, he has files from churches and sermons and such. It's a lot! Then we still had our notes from Bible College. So, I SO GET IT! My advice would be to have one drawer that is stuff you have to access consistently and then the rest you can go through little by little. 💗💞

  • @RadCenter
    @RadCenter 2 года назад +1

    Consider donating any gift cards you know you won't use to a charity. Your Macy's gift card, for example, could have been donated to the women's shelter where you donate clothing. They can use it to purchase items that they need.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      Great idea, Nancy, thanks for sharing that and thanks for spending time with me today!! ☃️❄️☃️

  • @minimalzebra
    @minimalzebra 2 года назад

    I have a similar systems for papers friend. ❤️

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      I hope it works well for you, Sharon! I sounds like it does!! 💐

  • @stefaniel4323
    @stefaniel4323 2 года назад

    I need to do that too 😅

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      You got this, friend! We’re in this together! 🌹🌹

  • @estherh.1508
    @estherh.1508 2 года назад

    Tax season is scary for me this year we moved a month ago and still don’t have things in their place…hoping everything needed will be found!

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Oh Esther! I am saying a prayer for you now that you will find things easily!! 💐🙏

    • @estherh.1508
      @estherh.1508 2 года назад

      @@ThisMainerMom thank you!

  • @Joy-zp5lv
    @Joy-zp5lv 2 года назад

    Hi Dear! My goal with papers is to be so organized that anyone can deal with them - you never now what´s going to happen. I dislike it dealing with them but I´m still pretty good. *lol Love ♥

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      So, true, Joy! That is a great goal and one I need to pay attention to myself! 💝 Love to you, friend! ☃️😍

  • @grandmaallison
    @grandmaallison 2 года назад

    Hi I'm a new subscriber love watching your videos 👍👍👍👍💐🌼🌹🌺🌻🌸🌷🦋thank you for sharing🤗🤗🤗🤗 you and your family 🤗🤗🤗🤗take care have a Blessed day💜💜💜💜

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Hello and welcome!! I am so glad you are here and enjoying my videos!! I pray you are encouraged by your time here ! 💐❤️☃️🎊🎈

  • @jeannebowes2898
    @jeannebowes2898 2 года назад

    I am a paper pro, but Alan not so much! I keep track of all the business side, but he hangs onto old lesson plans. Four very large bins worth!

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      Hi Jeanne! I get the old lesson plans since my husband has so many sermons on hand! I keep track of our bills and such too!! Great to see you, friend! Have a great week!! 🥰☃️

  • @lisaann6267
    @lisaann6267 2 года назад

    my shredder died. then i found wide tipped sharpie markers. and i use that to mark out name & numbers then i can put in our recycle.. our recycling will not take shredded paper.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      That's a really great idea, Lisa ann!! Thanks so much for sharing!! 💐

  • @jeannebowes2898
    @jeannebowes2898 2 года назад

    Wednesday: I am encouraging Alan to go over some of his loose papers in his office…

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      Awesome, Jeanne! I hope it goes well! 💐

    • @jeannebowes2898
      @jeannebowes2898 2 года назад

      @@ThisMainerMom He has promised to toss a thirty page minimum a day. I said I would be happy with that. It is just all old academic notes that just he can deal with.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Love it!

  • @jeannebowes2898
    @jeannebowes2898 2 года назад

    Note for important papers: We finally made a trip to the courthouse for some legal papers that needed to be filed.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Woohoo!!! It always feels so good to knock something off the list…especially if you have to go to the place! 🙌🎈🎈

  • @wonderingsanna
    @wonderingsanna 2 года назад

    Hi!
    Is there an oppertunity for you to go online and register to refuse advertisment and such things in your mail? (We have that in Sweden and whole scandianavia)
    Could you put a sign on your mail box that says "No advertisment, flyers or free magazines"? Most people here do that and random "commersial stuff" isn´t aloud to be put in ones mailbox if there is a sign like that. The paper you never get doesn`t have to be decluttered at all.😄
    About recycle versus scredding 😄 Every paper that has been proper scredded can be recycled 👍 That meens both integrity AND recycle. Envelopes can´t be recycled since the glue on them can´t be broken down in the process of making new papers.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for sharing the awesome info! I have signed up before to not receive junk mail but it still seems to find its way to me! I need to look into it…maybe I have to do it yearly? Thanks so much for spending your time with me! 💐❤️

    • @wonderingsanna
      @wonderingsanna 2 года назад

      @@ThisMainerMom Might be different in different countries and areas. Here the register is aloud to "keep you" for as long as 9 months after you registered for not getting any advertisment in the post. It can go faster depending on how long before an register update you tell them to stop.
      You then no longer get any random junk tho if you are a member, have registered at a store aso then they might have the right to keep sending you letters, coupons, pampletts aso since you have an ongoing business relation...
      I know my Mother was upset for still getting alot of junk, advertising aso from some stores tho they where places she singed up with to get their "regular costumes benefits and special prices"
      We have he same system with companis calling and wanting to sell stuff, just register that they are not aloud to call you and they have to stop.😄

  • @mccollins1291
    @mccollins1291 2 года назад

    Website you can get on to uninscribe to mail outs

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      Thanks so much for sharing that, dear friend, and for spending this time with me! I hope you have a great week!! ☃️♥️

  • @janiceestes9518
    @janiceestes9518 2 года назад

    Correction. The IRS will never call you. They send letters to your mailing address. Never give personal information to anyone on the phone.

    • @ThisMainerMom
      @ThisMainerMom  2 года назад

      True! We did get a call from them years ago but they have probably changed that by now which is could because that was SCARY!! Thanks for being here, Janice! I appreciate you!! 💐🥰

  • @ginapearson3601
    @ginapearson3601 2 года назад

    ❣️🏵❣️