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To wrap up the paper and digital clutter project for this month, I'm going to giveaway one $50 ErinCondren.com gift certificate. (This is the first of FIVE giveaways for a $50 Erin Condren gift certificate. The other four will be given away next month.)
It's super simple to enter:
- You must be a follower (through Twitter, FB, GFC, or RSS/email) of The Nest Effect to win (I will verify this if you're chosen as the winner).
- The winner will be chosen by random.org.
- Please make sure your email is either linked in your profile or on your blog OR that you include it in your comment. If I can't find your email address, I can't contact you as the winner.
- Giveaway ends October 31 @ 9 PM (MT).
Mandatory entry:
- Leave a comment on this post (not Facebook and no email entries) answering the question:
- How do you deal with paper and/or digital clutter in your home?
Optional entries (leave a comment for each extra entry):
- be a "liker" of The Nest Effect on Facebook
- follow The Nest Effect on Twitter
- subscribe to updates via RSS or email
- share this giveaway via Twitter or Facebook (there are links at the bottom of the post to do so) -- let me know how you shared
I am SO excited about this giveaway. I LOVE Erin Condren products. I'm just dying for a Life Planner or one of her new Iphone covers...and I don't even have and Iphone. Ha! :)
ReplyDeleteI deal with my digital clutter by tackeling my emails right away. I used to have emails dating back for about three years and I finally just went and deleted everything I didn't need. I made a bunch of folders in my email to take care of everything that I want to keep. I only have about ten emails in my inbox (that require action in the next few days) and my digital life is so much better now. Email isn't so overwhelming to deal with.
I liked your facebook page!
ReplyDeleteI deal with my clutter by having a super organizing filing system. Color coded for different things such as bills, manuals for stuff in the house etc. My husband laughs at me all the time about it. I try to deal with digital by deciding on the action and then filing as appropriate which works pretty well.
ReplyDeleteI had not heard about Erin Condren products before but after taking a look love them!!!
Jessica
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I LOVE Erin Condren products!!
ReplyDeleteI deal with my paper clutter by having a home management binder that I file most of my papers in. I also have a few different filing systems at my desk so everything has a place. My digital clutter is all organized in different folder so everything is easy to find!
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I keep myself organized with lots of little tupperware boxes and folders. I also utilize drawers in my cabinet. I just LOVE staying organized!
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How do I deal with paper clutter? I don't :( My head is constantly spinning because everything is scattered in too many places. I need clutter control!!
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Great giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win some fun Erin Condren supplies!!
I just recently found Erin Condren's website and have fallen in love with her Life Planner. I am a new follower of your blog and I also follow you on Twitter and Facebook. Thank you so much for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI handle paper clutter with the home management binder and a file system which is held in a crate. I keep all important records in my milk crate. For digital paperwork I keep it current info on my computer in digital files and older info on cds. Please enter me! Thanks, Nicole - nlmunoz@sbcglobal.net.
ReplyDeleteI go through mail every day and immediately get rid of junk mail. This helps keep the paper clutter at bay. I have a step file on my desk that I use to sort bills, other mail, etc in and I sit down and go through it at least once per week. I can't stand clutter so I try to stay on top of it!
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Thanks so much for offering a great giveaway!
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I follow you on Twitter. :)
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I deal with clutter by cleaning things out every couple of weeks. I save things on my computer according to a special system depending on the seasons. I keep my filing box next to the counter where I always put my mail. It's a lot easier to file when I actually remember I have files! :)
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I'm following the Nest Effect on twitter
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I'm following you on my google reader :)
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I just ordered an EC Life Planner and I can't wait to get it!
ReplyDeleteI'm working on my paper clutter now, trying to see what some beneficial methods would be good for me by getting ideas from various organization blogs (like yours!). I think I've found some really useful ideas, but now I just have to implement it!
Digital clutter isn't a real problem for me, I'm pretty savvy when it comes to technology and have a pretty clean and orderly system set up on my computer for pictures, documents, scans etc. :)
I like The Nest Effect on FB
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ReplyDeleteThe main thing I do to deal with paper clutter is throw junk mail away as soon as I get it.
ReplyDeleteI've dealt with Paper clutter cy calling the 800 number to remove my name from prescreened credit card offers. Junk mail goes in the trash. Other mail sits in our entryway for a couple weeks before I sort it and file the papers we save.
ReplyDeleteDigital clutter? I have a newish computer so it's still mostly clean..... Its so complicated keeping track of computer files.......
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I try to abide by the "touch it once" method. Junk mail gets thrown away, bills get paid, and other documents are filed away.
ReplyDeleteLove the giveaway! Waiting for my life planner as we speak and would love to have more products!
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ReplyDeleteI use a binder system to keep papers organized. It works much better for me than using a filing cabinet.
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ReplyDeleteI don't quite ''deal'' with my paper mess... I've been meaning too though... right now I have a pile of papers by my fridge! I've been searching for a file box like you use!
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I like The Nest Effect on Facebook.
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I deal with digital clutter by keeping everything organized on my flash dive. First, I have files for each year, and then I break down even further once inside that file. :) Pinterest has help me organize my "mom projects."
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I follow the nest egg on twitter! :)
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Sorry, my previous post should've said nest effect, not egg...
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I liked you on FB
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ReplyDeleteI deal with paper clutter by doing several things. One thing I always do is go through the mail as SOON as I get it-throw away junk and file bills/important stuff.
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I like The Nest Effect on Facebook.
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My paper files are organized in a file cabinet--coupons in one drawer organized by date, and bills/important papers in the bottom drawer. My magazine articles are organized by subject matter...hopefully soon to be scanned into the computer and saved to the hard drive.
ReplyDeleteMy digital files will be organized soon I hope thanks to your blog!! I am looking forward to using your ideas and methods to better organize my home and my family! Thanks for sharing all your great stuff!! :)
To deal with my paper clutter I purchased a scanner and I am scanning all my manuals, recipes, magazine articles etc. and tossing them. gfmom3 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI have a basket on my counter that all papers go in. On Sunday I sort trash, recycling, file, items to add to calender, mail, pay etc.
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ReplyDeleteI follow you via daily email. Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteMy biggest problem is paper clutter. I have a small file box on my kitchen counter for sorting incoming paper. It works great for bills, to file, to go menus, coupons things like that. My problem is the things I'm not sure about...things I might want to do or buy or whatever>if I put them in a 'maybe' file they sit forever..lost & forgotten in a file!
ReplyDeleteMy biggest struggle is finding things when I need them. I finally just made a file for everything, so that everything had a place. If it doesn't have a space or require another file, it belongs in the trash (recycle). To cut down on the paper clutter, we make sure to open up our unopened mail the night before trash day. In general, Wednesday's are de-cluttering days.
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ReplyDeleteI've assigned a basket to each family member with labeled file folders. They sit on shelves above the desk in my kitchen. I also have a home management binder with tabbed sections and forms I've created.
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I deal with paper clutter but putting it in a pile or in a basket or in a bag. I can never find things when I need it. I know your blog can help... when I have the time to implement it!
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My husband has a mail inbox, and I only put stuff in there that I can't deal with myself. Everything else is filled out, paid for, shredded, or recycled by me.
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ReplyDeleteI have a filing cabinet and a basket to help organize my paper clutter and I keep my folders on my computer organized and well labeled for all my digital clutter.
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ReplyDeleteI have a filing cabinet in my office which is an absolute disaster, but I work on it when I can. Mail is probably our biggest problem and we have a two slot mail sorter "thing" and it's not very organized. My digital clutter is organized in labeled folders (clearly I am from the 21st century in terms of organizing.
ReplyDeleteI plan on using your post to help me!
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I am following you on Pinterest, too!
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I love your blog! I handle paper clutter by keeping a recycle bin near all the areas of the home where paper accumulates, and I try to go through papers once a month. Instead of little pieces of scrap paper, I keep little notebooks all over the house to collect thoughts, ideas, reminders, etc...
ReplyDeleteAs for digital clutter, I check my email at least once a day, and give myself time to read through everything in my inbox. When it comes to creating/downloading files, I make sure they go straight into the proper folder on my computer. I also set aside a few hours every couple of weeks to download my photos from the camera and sort and categorize them!
Keep up the wonderful work here, I love reading what you have to say.
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I shared your link on Twitter!
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I have only been following your blog for the last month, but I love your tips. Most of the ladies out there have a house, but you live in an apartment like me, therefore I can relate a lot more with the lack of space issue, which is my main downfall in organization!
ReplyDeleteI am surprised that most of my paper clutter is school related, or craft ideas, or lists, lots and lots of lists. I barely get any mail, I`m sure most would be happy about that, but it kinda makes me sad haha!
I have A LOT more digital clutter though. The biggest tip you gave regarding that was that gmail has labels. HELLO, how did I not know this?! I now sort out my emails as they come in into the different labels, and star those I need to come back to.
I have done a few things for the paper clutter, like subscribe to e version of the one bill I had been delaying doing so. Also bought an other expandable filing folder, and am planning on getting a small version for everyday receipts.
Thanks for this giveaway!
I now like you on Facebook, too!
ReplyDeleteFollowing you on twitter! Umm. I don't. I have a smack full one bedroom apt so papers get shoved in a box!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on twitter. I try to keep my paper clutter down by putting papers in a basket and once a week going through and filing where they need to go.
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I am currently dealing with paper and digital clutter! I never thought it was a problem until a few months ago! I followed your tips and purchase a paper shredder and use it all the time! I opened a gmail account and send important documents to it and I am also using iCloud & purchase a iPad to help out.
Love your blog!
I shared your give away on twitter.
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ReplyDeleteI deal with paper clutter by destroying junk mail IMMEDIATELY, having a place for restaurant menus and coupons, and using my paper shredder regularly.
ReplyDeleteElectronic clutter is a little easier for me to handle. Pinterest and Google docs are super helpful. I have a serious naming system for all of my files. Finally, I use Read It Later to save a single article for reading while not bookmarking websites that I may not ever visit again.
I follow your blog on blogger.
ReplyDeleteI have a household binder that I use to organize! Junk mail goes in the trash immediately!
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I subscribed through e-mail.
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I'm terrible about this kind of thing - always afraid of throwing away a paper that I will need later. HELP!
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I try and digitize any papers I can. Pinterest has helped a lot with organization and paper clutter reduction!
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ReplyDeleteHello! I like the nest effect on FB. Dealing with paper clutter by utilizing a file organizer with a magazine holder on side bought at target in a nice taupe color! Sitting right by trash allows us to get the mail throw out junk, file bills or important papers Nd then house the numerous catalogs and mags. I also have a file for my 5 yr olds school papers class roster etc
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ReplyDeleteI deal with clutter at home by having several baskets or bins to organize various items. I have a mail basket, coupon/ad basket, basket for cameras/chargers/ear buds, etc. I file my kids' art work and art projects in a paper file to be put in a binder or tossed out later. In my kids room the little toys and books are sorted into bins. We try to only get them out when the other toys are all picked up. I try to have a place for every item in my home so picking up is a breeze.
As far as digital clutter I keep emails sorted into folders or delete them right away. Delete photos I don't want. I'm still working on sorting and storing photos online.
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ReplyDeleteI deal with my paper clutter with small filing boxes and colorful tabs and folders!
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I clean everything out at least once a month. I am not sure if I get rid of more or have more clutter.
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I use binders to organize my papers.
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I'm a teacher so i have TONS of clutter~ and I use a LOT of binders and files! lol...and for my digital clutter I use Google Docs - LOTS of folders within folders :)
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I deal with paper clutter by using my Eric Condren planner to write down all important activities right away so I don't have to keep fliers around. I also go through the mail everyday and recycle junk mail immediately. I keep a magazine holder in my bedroom and I never keep more magazines than can fit in the holder. If I have new ones to put in old ones must go! I also have a bulletin board as you walk in from the garage that holds misc. random but important papers. It helps me from piling these papers up in a big stack!
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ReplyDeleteI subscribe to your emails and I liked you on my facebook account. I just ordered a planner because I have been wanting one for over a year now! If I win I will buy my sister a planner. She's just like me and we love to be organized.
I don't have much clutter when it comes to paperwork. I have a slight OCD problem and I hate when my files arent in order. I have several binders I use for each topic needed. Expenses, School, and most recently Blog. I'm going to be starting my own blog. I've been very inspired lately. Thanks for the site. It's great!
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