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The Great Paper Purge: Monthly File Folders

01.13.2012

{This post is part of the Great Paper Challenge: From Piles to *almost* Paperless series.} Once you have started using your physical in-basket(s), the next step in getting paper clutter under control is to set up monthly file folders. Monthly file folders will ensure that you have a place for any new, reoccurring documents like [...]

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Bathroom Cleaning and Organization Link-Up!

01.12.2012

Earlier in the week a group of us shared bathroom tips that make our lives run more smoothly. Jami from An Oregon Cottage shared her decorating expertise with an ultra-cool project. She made a new shower curtain by stenciling on drop cloth! I revealed a method for speed cleaning a bathroom. Lauren from Mama’s Laundry [...]

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The Great Paper Purge: The In-Basket

01.12.2012

{This post is part of the Great Paper Challenge: From Piles to *almost* Paperless series.} Before tackling the piles stacked around you, we need to prevent the piles from getting any higher. If your like the typical family, you still receive mail daily and get printed receipts for almost everything you purchase. That means there [...]

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DIY: Homemade Facial Cleanser

01.11.2012

The Wife Life makes do-it-yourself Homeade Facial Cleanser and is sharing the recipe with you. If you are looking to make your own beauty products this year, this could be a great one to try! Do you have a homemade cleaning recipe to share? I’d love to share it! Submit your tip by emailing idreamofclean{at}idreamofclean.net.

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Speed Clean the “Guest” Bathroom

01.10.2012

You have a guest bathroom weather or not you have an official “guest bathroom.” For some it’s a half bath down the hall. For others it’s the kids restroom. It may even be the only bathroom in the entire house. Whichever room you direct guest to use, that is your guest bathroom! So what are [...]

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Choosing A Paper Filing System that Works For You

01.09.2012

Before we delve into the organization part of our Great Paper Challenge: From Piles to *almost* Paperless, let’s focus on the first step of getting prepared: Setting up a filing system. Yes, a real filing system to store all that paper you wish you didn’t have. We’ll work on transitioning to paperless later in the [...]

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How to Effectively Wash Your Hands

01.05.2012

A friend shared this video of a segment that aired on Anderson Cooper’s show recently. Since washing hands is an important part of staying healthy and keeping germs at bay, I thought it would be an interesting watch! Plus, I’d love to know, do you wash your hands for a full 40 seconds?!

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DIY: Homemade Hand Sanitizer

01.04.2012

Have you ever wanted to make your own Hand Sanitizer? Ramblings of a Happy Homemaker shows you how! Do you have a homemade cleaning recipe to share? I’d love to share it! Submit your tip by emailing idreamofclean{at}idreamofclean.net.

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The Great Paper Purge: From Piles to almost Paperless

01.02.2012

Do you have piles of paper sitting on your desk? Are your file drawers overflowing? Is your purse crammed with receipts? Do you have any idea what to do with all those manuals that come with the appliances and gadgets in your home? What about the things that aren’t technically considered paperwork? Gift cards, photos, [...]