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Here's to Spring ~ A time for cleaning and organizing.

Everyone has it... The kitchen corner where mail, school papers, and receipts find a home. In this place, things magically appear & disappear amongst books and 'tidbits'. And somedays, it's 11 o'clock at night and you're searching for that school form that's due tomorrow. Well..... not anymore!
I've finally created a family binder thanks to Pinterest and some awesome bloggers:)
Something that's has been on my 'to-do' list for a loooooong time. And the best part ~ all the space that is now open. By creating a 'home book', you really see what's worth keeping and pitching. Now, everyone in the house is kept up to date with important documents and those loose pieces of paper finally have a home! But I can't take credit for any of it. Check out the great bloggers that deserve an applause.



First up Marvelous Mommy gets five stars for listing multiple websites with the free printables! This is a great place to start, and will open your eyes to tons of family book ideas. Second, I Heart Organizing has the cutest, most colorful printouts available. They're perfect for parents who need to keep those little ones one step ahead. And last, Pinch a Little Save Alot will have you coming back again and again. Here, I found ideas for organizing things I never thought too!


Here are some more ideas to add in those binders:

~a current and past rx list - this is great for medical reference

~warranties & receipts 

~vacation planning

~church documents 

~current track of online open accounts & passwords



Next on my list?  To organize the girls school papers.
Ya' know, those save worthy report cards and projects:)

Here's to welcoming April on a more organized note!

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