A year ago, I mentioned on this blog that I had "issues". As I said here, I said that I had magazine issues, not "issues" issues. Although most people will argue that I have "issues". Got that? Anyway, no more!
In my quest for organization (yeah, right. lol!), I was tired of looking at my "Leaning Tower of Pisa" made out of magazines. I toppled it down and put it in a box and carted it to the recycling bin. I still have a hard time believing I did this. It seems I have a addiction to paper and I am determined to get rid of what I can. I have designated January as "Paper De-clutter Month" and am going through books, magazines, catalogs, file cabinets and boxes weeding out the paper clutter. This is an area that I struggle with the most. I have no problem getting rid of clothes/household items/tools. But paper is something I have trouble with. I really think I need a shrink. :-/
Anyway, I am proud of the strides that I've made so far. I got rid of my magazines/catalogs. I got rid of an entire box of old greeting cards. (Then came across another. Oy!). I have an idea up my sleeve on what to do with those. So stayed tuned. And I am beginning to tackle some memorabilia. I watched a video on Two Peas In A Bucket on ideas to organize memorabilia that I am excited about.
So, enough about that. I need to roll my sleeves up and get back to work. Hope you can overcome any obstacles that come your way.
Thanks for looking in!
I have trouble getting rid of scrapbooking magazines as well, I recently went through each magazine and tore out the stuff I wanted to keep, took awhile but at least I didn't toss anything I might have wanted! But it's so nice to get rid of stuff!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job Pam! I'm going to go check out that article!
ReplyDeleteYeah for tackling you paper clutter.
ReplyDeleteI did this with my magazines a few years ago (Wookiemouse challenge on 2 peas) But I did go through the magazines and cut out the layouts and such that I liked. I guess I am not as freeing as you, teehee.
I too keep reciepts and such as well.
Thanks Pam! I have issues too and they are under my king-size bed. Thanks for the courage to recycle them. Everything's on line and on pinterest now. Like yours, mine are gone tomorrow!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you.
Nice job Pam with de-cluttering! I always feel a little lighter when I let go of some things that I hang onto. I'll be watching to see what you do with the memorbilia!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou go Pam! I'm a paper hoarder and I have major issues letting go of paper clutter! However, I plan on starting on my "issues" this month too! Thanks for the inspiration, and I look forward to your future posts on the subject!
ReplyDeleteSo you're a paper horder. :-)
ReplyDeleteWay to go getting organized! I need to start doing this as well. I decided if I haven't used a piece of paper or looked at one of my mags in the last six months....they're gone!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration and have a wondeful new year!
Well done - I know your struggle...but thanks for the two peas tip - off to have a look :)
ReplyDeletewow, good work! I always get to that point as well - I save and save and save the magazine until the pile gets too big and I can't stand looking at it - then I throw them all away! Whatever works, right? liz
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your reorganizing... I know how hard it can be, I have such a hard time getting rid of stuff!
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