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9 Clutter-Clearing Tips For Paper Stashers

My inner writer is primarily a story teller and I cannot usually be counted on for a list of tips about how to clear paper clutter. But, I am also a teacher and lately in the Sick of Being Stuck progr…

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5 MORE Things to Start Making at Home

I recently posted the article 5 Things to Start Making at Home (which included resources to help you make handsoap, compost, brooms, butter and cheese). Here are even more ideas to help you get closer…

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Paper: Self-Loathing Is Out, Clutter-Clearing Is In

My living room has thrown up paper. There is a volcano in the middle of a table and the entire surrounding area is finding some form of order. I can't get out until it's done, I guess. - Shannon, a co…

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Overcoming Resistance: Paper Clutter

I've been journaling  off and on since middle school, far more off than on until a few years ago. Looking back at the collective experience, I can identify three major perks of putting my pen, pencil,…

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22 Ways to Repurpose Old Magazines

We get quite a few magazines at our house. My husband subscribes to a couple of gaming magazines, and somehow every time we buy concert tickets we end up receiving issues of Rolling Stone in the m…

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15 Unexpected Uses for Retail Catalogs

By Philip Schmidt, Hometalk Shopping remotely has become a modern-day tale of Pandora's box. It's so temptingly convenient, but once you make a purchase you've exposed yourself to an irrevers…

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Get Your Paper Clutter Under Control

By Steve Graham, Hometalk.com Got paper clutter?  We're here to help! If you end up sorting through deep piles of overdue bills, old news and other items, take a few minutes to classify each…

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9 Awesome Uses for Junk Mail

By Jordan Laio, Networx Most people don't give a second thought to tossing junk mail in the recycling bin. But with over 100 billion pieces delivered annually, some savvy recipients are seein…

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5 Crafty Ideas for Reusing Paper

Paper is a pretty inescapable product. Whether you're reading a book, checking the mail, or working on a craft project, chances are you're using paper. In fact, Americans use around 700 pounds o…

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3 Ways to Ditch Paper Towels

Sure, using 100 percent recycled paper products beats using paper towels made from virgin fiber, but the greenest option is to skip the paper towels all together. Whether you're in the kitchen,…

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