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How To Organize Paper Clutter Once And For All

When paper clutter piles up I get paralyzed and don’t even know where to start. Have you ever missed an appointment or social event and then later find the reminder or invite in a pile of paper work that is out of control? This is when I knew if had to figure out how to organize paper clutter before I miss other events.

I like to motivate myself by learning from others how they take care of paperwork. My sisters and I always have at least one pile of paper on our kitchen counters. I’ll show you how I finally organized the paper clutter in my kitchen.

Here are some of the ways to handle paper clutter so it isn’t growing into a mess all over your counter.

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Gaga Ball – Quick Start Guide And How To Play

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Good news, there is a new game called GaGa Ball that provides lots of fun for kids and the entire family can play.

We all want our kids to get the right amount of exercise and find ways to entertain themselves that don’t require a power outlet. Getting your children outdoors, playing with their friends and getting active is extremely important for your children, their health and their well being.

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5 Amazing Things To Do With Your Echo Dot Kids Edition To Make The Holidays Even More Fun

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This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own

Have you joined in with the smart home revolution? Are you trying to figure out how much you and your kids would actually use an Echo Dot Kids Edition?

Our family has had an Echo Dot for a year. We love being able to simply ask Alexa to play music, add an item to our grocery list or even tell us a joke. We are such big fans we just added an Echo Dot Kids Edition to our home. The Echo Dot Kids Edition includes Freetime which has a ton of amazing features for parents.

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The Best Nicknames For Grandma And Grandpa That You Will Love

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I love hearing great nicknames for Grandma and nicknames for Grandpa. Some can be so creative, like Big Dog or Sassy and the classics, Grandaddy and Nana stand the test of time.

When we first announced we were pregnant to my parents my mother took a long time to pick out what name she wanted to be called. She ended up with Grammy and we love it.

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What to Expect with Newborn Care in the Delivery Room

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The birth of your new baby is such a beautiful and wonderful moment. There are very few times in life that can even compare to this experience. While newborn babies have fantastic and amazing abilities you wouldn’t even think of, they are completely dependent on you for warmth, feeding and comfort.

With birth, come several amazing physical changes and experiences. If you are expecting a baby, you may be wondering what to expect when it comes to the care of your newborn in the delivery room. There are a few things that you will want to prepare for.

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Looking For Interactive STEAM Toys? – Sphero BOLT and Sphero Mini Robots

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This post was sponsored by Sphero as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

I struggle to find toys for my boys that are STEAM oriented where they aren’t just sitting. Sphero BOLT and Sphero Mini have been an awesome addition to our house.

My twin boys are 10 years old. They will be attending a STEAM middle school next year so we have been looking for activities and toys to reinforce what they will be learning at home. My boys are very active and I don’t want them to just sit at a computer all day.

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Christmas Storage Ideas Using Everyday Items That Will Blow Your Mind

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Let’s talk about Christmas storage. Anyone else get nervous when opening the Christmas decoration boxes?

Oh please, don’t let anything be broken and I hope the lights still work! Then the frustration of untangling the lights and regret of not taking the time to properly store the holiday decor.

I am determined this year to be prepared when putting away the decorations. I have been researching some easy ways to keep everything organized. Staying in budget is important to us, so cheap is also what I am looking at.

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15+ Indoor Games For Kids To Keep Them Active

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When the kids can only play indoors, it’s sometimes tough to come up with activities they can do. Here’s a list of indoor games for kids using objects that you already have in your home, such as a ball. These games will keep kids busy while also helping them develop coordination and teamwork.

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Large Size Gifts For Kids With A Low Price (under $50) – Make Christmas Have The Wow Factor

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Do you have the dream of the kids running down Christmas morning and their eyes just round with amazement because of all the presents that Santa brought?

The first year I purchased all their gifts online I didn’t take into consideration the size of the gifts. I spent the day before Christmas trying to get things organized. It was then that I realized that even though I had spent what we had budgeted for Christmas, all our gifts for our 5-year-old twin boys were small.

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7 Things Moms Should Look For In Their Health Care Plan

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I was invited by Carusele to participate in the #BlueEssentials campaign, sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own.

Has anyone else been feeling the importance of health care coverage lately? Luckily, we haven’t had any serious health problems but even with any minor illnesses or injuries we are thankful for great health care coverage.

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