Good Idea: Paper Station

"What is a paper station?"  Well, I'm glad you asked.  Tada!  I got this piece of furniture for $65 through the classifieds.


Here is what's hidden inside.  All paper arrives in the box on top of the credenza.  Then it's sorted.  Garbage goes in the red bin.  Shredding is shredded immediately.  Receipts are scanned (upper right corner scanner) then shredded if unimportant.  Bills, things for Doug and my "To Dos" are filed in the file folder on the right.  There is space for used magazines and things to be filed as well as "keeps" like cards and such.


The top drawer has mailing supplies, the label maker, stapler, etc.


I love it when things come together this well.

Good Idea: Office Mats

I love my kiddos to the moon.  But... I don't always love the messes they make.  I've got carpet under my kitchen table and it's hard to keep clean.  I tried using a clear plastic tablecloth under the table.  It was always bunching up and getting in the way.


So this is my solution.  I put office chair mats under each child's seat.  It doesn't move.  I can vacuum it.  It wipes up easily.  I love it!