I love the advice given by Emily of Simple Mom to simplify your home life because none of us need to leave the chaos of the outside world for chaos at home.  My guilty conscience is not going through all the junk mail we receive and how it tends to pile up on my kitchen counter.

Paper seems to multiply like bunnies in my house. Between stuff sent home from school and mail, it sometimes feels more like an office than a home. Make a system so you can find what you need and get rid of what you don’t.

Using notebooks to save things like household bills, school papers, insurance documents, and more does seem to make good sense.  Ironically I have a daughter who is a notebook fiend so I could probably nab a couple without her ever noticing.

What tips do you have for simplifying your home life and chaotic house?

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