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Do you own a paper shredder? I invested in one quite a few years ago. I shred a lot of paper to recycle. After retiring from my jewelry business, I realized that I had a lot of SENSITIVE paperwork that involved other people’s credit card numbers and even Social Security numbers, so I have shredded all of it. Now, I use the shredder for any junk mail that has my name or address or any other information that I don’t want to simply throw in the trash. I like to pick up small glass jars with lids at the Thrift Store, for storing odds and ends. I put them on a shelf in the closet under my staircase, so they are easily accessible and I can see at a glance what they contain, whether its buttons or sewing notions or thumb tacks and paper clips. I learned this from a friend years ago. I used a lot of tape for packaging up orders to mail or envelopes and could never find the tape when I needed it. She said to take an old belt and slip the rolls of tape on the belt and hang it up on the back of the office door. It’s still there and I always know where my tape is, even though I don’t use it as much as I used to. My grandson knows where it is too and he often comes to get a roll of tape. I remind him to return the tape when he gets done with it. Do you lose track of your car keys and your cell phone or reading glasses? Put a small basket or tray near the door you use. Deposit these items there when you come in the door. Picture by Pixabay