KONMARI SERIES ORGANIZATION | DECLUTTER PAPERS

[@tiffanyanderson9437]

I’ve never seen anyone organize greeting cards like that. Impressive!

[@balgrantango460]

When my mother gets a greeting card, she opens and reads it at the mailbox in the lobby and drops it in the recycle bin before going back up to her apartment. Her sister, on the other hand, still has all her cards from the past 60 years. We're not all cut from the same cloth, that's for sure. Both are lovely, caring people.

[@TheGoldProject]

I totally agree. :)

[@cattalion1885]

Thank you for sharing this! You seem like a very understanding person 😊

[@rosemarie741]

I enjoyed your method of presenting information. You get right to it without a lot of unnecessary talk and introduction. You've inspired me to organize my paperwork. Thanks!

[@TheGoldProject]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching.

[@lex6819]

OMG I'm so snowed under with papers! I have been decluttering papers for 3 days now and I'm still not finished. I think I had around 10 large boxes full of papers. I'm keeping greeting cards as they allow me to feel comforted when I miss a loved one who has passed on, to still have the cards they sent me. I have a nice box to store them in, so it's attractively stored. I also have a bad habit of cutting out recipes and not putting them in a binder, so I'm going to work on that as soon as I get rid of all the stuff I want to throw away or shred. I'm keeping yard waste bags to put the recyclable papers in (makes it easier to carry them out to the recycler), and 2 large resealable plastic bags full of financial documents that I need to take to the bank to shred. I had some piles of papers in boxes, but others in stacks on the floor. I started with the boxes, as that freed up containers for other donations as I declutter the other categories, and also it freed up some organizers I can use in my bathroom closet. I didn't do the KonMari steps in order, because I knew papers was the biggest problem I wanted to be solved, and I don't think I could stand to wait long enough to sort all my clothes and books before tackling papers. When I'm done with papers, I will backtrack and do the rest of the Konmari steps in order.

[@barbaraclouse1304]

One if the best on paper Konmarie. Thanks! Very well done.

[@TheGoldProject]

Thank you so much.

[@aliciagriego7922]

Wow! I love your system for your cards! I like the idea of a small binder. I always just chuck mine in a bag and put them away with papers for that year. But now I want to go back and file them! So many negative nancies here too! My goodness! What might not be sentimental to someone , is for someone else. I'm a sentimental person, so I appreciate your system very much! Tyfs, and I'm a new subby now!

[@TheGoldProject]

Thank you so much for subscribing. And, I totally agree. People can't judge what is sentimental to others. I appreciate your kind words. :)

[@petmomful2260]

That is the whole idea of the method. YOU keep what brings YOU joy.

[@phangirlable]

I love the way you filed the cards! If they bring you joy you need to keep them. This inspired me to organize my cards I collected in the last 20+ years.

[@TheGoldProject]

Thank you.

[@brigittavesei4796]

I am just starting on my papers, and the very thought of sorting through them had me paralyzed! Thank you for your thorough and detailed explanation of how you sorted through yours. It has helped me to realize that yes, I really can get through mine!

[@TheGoldProject]

Thank you for watching. So glad you found my video helpful. :)

[@irenegilchrist9641]

My one concern with getting rid of your bank and credit card statements. Each institution/bank keeps the statements for a limited time period. So please everyone be mindful of this. Check each one individually they may not keep them as long as one might think! I have found out the hard way! I did enjoy the video.

[@wollnymaria]

I keep special cards as well and I definitely keep all the ones from my husband. We both keep special notes to each other also. Love the pink filing cabinet :) Looking forward for more videos.

[@88happiness]

Enjoyed watching the little black animal and the little white animal 💕

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

The greeting cards is what gets me.

[@iowahart4275]

Nice videos. I love your binder for your cards between you and your husband. What a great way to keep them so you can look through them anytime. While I was doing my papers I found that, like bank statements, you can get EOBs online too so I was able to shred even more :-)

[@TheGoldProject]

Yay!!! That is great. Thank you for watching.

[@lindac830]

Kristin, thank you so much for explaining the thought process behind getting rid of your paper clutter. I am always so unsure of what papers are "safe" to purge. Your video helps so much. For me, I think I will organize the papers I do keep a little differently in some cases (i.e. one folder for this month's bills and one for next month's bills and also one box of greeting cards for each of my children.) But I am glad I watched the whole video because I wondered how you decided what to purge and what to keep. Thanks, again.

[@kristinenorthey365]

This is great, thank you very much. I especially liked how you created and stored the binders re your relationship, and also how you created a box for each child's cards for them

[@TheGoldProject]

And, thank you for watching.

[@sharleenpeaches4929]

Thank you so much for this helpful video. You have motivated me to get my paperwork organised 😀

[@TheImperfectReader]

Thank you for explaining the Bed Bath and Beyond coupons.

[@lovinglife3954]

Kon Mari is about what sparks joy. If she likes her greeting cards that's ok.

[@kreuter4547]

What a brilliant Idea on cards!! wow!! that in itself, if a great boost mentally! thanks!

[@TheGoldProject]

And, thank you for watching.

[@KH-yq5ix]

Good job with papers and video. I liked the format (intro, categories and summary). I am still working on my papers. I use Staples lubricant sheets, Item 602400/12 in a box.

[@melanierose7283]

Thank you for helping lead the way on this difficult task. It's greatly appreciated!

[@TheGoldProject]

+Melanie Rose I am so glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching. :)

[@melanierose7283]

:) I plan on trying this this week!

[@neo5kali]

I'm impressed! The greeting card album is a good idea.

[@TheGoldProject]

Thank you.

[@safepethaven]

Are you using the appropriate lubricating oil in your shredder after every few hours of use? Not keeping it oiled can make it overheat and eventually burn up the motor. Bottles of shredder oil is sold at the same stores that sell shredders [Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, etc].

[@Lglandorf6]

+SafePet Haven , good reminder for everyone! I oil mine every time I empty it.

[@safepethaven]

For those who think they're ruined their shredder many machines have a duse in the machine or along the power cord near the plug. Check if the fuse just needs resetting or replacing and you may be able to salvage your shredder. If not, do not overwork your next one by only doing smaller batches, allowing it to cool down, and keep the shredder oiled properly [not using food oils!] A reasonable substitute might be liquid sewing machine oil [not grease].

[@sanskiabbott4244]

It is 2020. I am 65. I take a photo of everything and keep them on files, with memory cards or external drives. I am not storing anything.

[@petmomful2260]

This sounds great but don't you need the original sometimes? I would like to be more "paperless" and I bought a wand scanner to scan things, but I am still afraid to throw things out. Could you tell me a bit more if you so desire?

[@christinahenry7307]

I loved this video, I have been reluctant to get rid of papers. I have boxes and boxes full of paper, but you answered my biggest questions. What to keep and what to throw away. Thank you so very much!!!

[@TheGoldProject]

+Christina Henry And, thank you for watching! ;)

[@robynp8697]

Thanks for posting. I started doing the method, and realized I have needed pay stubs to apply for loans. And also, my bank online statements only go back so far and did not have the statements from before the bank changed hands. I was glad I'd saved the paper copy. I can surely pare down that tub of papers, but some I will hold on to.

[@TheGoldProject]

+Robyn p You are so right. You do need pay stubs to apply for loans. :) Good job saving those needed papers. I think that is why the KonMari method is not a one size fits all.

[@cornflowerblue1234]

So many nasty comments about you keeping greeting cards. Sheesh. Your declutters are about YOU and what sparks joy for YOU. No one needs to be mean and belittle someone else for what they do with their joyful belongings. Great declutter video...and nice to see how we can tweak a system to help us declutter. :)

[@TheGoldProject]

Thank you so so much for those kind words. :)

[@QUEENVALDJON]

I just started viewing your videos today and they are really great. keep up the great work.

[@TheGoldProject]

QUEENVALDJON Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching them. :)

[@purplemoon8637]

I love this video! I started my paper purge last week but I am struggling with it.

[@TheGoldProject]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@vivircontodo6752]

Thank you for this video. I am busy tossing my papers and I also have a filing cabinet like yours and I was not sure if I should change it to folders like Maria says or not. It is taking me longer since I have so many papers

[@TheGoldProject]

+Vivi con Todo Thank you so much for watching. :) Good luck with all the paper organizing.

[@jasmineeileencoles6276]

LOVE THIS.. love your accent and just how detailed you are

[@TheGoldProject]

+Jasmine Eileen (The Story Artist) Thank you so much for watching and for the sweet comment. ;)

[@jeffreyhuntersobreiraolive574]

Great video. Inspiring.

[@TheGoldProject]

Thank you for watching.

[@808Blessed1]

I really enjoyed this video. Paper is the worse thing for me. Cause I'm not sure what to keep and trash. Don't want to trash cause knowing the thought that I might need it later. Like Car Insurance, Medical Statements, Credit Card Statements, Receipts and Pay Stubs and etc. But Thank You for sharing you explained every category very well. Now it's just up to me if I can let some of the paper go.

[@TheGoldProject]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching.

[@Pepper098765]

I love to all types of documents and paper, I am motivated on how to start and tidy up my stuff. I also admired the way you organized stuff even before you used the KonMari Method. Wish me luck.

[@TheGoldProject]

+Sunshine Girl Good luck! I am sure you will do great. :)

[@inhimtransformation]

Well done video. Thank you.

[@gemminy23]

That's a really nice card organization idea. I am going to use that for my baby boy :)

[@TheGoldProject]

+gemminy23 I am glad you found it helpful. I appreciate you watching and leaving me a nice comment. :)

[@gemminy23]

+The Gold Project its very helpful. Plus I'm also currently binge watching your organization videos to get inspiration to tackle my own messy house ;)

[@TheGoldProject]

+gemminy23 Thank you so much for watching them. :)

[@cynforrest]

Great tips. Thanks

[@petmomful2260]

My husband has a little fire pit in the yard. We have a tote bag hanging in the closet, and this is where I shove the papers to shred. When he wants to make a fire, he burns all the papers! Yay! All personal info. is gone!

[@aurafice]

Greeting cards that you have received would fall under the category of Sentimental (not Paper), and would therefore be done last, with all other sentimental things. As you go through the Konmari process, when you come upon something sentimental and find yourself wrestling with whether or not to keep it, no matter what it is (it could be a t-shirt or a book or a picture...anything...), you can put it aside with all other sentimental things, to be dealt with last. The paper category involves just paper(s) that have zero sentimental/emotional meaning, and therefore you can go through them relatively quickly, even if you have a lot of it. Of course some papers in this category (like marriage and birth certificates) will have some sentimental value, but the answer to whether or not you keep them is an obvious yes, so you won't find yourself wrestling (and therefore slowed down), when encountering them. Don't try to deal with sentimental things in the midst of other categories, or you'll stall and feel defeated. Doing sentimental things last also allows you to hone your spark joy decision making, so by the time you get to this most difficult category, you have practiced and streamlined the ability to decide what to keep, which will help you get through it.

[@donnawoodford6641]

In regard to financial folders, is it color coordinated in a certain way?

[@jeffreyhuntersobreiraolive574]

You are welcome. hugs from Brazil. I like your videos very much.

[@NOLAinNOOGA]

My friend who went back to her home after Katrina and found just a slab of concrete put “stuff” into perspective for me. also my mom says.. If everything you own fits in a suitcase, YOU ARE FREE. and that is the truth. want and need are two different things.

[@TheGoldProject]

I totally agree. I try to think about that too. If something was to happen to my house, would I be upset if I lost this? Gives you a whole new perspective.

[@Marc-Alain]

Thank you so very much! This was unbelievably helpful. :)

[@TheGoldProject]

Yay!!! I am so glad I could help. Thank you for watching.

[@joshoemaker64]

OMG...I KNOW THIS IS AN OLD VIDEO, BUT I HOPE & PRAY YOU GET THIS MESSAGE...I knew you & I were a lot alike... I HOARD BB&B COUPONS TOO!!! I probably have 25 or more, I haven't been there lately to need to use any. I even have the separated into the $ off vs. % off so I dont have to always fumble everytime I use one. THIS IS TOO FUNNY!!!

[@Tybrady9]

l like watching your videos. I will be doing my paper shredding this weekend. Wish me good luck, lol. Thank you very inspiring me.

[@TheGoldProject]

Tywonda Williams-Brady And, thank you for watching. Good luck!!! ;)

[@zorabanks]

Great tip on BB&B. Thx!

[@TheGoldProject]

And, thank you for watching. :)

[@emeraldedm4591]

AAAAAAAAHHH IT FEELS SO GOOD

[@PEACHFACE24]

Where did you get your pink filling cabinet? Must know. Thanks!

[@TheGoldProject]

PEACHFACE24 I got it from CB2. I think they discontinued the pink. I got it as a gift for Christmas when it was on sale. Here is the link to the other colors. :) www.cb2.com/search?query=filing cabinet

[@tinak.p.258]

Why would you not just have one "treasure box" for your girl and one for your boy to keep some of the nicer cards (you could still write the year on them)? Where is the advantage in filing them and why even keeping them ALL. Does this filing cabinet not take up much more space than a small case for each child? Also I think that if they are older and can read, they may enjoy making little piles and sorting through them by year or by person.

[@TheGoldProject]

My kids are 2 and 6, so right now my goal is just to contain them. They both like to draw on everything. So I am just trying to make sure that doesn't happen. When they get older, I will probably create each one a nice album to keep. You just gave me a good idea. That would make an awesome graduation present. Thank you! :)

[@FreshJoy29]

+The Gold Project Just a thought... I'm not saying that your children will be traveling all of their lives from place to place like I have, but in these hard economic times, as a single person, I have had to go from one apartment to another. In fact, the crazier the world gets and the more crisis situations hit like floods, earthquakes, etc, it might be better to have only what you need in terms of clothes in a backpack and toiletries and buy what you need like dishes, kitchenware, etc. when you get to a new location from a thrift store like I have had to do quit often. Of course sentimental items like your kids cards or photographs are not something I am easily able to part with... and they don't fit in a backpack so it becomes one more item you have to remember to move with all your other stuff, usually in the form of 2 or more photo albums... I would like to suggest perhaps taking the cards, or even photos, every once in a while to the library and using their scanning device. Some libraries have copiers with scanners attached to them, you can scan the document and email it to a special email address for each child. You can then open the email and save the info to a flashdrive, or just leave it in the email for them to check out later. Then throw away the card and have one more less thing to organize, clean, or keep track of. The sentimental document is safe in an email from fire and flood and doesn't have to be carted from home to home to home. I know that a lot of people still think that the American lifestyle is often "Get a mate, get a baby, get a home mortgage, stay put." but for more and more of us, life just doesn't turn out like that, and if they decide single life is best for 10-15 years or more, making a way for them to have less to carry when they leave your home might be something to consider.

[@pamhall8499]

This video is a big help to me.

[@TheGoldProject]

Yay! I am so glad.

[@klinas77]

binder for greeting cards? they maybe organize but still is clutter

[@TheGoldProject]

Some people see cards as clutter and others don't. I keep the important ones that I look back on. And, they make me happy. They are organized to me.

[@anarita-15]

I agree because having clutter to organize your clutter is not a good idea and yes I usually do the same thing I keep the card for a week then it is time for that card to meet my friend I call Shredder LOL and then with that recycle paper I make paper fire logs for my fireplace :)

[@jills9547]

Hi, Kristin. I love the idea of the small binders for greeting cards; thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@NOLAinNOOGA]

I thought my kids would want the “precious things “ when they got older... THEY DON’T. they are 30 y/o now and could care less. it was meant for you to love. now let it go.

[@555noelle1]

Her before with paper is my dream after system. Lol

[@salehalmutairi8039]

Where I can buy the Filing System the black box ? Thanks

[@TheGoldProject]

I got mine from Wal-Mart. :)

[@sugalove5779]

Your cat LOL!😂...So cute!

[@TheGoldProject]

Thank you. She is a big mess. LOL!!!

[@janetsmith9486]

Your bottom drawer on file cabinet should be by month not item then in December you clean it out and start over the next year. Like your card idea

[@TheGoldProject]

This is a really old video. My system is totally different now.

[@MaceyJane1]

This might be a good clean out, but not in keeping with Marie Kondo's method. You would not have individual files for Target and Lowes. Have you thought about a file that says "Current Month Statements" ? Then Target, Lowes, Visa, etc go in one file and out at end of month when new bill comes. Marie Kondo talks a lot about not using small categories - it is time consuming. I think the paper purge is the hardest. My husband and I both have our own businesses, own property, etc. "Spark joy" does not apply. What we need for legal reasons is a major factor. I am wondering if scanning is too time consuming. Tidier, certainly, but one more step, and then time on the computer to file.

[@TheGoldProject]

I am needing to reread her book and go back through several areas. I am moving some of these things into binders and eliminating the files all together because they aren't needed. Yes! The paper is so difficult. The Lowes file basically holds account numbers and product info we have purchased there. No monthly bills.

[@TheGoldProject]

Would you recommend the Spark Joy book? I have heard mixed reviews.

[@MaceyJane1]

+The Gold Project I have just downloaded the "Spark Joy" book. I will let you know. I am getting into appliances, electronics (all those cords and chargers!) I found that the more personal things were easier. Do I love that dress? Do I love that lipstick? But what about the waffle iron? I am hoping that the next book will give me more guidance on the practical things. The things I have done are beautiful and give me great pleasure each day.

[@TheGoldProject]

+Donna Soderstrom I totally agree. I do not get very attached to clothes and cosmetics. Please let me know. I want to know if it is worth purchasing. :)

[@MsPandachen]

Donna Soderstrom the question is do eating waffels bring you joy

[@cathydj936]

where did you get your filing cabinet?

[@TheGoldProject]

CB2. I don't think they sell this color anymore, but they sell the filing cabinet in different colors. :)

[@joshlexdr]

What's the song name called

[@PINKAngel0813]

Where did u get ur pink file cabinet

[@TheGoldProject]

CB2

[@PINKAngel0813]

What and where is that

[@marcypeter7913]

Thank you! !! Very wise!

[@TheGoldProject]

And, thank you for watching.

[@rhinoloupe]

Have you kept the filing system like this since you made the video? Your system was much more complicated than Marie recommended

[@TheGoldProject]

+Sarah Yes! Filing cabinet still looks the same and is working for me.

[@arckocsog253]

Very informative.

[@TheGoldProject]

+Arc Kocsog Thank you so much! :)

[@BigShaud101]

You keep cards? As long as they bring you joy I guess.

[@TheGoldProject]

Yes, I keep cards. I do plan on going through them pretty soon to weed out some more. :)

[@anarita-15]

As soon I get a card I keep it for a week then it is recycle time for that card to go my shredder LOL bye bye clutter as I do not need the card as I will never look at it again as I got the message when I got the card and keep it for a week then it is bye bye time and hello space :)

[@ellesnyder942]

The Gold Project Hon, you do way to much managing. If your husband wants to save cards, let him... don't do it for him. And all this card sorting, dating, and filing for the kids..because they "might" want to look back some day...do them a favor and pitch them after a few weeks. It will instill good paper management skills instead of burdening them with stuff they feel guilty for not keeping because You saved it for them.

[@petmomful2260]

I think greeting cards should be displayed for a week and then tossed. The only ones that are really special are handmade ones from the kids.

[@phangirlable]

Hell no, I'm not going to throw away a single greeting card my deceased father and grandma have written to me. I have few things of my father left as it is and my grandma wrote poems to all her grandchildren for our birthdays and just wrote wonderful letters and cards in general.

[@petmomful2260]

Well, that is understandable, if they are so special to you.

[@hospitalcakewalk]

petmom ful No. I have one I got when I was 8 and lived with my family in a shelter. It is one of the most important things I have and I'm a minimalist so.

[@petmomful2260]

@@hospitalcakewalk If the cards make you happy, then keep them. I just think MOST of them are just store bought by someone. That is different than if they made the card or wrote a special message or poem in them.

[@KMF3]

For bills you only need the most current copy of a bill. You do not need to keep years worth of bills. I used to do that and realized that it was completely unnecessary. For taxes you need to keep him for 7 years. Legal things will vary depending on the item some things you might need to keep forever some things you might only need to keep until the issue is settled. If you are in doubt about that and ask your lawyer that you worked with on whatever particular legal issue it was.

[@knucklessonic1067]

Hr block told me u need to keep 3yrs of tax documents just saying

[@amandastone3270]

awwwww the wee dog

[@TheGoldProject]

Thank you so much.

[@janetsmith9486]

on your filing after listening to you , you should do a monthly filing system not itemized like your doing

[@LINDAJNG]

I like to much the oart of cards 15:27

[@janetsmith9486]

on your filing , after listening to you , you should do a monthly filing system not itemized like your doing

[@sassyclassy5203]

I don't mean to be rude ,but did you read the whole book cause this is NOT her method.

[@TheGoldProject]

Yes, I read the whole book. And, I am part of a KonMari group on facebook. I asked questions before doing any part of her method. Not every house is the same. Not every person's stack of papers is the same. Not every person's house is the same. I used her methods to the best of my ability in the best way I could for my house. I am sorry that you did not like it.

[@TheGoldProject]

There are things that I would've done differently. Looking at it two years later.

[@hazell.705]

You're showing more of what you're doing than explaining.

[@CristyB66]

Bills do not spark joy.

[@TheGoldProject]

They sure don't. LOL!!!

[@mommywynne749]

So true

[@anarita-15]

Why the need to have clutter as papers as you do not need those papers just scan them to your computer and backup drivers then just have the physical papers for important papers like birth certificates or diplomas etc but other paper can go digital :)

[@harajukuloverstour]

Why do you save cards?

[@TheGoldProject]

+harajukuloverstour Which ones are you referring to?

[@viclloyd1275]

If you shred your CR CD statements every month you lose the record of sales. I find the CR CD statements last longer than the store receipts.

[@TheGoldProject]

+viclloyd1 I do online bill pay, so I can always pull up my statements if I need them. :)

[@theropesofrenovation]

I just don't understand the sentimentality of greeting cards. If you like to keep them, keep them!

[@KMF3]

Why would you put a half empty box full of paper that's disorganized with random things in your attic? If you absolutely need to store something in your attic which I wouldn't recommend because it's a fire hazard although in a plastic bin probably less so at least organize it into Cloud folders and then put it into a plastic bin that it actually fits into instead of wasting space and a half used bin.

[@TheGoldProject]

This is an older video. This is not how I have everything organized now. I made this video 2 years ago. And, have since made updated videos on the topic.

[@larkmills2076]

Can't you recycle paper where you live? I feel a little sick watching you throw all that paper in the garbage. :(

[@TheGoldProject]

Lark Mills I am a huge recycler. I had a place I took all of my stuff where I used to live. I had a nice recycling station set up in my garage. Now, I have to find a new place here. We haven't lived in this town very long. We are still getting adjusted. Believe me, you aren't feeling anything I am not feeling myself. :(

[@TheImperfectReader]

I'm sad to see no recycling.

[@TheGoldProject]

I probably should've explained that in the video. The area where I live just now started recycling in April. We literally had nowhere to take things before then. So, now, we recycle a lot. :) Before we moved 3 years ago, we had a recycling station set up in our garage.

[@expressivepets1]

She instructs her clients to place ALL papers in a pile. Wake them up, and go through them all at one time....DO NOT ORGANIZE OR SHRED AT THIS POINT. Her strategy is about creating a shock to the system. it is NOT about throwing away...But rather keeping only those items that spark joy. YOU MISSED THE ENTIRE POINT OF HER APPROACH.

[@TheGoldProject]

+Teri 2011 You might be correct. I had the book out beside me, reading it, while I was going through my papers. Maybe I interpreted it differently.

[@expressivepets1]

+The Gold Project what you are doing is NOT her system. it is our American idea of her system...And it will not be effective. you only have to tidy ONCE in your life. read the book before you claim to know what you are doing!

[@TheGoldProject]

+Teri 2011 I am sorry that my video is upsetting you. I read the book, marked pages, took notes, etc. I am even part of a KonMari facebook discussion group. The way I interpreted the book has been effective for me. That filing cabinet in the video still looks the exact same way 6 months after completing this step. Have you checked out Jen from Pretty Neat Living's KonMari Series videos? They might be helpful to you. :)

[@sanative6206]

+Teri 2011 Please take into consideration that people may interpret the book in many different ways, and each one may or may not be helpful. In this instance her interpretation was the most correct and helpful way for her.

[@expressivepets1]

+Silver Flair She clearly did not read the book. By skimming the book, she failed to grasp even the most rudimentary principles of the method. I expect a vlogger to have read a book, if they say that they have, AND especially if they choose to review the author's method.

[@FreshlyBased]

"Really, Bella...?"

[@TheGoldProject]

Tea Boz LOL!!! You saw my everyday reaction there. I say it all the time. ;)

[@missmicah8024]

Marie Kondo SPECIFICALLY says not to come up with a crazy complex organizational system. The moment a card is received, it has served its purpose and should be thrown out.

[@TheGoldProject]

+Miss Micah You are correct. Her book did say that, but the cards that have a system are my kids' cards. I feel when they get older they can make the decision whether they want to keep them or not. I have several cards from my grandparents who aren't alive anymore and I am thankful I kept them. They are pretty special to me. :) I do have several binders with cards that were given to and from my husband. Those bring me A LOT of joy and I won't part with them. We write special messages in our cards to each other. I still look back on them and smile. ;)

[@janiekcarney5482]

Be careful about manuals online. They may not be there when you need them.

[@susantaylor4265]

Dump that whole file of greeting cards!

[@TheGoldProject]

+Susan Taylor Those are my kids greeting cards. I do not feel it is my place to throw away greeting cards that their grandparents and relatives gave them. They can make that choice when they get old enough to look through them.

[@daniellemuffler3948]

I guarantee you when your kids are in high school, college, and beyond they are not going to care about their 3rd bday card.

[@lasermic4930]

Guarantee for who? I appreciated cards received from people who had passed once I was old enough to understand what a card was. You can't guarantee anything about how someone else will feel about their own stuff.

[@le7516]

I love looking at my cards that I received as a child. They give me total joy!! Keep the cards for your children!!!!!

[@barbie5697]

The Gold Project my grandparents all passed before I was 10 years old ... my Mama kept all the cards they gave me and when I turned 21 she gave them to me in a binder! I cherish all their handwritten messages. ❤️

[@hospitalcakewalk]

I sincerely hope you recycled all the paper...

[@TheGoldProject]

I definitely did. You should see my pile of recycling stuff at the moment. I have three trashbags full for this week. :)

[@hospitalcakewalk]

The Gold Project Yaaay. Sorry, I recycle everything possible and I'm a minimalist so I try hard not to have random stuff laying around :} I love seeing others do the same!!

[@ericsvideos1]

Thank you but why do you feel The need to speak so loudly? Lol

[@TheGoldProject]

Sorry. This was at the beginning of my KZbin journey. Learned a lot since then.

[@tiffanyanderson9437]

I’ve never seen anyone organize greeting cards like that. Impressive!