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Is It Still Important to Keep a Paper Trail?

I still occasionally hear people refer to keeping a “paper trail” of an agreement or project or correspondence. I have written before about the “paperless” office movement, and it seems like deciding whether or not to keep a paper trail of things in our home businesses is definitely related. Is it still important? And what is the best way to keep a paper trail of customers/clients or other business issues? I confess that I really don’t have a lot of hard paper files anymore. This might sound strange for someone who makes a big chunk of her living writing, but … Continue reading →

Can You Cut Down on Paper?

I know there are a few people out there who have not given up on the dream of the “paperless” office. Even if you have found that you cannot cut out the use of paper entirely in your home business—are there ways you can cut back? The truth is, paper is getting increasingly expensive. It isn’t a cheap and easy resource or supply any longer and a little conservation may show up in your bottom line, as well as give you the satisfaction of knowing you are doing your part to help the environment. Maybe now is a good time … Continue reading →

Interpreting Paper: A Tale of a First Year Anniversary Gift

When Wayne and I lived in Jacksonville we became close friends with another couple named Thais (pronounced Thai, like the country, and “eese” as in “geese”) and Wladmir (his parents were Polish so his name’s spelled with a W but is pronounced with a V, as in Vlad). Thais and Wlad They had moved from Brazil to Jacksonville a year or two before Wayne and I. They weren’t married when they first got there. They had known each other since Thais was about 15 because she was good friends with Wlad’s younger sister. But it wasn’t until almost 10 years … Continue reading →

New Product Alert: The Ultimate 2 in 1 Paper Trimmer

Purple Cows Incorporated has been striving to make crafting and scrapbooking easier for this industry. With their wonderful products, scrapbooking is easier and making cards and layouts is a snap. But Purple Cows wasn’t done with their products and has just introduced the ultimate paper trimmer. This trimmer should be the last paper trimmer you will ever need to purchase. It makes scrapbooking and card making a fast and easy process from now on. While a bit pricey at a retail value of $69.95, it is well worth the money. Remember my dollar rule? You must use the product one … Continue reading →

The Truth About Bazzill Basics Papers

By now if you have been scrapbooking for any length of time, you have heard of Bazzill Cardstock. Have you ever wondered what the big deal is? Have you ever thought to yourself “What makes this paper so unique?”. Or maybe you are already a Bazzill user. If that’s the case, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Bazzill is an exceptional cardstock. I will not call it the best, because who am I to judge that. But I will say, that the majority of scrapbookers agree, it is a top of the line cardstock with an absolutely amazing variety … Continue reading →

More New and Frugal Uses for Newspapers

With all the newspapers we wind up with, from the weekly city post to the smaller community papers, it seems like they stack up fast. We use our newspapers to wrap up breakable items for packing or even shipping out. Newspaper also makes a great packing material for sending fragile items through the mail, or keeping items from shipping around. But what else is it good for? Line Your Veggie Drawer Place a piece of newspaper in the bottom of your vegetable drawer in your refrigerator. It will help absorb moisture, keeping your veggies dry and fresh much longer. It … Continue reading →

Forget the Internet, I Love the Post-It Note

When I think back over all the technological advances of the past couple decades and how they all have affected the way I work–I feel a great deal of appreciation for all sorts of things–e-mail, the internet, the FAX machine, voice mail–but one of the little inventions I truly appreciate and use continuously every day…is Post-It notes. When I consider how often I reach for one of those little colored squares or, my favorite, the larger, index-card-sized lined sheets, in the course of the day; how I write phone messages, grocery lists, use them for book marks and to remind … Continue reading →

10 Reams of HP paper for only $7 shipped

Weren’t computers supposed to usher in a paperless age? Instead, I find myself with more paperwork than ever. Between printing out instructions and audit forms for mystery shopping, printing extra math problems for the children, and keeping hard copy records, we go through a decent amount of paper every month. That doesn’t even count what the kids are using for schoolwork, artwork, Elisha practicing his origami, or just doodling. I’m constantly picking up papers to toss, file, or send with DH to work. I wonder when, if ever, they’ll discover that Daddy’s special file at work for their drawings is … Continue reading →

Staples: Stackable Trays for your Desk – 6 for $3.59 SHIPPED

I have to admit that I never used to shop Staples until I started to mystery shop them. I paid a lot more to buy things for my home office at “discount” stores. I really like the store, but I like having stuff delivered even more. As a Rewards member, they don’t charge me for shipping. It’s great. All it takes is signing up; there’s no fee, no minimum purchase or anything. Every quarter, I get a Rewards check to spend there. It’s tied to how much I spend. The last check was almost $40, which I took and spent … Continue reading →

Fun Valentine Products

Creating scrapbook layouts about Valentine’s Day isn’t usually something that I have done in the past. For some reason, I haven’t taken pictures that day and therefore, I don’t have anything that I want t o scrapbook. But this year, there are so many fun Valentine products available, I’m going to make sure to have my camera ready on Valentine’s Day so that I will be able to use some of the fabulous products that are available. Here are a few of my favorite valentine line that have come out this year. Making Memories. They have added to their kraft … Continue reading →