Tuesday, January 14, 2014

papers


A few months ago, I was trying to find my children's birth certificates, but  I couldn't locate all of them (hmmm, I guess that means I have a lot of children, lol). I was talking over my dilemma with an organized mom friend, who told me she has a file labeled "important papers" and it was filled with documents like birth certificates, social security cards, vaccination records, etc. I should have a file like that, but I don't -- oh, wait, now I do!

While the kids were with their dad last weekend, I hunkered down and went through my boxes of papers. Not all of the boxes, maybe about seven. I spent hours sorting papers for recycling, shredding and to keep. Fortunately, in these boxes, I located the birth certificates, my passport, vaccination records and more.

After the sort, I was shopping at Target when I found this SentrySafe on clearance for $20. I bought it, and after I got home, looked up more info on this family's experience mentioned on the box.

I can't vouch for the product, all I know is that at least some of my important papers are now more secure! I am still sorting ...

2 comments:

  1. It's so cool to hear of someone else having a file called "Important Papers." When I got married my dad shared his outline for files organization -- I know, an outline! Important papers was on it and I set my files following my dad's plan. I've been grateful for that for years. There's a whole lot in my house I cannot find, but birth certificates, passports and the like are safe. So glad you discovered this great idea.
    And thanks for sharing these on OLW.
    ~Marilee

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    1. I'd be curious what other filing advice your dad gave you, Marilee, because the important papers one is brilliant!!

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