How can I organize my mail and coupons?
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VS
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I have limited wall space so I am needing something small to sit on my kitchen counter where the mail, coupons, magazine, and bills to be paid seems to accumulate. I have looked hours on Amazon, Wayfair, and other online shops, but nothing stands out that is different and creative. You guys are my hero’s so thought you might have some ideas?
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You could cover a magazine holder to keep the mail or two of them for in and out to set on the counter. If it were me, I would hang something on the wall that has two dividers in it. I have chosen 2 ideas for you but there are many more. Click on "explore projects" then "organize" then type "mail" in the search box and hit enter. Here are two ideas: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/organize/command-centers-boards/kitchen-command-center-mail-sorter-850595
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/shelves/diy-wall-mail-sorter-13144361
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Using wall space is the best option to help save counter space. These types of things are often called command centers. Here are several ideas on Hometalk. I would measure the available wall space you have and design it from there.
I use a small baskets to my mail in which sits on my counter.
You could also use a recipe box.
Hadn’t thought of recipe box, thanks!
The trick for me is that as soon as the mail comes in, I sort it into three piles....bills to pay, things to read later and things to throw away. I have a basket about the 9 x 13 in which I put the things to read later. I have a file folder in which I put the pills to be paid and the throw away goes immediately to the garbage. If there is no where else to put the file folder, it will fit on top of the "things to read later". This will take up a minimum of space on your counter and be all in one place and neat and tidy. I have to be diligent in taking care of the mail as soon as I can or it will pile up. Not good!
I use different variations of coupons from newspapers and magazines. It really helps me save money on some building materials.
I use file folders held together with book ends to keep them upright on my desk or counter. One folder labeled bills, paid receipts and etc. The wall thing would work also.
Hi VS: What I do is when the mail comes in I go through it right away and throw out what I don't need and put the bills on the table and pay them so that they go out the next day. As for the magazines, you can get a magazine holder from the Dollar Tree: Teaching Tree Colorful Plastic Book Bins, 10x8.5x2.75 in. | Dollar Tree, or simply cut a couple cereal boxes to look like one of those from the Dollar Tree and cover them with contact paper. Use one for mail that needs attention and one for magazines. Deal with the mail on a Sunday when no new mail is coming in. As for the coupons, I put them in an envelope and put them in my purse. That way I have them if I need them.
Use a Dish Rack?
I saw someone use bookends for this so maybe a cool small set will do the trick for you.
Hello VS, i use one of these to organize my mail & coupons.
https://www.amazon.ca/Organizer-Vertical-Compartments-Postcards-Brochures/dp/B0B917WJLM/ref=sr_1_9?hvadid=604663777097&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001388&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=12450205874885666377&hvtargid=kwd-295886788510&hydadcr=24616_13593047&keywords=mail+organizers&qid=1707288827&sr=8-9