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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Pink Saturday



Are you tired of never knowing where all of your bills are? Are you tired of being disorganized? Well, here's an idea that I've caught on to, and it starts with a PINK folder.


My Pink Saturday post is about me keeping organized. When I had my closet redone by the lady at "Classy Closets" she gave me so many good ideas about getting organized and this one I've really kept up well. I call it "Bills in a Bag". The pink folder was given to me when we went to see Oprah several years ago in Kansas City. At the time she was doing a tour by the name of Hi! Gorgeous! and this folder was one of the items in one of the booths. In that folder I keep a manilla envelope for the months receipts, a notebook to record each bill and how much was paid, a book or two of stamps, letter opener, extra envelopes, return address labels, calendar, and several ink pens. I have a large book (the blue one above) that has checks in it, but also could put a regular check book in the folder if I chose. The great thing about this, is that whenever I need to pay bills on the run, I can just grab the folder and everything I need is there. Whenever I get a bill, it goes directly into the folder. I pay my bills as they come in, so I don't have to worry about when they are due, etc. But, when I used to get paid only once a month, I had to have a schedule that I used, certain ones on certain days. Since I'm a traveling therapist, there are many occasions that I need to grab the folder and take it along, since I don't know when I will be home again. My husband can open my mail, if I need him to, tell me what I need to know, and I can write them out/pay on line/etc., and still have the record that I'm accustomed to. If I'm at home, it stores very neatly in the cupboard, and I don't have to go on a search mission to find all the items that I need to write out my bills. It is right there in the BAG!


I suppose this is kinda weird for a Pink Saturday, but it's a very important part of my PINK life. That, and I also have a pink palm phone and a pink brief case! Thanks to http://howsweetthesound.blogspot.com/ for hosting Pink Saturday.

32 comments:

  1. GREAT PINK idea! I wish I could be organized...I have tried for 71 dang years and....it just ain't gonna happen!
    Happy Pink,
    bj

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  2. I think this is a wonderful idea for Pink Saturday. Any tips to help me organize my life is always welcome. BTW, A BIG Welcome to your first Pink Saturday! ♥

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  3. Oh golly I wish I was organized, what a fab 1st Pink Saturday post, maybe is I come here more ofter your organizing traits might rub off on me :)
    Have a super weekend!
    Melly:)

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  4. I used to be organized...very organized. But then we moved, broke my foot, in a cast for 6 mos. With moving and then being hindered by the cast, I totally lost control of my organization and never have recovered.

    I want to be organized again!

    Have a great Pink Saturday!

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  5. So does having them in a pink folder make it less painful to pay them? lol!!! Love your organizing tip, thank you!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    ♥ Teresa

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  6. Happy Pink Saturday! Thank You for the idea! I have 3 kids and frankily anyway I can find to keep anything more organized then I jump on it!
    Thank You for sharing your Pink!
    Jennifer

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  7. Cool, Pink Saturday and a good idea, too! Can't wait to see what you'll share with us next week! Welcome to a lot of fun and pinkness!

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  8. Happy Pink Saturday! Love your pink.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  9. Welcome, and Happy Pink Saturday! Great ideas!

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  10. you saw Oprah! on my bucket list...
    happy pink, Heidi

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  11. Great pink ideas! I enjoyed looking at your photography website - some great shots!


    HaPpY PiNk SaTuRdAy!

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  12. Great organizing ideas!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Cathy

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  13. Good idea. I have used files like this also. I need lots of help to maintain organization.

    Jennifer

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  14. Great ideas for Pink Saturday! Welcome and Happy Pink Saturday!

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  15. Here's to pink and being organized!

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  16. Hi Sandi,

    Great organization tip and anything PINK makes it that much sweeter!

    Just had to drop by as I just made a reference to small town living in today's Pink Saturday post. (I was unable to get in on the link list as I didn't know there was a deadline!)

    Blessings to you from Kansas,
    Valerie

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  17. I think this is a great post! I got a lot of great tips.

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  18. Hi Sandi,
    anything that can help me be more organized and stay in the Pink is always welcomed!

    ¸.·´¸.·*´¨) ¸.·*´¨)
    (¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday
    Deanna :D

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  19. Organization is NEVER weird. Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday. Check out my book giveaways!

    Come for Blue Monday.

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  20. Pink organization! Perfect!

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Robin@Miscellaneous Thoughts

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  21. i dont think I will ever get organised no matter how good my intentions are.

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  22. I love the pink roses on your blog header!!!

    Happy Pink 1st Saturday!!!

    Blessings,
    Christine

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  23. That was great. I need all the organizational help I can get. Welcome to Pink Saturday!

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  24. What a helpful Pink post. Thanks for sharing and welcome to Pink Saturday!

    Hugs :)

    Irma

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  25. I am so disorganized when it comes to paying the bills. I really need to try this idea. Thanks for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday!

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  26. Happy Pink Saturday..and I love your great tips. Maybe I too can get organized..:). Hope you have a lovely week.

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  27. You are the next MS for sure. Love the pinks this week and the ideas too, Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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  28. Hi Meme,

    This is a great idea to be organized! What a cheerful Pink color folder for it too.

    Thanks for your kind visit today.
    you know I have a feeling our "Lloyd" is a she as well. LOL! Well what can you do right?

    Have a blessed week ahead.
    ~Melissa :)

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  29. Great idea! Does the pink make paying the bills more fun -- if so -- I've got to get me a pink folder! lol -- thanks for your visit!

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  30. Thanks for sharing!

    Happy (belated) Pink Saturday...on Tuesday! X Es X

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  31. Welcome to your first Pink Saturday, Sandi.

    This is a great post. I love being organized. In fact, my family teases me about the extent of my organization.

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