With the kids back in school, the art projects and papers start piling in fast! 🎨📄 One of my favorite systems is creating a drop zone—we use one file folder for each child to manage school papers or artwork worth keeping. A few quick tips to keep that drop zone tidy (and from overflowing): 1️⃣ Sort right away: go through school papers and mail as soon as they come in. Toss the junk—it’s okay to let go of old homework or scribbles. Your kids won’t want it all as adults, so keep only what really matters. 2️⃣ Do it now: if it takes less than 2 minutes (like paying a bill), take care of it immediately and recycle the paper. 3️⃣ Save what matters: keep special artwork or important documents in one place. 4️⃣ When it comes to your setup, a drop zone that’s hidden behind closed doors but still easy to access is ideal. This easy and little system keep your counters clear from the visual clutter! Comment Link for everything we used here to create your own! homeorganization declutter organizedhome simpleorganization dropzone kitchenorganization organized organizedliving intentionalhome collectedco paperclutter