Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Organizing Receipts
The last time you revamped your old filing system, did you include files for your various receipts? If so, did you keep up with that new system, or did the constant influx of receipts (groceries, clothes, books, toys, home improvement....) frustrate you enough to say "forget it!"
There's no need to toss those receipts when a simple desk spindle or receipt spike like the one above will make saving and finding receipts quick and easy. Keep it where you often find yourself emptying your pockets or cleaning out your purse.
I would recommend filing your most important receipts (appliances, electronics, etc.) and the ones you'll need when it comes time to file your taxes. But receipts for clothing, home supplies, and other items can be easily accessed from this spindle. And once it's full, you know that the receipts near the bottom are the oldest and should be the first to be tossed or filed to make room for current receipts.
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3 comments:
I always shove mine in my sock drawer... I like this idea MUCH better, lol. Thanks!!
I've been looking for one of these simple gadgets for years. Where do you find one?
The one in the photo above is definitely a "deluxe" version of an office desk spindle or receipt spike, but you can find a very simple one at your local office supply store. I know for sure that Office Max carries them in the same aisle in which you would find pen cups, letter sorters and other desktop organizing tools. It's such a simple piece, but it will do wonders for keeping your receipts in one place.
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