Let’s talk about that pile of mail sitting on your counter.You know the one. Credit card offers, catalogs, random coupons, and a couple of important bills buried underneath. Junk mail sneaks in daily and builds up before you even notice. And if you’re already stretched thin juggling work, family, and home—who has time to sort it every day? With the result you miss paying some important bills. Or reading some important information.

Here’s the truth: you don’t need a lot time—you need a system and a few mins.

🗃 1. The Real Game Changer: Set Up a Mail-Sorting Station

(Can be in your home office, kitchen counter, mudroom, corner of the living room)

Think of it like a declutter command center—a designated area where mail comes in, gets sorted fast, and never takes over your space again.

🔧 What you need to Set Up a Simple Mail Station:

• Three labeled bins or folders: To Pay (bills), To Shred, To File - You can you use something like this

• Recycling bin or paper bag: For junk mail you don’t even need to glance at.

• Pro Tip: Your address is on Google. You don't need to shred junk mail because it has your address.

• Small shredder or shred box: Especially helpful for anything with personal info (SSN, Bank statements, presscriptions, etc.) - My Favorite Shredder

• Wall-mounted sorter or desktop tray: Keeps everything upright and visible—not in a pile!

• Keep small accessories such as letter openers, box cutters, black-out stamps, Sharpies and Pens accessible and together

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  A timer (just 5 mins daily): You decide how often you need to pick up your mail - Daily or weekly and set a schedule accordingly

💛 Declutter Bee Pro Tip: We can help you design a customized station that fits into your kitchen, entryway, or home office—and teach the whole family how to use it.

🧠 2. USPS Informed Delivery: Know What’s Coming Before It Arrives

What it does: Sends you daily email previews of incoming mail so you know what to expect.

Why it helps:

• You can skip the mailbox if it’s full of junk

• Allows you to mentally pre-sort your mail

• Prevents surprises or missed important letters

👉 informeddelivery.usps.com

🔐 3. Protect Your Identity and Cut the Clutter before it comes in

Did you know you can opt out of junk mail?

What it is: A federally regulated site where you can opt out of pre-screened credit card and insurance offers.

Why it matters:

• Reduces clutter AND identity theft risks

• You can opt out for 5 years or permanently

• A must-do for anyone tired of those credit card offers

👉 optoutprescreen.com

📱 4. PaperKarma: Unsubscribe with a Snap

What it is: A mobile app that helps you opt out of catalogs, mailers, and spam by simply uploading a photo of the envelope.

Why it’s great:

• Works like magic with just a few clicks

• Helps you feel in control immediately

• Environmentally friendly, too!

• Costs just $4 monthly for the service!

👉 paperkarma.com

🧹 5. Opt for E-Statements/E-bills

What it is: If you like to automate all payments, reduce paper clutter by opting for E-statements for credit card and bank statements and e-bills for all your utilities.

Why it’s great:

• You can do this with just a few clicks on your own accounts - No cold calling

• Reduces paper clutter drastically

• And is also environmentally friendly, too!

Here’s what I tell every client: Clutter isn’t just visual—it’s emotional.

That pile of unsorted mail? It can make you feel behind, overwhelmed, guilty and you will always have a nagging feeling. But with just one mail-sorting station and a few tools that stop junk at the source, you’ll start to feel more in control and less stressed.

Ready to create a paper management system that actually works?

Let’s tackle that pile together. I’ll help you design a simple and functional mail-sorting station to use with ease. ✨ Don't have time to be involved? We also provide off-site Paperwork Organizing (done for you the way you want it).

📞 Book a Free Consultation or text us at 617-657-3553.

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