I sort mail each day so that stuff goes right out to the recycle box. Then once a week when I pay bills I go through the paper I kept for the week. All this lives in a desk drawer in my kitchen. So every Sat or Sun I take the pile out of the drawer, pay bills and throw away the bill, and then either act on another item (like an RSVP needed) or file it away (pictures, kids artwork, etc.). I used to save everything (bank statements, credit card bills, etc), but now I a)get rid of it once it's paid or b)switch to online statements when possible. I have much less paper now that I don't get a hard copy of most bills or bank statements and I don't need to worry about saving them because I can look up the old ones online.
Mom to two amazing DDs ('07 & '09) and a fur baby.
Gluten free since Nov '11 after non-celiac gluten sensitive diagnosis. Have had great improvement or total elimination of: migraines, bloating/distention, heartburn, cystic acne, canker sores, bleeding gums, eczema on elbows, dry skin and scalp, muscle cramps, PMS, hair loss, heart palpitations, fatigue. I'm amazed.