Mary Marie (2026)

Once you’ve tossed the junk, divide what's left into three simple categories :

Don't sort old love letters or journals yet; save sentimental items for the very last stage of your whole-house tidying journey. Mary Marie

The basic rule for paper is to discard everything unless it falls into one of three specific categories. Once you’ve tossed the junk, divide what's left

Documents you need for a limited time (like tax papers for the current year or warranties). Collect every piece of paper in your house

Collect every piece of paper in your house and put it in one spot.

To put together your papers using the by Marie Kondo , the goal is to keep only the absolute essentials and organize them so they are easy to find. Here is how to get it done: 1. Gather and Discard