I keep a simple hierarchy: every item gets a code that tells me exactly where it belongs, what it is, and when it was last used. First, split everything into a few core categories—work, personal, reference, archive. Give each category a single letter, like W, P, R, A. Next, within each category, assign a two‑digit number that ranks the importance or frequency of use; 01 for the most crucial, 99 for the least. Add a final digit for the location or a quick note: 1 for desk, 2 for shelf, 9 for off‑site. So a notebook you pull every day from the top shelf would be W0101, a spare key in a drawer might be P0502, and a dusty photo album in the attic would be A9909. Write each code on a small card, attach it to the item, and place the cards in a binder or a small wall board. When you need to add something new, you simply slot it in with the next available code that fits its category and priority. It’s a strict system, but once you get into the habit of coding, the clutter fades, and you always know exactly where everything is. We could tweak the codes together to match your plushies—color as the category, size as the priority, and maybe a tiny dash of humor for the storage spot.