The kitchen is the hub of the home; the place where everyone gathers before they rush out the door and as they settle in for the night. And because everyone gathers there, so does their stuff — purses and backpacks, homework and craft projects, and all those random odds and ends that get collected throughout the day.
One of those things, however, you should banish immediately: that pile of unopened mail. Get it off the counter and off the table.
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