Organize and save money. It’s that simple!
In today’s world, we all want to save money. Putting just a few organizing systems in place in your home can achieve this goal! This will not only save you money, but you save you time.
1. Create a system for your bills- Have you ever paid a bill late, because you can not find it? I have. And it’s frustrating.. Have one place where all the bills go. For us it’s a file on our desk that says “Bills To Pay”. Go paperless- pay bills online, do automatic deposits, look at your options, ask your bank for details.
2. Stop buying repeat items- being organized means knowing what you have and where it’s located. This is especially true for the grocery store. If your refrigerator and pantry are organized, then doing a quick inventory check before heading to the store will be easy. Have an ongoing list for items you run out of it, again not forgetting anything but not buying what you don’t need. I have found planning a weekly menu for dinners is a great saver of money. I only buy what I need for those meals, no more wasted food.
3. Gift Cards- Have one central place for gift cards. Many people forget they have them or loose them. You could use a special box, a drawer, a file, something so every time you receive a gift card it goes in there immediately. There is never any second guessing on where it could be.
4. Create a budget- Know your money and where it’s going. Know how much it costs to run your household and how much extra you have. Knowing your money will help prevent buying unnecessary purchases. And everything you do buy, think about it where it’s going in your home. Every item in your house needs to have a place to live.
5. Sell your “Stuff” – There are many ways to sell your items. Craigslist, eBay, consignment shops, garage sales. Clean it up and present it well and you’ll make an extra buck or two.
Happy Organizing!
