Being organized plays a big part in the frugal lifestyle.
Organization helps save time, thereby helping save
money. Here are a few easy to implement ideas to
help you be better organized this year.
1. Never pay a fine again for an overdue library book or
video. Place a large calendar in a convenient place,
such as on your desk; I keep mine on the side of my
fridge. Then, write due dates on your calendar, along
with appointments, etc. Check it every morning.
2. Keep a running grocery list in a handy spot in
your kitchen. No more last-minute trips to the store
for just one item!
3. Keep all your receipts in one spot, so when you
need to return an item, you can find the receipt easily.
For items like small appliances, tools, staple the
receipt to the instruction book.
Keep receipts for car parts that carry a warranty in the
glove box of the car.
4. Store items near where you use them. This makes
sense in every room of the house. ex.- Don't store all
your bathroom cleaning supplies under the kitchen
sink--keep them in the bathroom!
5. If you don't love it or use it, it's just clutter. Gather
up unwanted or unloved items and have a yard sale.
6. Have a spot near the door where you put your car
keys, lunches, homework, etc.
7. Try to run all your errands for the week on one day.
Plan your route so you don't backtrack. You'll save
money on gas and also tons of time,not running to
town every day!
8. Cooking meals is quicker in an organized kitchen--
keep your fridge organized and clean. Once a week,
clear out leftovers--use them or lose them!
9. Make this your Rule of the House: If you get it
out, you put it away!
Everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.
-Robert Louis Stevenson
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Cyndi Roberts is the editor of the bi-weekly e-newsletter
"1 Frugal Friend 2 Another", bringing you practical,
money-saving tips, recipes and ideas. Visit her online at
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