When the drawers won’t close in the kids rooms, then I know that the clothes have gotten out of hand. I try hard to keep their clothes organized and to a minimum as much as possible, because in the long run, it really does save money. It is just during this transition time in between seasons, when the mornings are cool and the days are warm that the drawers and closets get disorganized. The changing season and back to school wreck havoc. Between needing new things that fit the size and the weather, and the busyness that comes before settling … Continue reading →

In the kitchen of our house, on a kitchen pantry, sits a brown nondescript box a little smaller than a standard shoebox. It is pretty plain, with the exception of a small white label on it, and a designation written in pencil. The words read, “Free Money.” This little free money box has come in handy on many occasion, and has helped us to buy things we needed or wanted without spending a dime. It is a place we go to first, before we get in the car. Our free money box contains the following types of items: Gift cards … Continue reading →

Is your stuff taking over not only your home but also your budget. Here are some ways that too much stuff can get you stuck. Let’s start with the obvious. If you buy a lot of stuff then you spend a lot of money. For the most part, less stuff means that you are spending less. Of course for the savvy, you can still acquire a lot of stuff without paying much or anything for it. There are so many ways to get stuff for free these days: freecycle.org, curb shopping, dumpster diving and signing up for free offers. Think … Continue reading →

If you need inspiration to de-clutter your home, think about all of the money you could find! It is inevitable. Whenever I do a good attack on clutter or go searching for someone’s missing item that they had to have yesterday, I find money. Sometimes this is literal cash, while other times it is something that can be quickly turned into cash. Here are some of the areas where money may be hidden in your home. Old birthday and holiday cards How many birthday or holiday cards do you have laying around somewhere that are stuffed with cash, checks or … Continue reading →

Lately we have been getting frustrated with all the time it takes to corral and clean the clutter. It is inferring with keeping things simple and enjoying our days. Who wants to spend the bulk of their time taking care of their possessions, or ignoring them completely to the point where they become a problem? You probably already know that I am a fan of keeping clutter in check, but I still have plenty of hot spots where things aren’t the way they should be. Disorganization can waste money, such as when you are paying for storage, when you can’t … Continue reading →

Have you gotten enough motivation to go and clean out your closet? In my last post, I shared some ways that showed how doing a closet clean out can save you some money. But if that wasn’t enough to get you to tackle this task, then let me offer some more ways to save. All you need is a little time and the desire to save or earn some money. Find new combinations You may or may not have had other clothing in mind when you made a new purchase. For example, you might have bought a shirt that you … Continue reading →