Friday, January 2, 2009

New Year's Resolution

Christmas is over and we’re all more focused on finances right now and looking for ways to save money. Each one of us can improve our ability to cut costs by making some basic organizing principles part of our daily life. Getting organized is really just a matter of making simple organizing habits a routine part of your life. Think about using these concepts to help you save money in your home.
  • Simplify -- It is a proven fact that most of us have more "stuff" than we need or use. By eliminating excess "stuff" from our lives, we can free up time spent storing, cleaning and maintaining unnecessary and unused items.

  • Plan Ahead -- Make a list of the items you need and group shopping trips together to help cut back on gas. Create menus for the week and stick to them to eliminate last minute stops at fast food restaurants.

  • Develop Systems -- Set up a location to keep bills and set a date to pay them. Keep coupons in your purse so that they are handy when you need them. Assign homes for specific items so that you won't mistakenly re-purchase the same item because you couldn't locate the first.

  • Identify Priorities -- Decide what is REALLY important in your life. Anytime our resources (time, money and space) are limited, it is especially important to keep only the things we truly need and love around us.