March 06, 2026
Greetings!
Stop buying more storage bins (at least for now).
Before you run out and buy more try this first. Take everything out of the space, and only put back what you actually use.
Most clutter isn't a storage problem, it's a 'too much stuff' problem. Once you remove the excess, you may realize you don't need fancy bins, draw dividers, or another trip to the store at all.
Try this in one small area this week. Maybe a junk drawer, bathroom cabinet, or toolbox, and see what happens.
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Kris
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Handy Hint: Paper Towels: Necessity Or Waste?
Some household use them for absolutely everything, and others haven't bought them in years and swear by reusable cloths.
If you go through two rolls a week at $2 per roll, that's over $200 a year, literally thrown in the trash.
Reusable microfiber or streak-free cloths can last for years and handle glass, counters, stainless steel, spills, and more.
I'm a streak-free cloth kind of gal, I swear by them. If you are interested in more information on
Streak Free Clothes visit here!
Thrifty Tip: The 'Wait 48 Hours' Rule
Thinking about buying a new shirt, a new table, or new tv online? Put it in your cart, and wait 48 hours before you click buy now.
If you still want it after two days, it's probably intentional. If you forget about it, you just saved yourself money.
Impulse purchases add up fast, especially when they feel small. I live by this rule, and most of the time I end up not purchasing the items I put in my cart.
Thrifty Tip: Cancel 'Invisible' Subscriptions
When was the last time you really looked at your bank statement? Those small recurring charges, $5.99 here and $10.99 there, don't seem like much on their own but they quietly add up to hundreds of dollars a year.
Free trials that rolled into monthly fees, apps you downloaded once, streaming services you barely watch, or memberships you meant to cancel months ago all have a way of sticking around.
Take 5 minutes this week to scan your statement and highlight every recurring charge. It it's not something you would actively sign up for again today, it might be time to let it go. You will be surprised how much you can save without changing anything else in your budget.
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