#8: Cut the Clutter.
Clutter is the enemy of frugality.
If you can't find your electric bill in the leaning tower of mail it's much more likely you'll be paying the late fee. If you can't find wrench to tighten the pipes under the sink you'll be buying a new one or calling the plumber.
If you're buying more socks because you are eight loads of laundry behind you need to cut the clutter.
Eliminating clutter happens in small steps. Pick one small area of your house at a time (like the top of your desk or your pantry) and practice keeping it organized. Purge, sell, donate. When you are consistent with that area move on to another close by. Let it work like a snowball where a greater and greater area is free of clutter.
- Know what you have.
- Use what you have.
- Take care of what you have.
- Be grateful for what you have.
Linked to: Frugal Friday at Life As Mom
Isn't it interesting how "use what you have" and "don't buy stuff" are ideas that seem so novel to people? Again, you word things so well and succinctly.
ReplyDeleteVery true! It is amazing how much "stuff" we keep but can't find it when we need it.
ReplyDeleteOur new home has WAY less storage space. So...we're forced to get rid of things we have been holding on to...just in case we need them. We don't, and donated to van loads to a local children's home. It just felt great in so many ways!
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