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How to organize your shopping

By Julie Stobbe / July 7, 2020 /

Now that some of the restrictions on your life are eased and stores are opening do you want to shop? With fewer activities available to participate in, do you find that shopping is away to pass your time? Especially during these difficult times, it is easy to use retail therapy as a way to temporarily feel better. Shop with a purpose and a list. This will help you to only buy what you need, stay within your budget and keep the clutter under control.

If you find that you spend too much time or money shopping, here are some ideas from “Don’t Agonize Organize your Office” by Diane A Hatcher.

Buying for the Wrong Reasons

It was on sale
Too good a bargain to pass up
I may find a use for it someday
Someone else I know may need it one day
It feels good to shop

How to Buy

Shop for things you need not want
Shop for things that fit into the space you have
What am I going to use it for?
Where am I going to put it?
When you buy something new, give 2 things away.

Whenever you buy, make a plan first.

Signs can encourage to purchase items, so follow your plan not their plan. Remember:

What habits have you set for yourself so you don’t buy unnecessary items?

Julie Stobbe is a Trained Professional Organizer and Lifestyle Organizing Coach who brings happiness to homes and organization to offices, coaching you virtually using Zoom. She enjoys working with her clients to provide customized organizing solutions to suit their individual needs and situations. She reduces clutter, streamlines processes and manages time to help her clients be more effective in reaching their goals. Julie can coach you to break-free of the physical or emotional clutter constraining you from living life on your terms. Online courses are available to help instruct, coach and support your organizing projects. Get started by downloading Tips for Reorganizing 9 Rooms.

Contact her at julie@mindoverclutter.ca

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Organize your shopping guide

By Julie Stobbe / December 17, 2019 /

The holiday season is here and Black Friday has come and gone and Cyber Monday is completed. Why talk about shopping now? If you’re a last minute shopper you may end up spending more than you should.

Do you need it or want it?

Developing good shopping habits will save you money. Now is the time of the year when you can get lots of practice developing good shopping habits.Developing good buying habits will save you money. Share on X

Buying for the Wrong Reasons

It was on sale
Too good a bargain to pass up
I may find a use for it someday
Someone else I know may need it one day
It feels good to shop

I am sure we have all experienced these reasons for purchasing items at one time or another. Usually, these types of purchases are items we don’t need, use, want or even like. They cost us money, not save money. If you have made a purchase for the wrong reason, you can return it.

How to Buy

Shop for things you need not want
Shop for things that fit into the space you have
Shop for things within your budget
Determine how you will use the item
Know where you are going to store it or display it
When you buy something new, give something away.

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