Today's frugal advice is centered around the decision to buy new items you believe you need. An example in our house would be a paint roller. We need a paint roller whenever we are going to repaint a room, like the backroom which we are taking on today.
When I have decided I want to paint, I want to do it now. Period. The problem is always that we can never remember where the paint roller was stored the last time it was used. This means that I usually run to the store and purchase a new one. This causes wasted money in gas and another paint roller which will eventually be added to our scattered collection.
Here are a couple of solutions to this problem:
1. Make up your mind that it is worth the time to find the paint roller (or other missing item). When you find it, you will feel great because you have saved yourself $$$. That always feels good.
2. Once you find the paint roller (or other missing item), find it a permanent home and always (and I means always) put it back there. Again, period. This will make it so you will always be able to find it when you need it.
I know this seems like simple advice, but you would be surprised at home much time and $$$ you can save if you follow this simple rule. You will also start to feel more organized. What a great bonus feeling!
The Frugal Queen
