subject: The Budget Conscious Organizer [print this page] The Budget Conscious Organizer The Budget Conscious Organizer
Many people don't organize because they perceive it to be too costly. This concern is particularly prevalent when there is a downturn in the economy and people need to spend less. You should know that organizing doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, you can enjoy all of the benefits of organizing on a small budget.
Here are some tips for saving money, time, and energy when organizing:
1. Recycle. When de-cluttering, blue box appropriate broken, torn and worn out items. You'll clear your space and help the environment at the same time.
2. Share. Give clothes that you no longer wear to someone less fortunate. You'll make room for other belongings and be able to use your storage space more effectively.
3. Rethink. Find new and practical uses for the storage products and spaces that you already have. By being creative, you can find innovative ways to use what you have more effectively and efficiently.
4. Sell. Use classified and auction sites
to sell valuable items that you no longer use. You'll free up your space and make money at the same time.
5. Monitor. Watch for deep discount sales on organizing products. The three best things about a downturn in the economy are sales, sales, sales. Retailers are currently deep discounting their wares to bring buyers into their stores and that means great bargains are to be had. Check the websites of your favorite organizing stores regularly and join their newsletters for advance notice of sales.
Stacey Fenske, CEO/designer for 1StopBox recently attended the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) annual convention held in Columbus, Ohio.
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