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How To Frugally Store Large Purchases of Bulk Items

by Nicole Humphrey

06 Aug 2007 07:02 AM

A box of snacks from the bulk food warehouse, can have fifty individual packets inside one large box. A package of hamburger meat can be 4-6lbs worth. Face it, bulk is bulky, it is large, it is plentiful and it is darn difficult to store.

How to Store Hand-Me-Downs

by Mary Ann Romans

28 Apr 2007 03:18 AM

Is it worth it to take, keep and store all of those hand-me-downs for the kids? With kids clothing prices going up every year, it is definitely worth it to hold on to some things. But how do you store the clothes without them taking over valuable living space? Here is what I do.

Why Being Organized Saves Money

by Nicole Humphrey

08 Feb 2007 01:33 PM

You have heard it said before, and I am sure it will be said for eternity, or as long as people are interested in saving money. Being organized helps to save money.

A Glimpse Into My Price Book

by Nicole Humphrey

25 Jan 2007 02:21 PM

Keeping a price book is a really great way to help you cut back and save money. What is a price book exactly? A price book, is a notebook, or other method of recording information on various grocery store and other retail products, mostly price.

Ten Ways Being Organized Can Save Money

by Mary Ann Romans

22 Jan 2007 12:32 PM

My sister-in-law is a born organizer. She seems to know instinctively how to run a household that is neat and tidy. I never heard of her losing her keys or misplacing a bill. It is just not part of her nature. Me, on the other hand...well let's just say I have to work on the organized part.

Saving Money on Ziploc Plastic Storage Bags

by Nicole Humphrey

02 Dec 2006 10:44 AM

Plastic bags are easily one of the most awesome ways to store freezer meals, however they can get expensive if you are constantly buying them. I do not use my freezer storage bags exclusively, I intermix them with other items.

Save Time and Money: Frugal Storage Tips For Your Child

by Nicole Humphrey

22 Oct 2006 07:22 AM

I learned a terribly useful trick, from all my research in organization. Make it EASIER to put away items and HARDER to get them out. I promise, it works! Keep this in mind as you are organizing your child's room. Think about storage placement in regards to ease of putting it away.

Organize a Child's Room Without Buying a Thing (5)

by Nicole Humphrey

21 Oct 2006 07:19 AM

Frugal organization is just as easy to work with as the expensive items you purchase from the store. And how many times have you bought something to get organized only to find out after several uses that well, it is not really very useful.

Don't Confuse Organizing With Buying More Stuff (3)

by Nicole Humphrey

20 Oct 2006 09:18 AM

There is still much more to discuss with organizing. And when you are trying to do it with a budget it can be challenging, but it's possible. You have to learn to look beyond the obvious and see things for what they can do for you, and not just for the purpose they were originally intended.

Organize a Child's Room Without Buying a Thing (4)

by Nicole Humphrey

20 Oct 2006 08:07 AM

Conquering the huge task of organizing a child's supply of toys, games, books and stuffed animals is overwhelming. So far in this series of articles I've discussed ways to sort and store clothing and we've begun working on toys. Here are some additional pointers on working with storage for toys.



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