Under the sink

Well, I haven't been exactly keeping up with the organization challenge.  Lucky for me, some areas haven't needed it!  I did straighten up under the sink and here's the proof.

At least now I can see what I have.  Good luck to those of you trying to organize and de-clutter.

Lori

Cutting Costs

Using Southern Savers.com, I planned out my CVS trip.  I had some extra bucks going in.  Here are  my two transactions:

1.  cottonelle wipes - $2.00 (saved 1.89)
     3 pack kleenex -  $3.00 ( saved 1.49)
     2 packs of Huggies - $19.99 each (saved 4.80 each)
     18 pack cottonelle - $10.00 (saved 3.49)
     10 pack Scott papertowels - $10.00 (saved 3.99)

Total - 64.98 (total savings from sale items - 20.46)

Now here comes the good part

- 10.00 CVS Coupon
- 3.00 Huggies Coupon
- 1.00 Scott coupon
- .50 Cottonelle coupon
- 9.50 Extra Bucks
- 9.00 Extra Bucks

= 31.98 paid

Transaction Number 2

All Free and Clear Deteregent - $4.99 (saved 2.50)
Dunkin Donuts Coffee (2) -$5.99 Each (saved 2.80 each)
Herbal Essences Shampoo - $2.99 ( saved 1.30)
Clairol Root Touch Up - $5.99 (saved 1.40)

Total - $25.95  ( total savings from sale - 10.80)

Extra Bucks from Transaction 1 - 13.00
Dunkin Donuts coupon - 2.00
Herbal Essences coupon - 1.00

Total  paid -  9.95

Total savings of 82.88!!!

I love saving money!

Organizing Challenge

Well I have started the organizing challenge from a bowl full of lemons.  Day one was your junk drawer.  I just by chance cleaned the junk drawer before Christmas.  Day two was clean just the surface of your desk. I have two desks and I must admit I chose the lesser of the two evils. 

Before:

After:

Now can I keep it that clean?  Well I am sure going to try!

Today's challenge was the Tupperware cabinet.  I have always tried to keep these containers to a minimum so I was good.  Which was helpful because I just did day two today!  Oh well, I think any effort to remove clutter is positive. 

Good luck to all my fellow "clutter bugs"!

Lori

Happy New Year!

Well it is the beginning of a new year.  I like to think it is a time you can just wipe the slate clean and start over.  I have a lot of goals for the future.  Some out of necessity, like getting myself organized.  We will see how it goes.  Last year will be a year I will always remember.  It was the year God blessed us with Ava.  Our lives will never be the same.  I pray in 2011 I follow His will and walk closer to Him while being the best mother, wife, daughter, and friend that I can be. 

Best wishes! Lori