Organizing Tip: Spend Smartly

Have you ever been so overwhelmed with your disorganization you've turned to shopping to soothe your woes? Put down the credit card and ask yourself these three questions:

1. Have I measured the items I am trying to organize?
2. Do I already own anything I can use to organize?
3. Do I need to store/organize this? Can I toss it instead?

As hard as it is when you're desperate for organization, slow down and take the time to think about what type of storage you need. The products you purchase should work for your space - not the other way around.

Examples:

• Do you need some storage bins or do you actually need a proper dresser?
• Think about food canisters sets - they often feature canisters in multiple sizes. Do you need multiple sizes? Do you need uniform containers of the same size?

Bottom Line: Resist the urge to spend indiscriminately. Instead, take the time to think, measure and plan how to store items.

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