How often do you say, “I don’t have time” or “There just aren’t enough hours in the day”?

I hear statements like these at least once a day, sometimes more.  It always strikes me as bullshit.  Why? Because it really isn’t true.  We all have the same amount of time available to us each day.  It really boils down to the choices we make in our lives daily, monthly and yearly.

Pantries are one of the most used areas of a living space.  Because of this, they tend to be vulnerable to clutter and disorganization.  Without a plan and structure, they often fall back to disorganization quickly.  An organized pantry gets a lot of traffic---so when it is cluttered, it can directly affect your mental space.  (see my post on the link between mental space and physical clutter here.)  Are you ready to be done with a cluttered pantry?  Below are some basic guidelines to help you get it organized.

Many people go to the grocery store without a plan.  Without a plan, it often means you spend more, buy stuff you don’t need, don’t buy the stuff you do need and basically waste time.  Unless you LOVE to grocery shop, the 6 tips I offer below will help you save money and get in-N-out of the grocery store fast and effectively.

**Organized Food Shopping = Saving $$$**

Write a list!  Start it and add to it as you go along.  Check your pantry BEFORE going to the grocery store.  Don’t rely on your memory.   I have a good memory and I always forget something if I don’t have my list.