Tip Tuesday: Get Organized

One thing I never was as I was growing up was organized. When trying to head out of the door for work or an appointment I would be searching for my keys, purse, a missing shoe, etc...something would always be "misplaced" that would throw off my whole day. Well, to be misplaced they would have to actually have a place to be to begin with right? That was my problem. My parents use to tell me that I would be late for my own funeral. That's how unorganized I was. lol

Now that I'm older (and hopefully somewhat wiser, lol), I know the importance of having a designated place for things...especially important things. For example, I no longer flop my purse down wherever when I get home, I have a place for it. It saves so much time and avoids the headache and stress of trying to find something.

In a perfect world everything would have its place in your home, but finding the perfect most functional place takes trial and error. For instance, you don't want to set your purse next to the front door where anyone can have access to it and you don't want it stashed away in your bedroom because it would be a pain to go and get every time you needed it. You have to find what works for you in your life and go from there.

For those who are as unorganized as I was (and admittedly still working on it...hey, I'm human. lol) take baby steps by starting to put your shoes in an organized fashion in one area, find a designated spot for your keys, and hang your coat up instead of throwing it over a chair or wherever it lands. Trust me, after a week it will become habit and you will see how things start to become easier in the morning when you are trying to get out that front door.

I hope this week's Tip Tuesday was helpful. Don't forget to Like me on Facebook at Mayday1101 or subscribe to my YouTube channel also at mayday1101. Things have been a little delayed because of unforseen circumstances, but a lot will be happening soon on both so be sure to Like and Subscribe so you get notified when things get posted or uploaded. Have a great day everyone! :)

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Tip Tuesday on a Wednesday: Save Anywhere

Saving is so easy that if you set your mind to it you can save money just about anywhere. For those with a smartphone, search for money saving apps like RetailMeNot to find both In-Store coupons and Online coupon codes to tons of stores.

Also, you may see that I post about scoring free items at local drug stores like CVS on my Facebook page, Mayday1101. You can also score free items at your local grocery store as well. Keep an eye on the coupons they hand you with your receipt at check out. They are called Catalina coupons. Check those before tossing them away because you might be surprised to find a coupon for a FREE item on one. Also, they have been known to print $1.00 off any shampoo purchase, oral care purchase, etc. If there are no exclusions or size restrictions on the coupon, go grab a $1.00 shampoo or toothbrush and you just scored a freebie my friends!

I went shopping the other day and got 1 toothbrush, 1 shampoo, 1 dishsoap, 1 papertowel roll and all of it was FREE because of those Catalina coupons! :)

I hope these tips were helpful. Until next week's Tip Tuesday...have a great rest of the week everyone!

Tip Tuesday: Giveaway Update!

Quick Tip this week: Subscribe to my YouTube channel mayday1101! Today is my birthday and I'm feeling generous! lol I will be making a video soon and hope to have it edited and uploaded by Monday, May 20th. Finals week has me a little behind or it would be up already.

I will be introducing myself and what I hope to do with my channel as well as a Smashbox cosmetics giveaway! Only subscribers of my YouTube channel will be included in this giveaway so be sure to click that Subscribe button to be notified when the video is uploaded. (Thank you to the 30 subscribers who have stayed with me waiting for another one. I will explain where I have been on that video as well.)

While you are waiting for that, check out the one and only video I have up so far on my channel; a DIY holder for hair ties. I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful day (well, it's beautiful here in Michigan today) and you will see me in my next video!