tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post7228700724712681891..comments2023-10-05T06:31:44.750-07:00Comments on A Cultivated Nest: Being Organized Saves You MoneyManuela@A Cultivated Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08282273791971364124noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-74459865831819872622009-02-23T13:03:00.000-08:002009-02-23T13:03:00.000-08:00I am not organized. At all. Since we moved it's ...I am not organized. At all. Since we moved it's been a big nightmare. Especially trying to find tools, etc. I finally started sorting box by box and making some tubs in the basement. On shelves. They are not cute, but at least I have stopped buying carpet knives in bulk! <BR/><BR/>It is my goal, as we finish rooms in the house, to make sure there is built in organisation in each room. <BR/><BR/>And I am purging, keeping only things I love- so that is helping empty cupboards, boxes, drawers. And that should help too.<BR/><BR/>So keep inspiring and reminding me.<BR/><BR/>Anita<BR/>homestory-anota.blogspot.comAnitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08899596172727294741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-2709702759656702502009-02-23T07:38:00.000-08:002009-02-23T07:38:00.000-08:00Great ideas, Manuela! I had no idea you could fre...Great ideas, Manuela! I had no idea you could freeze cheese. Does it have the same texture when thawed?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038181617141938398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-73856824954313095892009-02-23T00:11:00.000-08:002009-02-23T00:11:00.000-08:00I just organized my craft room. I do this at least...I just organized my craft room. I do this at least once a year but this year was the big makeover. Yeah,I know what you mean about buying things twice. I do have a question about your previous post. What type of paint did you use on your table? Also, what kind of "prep" was involved. I have been trying to convince my husband we should paint ours.Willnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03630465797431727224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-86773667207281879122009-02-22T20:55:00.000-08:002009-02-22T20:55:00.000-08:00I really have to work at being organized, and I do...I really have to work at being organized, and I don't always succeed. On more than one occassion, I have bought a spice that I already have at home, and spices are SO expensive, it makes me so angry at myself. Thanks for this great inspiration to be more organized! laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-1087567347871658422009-02-22T18:36:00.000-08:002009-02-22T18:36:00.000-08:00You amaze me and inspire me always..... what wond...You amaze me and inspire me always..... what wonderful ideas and yes I think you are diffidently urn rich....<BR/>HUgs<BR/>LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-34038655691091822862009-02-22T16:20:00.000-08:002009-02-22T16:20:00.000-08:00All I can say is that I am extremely impressed wit...All I can say is that I am extremely impressed with your post! I love the big Ziploc bags too...they are a lifesaver at my house. I like your posts and your ideas!<BR/>blessings,<BR/>DebbieRibbonwood Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13730379879622818409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-61806349722189155142009-02-22T14:04:00.000-08:002009-02-22T14:04:00.000-08:00I really wish I had a system for organizing the ma...I really wish I had a system for organizing the mail. Yesterday, I was searching and searching for a bill that had to be paid. My hubby said what happened to that box on the desk that was supposed to be for organizing the bills. I told him that it worked for about two weeks. I think subconsciously I just don't like the fact that I'm the one who has to sit down and pay our bills plus my moms by myself. Now, I'm whining!Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03598073152850671278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-68069471651603603582009-02-22T13:16:00.000-08:002009-02-22T13:16:00.000-08:00Manuela, this is so good! Truly. I believe disorde...Manuela, this is so good! Truly. I believe disorder eats away at us like acid. I need and desire as much order as possible in my life.<BR/><BR/>Thank you!Barb https://www.blogger.com/profile/03410036713000396886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-9537267885268780002009-02-22T10:39:00.000-08:002009-02-22T10:39:00.000-08:00I feel better when I am organized.I think that bei...I feel better when I am organized.<BR/><BR/>I think that being organized gives you a peace of mind that reduces your stress and allows you to focus on more meaningful things.Terri Steffeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-42578400668304063062009-02-22T06:33:00.000-08:002009-02-22T06:33:00.000-08:00June - I totally agree, when my home is cluttered ...June - I totally agree, when my home is cluttered it's like my mind is cluttered too. I find it very hard to focus on doing what I need to be doing!<BR/><BR/>Milah-I've done that before! Actually last month I paid our City water/sanitation bill one day late because I forgot to take it with me and usually they don't care if it's one day late. Well they've had to layoff a few people and have budge cut backs so I guess it matters now cause they charged me a late charge!<BR/><BR/>Tammy - I'm thinking of selling my chest freezer and getting a upright one. I think they're much easier to keep organized and access.<BR/><BR/>Lyn - as always you have a lot of wisdom to share. I agree that not shopping so much really helps. I'd like to get my grocery shopping down to once every two weeks instead of every week.<BR/><BR/>Bev - good idea about the mesh bags! Good point, it can feel easier to just pick up something at the store than to go through your freezer to see what's there. I'm going to try to eat out of our freezer for the next few weeks because some of that stuff has been in there for quite sometime and needs to be eaten before I have to get rid of it!<BR/><BR/>ManuelaManuela@A Cultivated Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282273791971364124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-59753174509621933342009-02-22T06:25:00.000-08:002009-02-22T06:25:00.000-08:00I am always in awe of how organized you are!!! I t...I am always in awe of how organized you are!!! I try to stay organized, but it seems like just as I get one thing done, I have to go back and re do another place... some day I'll figure it out!Free Art Printableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11039092552330624383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-45721195068474194182009-02-22T04:39:00.000-08:002009-02-22T04:39:00.000-08:00I recently organized my freezer using mesh bags th...I recently organized my freezer using mesh bags that I labeled, just as you used the large ziplock bags (never thought of that!). I had no idea what was in my freezer - it was a complete jumble. It was easier to go to the grocery store and start over than figure out what we had. We've been eating out of the freezer since we got that organized.<BR/><BR/>I bought a vacuum sealer that brought on this flurry of freezer organization. I love it. No more wasted food. I label everything with the date. <BR/><BR/>I designated a section in my side-by-side freezer with prepared foods that have been vacuum sealed. That makes it so easy to grab a bag for lunch when I'm heading out to work instead of spending the money to eat out - and then being tempted to overeat. <BR/><BR/>You're so right - organization really does save you money!Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10081725379521309242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-87799195456442673482009-02-22T04:06:00.000-08:002009-02-22T04:06:00.000-08:00I'm an organized person. Not to the degree of your...I'm an organized person. Not to the degree of your friend but I would love to be able to have things organized like that on my computer but with two little kids it just to much work right now.<BR/>I have always heard if you declutter your home you will have more money and that is right because you will not be buying thing you already have.Ally's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559753084849990279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-42487075308761690072009-02-21T21:51:00.000-08:002009-02-21T21:51:00.000-08:00You are too funny, there are still a lot of things...You are too funny, there are still a lot of things I want to learn to do! I make knitting needles, and give to friends, from dowel rods and weed eater string! lol I want to learn to do real stain glass, and needle point! I always say if you want to do it you can. Plus it gives you more money for the things you want to buy! lol I have a kiln waiting on me to make dishes, and tile. I took private class of pottery making while working in South Carolina, I had just found out my doc had a stroke and I was going to surgery in two weeks, I decided I was going to live forever and I went on a spending spree, spent several thousand that week! lol Hey it was fun, Hubby sure was glad when I came down a bit! lol Hubby took me to TJ Max and Marshalls 50 min away tonight, I had so much fun! I met someone who lives near me, we both looking at roosters, she had to show me her eggs, I got the lady number from her who sells the chicks I want and she live 5 miles from me too. Then 4 ladies gang up on me, down loaded my blog, on her blackberry, I could not get out of the store! lol I want to go back! lol For more dishes I mean. They also told me of a store 35 min away that carries the same line of dishes. Now its on the way to Doc, and I hope to go find a few more pieces!Lady Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533249224991345863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-2197978443182231812009-02-21T20:21:00.000-08:002009-02-21T20:21:00.000-08:00Great ideas Manuela! I think I am missing the orga...Great ideas Manuela! I think I am missing the organized gene, but these blogs - including yours - have given me inspiration that I CAN become more organized!<BR/><BR/>I wish I could get to the point where I have numbered bins and computer printouts!!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/>JenJen @ tatertotsandjello.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270956429192534316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-82846701543849834162009-02-21T20:10:00.000-08:002009-02-21T20:10:00.000-08:00I love you organized life! How I wish mine were! I...I love you organized life! How I wish mine were! It was but now my family has my things everwhere! I could not belive my attic, first time up there this year, I was in shock, I use to say this is in that bin or this side or that side, now its all thrown together! I want to know where everything is! lol I love the freezer tip! I will take a few of those urns off your garage! lolLady Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533249224991345863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-3950250505582305752009-02-21T19:53:00.000-08:002009-02-21T19:53:00.000-08:00Hi Manuela, you have an award waiting for you at m...Hi Manuela, you have an award waiting for you at my blog!Susan @ The Good Life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10744916625678643941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-63783582160289621022009-02-21T18:01:00.000-08:002009-02-21T18:01:00.000-08:00My goodness! Can I come over and hunt through you...My goodness! Can I come over and hunt through your garage :)Norahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433784258751165623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-85722067903340266532009-02-21T17:42:00.000-08:002009-02-21T17:42:00.000-08:00Thank you for the tips! I always try to be an orga...Thank you for the tips! I always try to be an organized person and I am always looking for more ways to be organized!Susan @ The Good Life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10744916625678643941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-31222978585947576242009-02-21T17:34:00.000-08:002009-02-21T17:34:00.000-08:00Forgot to add, - your have some pretty urns there ...Forgot to add, - your have some pretty urns there - especially like the one with cherubs.<BR/>Have a great evening.<BR/>GlendsGlenda/MidSouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729065523048603563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-11869760132757447072009-02-21T17:28:00.000-08:002009-02-21T17:28:00.000-08:00Great Post! I had started some notes to write a po...Great Post! I had started some notes to write a post on this very subject. I have to stop and organize jewelry/miniature/craft supplies - that type of thing, every once in a while and have posted about it on my blog. However, I keep my financial, personal business, food supply, household in general, and that type of thing organized. I have to, because I always feel like if my own little personal environment is out of order, it is hard to think clearly and deal with other issues. I have tried to get this message across to my children also. I do not like chaos around me. Thanks for posting this and will be reading other's comments.<BR/>GlendaGlenda/MidSouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729065523048603563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-71347949751258505272009-02-21T17:01:00.000-08:002009-02-21T17:01:00.000-08:00Hi again Manuela, :) your post is very helpful! Y...Hi again Manuela, :) your post is very helpful! You have received some good comments.<BR/><BR/>glorv1, that is a great idea to just set a date and make yourself not shop until then. I think I will try that!<BR/><BR/>And Vee, yes, I feel the same way, when I'm not organized I get out of sorts and cranky too. You don't know where to put yourself when life is like that. I'm kind of feeling like that at the moment - time to get with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-13818633384684335722009-02-21T16:47:00.000-08:002009-02-21T16:47:00.000-08:00That's a nifty idea from Brenda. I've employed it ...That's a nifty idea from Brenda. I've employed it on a much smaller scale since I don't have a stand-alone freezer.<BR/><BR/>I find that I feel out of sorts and cranky when things are too out of control. And, I hate having to buy something that I know I already have...if I only knew where. <BR/><BR/>Now I'm wondering what you're going to do with all that blue paint...Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-13281498925726903062009-02-21T16:36:00.000-08:002009-02-21T16:36:00.000-08:00Great post and reminders!Great post and reminders!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910644413175366761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-1302648892034615362009-02-21T16:11:00.000-08:002009-02-21T16:11:00.000-08:00I'm not organized, even if I organize something I ...I'm not organized, even if I organize something I forget where it is at later, can you believe that? It's true. I haven't shopped since January 27th except for milk, bread and a couple potatoes. We just put some potatoes in the soil so hopefully they will produce. Since we got eggs, I don't need to buy. We get 2 eggs a day from our two chickens. So that is all I am doing right now, just shopping once a month for things we really need. February 27 is my next shopping date and if we don't need anything, I won't shop. Have a great Sunday.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.com