Saving Time by Planning Errands
This is a guide about saving money by planning errands. We have all run errands and found ourselves going around in circles. Planning your errands will help you make the most of your time and will also help save you money in gas.
This is a guide about avoiding extra trips. Shopping and running errands can take up a big chunk of your day. Having to go to a store twice in one day can really be a waste of time.
To cut down on driving, keep a list of all the errands you need to run. Don't make a trip until you can combine at least a couple errands.
Getting Things Done Around the House
I've been reading on this site for probably a month. I hope someone out there can help me. I can't seem to keep up with all that needs done around the house. I do work full time so by evening just the basics of dinner/cleanup and homework get done. My husband had to move two years ago with his job of 28 years so usually weekends are spent on the road for me. I need more time management, better oraganizing skills, simple living tips,and more of me to go around.
Gossip anyone? I always keep a timer in my pocket when I'm at home. When my friends call with the intention to gossip, I just ring the timer in my pocket and apologize that I must hang up to check the food in my oven.
Organizing Serving Bowls, Platters and Utensils
As I get out the dishes for the holiday dinners, I also take out the serving bowls and utensils I will need. I put a little note in each bowl, i.e. cranberries, stuffing. etc. so when I am serving up food I don't have to fumble around finding the right size bowl at the last minute...
Have you ever heard the old saying 'time is money'? To be perfectly honest with you, that saying is incredibly misleading.
This is an old fable I heard a long time ago that continues to have enormous impact on the things I do today. I thought you'd enjoy it.
Schedule the First Appointment
Schedule doctor's appointments for first morning appointment. You will not have to wait as long and you won't get a sleepy doctor right after lunch. By Gratefulmom
Checking On Appointments - Call Ahead
Before leaving your house for any appointment, call ahead and see if they are on time. If the doctor is running say, 30 min. late, inform the staff that you will arrive 30 min. late. It's only fair! By Linda
Plan Errands Around Doctor Appointments
When the doctor tells you he wants to see you in a specified time, don't have the receptionist automatically make the appointment then. You can ask if it is imperative that it has to be the exact date.
Circle Numbers in the Phone Book
When for the 1st time you look up the phone number of a person and/or a business take a pen and circle the name of the person and/or business. Then the next time you have to look the number up again it will stick out like a sore thumb.
To me, thriftiness is not just about saving money. It's about making the best use of the resources you have. For me, one of my most precious resources is TIME.
Keep an Errand Tote By the Door
Keep a tote bag somewhere near your door. Put anything in it that needs to be taken out of the house. I keep a file folder in mine for lists and other paper items I don't want to get mussed up.
I am the grandmother of 6 of which 3 stay with us most of the time and are school age. Last year, a much learned lesson was learned by Grandmother.
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