How To Simplify Without Buying Anything
September 2, 2013
BEFORE I simplified my own linen closet!
Photo Credit: Del Hylton
Today, as it was a national holiday, Labor Day, I spent my day doing some much-needed clutter busting. The goal was to go through at least 3 or 4 half-empty boxes of school papers and supplies and throw most of it away. Mission accomplished.
This afternoon, the boxes were empty and I was peaceful with the newly found space in the spare bedroom. The idea of continuing with my project led me to my linen closet, which is very small and very sad to look inside, as you can see.
Keeping in mind that this might help others with their sad closets as well, I set to "simplifying" my own space. It is depressing having to dig through nail polish, light bulbs, bandaids, and other necessities, just to find a bar of soap!
So, I took a "before" photo, gathered some containers I already had in my kitchen (which I never use anyway), and started. The entire project took less than 30 minutes, and I took "after" photos to share with you here. Total cost: $0.00!
The hair dryer that had mysteriously disappeared, causing me to purchase another one, appeared behind the clutter on one shelf. So, actually the cost of my clutter was the price of the new hair dryer: $15.00!
AFTER I simplified my own linen closet.
Photo Credit: Del Hylton
See the two hair dryers I have now?
Photo Credit: Del Hylton
Look at that bottom shelf: light bulbs and a first aid kit!
Photo Credit: Del Hylton
So, if I am going into retirement with limited income, I will definitely save money by keeping all of my possessions simple and in clear view, won't I?
