Day 20: Refills and Duplicates
What: Refills and Duplicates
Why: Often we have duplicates of many bathroom items, such as shampoo, soap, q-tips, lotion, etc. Unfortunately, when we are at the store, we don’t remember what we have in the cupboard and end up buying more of something we really do not need.
How: Here is an idea to make sure you do not buy MORE of what you do not need, so that we can live with less.
1. Find a basket or box (preferably just use something you already have).
2. Find all of the duplicates and refills you have (do this for each room if needed)
3. Put all the duplicates in the basket.
Confession of the Day: I know this sounds like the most simple idea and all it really takes is just putting the duplicates, refills, and extras in a basket. I realized all too quickly that I was buying more of something that I just did not need and it would take me years to go through all of the “extras” I had bought. Now when I am filling out my grocery list, all I have to do is look in this basket to see what I have and what I am low on. No more buying MORE of something I do not need, which means more room in my cupboards and an easy grab when I run out of something.
I have this problem in the kitchen as well as the bathroom, and I really don't want to move things away from where I have them. What about a "no shopping" list to review before each trip, and have with you electronically as well?
I LOVE shopping through my cupboards every week to see what we have and what I can use! It sometimes feels like a grocery store, but sad, really! Great idea!