Comments on: Get Organized Mission #4: Forgo The Freebies http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/ The Step-by-Step System for Taking Charge of Your Life Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:05:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kim http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-3/#comment-109871 Kim Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:53 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-109871 Done :) Done :)

]]> By: Dawn http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-3/#comment-108791 Dawn Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:25:29 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-108791 I agree with this task! Especially when it costs money. I REALLY think hard now before spending money on anything that will bring more stuff into the house. Done! I agree with this task! Especially when it costs money. I REALLY think hard now before spending money on anything that will bring more stuff into the house. Done!

]]> By: MC http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-3/#comment-107299 MC Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:56:08 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-107299 Took a quick look around the house, and I didn't really see anything that was a freebie. So I didn't have anything like that to discard. However, I understand the premise now about freebies not really being free, and will change my mindset accordingly. Mission accomplished. Took a quick look around the house, and I didn’t really see anything that was a freebie. So I didn’t have anything like that to discard. However, I understand the premise now about freebies not really being free, and will change my mindset accordingly. Mission accomplished.

]]> By: Caren Goldstein http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-3/#comment-82538 Caren Goldstein Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:05:23 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-82538 mission accomplished mission accomplished

]]> By: Cydni http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-3/#comment-77370 Cydni Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:43:41 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-77370 Done, Done,

]]> By: Kimi http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-70291 Kimi Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:52:29 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-70291 This was easy. Went a step further. Decided to unsubscribe to several email newsletters etc., that I don't read anyway. Saves a lot of time not having to sift through your emailbox for "important" stuff. Yay! This was easy. Went a step further. Decided to unsubscribe to several email newsletters etc., that I don’t read anyway. Saves a lot of time not having to sift through your emailbox for “important” stuff. Yay!

]]> By: Julia O'Connor http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-60090 Julia O'Connor Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:16:09 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-60090 sometimes "freebee's" arrive even when we have not invited them, the only way to deal with them is to dispose of them immediatly, into the "give" bag for the next trip to the " Opp' shop. this weeks mission is very much a mind shift. sometimes “freebee’s” arrive even when we have not invited them, the only way to deal with them is to dispose of them immediatly, into the “give” bag for the next trip to the ” Opp’ shop. this weeks mission is very much a mind shift.

]]> By: Amber http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-59095 Amber Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:48:35 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-59095 Yikes. Just read this weeks email. I am going to tackle the hundreds of free ebooks I accumulated through amazon when I first got my kindle. I still only read my favorite authors and with two young kids I am not reason nearly as fast as I once did. And saving for the day they are old enough for me to read for hours on end is just silly. And mental and kindle clutter. Clearing it out this week. Yikes. Just read this weeks email. I am going to tackle the hundreds of free ebooks I accumulated through amazon when I first got my kindle. I still only read my favorite authors and with two young kids I am not reason nearly as fast as I once did. And saving for the day they are old enough for me to read for hours on end is just silly. And mental and kindle clutter. Clearing it out this week.

]]> By: Raleigh http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-58236 Raleigh Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:34:16 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-58236 This one was speaking to me. I'm not into the freebie cosmetic type stuff but I LOVE a glossy catalogue. I stopped buying magazines when I stopped working and haven't really missed them but the glossy catalogues I will dream shop with. I know that I have ikea catalogues from as far back as 1998 in some book boxes in the garage, (I will be getting to those piles of books soon as I still haven't needed any of them) we don't even have an ikea near us any more LOL. So these must go! These are not the only culprits! I think I will allow myself to keep my howard's storage world catalogue though. I better just throw away the old edition :D This one was speaking to me.

I’m not into the freebie cosmetic type stuff but I LOVE a glossy catalogue.

I stopped buying magazines when I stopped working and haven’t really missed them but the glossy catalogues I will dream shop with.

I know that I have ikea catalogues from as far back as 1998 in some book boxes in the garage, (I will be getting to those piles of books soon as I still haven’t needed any of them) we don’t even have an ikea near us any more LOL. So these must go! These are not the only culprits!

I think I will allow myself to keep my howard’s storage world catalogue though. I better just throw away the old edition :D

]]> By: Maria http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-56599 Maria Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:38:12 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-56599 done done

]]> By: Lisa http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-56092 Lisa Tue, 31 May 2011 18:41:20 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-56092 I've been working with a professional organizer and have been amazed at how much easier it is to have organized stuff if there's a lot less of it. When I'm tempted to take a freebie it helps to remind myself of how much time, energy and cash I spent getting rid of it. I have to remain vigilant, though; it's easy to let one's guard down in the face of ever-present freebie offers. I’ve been working with a professional organizer and have been amazed at how much easier it is to have organized stuff if there’s a lot less of it. When I’m tempted to take a freebie it helps to remind myself of how much time, energy and cash I spent getting rid of it. I have to remain vigilant, though; it’s easy to let one’s guard down in the face of ever-present freebie offers.

]]> By: Jenni http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-54169 Jenni Wed, 04 May 2011 02:36:48 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-54169 I'm not a big shopper or spender, so it is always easy for me to pass up free stuff when you have to buy something in order to get it. I realize it's not always good to get more for your money when you can pay less and get just what you need. However, I have felt obligated to take things from people in order not to hurt their feelings. I have figured out a way to handle this when someone offers me something in the future. If I don't have a place for it and can't really use it, then I will just politely decline. I’m not a big shopper or spender, so it is always easy for me to pass up free stuff when you have to buy something in order to get it. I realize it’s not always good to get more for your money when you can pay less and get just what you need. However, I have felt obligated to take things from people in order not to hurt their feelings. I have figured out a way to handle this when someone offers me something in the future. If I don’t have a place for it and can’t really use it, then I will just politely decline.

]]> By: Gea http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-45924 Gea Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:21:17 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-45924 Thanks! This helped to get rid of some subscripcions! Thanks! This helped to get rid of some subscripcions!

]]> By: Lene http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-27901 Lene Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:59:04 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-27901 Mission #4 completed. At first I thought this does not apply to me, but then I read through it and realized that it does in some ways and also it has been worth it to think trough. As a result I have stopped two magazine supcriptions and I decided not to consider buying things on sale, unless it is something I need and was going to buy anyway. I think I will stop newsletters arriving by e-mail with different special offers as well. After all I know which places have good prices if I need something anyway. Mission #4 completed. At first I thought this does not apply to me, but then I read through it and realized that it does in some ways and also it has been worth it to think trough. As a result I have stopped two magazine supcriptions and I decided not to consider buying things on sale, unless it is something I need and was going to buy anyway. I think I will stop newsletters arriving by e-mail with different special offers as well. After all I know which places have good prices if I need something anyway.

]]> By: Yvonne http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-26657 Yvonne Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:36:58 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-26657 i dont really good go for freebies less it something i use all the time thank you for all your support yvonne i dont really good go for freebies less it something i use all the time thank you for all your support
yvonne

]]> By: Michele Connolly http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-26611 Michele Connolly Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:56:32 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-26611 @Abigail: Great idea to store the questions for use when you're shopping! :) @Abigail: Great idea to store the questions for use when you’re shopping! :)

]]> By: Abigail http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-26573 Abigail Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:37:09 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-26573 Loving these missions! This was a tough one for me, since it wasn't as much a task to complete as a shift of thinking. Really good to think about though. Stored the questions in my iPod to make myself look at when faced with future freebies. Thanks! Loving these missions! This was a tough one for me, since it wasn’t as much a task to complete as a shift of thinking. Really good to think about though. Stored the questions in my iPod to make myself look at when faced with future freebies. Thanks!

]]> By: Chris http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-24110 Chris Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:45:21 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-24110 I too thought that this wasn't going to be something that I needed to do, as we don't have junk mail delivered to our house, therefore no coupons to keep - or get rid of! Where I live is a small town where there's no shopping centre "giveaways", so no problem with being given things we don't need there either. However when I read through some of the replies above, I realised that the tea bags, coffee, sugar, shampoo, conditioner, shower caps and moisturiser that come from motels we stay in and my husband insists on bringing home with us (because we have paid for it) actually count as freebies! I have now got all those little bottles lined up in the shelf in the shower so that we use them before I buy any more shampoo and conditioner, and I have the tea bags, coffee etc put into the canisters that sit near the kettle so that we can use them up too. That's a start to this...think I will probably find other things if I take the time to think about it. As someone else said, this will probably be an ongoing mission, at least for a while! I too thought that this wasn’t going to be something that I needed to do, as we don’t have junk mail delivered to our house, therefore no coupons to keep – or get rid of! Where I live is a small town where there’s no shopping centre “giveaways”, so no problem with being given things we don’t need there either. However when I read through some of the replies above, I realised that the tea bags, coffee, sugar, shampoo, conditioner, shower caps and moisturiser that come from motels we stay in and my husband insists on bringing home with us (because we have paid for it) actually count as freebies! I have now got all those little bottles lined up in the shelf in the shower so that we use them before I buy any more shampoo and conditioner, and I have the tea bags, coffee etc put into the canisters that sit near the kettle so that we can use them up too. That’s a start to this…think I will probably find other things if I take the time to think about it. As someone else said, this will probably be an ongoing mission, at least for a while!

]]> By: Jenny http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-22941 Jenny Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:16:04 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-22941 Saw this more as a shift of thinking than an actual task. Will be using the Gretchen Rubin concept of "spending out" and USING UP all the freebie shampoos, moisturisers, bits and bobs before I buy more. Also enjoying and using stuff I already have rather than getting more. Will be taking some "gifts" people have given me to the charity shop this week too. These count as freebies in a way don't they? Saw this more as a shift of thinking than an actual task. Will be using the Gretchen Rubin concept of “spending out” and USING UP all the freebie shampoos, moisturisers, bits and bobs before I buy more. Also enjoying and using stuff I already have rather than getting more. Will be taking some “gifts” people have given me to the charity shop this week too. These count as freebies in a way don’t they?

]]> By: jeannie http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/comment-page-2/#comment-21910 jeannie Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:21:58 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/05/get-organized-mission-4-forego-the-freebies/#comment-21910 love Crystal's idea. have just written myself the same post it. Love this un-cluttering business. No more freebies yeah! love Crystal’s idea. have just written myself the same post it. Love this un-cluttering business. No more freebies yeah!

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