Oct 08 2008
Home Office - It can earn its keep
2008-10-08 19:48:32
Let your home office pay you back for the space that it occupies. Use it as your strategy room. Plan your trips to the grocery store, plan a route for the garage sales of the week and check the Internet for the cheapest gas in town.
Your home’s value can be broken down by how many square feet of living space it has. Just like in a retail store - each square foot needs to be used to the fullest extent. Instead of simply putting a desk, computer and printer in a room and calling it your home office - use it!
Food ads and coupons are abundant in Thursday and Sunday editions of most newspapers. Access even more coupons and freebies from the Internet. You’re computer can assist in meal planning which by the way should be done in advance guided by the good deals that you’ve found.
Garage sales are a wonderful way to have fun with the family while making purchases at pennies on the dollar. By planning ahead the money you save will not be spent at the gas station. Check the Internet for local garage sales while you are looking for coupons in the Thursday newspaper. Most garage sales will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Before you head out to the grocery store and the garage sales check the Internet again - this time for the best gas prices in your area.
Use the tools at your fingertips to make plans and to save money. If you are reading this I’m sure that you know how but check back for more in depth ideas.
