tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post4046649230205581066..comments2023-07-21T03:00:15.795-07:00Comments on Jeri’s Organizing & Decluttering News: Resisting the Temptation of Sales, Special Deals and Inexpensive ItemsJeri Danskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-43028899291022110412013-09-08T22:30:42.757-07:002013-09-08T22:30:42.757-07:00Louise, Geralin and JustGail: Thank you all for yo...Louise, Geralin and JustGail: Thank you all for your great suggestions!Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-29670942682412480802013-09-06T07:40:36.300-07:002013-09-06T07:40:36.300-07:00I like the idea of taking photos of where you need...I like the idea of taking photos of where you need things. It sort of goes hand-in-hand with taking photos of areas that need clearing out.<br /><br />One thing that's worked for me in the past is to fill out the order form and wait. Often seeing the total price in black and white stops the order. Sometimes just the act of filling it out is enough.JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-37153894948443458492013-09-05T14:33:14.087-07:002013-09-05T14:33:14.087-07:00I've started taking photos of the areas of my ...I've started taking photos of the areas of my home where I want/need things. I have found this to be incredibly helpful for staying focused and not purchasing things that aren't "just right" for the space I'm shopping for. It also helps on the items I return after buying and feeling "iffy" about. <br /><br />I do the same with outfits/clothing. I photograph everything (jacket, top, pants) and make a note of what I don't own (low heel, dress shoe in neutral color) And that too keeps me focused. <br /><br />Finally, I also photograph the bottoms of all my lipsticks + make up so I can enlarge and read the colors. When I'm running near-empty, I just pull up the photo and purchase exactly what I'm running out of (want/need) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14340964579957658449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-49386859893757130722013-09-05T08:52:03.851-07:002013-09-05T08:52:03.851-07:00A technique that works for me is to carry the item...A technique that works for me is to carry the item around the store for a while. That often gets the desire to own it out of my system. It was mine for 10 minutes and that was enough!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.com