It’s still summer and already the stores are bursting with fall and even Christmas merchandise. At work, at home, we all have decorations of one sort or another. It’s likely that you have some holiday specific pieces and others that are more general seasonal decorations. All of this stuff has to be stored when it is not in use and remembered when the time comes to put it out. Storage bins and a label maker can only get you so far. I’ve even seen some organizational gurus advocate itemized lists on the end of bins. That’s all good and well, but you still have to trek to your storage area and locate the right bin so that you can even read the list. What a pain!
Stockpile free and simple inventory solution makes keeping track of your occasionally used items easy and stress-free. Begin by creating locations for the various storage areas within your home. Be specific. If your attic is small and well organized you can just say “Attic” if however, your attic is large and/or cluttered you may want to break it down further and designate which side of the attic or which cupboard, etc specific items are kept in. Remember, the point is to be able to quickly and easily locate items when you need them. You can create as many locations as you would like. As you add item records include details that will help you in the future. How big is the holly wreath? Was that flying ghost battery powered or does it require electricity? The details may not seem important when you are holding the item in your hand but several months from now when you are trying to decide which piece you want to use or whether or not you should invest in a new/different/better model you’ll want to know these little tidbits. Adding this info to your Stockpile record allows you to access this data, anytime from anywhere. You can look this information up while you’re standing in the store debating your next purchase.
Have you ever taken advantage of an end of season sale and then been surprised the following year because you completely forgot that you had purchased that item? It used to happen to me all the time. I love to get snowmen on clearance in February but then they go right into storage until the following winter. When something comes into your home and is immediately packed away it’s easy to forget that you own it. Not a problem, until you buy something similar at full price the next year before you pull out that box or bin. If you add items into Stockpile free and simple inventory solution as you acquire them you can easily check to see whether or not you really need that new item before you add it to your collection. This saves you time, money and keeps you from over-cluttering. Win-win-win!
Things do wear out, as well. Plastic cracks, lightbulbs burn out, over time your decorations can start to look worn and outdated. Often we decide to get rid of them at the end of the season rather than pack them away again. If you toss something when you are packing things away it’s easy to forget. If you update Stockpile to reflect the loss, it won’t be a surprise next time you pull the decorations out and realize that something is missing. You can be on the hunt for a replacement months in advance when the merchandise hits store shelves.
Decorating Made Easy Is Always in Style | Stockpile Free and Simple Inventory Solution Is a Game Changer
We mean it when we say that Stockpile can change the way that you organize your home or office, saving you time and money and reducing day to day headaches. Haven’t tried Stockpile yet? What are you waiting for? Sign up now!
