Polly's Quick Tip: Curb Clutter and Conserve Cash

This post has been included in the 37th Carnival of Money Hacks at Living Almost Large.

Photo by Doug Wilson

A couple of years ago I took a crash course on cleaning and de-cluttering from the local recreation department.

My house is still a wreck, and I spend too much money, but I learned one valuable tip.

When shopping, especially at a big store like Target, Walmart, K-Mart or the like, leave the shopping cart at the front of the store. Get what you need and check out. Having to carry everything in your arms, or having to go back to the front of the store to get a shopping basket or cart may eliminate those impulse buys and keep the cr*p out of your house.