Congratulations on 21 years in business! I have not been lucky to have been with you the whole time, but what time I have been, GON has changed my life.

My tip is, we used to have one bank account for our social security checks and my work check. Something came up and I decided to go to a Walmart money card for my paycheck. It has helped our budget so much.

A Walmart money card works like a debit card. So my paycheck is deposited into the Walmart money card, and we can only spend the money that's in there. Plus, I can get cash back when I spend at Walmart...and I can win prizes as well.

1. Our bills are paid from the account in which the social security check is deposited.

2. Gas, groceries, entertainment, and other miscellaneous expenses are paid from the Walmart money card. We can only spend the money we deposited, so we never over-spend.

I no longer keep receipts (expect major purchases) as it is all online and I can easily review our monthly expenses.

My second tip got started because our local grocery store made Tuesdays 'Senior Day' with a 5% savings. We save three ways now: a) we buy applicable grocery store items that are on sale, b) we get the 5% in Senior discounts, and c) we use coupons as well! Using all these methods at once adds up to a ton of savings.

I was the type of person who grocery shopped several times a week. Now, all these savings has my husband and I shopping just on one day. We can see the difference in money and time.

On another note, your 'five minute newsletter' idea is so positive and right. It is amazing what you can do in five minutes and how much gets checked off the To Do List. Thank you so much for your postings. I am so swamped with work, garden, and life that your new, shorter emails will be so appreciated.

Thanks Maria!

These fabulous GON Reader Tips were submitted by:
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At the end of the day or on the weekend, the last thing that you want to do is clean your house, right?! It's definitely not what I want to be doing. After all my hard work, I want my nights and weekends to myself...for family and fun stuff. In light of this, I searched for and found a wonderful resource that helped me..and can help YOU get your house as clean as you want it to be, without taking up all of your time in the process.

The difference is that it helps you to clean smart instead of cleaning long and hard. You'll have the clean home you've always wanted, AND you'll have tons of time to enjoy life.

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GON Organizing Infographic: How to stop negative thoughts from getting you down. Definitely worth a gander!
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GON My Life: Leaving the digital world behind...I do this now and then. Do you?
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GON Mini Organizing Challenges: There are 5 weeks in August. This month's challenge theme is CLEAN. Here are your mini weekly challenges...
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* Optimism: That's the theme of the two quotes on my home page this week. Check them out and be inspired

* August Checklist: One organizing TO DO thought out for you each day

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