tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post5484443134734824753..comments2024-03-28T03:58:48.788-07:00Comments on creative savv: Sometimes organization isn't as "organized" as you'd thinkLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-36411976498082124782016-05-19T08:52:03.687-07:002016-05-19T08:52:03.687-07:00Hi live and learn,
It does work, for me, even if i...Hi live and learn,<br />It does work, for me, even if it doesn't look organized to anyone else.<br />Unfortunately, these receipts/surveys aren't the kind which will automatically spit out any surveys completed prematurely. I wouldn't know for a few days if the points were not added, had the survey time period not been a valid one.<br />But this works, and that's what counts.<br /><br />have a great day, live and learn!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-45248455475703715922016-05-19T08:47:53.528-07:002016-05-19T08:47:53.528-07:00Hi YHF,
At several stores where I've used gift...Hi YHF,<br />At several stores where I've used gift cards, the clerk has used a Sharpie to write my new balance on the card. I should start doing this myself. Currently, I do as you do and keep the receipts with each card. I have a separate pocket on my purse where I only keep gift cards and their receipts. It's been a "system" which has worked for me, so far.<br /><br />I do like using the computer to make lists of general to-do items. <br /><br />Whatever works, right?<br /><br />have a great day, YHF!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-5872902847439522052016-05-19T08:40:58.766-07:002016-05-19T08:40:58.766-07:00Hi Dee,
What a coincidence! That your daughter wou...Hi Dee,<br />What a coincidence! That your daughter would suggest you use a spread sheet. <br />I use spiral-bound notebooks for our budgets. My H frequently has suggested I do spreadsheets on the computer. But that just sounds like even more work to me, when my own method has worked fine with no issues, whatsoever, for 2 decades.<br />If it ain't broke . . .<br />Your method seems to have worked just fine for you.<br /><br />Have a great day, Dee!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-57455068796826047382016-05-19T08:36:13.593-07:002016-05-19T08:36:13.593-07:00Hi Mary,
I agree, whatever works, simply works.
Ha...Hi Mary,<br />I agree, whatever works, simply works.<br />Have a great day!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-77196806780519738372016-05-19T03:40:36.440-07:002016-05-19T03:40:36.440-07:00Sounds pretty organized to me and it seems to be w...Sounds pretty organized to me and it seems to be working. I don't have an opportunity like filling out a form for extra points, but I can imagine what I would do. I would just fill out a form every time I got a receipt. And if that wasn't too much work (just a minute or two), I would depend on the form to tell me if it was too soon or not. Yes, I definitely go for the path of least resistance.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-7827555268713401792016-05-18T11:13:08.783-07:002016-05-18T11:13:08.783-07:00I've found the computer a great way to stay or...I've found the computer a great way to stay organized, with that sticky note feature on my laptop. Beats having paper lists. But I do what you do too. Sometimes it is just easier to jot a quick note on a receipt. To keep track of my gift card balances and store points program, I use the receipt itself. For gift cards, I keep all the receipts for a particular gift card clipped together until the balance is used up. For store points program like Walgreens Balance Rewards and SYWR, I cut the bottom of the receipt and note any other additions like doing healthy activities, surveys, reviews, sweepstakes, etc. or subtractions like online purchases that don't involve a store receipt and keep a running total there. Helps me know when I'm not getting all my points and I can promptly call to rectify. I also note on my laptop sticky notes program any key specific dates, and I can rearrange the list in order of most important to do. I also know myself like you to drop doing things that have so much work for so little reward. But as a frugal tweaker, that bar can be quite low.<br /><br />Have a nice day!!<br /><br />YHFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-90227282125333511802016-05-18T09:56:39.274-07:002016-05-18T09:56:39.274-07:00My daughter studied business in college and does t...My daughter studied business in college and does the book keeping for several business meanwhile I use a notebook to keep track of my bill and receipts. She has tried to get me to use a spread sheet but I prefer my method. Whatever works best I always say .<br />DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-48715052052661467062016-05-18T09:29:52.185-07:002016-05-18T09:29:52.185-07:00What you do to stay organized works for you, and t...What you do to stay organized works for you, and that is what is important, Lili. I think we all have our own ways of organizing in a way that works for our own brains. Good job on the receipts for fuel points!<br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com