10 Strategic Spending Moves That Free Your Schedule
Busy Isn’t The Only Option
Most of us want more time.
Time to do what we love. Time to just be. But we tell ourselves, “There’s no way. I’m too busy. My schedule is packed.” And in many cases, that’s true. Between work, family, errands, and keeping up with life, the days feel shorter than ever.
But honestly, even if your schedule is busier than a CEO’s, finding more time could be one spend away.
I didn’t set out on a mission to “save time.” These shifts came naturally, things that made sense, made life easier, or helped our household run smoother. But when I looked up, I realized something powerful:
I have time to do a lot.
If you’re feeling stretched too thin or constantly behind, these small, strategic spending moves can give you something money can’t buy back, your time.
Why Spending Can Sometimes Be the Smarter Save
Most people see spending as the opposite of saving. But when done intentionally, the right spend isn’t wasteful, it’s wise.
Think about it. Every hour you spend doing something that drains you could be time spent creating, resting, or connecting. When you invest in things that remove friction from your daily life, you’re actually multiplying your most valuable resource, time.
That’s how wealthy people think. They don’t just budget for bills, they budget for bandwidth.
The Hidden Cost of Doing It All Yourself
We’re taught to “do it all” as a badge of honor. Cook every meal. Clean every corner. Manage every detail. But honestly, doing everything yourself is the fastest path to burnout.
You don’t need to outsource everything. You just need to know where your time is leaking and which areas are worth patching with smart spending.
When you spend intentionally, you’re not buying laziness, you’re buying capacity.
The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
Before we get into the ten moves, it starts with this simple idea:
Every dollar should earn back either your time, your peace, or your energy.
If it doesn’t do one of those things, it’s probably not a strategic spend.
These are the ten spending shifts that gave our family more margin, without feeling guilty, wasteful, or stretched thin.