Feb 28- Organizing Tips and Ideas from GON Readers

Feb 28- Organizing Tips and Ideas from GON Readers - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Published: Fri, 02/28/25

Updated: Fri, 02/28/25

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by Maria Gracia

February 28, 2025

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Organizing Tips and Ideas from GON Readers

GON Reader Letter #1

Me and My Home: A Year-Long Decluttering Journey

My goal for 2025 has been ME AND MY HOME. I know it may sound selfish, but it surely is not intended that way at all. My husband and I live in a large home. Our grandchildren visit often and get much joy (as do we) from sleeping over and the younger ones explore and play in the toy room, and we are not yet ready to downsize.

However, we are both fragrantly aware that time is ticking, so this year is ME AND MY HOME. For my own peace of mind, I am going to start the process.

Lucky for me, I have an empty room. I have placed fold-up tables around the perimeter of the room – a donate, a toss and a keep, and two unpack tables. I am unpacking one room at a time (with the help of my trusted helper, Maria, who has been with me for 34 years) and together we are having fun!

We have assisted our helper in building her own home, so much of what is going to be donated is going directly to furnishing her home, kitchen, and outdoor area. What a win!

I am going to lean heavily on your daily emails to keep my mojo, knowing that this is a 52-week project that I have broken down into little pieces so that there is no pressure. My Maria loves to bake, so our reward is going to be baking cakes and cookies that she can take home to share with her family and grandchildren over the weekends.

Thank you for your inspiration. Kind regards.

-- Meryl Williamson

GON Reader Letter #2

No More Rusty Stains: A Shower Storage Hack

I have been a long-time reader of your daily emails, and appreciate all of the suggestions and insights very much. My favorite way to start each morning is reading your email with a cup of coffee.

Here is a tip I came up with. I keep shaving cream in the shower, but the bottom of the can tends to rust a bit and leave marks wherever it sits. I recently purchased a set of rubber coasters and placed one in each shower. Various shaving cream size cans will fit on them, and no more rusty stains to clean up.
Thank you,

-- Jan Nelson, Horace, ND

GON Reader Letter #3

Bed Sheet Boot Camp: The Unexpected Workout

Thank you for all the exercise tips in your December 8th newsletter. I thought of one you forgot. For a full body workout, change the sheets on your bed. Lol! It’s always a challenge and it gets your heart rate up.
-- Karen Fellenstein

GON Reader Letter #4

Organizing GON Tips: 20 Years of Inspiration in One Place

Wow, Maria...God answers prayers!

Just recently, I replied to your daily newsletter, commenting that I've been a GONer for at least 20 years, stating that I was going to accumulate all of your previous newsletter info into one folder, and re-read.

What I found on your website were two new documents, and several previous documents and checklists, which I've seen before, read again, and have downloaded all. I'm going to organize them into categories, but I love every single bit, and I look forward to making everything a habit.

As for one suggestion, write it down. I used to have a large, five subject notebook, and I wrote everything down, every day. It truly helps.

Thanks again Maria!

-- Lisa

GON Reader Letter #5

A Desk That Works: Keeping Clutter Off the Surface

To keep my desk surface clutter-free, I gave everything a “home” off of my desk surface. I mounted a small wall file to hold incoming papers, used a pretty cup for my favorite pens, and placed a decorative tray for items I need to access often (but don’t want scattered everywhere).

My rule? If it doesn’t belong in one of these spots, it gets put away immediately. Now my desk stays neat, and I have plenty of space to work.

-- Brenda, Raleigh, NC

P.S. When you're taking a trip, packing for that adventure should not be stressful. This carefully Travel Smarter: Essentials for Every Trip idea list includes must-have travel essentials that will keep you organized, comfortable, and ready for any adventure.

Why Does February Play By Its Own Rules?

Ever wonder why February sometimes has 28 days and sometimes 29, while every other month gets 30 or 31? Blame it on the Romans!

When Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar in 45 BCE, he based it on a 365-day year, with an extra day added every four years (leap year) to keep things aligned with the Earth’s orbit around the sun.

But before that, the original Roman calendar was a mess, with only 10 months and a random winter period that wasn’t counted.

Later, Emperor Augustus tweaked the calendar, ensuring his namesake month (August) had 31 days, just like July (named after Julius Caesar).

Since February was already the shortest month, it took the hit and got stuck with 28 days, only gaining a 29th day every four years to keep the calendar accurate.

So if you know a Leap Year baby, they have Rome to thank for their rare birthday.

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With information bombarding us from every direction, it’s no wonder so many people feel overwhelmed.
You jot down a birthday on the calendar. A grocery list gets scribbled on a scrap of paper and stuck to the fridge. A phone number lands on a sticky note. Garden plans? Stored on index cards.

Movies you want to watch, books to read—another list. A friend hands you a business card, and now it’s taped to your computer monitor or pinned to the bulletin board.

There are lists for travel plans and packing, a log for medications, and notebooks filled with decorating ideas, insurance research, or even your cleaning schedule.

Lists, lists, lists. Paper, paper, and more paper—scattered everywhere.

Important information gets lost. Paper piles up on the kitchen table, desk, and counters. The filing cabinet is bursting at the seams.

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February 2025 Monthly Organizing Challenge: Acts of Kindness: These Acts of Kindness Challenges are designed to encourage small but meaningful acts that can bring joy to someone’s day, foster deeper connections, and remind us of the beauty in simple gestures.

Reader Web Poll: Last Chance to Vote! Which of these items would you find hardest to part with during a decluttering spree? Cast your vote in the poll on my home page and let me know. Results will be published in this newsletter next month.

Results of last month's poll: Last month I polled GON Readers and asked, "When it is snowing outside, what is your favorite thing to do?" Here are the results, along with a whole bunch of personal reader comments.

February 2025 Monthly Organizing Checklist: My February 2025 Monthly Organizing Checklist contains an organizing TO DO for every day of the month...already thought out for you.

"No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking."
-- Voltaire

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Warmly,

Maria Gracia
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-- Maria

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