Jan 17 - Organizing Tips and Ideas from GON Readers

Jan 17 - Organizing Tips and Ideas from GON Readers - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Published: Fri, 01/17/25

Updated: Sat, 01/18/25

Get Organized Now!

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by Maria Gracia

January 17, 2025

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Organizing Tips and Ideas from GON Readers

GON Reader Letter #1

The Under-the-Stairs Gift Stash

Hi Maria,

For those small gifts that l cannot use, l keep them in a bag under the stairs so l have something to give folks who ask for a raffle or tombola prize.

Thank you for a great newsletter.

-- Patricia, Norfolk UK

GON Reader Letter #2

Silence a Dripping Faucet

Here’s a clever trick I learned long ago to silence a dripping faucet:

Tie a piece of string around the faucet, letting the other end touch the drain. The water will travel silently down the string instead of dripping noisily.

This is a good temporary fix until the drip can be repaired.

-- Dottie Konarski, CT

GON Reader Letter #3

Masking Tape to the Rescue

I have an inexpensive, temporary solution for leaky windows. I use masking tape on all of the seams and cracks. It seals out cold drafts really well and helps save on heating costs.

It's not a permanent solution, and it's not always beautiful, but it really works. In the spring, just remove the tape. My windows are sporting bright orange tape right now. It's quite the fashion statement, but I used what I had available. I tried clear tape made specifically for windows, but it's not sticking well so I've gone back to masking tape.

Add plastic film to the windows for even more savings. I hope this tip can help readers who have older, leaky windows.

-- Renee Hogan

P.S. I've curated a list of Wellness Essentials for January. Enjoy!

The Secret to Lots of Ideas

Want to generate more ideas? Here are five quick ways to get your creative juices flowing:

Ask "What if?" – Take a problem or situation and imagine the wildest solutions.

Brainstorm in bursts – Set a timer for 5 minutes and jot down everything that comes to mind without stopping.

Seek inspiration – Read a book, take a walk, or explore a new hobby to spark fresh thinking.

Flip the script – Think about what wouldn't work and reverse it to discover new possibilities.

Collaborate – Share your thoughts with a friend and build on each other’s ideas.

The more you practice, the more ideas will start flowing naturally.

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10 Ways to Conquer Your Reading Pile: Practical Solutions for Getting Through Your Piled Up Books and Articles: Is your reading pile starting to look like the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Or is your eReader overflowing with books you keep downloading but never read? You’re not alone. Here’s how to organize your reading pile, clear the clutter, and make time for the stories and articles you’ve been meaning to enjoy. Access here

January 2025 Monthly Organizing Checklist: My January 2025 Organizing Checklist contains daily organizing tasks, winter cleaning ideas, and tips for a clutter-free home

January 2025 Monthly Organizing Challenge: Accomplishment: Take on these five Accomplishment Challenges to refresh your home and mindset

GON Reader Web Poll: When it is snowing outside, what is your favorite thing to do? 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, "How do you tackle post holiday cleanup and organizing?" Here are the results, along with a whole bunch of personal reader comments

"The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas."

-- Linus Pauling

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Maria Gracia
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-- Maria

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