May 6 - Gifts That Can Help Make Life More Organized

May 6 - Gifts That Can Help Make Life More Organized - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Published: Tue, 05/06/25

Updated: Wed, 05/07/25

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by Maria Gracia

May 6, 2025

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Gifts That Can Help Make Life More Organized

Whether you’re shopping for someone who lives for labels or someone who’s just starting to embrace a clutter-free lifestyle, these gifts are thoughtful, practical, and sure to make everyday life a little smoother. They’re also great for treating yourself if your spring-cleaning spark is kicking in!

Here are 7 gift ideas that bring a little more calm,

control, and joy to daily routines:

1. SpaceAid Bamboo Drawer Dividers with Inserts and Labels: These expandable dividers transform chaotic drawers into beautifully organized sections worthy of a magazine shoot. No more fishing for the potato peeler in a sea of measuring spoons. Great for kitchens, bathrooms, and more.

2. YouCopia UpSpace Adjustable Box Organizer: Perfect for the pantry, this clever shelf helps corral those unruly boxes of foil, plastic wrap, and sandwich bags. It instantly gives the impression that you’ve got your life together.

3. Yamazaki Home Tosca Magnetic Kitchen Storage Rack: Stick this sleek, magnetic shelf on the side of your fridge and give your kitchen counter a breather. Great for storing spices, oil, or even your phone. Bonus points for being so pretty it could pass for Scandinavian art.

4. mDesign Stackable Plastic Food Storage Bin with Handles: These clear bins are like little VIP suites for your stuff. Use them in the fridge, under the sink, in the craft room—anywhere you want to see what you have without rummaging. Stackable, sleek, and super satisfying.

5. CAXXA 3-Tier Rolling Metal Storage Organizer: Need a mobile command center for office supplies, art tools, or toiletries? This rolling cart is up to the task. It fits in tight spots, looks clean and modern, and is a dream for the person who wants their essentials within arm’s reach.

6. Joseph Joseph Nest Lock Plastic Food Storage Container Set: This genius set nests into one compact square, with color-coded lids that snap together. It’s perfect for the person who values organized containers over a plastic avalanche.

7. Simple Houseware Over the Cabinet Door Organizer Holder: A great solution for those slim, hard-to-store items—think cutting boards, baking sheets, foil boxes, and more. These over-the-cabinet metal racks turn the back of your cabinet doors into bonus storage space. No tools required, and no more digging through a cluttered cabinet.

Whether you're shopping for a tidy soul or encouraging someone to take their first steps toward getting organized, these finds make wonderful, practical gifts.

Feel they'll make YOUR life a bit more organized as well? Go ahead and gift yourself!

On another note...
Packing for a trip doesn’t have to be stressful! My Travel Smarter: Essentials for Every Trip list includes must-have travel essentials that will keep you organized, comfortable, and ready for any adventure!

Why Sinkholes Happen

Sinkholes can appear suddenly and without warning—sometimes opening up large enough to swallow cars, homes, or entire sections of road. These dramatic collapses happen when underground rock, like limestone, slowly dissolves due to water passing through the soil.

Over time, this creates hidden voids beneath the surface. When the land above becomes too heavy to support itself, it gives way, leaving behind a gaping hole.

While many sinkholes are naturally occurring, certain human activities can make them more likely. Pumping too much groundwater, construction vibrations, or aging infrastructure like leaking sewer lines can disrupt the underground layers and speed up collapse.

Regions like Florida, Texas, Kentucky, and Missouri are particularly prone to sinkholes due to the type of rock beneath the ground.

It’s humbling to realize how much is happening beneath our feet. The earth is always evolving—even when we can’t see it.

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But here’s the thing—clutter doesn’t stay the same. It grows. Small piles turn into overwhelming messes before you even realize what’s happening.

And clutter is sneaky. It’s not just the overflowing closets, the file drawer bursting at the seams, or the stacks of boxes in the basement. Clutter shows up in all areas of life, including:

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Paper Clutter – Bills, mail, and endless paperwork

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GON Summer Bucket List

This isn’t your average bucket list — it’s a collection of simple pleasures, joyful adventures, and relaxing escapes. Whether you’re sipping iced coffee on the porch, watching a fiery sunset, or taking a spontaneous road trip, these 25 hand-picked ideas will help you slow down, soak up the sunshine, and savor everything the season has to offer.

Also, if you don't already have it, my 2025 Monthly Organizing Calendar is still available. Jump in today and start tackling those organizing tasks.

To access these free resources, click here

May Organizing Challenge: Above and Beyond: Elevate Your Mindset: These challenges are simple upgrades to your everyday routine that will help you feel more present, organized and fulfilled. Take the challenge here

May 2025 Monthly Organizing Checklist: My new May 2025 Monthly Organizing Checklist is here. Simplify your routines and get organized before summer fun begins. These daily 10-minute tasks will help you get organized, manage your time, and freshen up your home and your life. Click here

Results of Last Month's Web Poll: April is National Gardening Month: How's your green thumb? Access the results of this poll including a bunch of GON reader comments.

New Web Poll: How many books do you read in a typical month? Vote in my GON Reader Poll on my home page and let us know.

"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves."

-- Sir Edmund Hillary

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Maria Gracia
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-- Maria

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