May 5 - Fabulous Organizing Tips and Thoughts from Readers - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter - Get Organized Now

Published: Wed, 05/05/21

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By Maria Gracia
May 5, 2021
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  Organizing Thought of the Day

Fabulous Organizing Tips and Thoughts
from GON Readers




Here are a bunch of tips and thoughts from GON Readers to brighten your day...


How I repurpose old maps

Hi Maria,

I enjoy your newsletter during mini-breaks at work!

I repurpose old maps by using as gift wrapping paper for my three grown sons who all love studying maps for no reason but to increase their geography trivia knowledge.

-- Tracey Tate

How I organized my mom's recipes
Hi Maria, One year for Christmas, I typed up the recipes my mom used and put in three ring binders for my dad and my brothers (and myself). I photocopied the original, stained, and well-worn recipe cards or papers she had and included the copies in the binder. The originals are in a keepsake container of her items.

-- Cindy P

I took your advice to do 'something'
Maria,

Regarding your April 3 Newsletter, I thought I was the only one! But just wanted to say that I'm glad to hear you also clean your shower while taking one. I used to get soaking wet cleaning it when fully dressed. Now, I spray the walls with a cleaner, get in, and wipe the walls down before washing myself. It's so much quicker and easier. And so glad to learn I'm not the only one!

I also took your advice to 'do something, rather than nothing,' and opened a box my mom packed up before she passed 20 years ago. Eek! I know. I found 8 Manila envelopes, each packed with unlabeled negatives. What to do with them?! I found an app through FilmBox by Photomyne that scans negatives and creates digital photos that can be saved. It's like magic! I've already scanned 560 negatives with another 1,000+ to go. My sisters, brothers, and I are thrilled at seeing old images we've either forgotten or had never seen. My hope is to create a digital photo album in time to celebrate what would have been my Mom's 100th birthday this June. (Wish me luck!)

This has me going through other boxes too. It'll get done because I took your suggestion of doing something. Thank you!

I appreciate your daily newsletter and helpful ideas. I wish you all the best!

--Mary Ellen Galvin, Denville NJ
(Retired salesperson, Mom of 4, Grandma to 8)

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Prolong the Positive Experiences in Your Life
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Honoring Moms Everywhere
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Waking Up On the Right Side of the Bed
Are you a bit grumpy or exhausted when you wake up? Here are 12 strategies to add 'get up and go' to your mornings

Improve Your Cooking Skills
Taking the time to improve your cooking skills can make an everyday dinner taste amazing...and might inspire you to add some variety to your meal plan

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  Take Action


___ 1. Do today's task on my May Monthly Organizing Checklist. The May 1 TO DO focuses on your home's fence, if you have one. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access my May Monthly Organizing Checklist.

___ 2. Organize some recipes. Get your recipes into an organized system. If you prefer not to start this project from scratch, this recipe binder is adorable and can help you get started.

___ 3. Clear out some paper clutter. Eliminate paper shuffling and keep paper clutter to a minimum, starting today. Here are 4 options to begin clearing it. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access my article on this topic.

  Inspiration


'Ideas are like slippery fish. They seem to have a peculiar knack of getting away from us. Because of this, the creative person always has a pad and a pencil handy. When he gets an idea, he writes it down. He knows that many people have found their whole lives changed by a single great thought. By capturing ideas immediately, he doesn't risk forgetting them.' (Earl Nightingale)

  In Closing


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Warmly,

Maria Gracia
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