14 Remarkably Clever Ways To Use Zip Ties

PLUS: A simple solution for keeping cupcakes covered, 14 indispensable kitchen tools, and more. PLUS: A simple solution for keeping cupcakes covered, 14 indispensable kitchen tools, and more. September 29, 2022 [View Online]( Good morning! With Dave’s work as a videographer, there’s usually at least one half-used bag of zip ties floating around the garage. I’ve discovered a number of surprisingly practical ways to use them around the house over the years, and I’m sharing 14 of my all-time favorite zip tie tips in Today’s Good Thing. Also in today’s newsletter, you’ll learn about a super simple way to keep cupcakes covered. (It may not deter a determined frosting thief, but it will keep bugs and debris at bay!) Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING [Photos of various uses for zip ties.]( [14 Remarkably Clever Ways To Use Zip Ties]( You may not think about zip ties as a household item or necessity, but these 14 clever hacks might just change your mind. [READ MORE]( [READ MORE]( Related • [15 Smart New Ways To Use A Standard Kitchen Sponge]( • [Here Are 10 Creative Ways To Reuse Your Old Amazon Boxes]( ⚡️QUICK TIPS⚡️ • Find out how your culinary arsenal compares to the 14 must-have kitchen tools OGT readers can’t live without. [Read more ➜]( • When was the last time you replaced these 9 common bathroom items? (If you can’t remember, it’s probably time!) [Read more ➜]( • Whether you use a top sheet on your bed or not, there are points worth considering on both sides of the debate. [Read more ➜]( WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT? Upend Cups To Cover Up Cupcakes [A photo of cupcakes covered with plastic cups.]( It’s not only a useful idea, but a pretty decent tongue twister too! There's a lot to love about cupcakes—they’re easy to eat, and the cake and frosting tend to be lighter in texture due to their small size. But for all their merits, I will admit that cupcakes do have a few disadvantages compared to larger cakes. They’re riskier and more time-consuming to move around than a single cake, for one thing. They can also be more difficult to keep covered—if, that is, you don’t have a stack of small plastic cups on hand. Turned upside down, a small plastic cup is just the right size to cover a frosted cupcake and protect it from dust, bugs, and fingers trying to swipe some frosting. It’s a simple way to keep your cupcakes intact, plus you can rinse and reuse the cups! YESTERDAY'S GOOD THING [Photos of various organizing tasks.]( [24 Easy 5-Minute Tasks That Will Get You More Organized]( Not everyone has the time or patience for an organizing marathon, but anyone can squeeze a few of these quick tasks into their day. [READ MORE]( [READ MORE]( A FEW MORE THINGS... ❤️ Take Heart: Today is World Heart Day, raising awareness of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of death and promoting action to improve cardiovascular health worldwide. Celebrate World Heart Day by committing (or recommitting) to a heart healthy habit, such as eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, or managing stress through mindfulness or meditation. ☕️ Java Jubilee: Today is National Coffee Day in the U.S.—not to be confused with International Coffee Day, which is coming up on Saturday. Many coffee chains have offered discounts or special deals for Coffee Day in the past, so swing by your go-to coffee shop today to see if you can snag a sweet deal (or an unsweetened deal, if that's your thing!) 🤔 Wordle: [Solve today's 5-letter word](. What did you think of today's email? [Not good]( | [Just okay]( | [Loved it!]( 🏠[Visit the By Jillee Shop]( 🤗 [Join OGT Free]( Let's connect! [facebook]( [instagram]( [pinterest]( [youtube]( If you have thoughts, comments, questions or a tip or trick you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you! My inbox is always open, so just hit "reply" and let me know what's on your mind. See you tomorrow! Sending you bright ideas and simple solutions to help you create a home and life you love. My mailing address is: One Good Thing by Jillee 841 S. Main St. Heber City, UT 84032 If you're not happy please reply to this email to tell me why. Update your email preferences or [unsubscribe]( [here](. View our privacy policy [here](.