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Journal

# Notes for ordinary days.

Short guides from the studio: the bin in the garage, the leftovers, the extra debt payment, and the glass of water you meant to drink.

October 14, 2026

## [How to Organize Holiday Decorations (So Next Year You Find the Lights in 30 Seconds)](https://rhymaun.com/journal/how-to-organize-holiday-decorations) 

A simple system for storing holiday decorations: sort, bin, label with QR codes, and find the lights in seconds next year. Works with bins you own.

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October 14, 2026

## [How Long Do Leftovers Last in the Fridge? (And a Simple Way to Actually Eat Them)](https://rhymaun.com/journal/how-long-do-leftovers-last) 

USDA says most leftovers keep 3–4 days in the fridge. Here's an easy use-first system so Thanksgiving leftovers get eaten, not tossed.

[Read the guide](https://rhymaun.com/journal/how-long-do-leftovers-last) 

October 14, 2026

## [Debt Snowball vs. Avalanche: Which Is Better? (With a Worked Example)](https://rhymaun.com/journal/debt-snowball-vs-avalanche) 

Snowball pays the smallest balance first; avalanche pays the highest APR first. See both methods run on the same 3 debts, and how to choose.

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October 14, 2026

## [How to Remember to Drink Water (Without Being Nagged All Day)](https://rhymaun.com/journal/how-to-remember-to-drink-water) 

Forget to drink water at work? Try habit stacking, visible bottles, and quiet reminders, plus how much fluid adults need, per Mayo Clinic.

[Read the guide](https://rhymaun.com/journal/how-to-remember-to-drink-water)