This Organized Life: Organizing Tips for Busy Moms to Declutter, Boost Productivity, & Simplify Life
If you're struggling with clutter, or looking for simple tips to simplify your life, you're in the right place. Our podcast is where everyday folks and professional organizers go for inspiration on what it takes to live an organized life. New episodes released every Monday & Thursday! If you're interested in working with us visit: https://simplyborganized.com/
Episodes
July 25, 2024 • 19 mins
Think back to a time when you felt completely out of control. Maybe you lost your job, or your boyfriend broke up with you, or someone you love was facing an illness. When life gets out of hand we often feel a loss of control resulting in chaos, anxiety, frustration.
Organizing provides a sense of security and preparedness in a world that is otherwise filled with so much uncertainty. In other words, it gives us a sense of control.
“T...
Organizing provides a sense of security and preparedness in a world that is otherwise filled with so much uncertainty. In other words, it gives us a sense of control.
“T...
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July 22, 2024 • 10 mins
Last week, we talked about the importance of making time for reading. This week, we're diving into the topic of exercise and movement.
We understand that finding time for fitness can be a challenge, but it's all about replacing activities that don't add value.
You don't need an expensive gym membership or hours of workouts. Even small pockets of time can make a difference. I’m sharing my personal experiences and tips to help you inc...
We understand that finding time for fitness can be a challenge, but it's all about replacing activities that don't add value.
You don't need an expensive gym membership or hours of workouts. Even small pockets of time can make a difference. I’m sharing my personal experiences and tips to help you inc...
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July 18, 2024 • 17 mins
We’re diving into a topic that's close to my heart and crucial for many families: time management tips for teens with ADHD and autism.
I received a heartfelt question from a mom with a 15-year-old daughter who’s potentially dealing with autism and ADHD. With high school around the corner, they're looking for resources to help manage her time better, especially with the increased homework load. To make things even more challenging, ...
I received a heartfelt question from a mom with a 15-year-old daughter who’s potentially dealing with autism and ADHD. With high school around the corner, they're looking for resources to help manage her time better, especially with the increased homework load. To make things even more challenging, ...
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July 15, 2024 • 10 mins
What's on your to-be-read pile? If you're like most of us, life is hectic, your TBR pile is endless, and finding time to read is a struggle.
If that sounds familiar, you'll want to tune into this week's tip.
I'll be talking about why reading is so good for your mental well-being and personal growth. Plus, I'll share some practical tips on how to carve out time for reading in your busy life.
You’ll Learn:
0:00 Introduction
1:26 The Impo...
If that sounds familiar, you'll want to tune into this week's tip.
I'll be talking about why reading is so good for your mental well-being and personal growth. Plus, I'll share some practical tips on how to carve out time for reading in your busy life.
You’ll Learn:
0:00 Introduction
1:26 The Impo...
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July 11, 2024 • 35 mins
How many times have you felt overwhelmed with life and despite how hard you try, you just feel stuck.
If you can relate, you are not alone-trust me on this one!
Joining me today on This Organized Life is Kate House, Behavior Change Specialist and host of the Live By Design Podcast. Kate teaches women who feel stuck and overwhelmed achieve their personal goals through mindset shifts, healthy habits, and guilt-free self care (imagine ...
If you can relate, you are not alone-trust me on this one!
Joining me today on This Organized Life is Kate House, Behavior Change Specialist and host of the Live By Design Podcast. Kate teaches women who feel stuck and overwhelmed achieve their personal goals through mindset shifts, healthy habits, and guilt-free self care (imagine ...
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July 8, 2024 • 15 mins
This week’s tip is all about using family shared calendars. Using Calendar apps can enhance our organization and communication, and helps reduce conflicts and brings peace to our homes.
You'll Learn:
2:25 The Importance of Family Calendars
5:27 Involving Kids in Planning the Family Schedule
8:48 Increasing Family Communication
11:29 Utilizing Apps to Help You Create a Calendar
Tune in for actionable advice on optimizing shared calendars...
You'll Learn:
2:25 The Importance of Family Calendars
5:27 Involving Kids in Planning the Family Schedule
8:48 Increasing Family Communication
11:29 Utilizing Apps to Help You Create a Calendar
Tune in for actionable advice on optimizing shared calendars...
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July 4, 2024 • 26 mins
We’re back with another Ask An Expert question from our TOL community!
Joining me is Jenn Fredeman, a mom of 3, who works part-time, and is looking for strategies on how to stay organized while she plans her parents 70th birthday party.
In this episode you'll learn:
0:02 Introduction to Ask an Expert
2:09 Setting the Foundation for Party Planning
5:29 Importance of Proactive Planning and Deadlines
9:48 Effective Time Blocking Strategies
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Joining me is Jenn Fredeman, a mom of 3, who works part-time, and is looking for strategies on how to stay organized while she plans her parents 70th birthday party.
In this episode you'll learn:
0:02 Introduction to Ask an Expert
2:09 Setting the Foundation for Party Planning
5:29 Importance of Proactive Planning and Deadlines
9:48 Effective Time Blocking Strategies
...
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July 1, 2024 • 11 mins
This week’s tip is all about creating a monthly budget. Being intentional about our finances can help us gain control and make better decisions.
Just like organizing our physical spaces, budgeting can help us avoid unnecessary stress and regain financial control.
You'll Learn:
1:02 The Importance of a Monthly Budget
4:01 The Connection Between Money and Clutter
6:52 Utilizing Apps to Help You Budget
8:20 Advocating for Financial Litera...
Just like organizing our physical spaces, budgeting can help us avoid unnecessary stress and regain financial control.
You'll Learn:
1:02 The Importance of a Monthly Budget
4:01 The Connection Between Money and Clutter
6:52 Utilizing Apps to Help You Budget
8:20 Advocating for Financial Litera...
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June 27, 2024 • 16 mins
If you struggle with getting organized or find it hard to motivate yourself to tackle the clutter in your home, this is the episode for you.
Today we are talking about 5 roadblocks that often hold us back from dealing with the disorganized parts of our lives.
I refer to them as The 5 Clutter Pitfalls (you can read all about them in Chapter 8 of my book Hot Mess: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized). https://amzn.to/3VwSui4
In this ...
Today we are talking about 5 roadblocks that often hold us back from dealing with the disorganized parts of our lives.
I refer to them as The 5 Clutter Pitfalls (you can read all about them in Chapter 8 of my book Hot Mess: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized). https://amzn.to/3VwSui4
In this ...
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June 24, 2024 • 8 mins
With Summer in full swing, it’s time to make sure your passport is up to date!Think of your passport as a safety net. No travel plans right now? Doesn't matter. Life loves to throw curveballs and that passport might come in handy.
0:00 Introduction
2:23 Passport Renewal Reminder
5:45 Importance of Passport Accessibility
7:36 Checking Passport Expiration Date
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0:00 Introduction
2:23 Passport Renewal Reminder
5:45 Importance of Passport Accessibility
7:36 Checking Passport Expiration Date
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Subscribe to our newsletter: https://simplybo...
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June 20, 2024 • 37 mins
Today we’re talking about a topic that impacts thousands of folks-what to do if you inherit your parents’ stuff. Most of us are busy trying to reduce our own clutter, let alone make decisions and navigate the burden of guilt that often comes with inherited items.
Joining me today is Melinda Rizzo, journalist, author, and someone who has been on the receiving end of generations of "gifted" items.
You’ll Learn:
0:00 Introduction to Th...
Joining me today is Melinda Rizzo, journalist, author, and someone who has been on the receiving end of generations of "gifted" items.
You’ll Learn:
0:00 Introduction to Th...
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June 17, 2024 • 11 mins
Summer Fun often means road trips and outings that have us spending extended time in the car. Today’s tip is to create a Summer Car Kit. This kit should include all the essentials you might need for summer activities and emergencies.
You’ll learn:
0:00 Introduction
2:35 Creating a Summer Car Kit
3:30 Choosing the Right Organizing Solutions
4:24 Selecting Categories for the Car Kit
8:44 Maintaining and Restocking the Kit
To Learn more vi...
You’ll learn:
0:00 Introduction
2:35 Creating a Summer Car Kit
3:30 Choosing the Right Organizing Solutions
4:24 Selecting Categories for the Car Kit
8:44 Maintaining and Restocking the Kit
To Learn more vi...
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June 13, 2024 • 24 mins
Have you ever wondered how to get your kids involved in sorting and decluttering their stuff? We’re diving into how we as parents can teach our kids some basic organizing skills as we shift into summer.
You’ll Learn:
(2:16) Importance of Teaching Organizational Skills to Kids
(6:09) Decluttering Kids’ Clothes
(7:42) Involving Kids in Decluttering Toys
(8:57) Decluttering Kids’ Papers and Art Supplies
(11:58) Household Chores: Dishes and...
You’ll Learn:
(2:16) Importance of Teaching Organizational Skills to Kids
(6:09) Decluttering Kids’ Clothes
(7:42) Involving Kids in Decluttering Toys
(8:57) Decluttering Kids’ Papers and Art Supplies
(11:58) Household Chores: Dishes and...
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June 10, 2024 • 12 mins
Hi Friends,
I hope you’re downshifting into summer mode (I know I am!) and if you’re kiddos are still in school, I’m sure the finish line is within sight!
One of the things that I frequently talk about is consistently going through school papers, but as with most good intentioned plans, LIFE HAPPENS.
Often, the path of least resistance is to procrastinate on sorting through paperwork until you have “more time” (ha! ha!)
Today’s Tip (sh...
I hope you’re downshifting into summer mode (I know I am!) and if you’re kiddos are still in school, I’m sure the finish line is within sight!
One of the things that I frequently talk about is consistently going through school papers, but as with most good intentioned plans, LIFE HAPPENS.
Often, the path of least resistance is to procrastinate on sorting through paperwork until you have “more time” (ha! ha!)
Today’s Tip (sh...
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June 6, 2024 • 20 mins
Hi Friends,
We’re kicking off our Ask An Expert monthly series with a question from our TOL community!
Joining me is Dani Cooper, a mom of 3, from Kansas City, who is also an Enneagram Coach and Enneagram 1 (also known as the Perfectionist).
Dani’s question is something that I hear often: “How do I stop telling myself that I’m messy and that my house isn’t as organized as it could be?”
Some key take-aways from our conversation includ...
We’re kicking off our Ask An Expert monthly series with a question from our TOL community!
Joining me is Dani Cooper, a mom of 3, from Kansas City, who is also an Enneagram Coach and Enneagram 1 (also known as the Perfectionist).
Dani’s question is something that I hear often: “How do I stop telling myself that I’m messy and that my house isn’t as organized as it could be?”
Some key take-aways from our conversation includ...
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June 3, 2024 • 9 mins
Happy June!
As we gradually move into summer mode, different parts of our schedules and routines are bound to shift.
I know that when my kids were younger transitioning from full-day school with a solid routine, to a more relaxed but busy schedule of camps, day trips, and family vacations required another level of logistical planning.
For today’s tip of the week episode I am encouraging you to sit down for 15 minutes and look at how ...
As we gradually move into summer mode, different parts of our schedules and routines are bound to shift.
I know that when my kids were younger transitioning from full-day school with a solid routine, to a more relaxed but busy schedule of camps, day trips, and family vacations required another level of logistical planning.
For today’s tip of the week episode I am encouraging you to sit down for 15 minutes and look at how ...
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May 30, 2024 • 53 mins
Hi Friends,
I talk a lot about the benefits of creating and maintaining simple organizing systems in both your home and routines, but what I don’t always shine a light on is what that looks like when you have someone in your home with physical disabilities.
Not only does that often come with added “stuff” like wheelchairs and medical supplies, but it also has an impact on your time.
From spending hours on the phone with insurance c...
I talk a lot about the benefits of creating and maintaining simple organizing systems in both your home and routines, but what I don’t always shine a light on is what that looks like when you have someone in your home with physical disabilities.
Not only does that often come with added “stuff” like wheelchairs and medical supplies, but it also has an impact on your time.
From spending hours on the phone with insurance c...
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May 27, 2024 • 5 mins
Happy Memorial Day Friends!
As we officially kick off summer, I thought it would be fun to share one of my favorite organizing/entertaining tips-creating a signature drink.
This is fun for adults and kids (yes, you can have a non-alcoholic option!)
My personal signature drink for Summer 2024 is Watermelon Cucumber Margaritas
Ingredients:
- Fresh watermelon
- Cucumber
- Fresh lime
- Ice
- Tequila
- Salt (optional)
Directions: Add the followi...
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May 23, 2024 • 13 mins
Hi Friends,
Spring weather in PA is finally here! And with that, comes a whole other category of organizing-outdoor stuff! Today we’re talking about:
Spring weather in PA is finally here! And with that, comes a whole other category of organizing-outdoor stuff! Today we’re talking about:
- How to keep your gardening tools and supplies organized and easily accessible.
- Using labels to group supplies and make it easy to store and find what you need
- Containing Chemicals like ant and wasp spray, weed killers, so they are accessible, but out of reach from the kiddos
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May 20, 2024 • 6 mins
Hey Friends,
Today’s tip came to me after Logan was rummaging through the medicine cabinet looking for allergy meds (geez, the pollen is bad this year!)
May is a great time to go through your supplies to refresh and replenish things like:
It’s always better to be proactive and have your staple supplies on hand rather than needing something and having to ru...
Today’s tip came to me after Logan was rummaging through the medicine cabinet looking for allergy meds (geez, the pollen is bad this year!)
May is a great time to go through your supplies to refresh and replenish things like:
- Allergy meds
- Bug spray
- Antihistamines
- Ibuprofen
- Sunscreen
- First Aid Supplies
It’s always better to be proactive and have your staple supplies on hand rather than needing something and having to ru...
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