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Send us Fan Mail In part 1 of 2 bonus episodes, I talk about the REAL move I just went through - what went great; what didn't go as planned. Even though I do this for a living, I STILL couldn't predict everything that happened, but it still went smoothly. Make sure to sign up for bonus content NOW, because coming up in May, I'm going to do a "moving series," and most of it...

Send us Fan Mail I've had a lot of requests lately for more 10-minute tasks, so here is one that will keep you busy for a while! The Fake Move is an exercise that will help anyone struggling to clear a space, without a huge commitment. It happens in small increments, over a longer period of time. Take a listen, get started, and let me know if this helps you! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're finishing Episode 4 of the Hoarding Series, "How to Talk to a Hoarder." Part 2 focuses a little more on talking with a co-worker, who is a hoarder. We also touch on the dynamic of adult siblings and a hoarder. If you are the adult child of a hoarder, Part 1 will most likely address your questions directly. However, BOTH episodes will help anyo...

Send us Fan Mail How many times have you talked to the hoarder in your family without success? Have you been struggling with communicating, because you constantly get push back? This episode may help...  If you're just joining us in the Hoarding Series, I do suggest going back and listening to Introduction to Hoarding, then reviewing the first three episodes in the series. And as always, plea...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we're tackling the myth that all hoarders are "dirty" in appearance. And just because you live in a "nice" neighborhood, does NOT mean that you don't have a hoarder (or two or three) living on your street. Join us for the third installment of this very popular Hoarding Series. Let's get into it.  *** Labeled Organizing is expanding! Over t...

Send us Fan Mail Does organizing stress you out? Or, do you simply need to organize your stress more? Well, we'll cover a little of both topics in this bonus episode. I'll talk candidly about my previous week and give some real life examples of how organizing can be stressful for even the most experienced of organizers. And I'll share how I've been managing my stress levels wit...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Labelers! Sorry I've been gone for so long. Spring and summer are my busiest seasons, and I've been working in two states again, so even though I've tried to record, I haven't always had time to edit. No worries though! We're picking back up with our Hoarding Series and in no time, we'll have all of those episodes completed and then we can talk ab...

Send us Fan Mail Note: After recording this episode, I read an article from the U.S. Sun, dated January 30, 2025, talking about how The Container Store pulled out of bankruptcy in an effort to go private and restructure. They were in debt TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY MILLION DOLLARS. Apparently, they've received $40 million to figure things out. The article stated that "financial experts"...

Send us Fan Mail Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for subscribing and supporting the podcast by being a premium member. In this episode, I talk coming out of survival mode, following the recent storms in the South, interesting talents and some observations that make me regret ever leaving the house. I give some hints, in regards to a few upcoming episodes, as well as some of my future plans! Support...

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of five, of our first-ever hoarding "series," we're going to explore the idea of Hoarding being on its own spectrum and possibly NOT the OCD spectrum, as many currently believe. As I say frequently, I am NOT a mental health professional, but I DO have many opinions on this topic after spending years watching hoarders and their habits. It's...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Everyone! The first episode of the Hoarding series has been recorded. It should be out in the next few days! The reason I'm publishing THIS episode about Organizing Excuses NOW is because we just launched on YouTube and I want you all to head over there right away, so you can like and subscribe. I also want there to be "tandem" episodes that go along with the Ho...

Send us Fan Mail Since this podcast began, over a year ago, we've talked quite a bit about Organizing, a little about Cleaning, and very little about Hoarding - while Hoarding is by far the HARDEST habit for people to deal with. In this introduction, I talk candidly about my feelings, in regards to how the topic of Hoarding is portrayed, on TV and in the news. I also talk about the Hoarding S...

Send us Fan Mail I hope everyone had a Happy Easter! This episode was recorded over the holiday weekend, but I didn't have time to edit and upload while my family was in town. I hope you can forgive me, as well as get something out of this interesting topic!  Do you find yourself cutting a ribbon or string off of a new package and "saving it for later"? There's actually nothing...

Send us Fan Mail I was ripping up some papers the other day that didn't mean anything to me when they came in the mail, so they certainly didn't mean anything while I was throwing them in the trash, and I was reminded that some things are just easier to get rid of than others. In this episode, let's talk about that feeling of being "torn" when deciding what goes and what s...

Send us Fan Mail Hi Labelers! Never meant to take such a long break, but it's been a crazy month. In this episode, I'll bring everyone up to speed about where I'm at with my business and current schedule and what's coming ahead for the podcast. Let's get into it! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Hey Labelers! This week, we're on Spring Break, so the pod is ALSO taking a much- needed break! The first half of the week, we did a staycation, and I picked up Bird and Squirrel Watching! I'm really loving it. I bought a squirrel feeder and have been taking video of them eating and playing. So, then I started a YouTube channel and now I'm officially a Bird Lady lol...

Send us Fan Mail We see it all of the time, on Instagram, in magazines... People transferring ALL of their groceries into perfectly shaped bins and for what? To have more bins to wash, clean and replace? Well, sometimes it makes sense - and I'll tell you why and when. We'll also talk about what to do when something does NOT work and the importance of pivoting. Support the show Hosted on...

Send us Fan Mail Is Organizing just like Dating? Well, no. But there are similarities in terms of what "types" people are. Can a 1 and a 4 date? Don't take my word for it. Once you know these types, where YOU fall and what you should look for - in a partner or just a friend - I think you'll form your own opinion. And you should! Join me for this somewhat unique episode and see...

Send us Fan Mail Like most of you, I just LOVE curbside pickup and what it's done for my life and my schedule. However, if I get one more BAD banana... [Sigh]. I wanted to dive deeper into the concept of dealing with a couple of bad bananas in a sea of decent grocery orders. We can also apply this to how we look at organizing projects and just daily life in general. As always, if you're...

Send us Fan Mail What's the status of all of your picture frames right now? How are they holding up? Are they old? Cheap? Crashing to the ground any time you try to dust around them? In this 10-Minute task, while Sara is out on location, we talk about spending time evaluating your frames. Do they need to be replaced? Maybe they just need a little attention? Is that picture an original? Should...

Send us Fan Mail Organizers! If you've ever been interested in becoming a Professional Organizer, I invite you to participate in my subscription-only podcast called The Organizing Pro Class. Over the next 40 weeks, we'll cover what skills are needed to become a Pro Organizer, as well as the financial investment and time commitment. We'll talk about my path to becoming an organizer,...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Whether you're in love, or in limbo, today's episode will hopefully give you the motivation to "organize" your relationship accordingly [wink].  Also, today is the FIRST episode of my new subscription-based podcast called: The Organizing Pro Class and you can find it in the same app that you're in now. If you have ever...

Send us Fan Mail In a new segment called "Labeled" (it was bound to happen eventually lol), I discuss different ways to label your items that goes beyond default stickers and pre-printed options. Sometimes the most efficient systems are the most obvious and we just need someone to point it out to us. Let's get organized! Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail As we wrap up our series with Part 3 of The Great Closet Cleanup, I'll "share" my thoughts on our last type of closet and why communication with it is so important. (Couples: You'll want to hear this!) I'll also cover ways to make this closet low maintenance and give you tips on how to decide what goes and what stays. Set your 20 minute timer... and go! Mu...