A to B Podcast: Simplicity | Organization | Fun

The tables turn on this episode of A to B Podcast! Bethany asks Autumn "why on earth do you still have that? And it's something Autumn has been holding on to for 10 years! Find the complete set of show notes on AtoBpodcast.com/37 . Apps mentioned: Wunderlist    (Apple/ Android ) todoists    ( Apple / Android ) OmniFocus    (Apple Only) Things 3    (Apple Only) Habitica    ( Apple / Android )  

We are getting our finances in order with our favorite apps and tools!  You can find our complete set of show notes on AtoBpodcast.com/36 .

If you struggle with paper piles, this is the episode for you!  In a moment of organizing inspiration Bethany conquered her inbox paper clutter. She is sharing the 5 easy steps she took to organize in her inbox. Find the complete set of show notes plus a free printable guide to clear your own paper piles at AtoBpodcast.com/35 .

Have you ever tried to plan backwards? No? Don't worry, neither had we. So in this episode we kind of muddle through it. But I think we get to the point eventually. Find the complete set of show notes on AtoBpodcast.com/34.

It is a new year! And chances are "Get organized" is in your list of 2018 to dos. Companies seem to know this and everywhere we turn there are sales on organizing containers that are sure to "magically" fix all your organizing woes.  We are here to give you 3 important to-dos before you buy those containers, on sale or not! (Hint: It may even turn out that you don't need those container after all....

Toy clutter alert! Do you ever feel like toys are all over your house ALL the time. Sometimes there are just too many toys and sometimes all that's missing is an organizing strategy to help keep kids' collections corralled. Today we have 5 tips to conquer kids' clutter once and for all! Whether it is too many toys or toys without a home, these tips will help you take back control over the toy clut...

We've been admiring Sam's, (of  Simply Organized ), Instagram feed from afar for ages. So imagine our delight at getting the chance to talk with her. Today we get a behind the scenes look at her life as a professional organizer, her best tips, and the answer to our most burning question, does she store anything under her bed!   Find all links and pictures on our show notes page, AtoBpodcast.com/31...

Today we are focusing on 4 quick and easy action steps you can take right now that will go a long way towards simplifying and organizing your holiday season. To download our free Christmas Budget Planning Form and the read the complete set of show notes, check out  AtoBpodcast.com/30 .

We are so excited to interview a local business owner, Michelle Robinson from Ray Street Custom Framing here in San Diego. She is sharing how she stays organized as a business owner and how she balances her creativity and running a business. Find our complete set of show notes on AtoBpodcast.com/29

We are continuing with part 2 of our Stop Paper Clutter series! Do you have a place in your house that always seems to accumulate papers? Your piles might even be  sorted into  categories . But then each time a clear space is needed, the papers are stacked and the once sorted piles disappear into a massive mess. Then the sorting cycle repeats again before any  action is ever taken to work through...

We have 3 easy steps to stop paper clutter before it comes to your mailbox and into your home, plus we debrief (and swoon) about our interview with Peter Walsh in episode 26. Find our complete set of show notes at  AtoBpodcast.com/27 . Links mentioned: optoutprescreen.com  to opt out of credit card offers DMAchoice.org CatalogChoice.org unroll.me

We are still pinching ourselves after we had the honor of interviewing Peter Walsh and asking him loads of burning questions about organizing, purging, and minimizing. He is a best selling author whose titles including It's All Too Much , Lose the Clutter, Lose the Weight ,  Lighten up , and his latest book  Let It Go: Downsizing Your Way to a Richer, Happier Life . You can find the complete set o...

In this episode, we share Bethany's recent trip to San Diego to organize photos, how we did with our Nothing New Challenge , and how to stay sane when life is really, really busy.  You can find the complete set of show notes on AtoBpodcast.com/25 .

We have a special interview today with Laura Wittmann who runs the blog, I'm an Organizing Junkie . She is a true veteran at helping people get organized and we are so happy to have her share her organizing insight with us. Find a complete set of show notes on AtoBpodcast.com/24 .

It is about that time. We see the Back-to-School  ads and the numerous articles that pop up in our feed. But we are here to reassure you that you don't have to get caught up in all the prep info and images that are being thrown our way. We are simplifying Back to School by focusing on 5 keys areas and forgetting the rest. Say goodbye to the mayhem and join the simplifying movement! Find our comple...

We are sharing 5 simple ways to take action even when we feel unmotivated. We have super simple tasks to get you up and moving, even when getting off the couch is the last thing on your mind. Find the complete set of show notes on AtoBpodcast.com/22 .

For anyone who has ever felt unmotivated, we hear you! We are chatting about our current slumps. Plus a tip from a listener. You can find our full set of show notes on AtoBpodcast.com/21 .

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed with steps or tips and tricks to solve a problem and you don't know where to start? Today, we are focusing on our own struggles with information overload and how to get past the "research" phase and move on and actually get things STARTED. Find a complete set of show notes at AtoBpodcast.com/20 . You can also find us hanging out on Instagram @AtoB podcast | Facebo...

Have you ever heard clutter described as delayed decisions? If that is true, how do you avoid clutter build up when you legitimately do need to put off a decision? Today we are going to tackle solutions for delayed decision clutter. Plus a quick tip for clutter that is left out and not put away that I am personally trying to follow. Check out the full set of show notes on AtoBpodcast.com/19

We are sharing 5 ways to plan your summer. Whether you are a looking for a laid-back, relaxing summer or a highly structured season, we have a strategy that will work for you! Be sure to check out the full set of show notes on AtoBPodcast.com/18 for the links we referenced in this episode. If you're happy you found us, a review on iTunes will help others to find us too! You can catch up with us on...

We are focusing on quick, burst of organizing, for only 10 minutes. I am always amazed at all the things you can accomplish in only 10 minutes! We also ponder the whether or not you can be too organized and we share the podcasts we have been loving lately. Complete show notes available on AtoBPodcast.com/17 . If you're happy you found us, a review on iTunes will help others to find us too! You can...

We had more items to discuss today but we get stuck on problems with our paper and photos. But first, we're so excited to be wrapping up the final days of the 30-Day Minimalism Game , led by The Minimalists . Find the complete set of show notes at AtoBpodcast.com/16 .

Find a complete set of show notes at AtoBpodcast.com/15 . This month we are focusing on Taking Action! In Episode 13, we concentrated on our To-Do lists . Today, it is actually Bethany's friend buying her an entry lamp that shines some light on problems with super simple fixes. Plus a tip to declutter your inbox with  Unroll. Me . We would love to hear of any pesky problems you have encountered in...

Find our complete show notes at AtoBpodcast.com/14 We are taking a closer look at our to-do list today. Once your to-do list contains just "want" and "need" to do items, how do you get the willpower and discipline to get from "to-do" to done? Today we are focused on TAKING ACTION! We want your to-do list to be a useful tool and in order for that to happen we have to get the tasks done that are on...

We are starting a new challenge this month and we are so excited to get started! As much as we love playing, Why on Earth do You Still have That?, it is time to up the ante on our decluttering! We are joining in on a month long challenge to declutter our homes.  We are dipping our toes into minimalism and we would love for you to join in! The complete set of show notes are available on AtoBpodcast...