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Send us Fan Mail After a heavy series, discussing hoarding, I thought it would be a nice change to just talk lightly about where I believe organizing is going. What the "trends" are right now and just share what's on my mind. Support the show

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 If you've been following this show for awhile, you know that we love a good 10-Minute Task! Today, we're going to introduce the "20-Minute Task" and attach it to what I like to call The Great Closet Cleanup. Whether you spend only 20 minutes at a time on this project, or you decide to work longer, the main focus is to make some simple, honest decisions. So, let...

Send us Fan Mail My heart goes out to everyone affected by the wildfires in California. I know most people had to get out quickly, and many of them said, "I wish I would have taken..." So this episode is designed to give you ONE simple thing you can do NOW that will make that decision a little easier to make, if you are ever forced to evacuate. Whether you live in an area where there are...

Send us Fan Mail Frustrated because you don't like these new "modern" organizing systems? Maybe you don't have the budget to go purchase 20 stacking acrylic bins with handles or lids? Then let's talk about "Old School" organizing and go back to doing what worked - before organizing was trendy AND expensive. We'll also talk about when it makes more sense to u...

Send us Fan Mail Many businesses and software companies will offer us a free trial - if we want to experience their service or product before making a "bigger" commitment. But what about the experience of letting things go? Is there a way to offer OURSELVES a "trial" in order to see what life would be like living with fewer things? On this very first day of the new year, let&ap...

Send us Fan Mail When is the last time you cleaned out your divided silverware tray? Pulled out everything in the drawer and analyzed how much silverware you actually need? If you're like most of my clients, the answer is NEVER. Once you by the divider and place it in the drawer, it's over. Today, let's revisit this sad little organizer and see just how much attention it needs. Let&...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know where all of your Band-Aids are? What about your Batteries? And if you were to need either today, are you sure that they will still stick on your finger or make your remote-control work? (Hopefully you know which item does what lol.) Today, we're going to talk about getting these items organized AND if they need to be replaced, this is your prompt to do so. With t...

Send us Fan Mail We all get overwhelmed with projects. Sometimes, we have to fight our instinct to "keep pushing" and just take a break. Whether it's a day or a year, we're only "quitting" if we never come back to it. "Learn to Rest; Not to Quit" has always been one of my favorite motivational phrases. Let's talk about what that can look like with Organ...

Send us Fan Mail How many of you out there have rented a storage unit at some point? How many people cringed when I asked that? lol. Some of you may have rented a storage unit temporarily then closed it as soon as you could. I'm assuming MOST of you currently have one and you avoid it at all costs. So, let's talk about it. If it brings you stress, why do you still have it? Furthermore, l...

Send us Fan Mail Feel like you have a ton of towels, but none of them are in good shape? Not sure where they are all at and what you need, so that every bathroom is stocked properly? Join me in today's 10 Minute Task where we tackle those pesky bath towels and decide what goes, what stays and what's WORTHY of organizing! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail How many times have you heard someone say, "Well... I'm just going to have to live with it?" [Play Dramatic Music] Hopefully, not as often as you used to. But there will always be people who want to make something small a big deal, whether it's a purchase or a project or just a simple interaction. Let's motivate ourselves this Monday to either deal with it...

Send us Fan Mail We all want what we want - and we want it quick! But some plans take longer to come together. That's when we have to trust the process and follow the steps we laid in place from the beginning. Join me for today's Monday Motivation, as well as the conversation on how to outsource tasks you're not great at, find the people who are and TRUST that they will help your vi...