THE INTENTIONAL EDIT PODCAST - Simplify Life - Organization, Decluttering, Home Routines, Family Systems

Organization is in the systems.  If you follow professional organizers or coaches on social media then you have heard phrases like, “it’s a system”.  In this episode of The Intentional Edit podcast Lauren clarifies what systems are, the importance of good systems in your home and why they are the key to staying organized.  It’s time to be intentional, learn to simplify and create the life you envi...

Too many toys, the house is a mess, piles of laundry everywhere and not any time for self-care.  Busy moms, I hear you!  This episode is all about where to start and what to do when you desire simplicity at home.  Listen to Episode 26 of The Intentional Edit Podcast and find out simple solutions for too much clutter, a messy house and more…   Make sure you subscribe so that you never miss an episo...

Does makeup expire?  In this Tip Tuesday Episode of The Intentional Edit Podcast, Lauren answers questions about organizing makeup, cosmetics, and brushes.  Find out the recommended expiration dates for the most used products in your cabinet.  Make sure you subscribe so that you never miss an episode of The Intentional Edit Podcast.  If you are struggling with daily tasks, clutter, organization, a...

It doesn’t matter if you are working from home or back to the office, the guidelines for an organized workspace are the same.  Learn why a clutter free desk is the best place to get your work done.  Use the tips in this episode to organize your home office to increase your productivity and feel less stressed.  Make sure you subscribe so that you never miss an episode of The Intentional Edit Podcas...

Organize your closet with this step-by-step guide to purge the clothes you are not using and finally wear more of your clothing.     Make sure you subscribe so that you never miss an episode of The Intentional Edit Podcast.  If you are struggling with daily tasks, clutter, organization, and finding any sort of work/life balance, The Intentional Edit Podcast is for you.  It's time to stop the chaos...

This Tip Tuesday Episode – Episode 22 of The Intentional Episode Podcast is full of motivation to keep you on track and remind to stick with your organizing, decluttering, and purging goals.  The hardest part is often the first step – Lauren is here to encourage you and remind you that clearing the clutter and getting organized is a large project with HUGE rewards that last a lifetime.      Make s...

The start to a new year is often filled with resolutions and goals.  Getting your home decluttered and organized is often on the list.  You don’t want to miss Episode 21 of The Intentional Edit Podcast if you have purging, clearing the clutter, and organizing your home in mind for this year.  Eliminating clutter doesn’t have to be a daunting task.  In this episode you will learn the one question t...

It’s the time of year where resolutions are made and goals for the new year are set.  Making resolutions comes with good intentions but most people have failed at keeping the resolution by the end of January.  What must happen to have success with your resolutions…  Listen to this episode if you want to learn strategies and actionable tips to be successful with your resolution in 2022.  Learn to m...

Episode 19 is full of ideas and strategies to help people that aren’t naturally organized.  If you know there is a better way and want to purge, declutter, simplify, and create systems that turn your home from chaotic to composed then this is the episode for you!  Lauren shares ideas that everyone can use at home to get organized and stay that way.  Struggling with how to organize, purge and imple...

This Tip Tuesday Episode of The Intentional Edit Podcast is full of good ideas and tips to help you plan and prepare for hosting holiday parties and gatherings with your family and friends.  Learn what you can do ahead of time and time saving techniques to enjoy so you can be ready for your guests to arrive and enjoy the festivities.    If you are struggling with daily tasks, clutter, organization...

Holiday decorations are a special way to decorate and be a reminder of the season.  It doesn’t matter if you limit holiday decorations or go all out for holidays in your home - this episode will help you purge unwanted items and decorations you haven’t been using, give storage ideas to keep things in good condition and organized for next year, and guide you to make intentional decisions about what...

On this Tip Tuesday episode Lauren dives in deep, sharing what is most important to keep your home organized for the long term.  Beautiful baskets, sparkly containers and pretty labels might inspire you to start organizing physical belongings, but those things aren·t what keeps you organized.  Listen to this episode and learn the key to getting organized and staying that way!   If you are struggli...

Episode 15 details how to successfully purge old toys to make room for new gifts that will be coming to your home this season.  Learn how to declutter old and rarely used toys and find out the benefits and how children thrive with fewer toys.  The episode also contains plenty of gift giving ideas for presents that don’t add to the clutter and can even be extra special for the entire family.   If y...

Moms are busy and often looking for every opportunity to get more done and multitask.  Thinking of safety and supervision first Lauren shares a long list of ideas that will keep you busy and productive, checking off the boxes on your to-do list while  keeping an eye on the bath tub.   If you are struggling with daily tasks, clutter, organization, and finding any sort of work/life balance, The Inte...

Finding the perfect gift can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be.   On this episode you will leave with over 40 ideas for gifts that aren’t materialistic possessions.  This holiday, give the gift of experiences so that the recipients of your gifts can make long lasting memories.  It feels good to give gifts that you know will be used and enjoyed now and in the future.    If you are struggling...

Episode 12 of The Intentional Edit Podcast is full of ideas that you can implement to simplify packing for your carry-on luggage.  Stop over packing and learn how to keep your suitcase organized while still having everything you need.   Details on the products that I use when traveling will be included in the blog post for this episode and that is available now on intentionaledit.com   If you are...

Learn how simple changes in your mindset can change the way you think about and approach your decluttering, organizing and home simplification projects.  Beginning a project or task is often the most difficult part but changing the way you think about the task before you makes all the difference.  Listen to this Tip Tuesday episode to hear examples and how you can turn your frown upside down with...

Simple Evening routines are game changing and allow you to start every day with your best foot forward.  Listen to this episode and learn how you can create an evening routine that will set your family up for success.    Make sure you subscribe so that you never miss an episode of The Intentional Edit Podcast.  If you are struggling with daily tasks, clutter, organization, and finding any sort of...

In this Tip Tuesday Episode I answer questions and offer solutions about holiday stress.   Find out how you can eliminate some of that and begin to enjoy your holiday celebrations, parties, and gatherings.   Plenty of solutions and ideas are available in this episode so that you can not have so much stress and overwhelm this holiday season.   Make sure you subscribe so that you never miss an episo...

Decision fatigue is real and it's often the cause of your procrastination when it comes to purging unwanted and unused items in your home.  Stop dreaming and start creating the home that you imagine for your family.   Use Lauren's 6 question guide to declutter and purge every item that is no longer serving you.  Using these questions eliminates the difficulty in decision making and allows you to f...

This Tip Tuesday we are talking all things closet and what you can do to organize without spending too much money or completing a complete closet remodel or overhaul.  Find out how to organize your closet so it's functional and looks good.  Tip Tuesday episodes are full of quick tips that make a big impact in your daily life, and learn to implement systems around the house. More easy strategies an...

The Home Organizing Challenge is back for 2021.  It's time to stop the chaos and live with more intention! Join the 21 day challenge on Instagram and join Lauren for daily challenges where we focus on a different areas of the home each day.  Spend 20 minutes decluttering and organizing that space.  Follow @intentionaledit on Instagram and watch the IG stories daily to see how Lauren organizes thes...

The first Tip Tuesday episode of the Intentional Edit podcast is short and sweet - Lauren answers listener questions.  Today the questions comes from a busy mom of two - How can she get more done without being so stressed and grouchy all the time???  Lauren has ideas and solutions for you and her - quick tips that make a big impact in your daily life are included on this Tip Tuesday episode.  If y...

All about Clutter.  Clutter increases stress and wastes time.  Learn systems to purge unwanted items for good.  If you have trouble letting go or struggle to make decisions you are going to walk away from this episode with the tools you need to begin your decluttering journey.  The purging guide will walk you through a series of questions that will solidify your decision to keep......or to donate...

Over the last few years, the word minimalism has popped up on TV series, podcasts books, and even on the news. Some might think minimalism is doing without, but it's really finding the perfect amount of everything - to benefit your entire household and beyond. Join me for episode 4 of The Intentional Edit Podcast, where we uncover the benefits of implementing minimalist strategies in your home. Th...