This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional Organizers

Welcome to This Organized Life! * I’m your host, Laurie Palau * Today we are wrapping up our series on Summer Simplification. * The topic is What’s for Dinner? * How many nights a week do you cook? * How many do you eat out? * How do you fit meal planning into your hectic schedule? * I’ll share some of my favorite recipe apps * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborga...

Welcome to This Organized Life! * I’m your host, Laurie Palau * Today we are continuing with our series on Summer Simplification. * The topic is Back to School Shopping * Where do you store clothes that your kids have outgrown? * When’s the best time shop for school supplies? * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * Don’t forget our partners at Three by Thre...

Welcome to This Organized Life! * I’m your host, Laurie Palau * Today we are continuing with our series on Summer Simplification. * We are joined by special guest, Drew Cleaver founder of Higher Hangers ( http://www.higherhangers.com/) * He shares his story of how a cluttered dorm room is now a top selling hanger at the container store * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/s...

Welcome to This Organized Life! * I’m your host, Laurie Palau * Today we are continuing with our series on Summer Simplification. * The topic of the day is Dorm Room Organizing * How do you maximize a small space? * I’ll share some of my favorite products * Visit threebythree.com ( https://threebythree.com/) and use promo code ORGANIZEDLIFE to receive 20% off your entire order! * Check out the ent...

Welcome to This Organized Life! * I’m your host, Laurie Palau * Today we are continuing with our series on Summer Simplification. * The topic of the day is Are Yard Sale’s Worth The effort * I share my thoughts on the pros and cons of having a yard sale * What are some things to consider before you get started * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * This OR...

Today we are continuing with our Summer Simplification series * We are joined by my special guest, Jedd Gold ( https://twitter.com/jeddgold) founder of ArtKive ( https://www.artkiveapp.com/) * What is ArtKive? * How has it helped people stay organized? * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) TRY ARTKIVE TODAY! SPECIAL PROMO FOR TOL LISTENERS: * Concierge Cust...

Today we are continuing with our Summer Simplification series * What is a Helicopter Parent and why is it detrimental to you and your kids? * What is the connection between organization and helicopter parenting? * How can you empower your kids to be more independent? * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * This ORGANIZED Life is available on iTunes ( https:...

Today we are continuing with our Summer Simplification series * Laurie talks about how she was able to finish writing her book without distraction * Learn how to block off time without guilt * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * This ORGANIZED Life is available on iTunes ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=u...

Today we are continuing with our Summer Simplification series * Our Topic of the day is Easy Entertaining Tips * Do you delegate or are you a control freak? * How to keep from overcomplicating things * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * Download our free Entertaining Checklist ( http://www.simplyborganized.com/entertaining-checklist/) * This ORGANIZED Li...

Today we are continuing with our Summer Simplification series * Topic of the day is Organizing Your Career * We are joined by special guest, Stacey Delo from Après( https://apresgroup.com ) * How do you begin the process of looking for a job after a long gap? * What valuable resources can Après provide for our listeners? * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized...

Today we are continuing with our Summer Simplification series * Topic of the day is Outdoor Storage Solutions * Where do you store ride on toys? Beach stuff or pool toys? * Is your stuff easy to access? * What are the best products and solutions to store seasonal items? * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * For more articles on summer organizing visit ( h...

Today we are continuing with our Summer Simplification series * Topic of the day is Clutter Free Father’s Day Gifts * Erika and I share some of the past gifts we’ve given * I’ll share my top 5 Clutter Free Father’s Day gifts for 2017 * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * For more articles on summer organizing visit ( http://www.simplyborganized.com/catego...

Today we are continuing with our Summer Simplification series * Topic of the day is Packing for Summer Vacation * Are you a planner? Do You pack last minute? * Do you pack for everyone in the house? * I’ll share our tips from our house * Learn how to be an organized packer * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * For more articles on summer organizing visit...

Today we are kicking off our Summer Simplification series * Topic of the day is Summer Routines * Do you shift gears during the summer? What does that mean for your routine? * How do you get the kids involved? Do they have chores? Are you more relaxed? * Summer is a great time to focus on projects * If you need help staying on track download our 30-day checklist found on the home page of my websit...

We are wrapping up our series on Digital Clutter * Today we are talking about Apps… * But first, how to organize your phone (yes that’s a thing!) * What are the most popular kid apps? * What are my “go-to” apps? * Today Erika has an a-ha moment * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * Visit simplyBorganized.com ( http://simplyborganized.com/) for links to al...

We are continuing with our series on Digital Clutter * Today we are talking about whether you prefer to use an online calendar or traditional paper calendar * How to make the transition from paper to digital * Breaking free from techno-phobia * Does your current system save you time? Meet all your needs? What are you missing? * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborga...

We are continuing with our series on Digital Clutter * Today we are talking about Email Clutter and managing your inbox * How do you reclaim control when you receive hundreds of emails per day? * We are joined by special guest Julia Handel from unroll.me ( https://unroll.me/) * Learn about Julia and my favorite feature! * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized)...

This month we are kicking off our series on Digital Clutter * Today we are talking about Organizing your Digital Photos * What should you do with all the photos on your phone? * How do you keep digital photos organized? * I’ll share my favorite photo storage apps and website * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * Visit simplyBorganized.com ( http://simplyb...

Today we are wrapping up our series on Spring Cleaning * Our topic of the day is How to Keep your Mudroom Clutter Free * What constitutes as a mudroom? * Why it’s so important to keep it simple * What are some hidden storage hacks that often get overlooked? * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * Visit simplyBorganized.com ( http://simplyborganized.com/) fo...

Today we are continuing with our series on Spring Cleaning * Our topic of the day is Organizing your Kitchen * Learn why I think the kitchen is a great place to start * Erika has an “a-ha” moment * What products work? Where should you get them? * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * Visit simplyBorganized.com ( http://simplyborganized.com/) for links to al...

Today we are continuing with our series on Spring Cleaning * Our topic of the day is Organizing your Closet * We are joined by my friend and colleague, Megan Kristel ( http://thewelldressedlife.com/) * Where do you think most women struggle most? * Why does de-clutter our closet illicit so much emotion? * What strategies do you use with your clients that you can share with our listeners? * Check o...

Today we are kicking off our 4 week series on Spring Cleaning * Our topic of the day is How to Organize the Garage * What purpose does the garage serve for you and your family? * Why do we underestimate the importance of having an organized garage * How do you keep from getting overwhelmed? * Where should you begin? * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * V...

Today we are wrapping up our March Madness Series * Topic of the Day: What to do with tax documents and how to handle the paper clutter that comes with it * Establishing a system * What should I keep? * When should I purge my files? * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * Visit simplyBorganized.com ( http://simplyborganized.com/) for links to all our episod...

Today we are continuing with our March Madness Series * Today we are joined by my friend and NYC psychotherapist Diana Gasperoni * What role does clutter play in peoples lives? * What is the psychological breakthrough that happens when we are able to let go? * Diana talks about the secret behind her junk drawer * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * Visit...

Today we are continuing with our March Madness Series * Topic of the Day: Secrets from a Professional Organizer * What areas do I dread organizing? * Does my house look like a pinterest board? * What does Erika have to say about her house * Check out the entire episode here ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * Visit simplyBorganized.com ( http://simplyborganized.com/) for links to all our...