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

Hey Friends, Today's episode is all about being neighborly and its connection to organization. Inspired by a recent sermon, I want to share three key points that stood out to me. First up, hospitality. Being neighborly means opening our homes and fostering connections through simple gestures like inviting a neighbor for coffee or hosting a barbecue. Don't let fear or shame about the state of your...

Hi Friends, Joining me today is Maya Lombarts . Born and raised in Belgium, Maya was like many-living a full and hectic life and career. After struggling with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, she moved to Peru, changed her lifestyle, and became symptom-free. I invited her on the show to talk about Calendar Clutter and how it impacted her physical health, and how a lifestyle change contri...

Hi Friends, Welcome to this week's Tip of the Week. Whether you're a newbie or a loyal listener, we're thrilled to have you here. If you haven't already, make sure to hit that subscribe or follow button to stay updated on all our episodes. We release two episodes every week - a short tip on Mondays and exciting conversations with interesting guests on Thursdays. We're all about inspiring you with...

HI Friends, Joining me today is Amber Romaniuk, an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert and host of “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” . I invited her on the show to talk about the parallels between people’s relationship with clutter, organization, and food. Amber shares her own story of weight gain, binge eating and the shame that comes with it. Her honesty and vulnerability, talking about h...

Hey friends! Ever had that longing for a captivating book to whisk you away from the daily grind, only to struggle finding the time? Well, fret not! Carving out some quality reading time, especially during vacations, can work wonders for your soul. We get it, life can be hectic, and reading may seem like a luxury you can't afford. But let me tell you, the benefits of books and audiobooks are total...

Hi Friends, Joining me today is Kimberly Beall, Kimberly is the owner of Beleza Counseling LLC where she has been counseling adolescents, adults, and families for over 10 years. She also happens to be my personal therapist, as well as Logan’s-so suffice it to say that we are big fans! When I shared with Kimberly during one of our sessions that we were working on this series on Clutter and ADHD I k...

Hey Friends You know what's a game-changer for simplifying family life? Creating a family shared calendar. Trust me, it's a total lifesaver. And here's the best part: I'm gonna spill all the juicy details on how to make it work like a charm. First things first, forget about those old-school paper planners. Digital calendars are where it's at! They're way more reliable and easier to manage. Plus, i...

Hi Friends, Today’s guest is no stranger to our show, not only is she the voice of our intro, but she’s our Enneagram 4, concert loving, Logan Palau. Last time Logan was on our show, she was a rising Junior in High School and a lot has happened since then. During our conversation Logan talks about Managing life in college living on her own in an apartment What it feels like to live with ADHD on a...

Hey Friends, In today's episode, I want to share a short action plan for scheduling doctor's appointments. For many people, especially those with busy lives, this task can feel overwhelming and time-consuming. I remember when my kids were young, I felt like I was constantly at the doctor's office due to their various ailments. Now that they're older, they schedule their appointments themselves, bu...

Hi Friends, We are continuing with our series called “Thriving with ADHD.” Last week we were joined by my hubby Josh who talked about workplace strategies (if you haven’t had a chance to listen, we’ve linked to the episode below) Today we are joined by my friend and colleague Christy Lingo. Christy is a mom to two boys and the founder of the ADHD Mompreneur, where she provides executive function c...

Hey Friends, Today's Tip of the Week-Modeling Behaviors Back in the 70’s and 80’s when I was growing up there was a “do as I say, not as I do” mentality. From cursing to smoking our parents made it clear that we were to follow their words not their actions, but one of the most impactful learning tools comes from watching and learning from the behaviors from those closest to us. When parents or par...

Hi Friends, Today we are kicking off a new series on ADHD and Organization and who better to start us off than our very own laundry-loving Josh Palau. During our conversation we talked about different strategies that Josh uses to try to keep organized. Some work, some not-so-much, like the “15 open email tab method.” ***Note to anyone reading, listening or watching, please do not try this at home!...

Hey Friends, Today's Tip of the Week- Would I Rebuy This? Do you need help with clutter and deciding what to keep or eliminate? We've all been there. For many people, decluttering brings up emotions like guilt or fear that can cloud your judgment when deciding whether an item is helpful in our lives. We tend to hold onto things because of the memories they evoke, even if they no longer serve a pra...

Happy June! On today’s episode we are talking all about redefining routines during the summer months. Joining me today is the founder of Raising Social (who also happens to be my operations manager) Kimberly Hermann . As a working mom to 3 girls ages 9, 11 and 13, I invited her to come on the show to talk about how her family navigates the shift that comes along with the end of the school year. NO...

Hey Friends, Today's Tip of the Week- take a break..from social media. Before thoughts of FOMO set in, I’m not suggesting a permanent break, think of this more of a reset. Freeing up even 30 minutes per day allows you to be intentional in other areas of your life. I suggest having a specific “thing” to replace your scrolling. Whether reading, going for a walk, going to the gym, or dare I say it…or...

Hi Friends, Joining me today is Tracy McCubbin , founder of dClutterfly. Not only has she been in the organizing space for almost 2 decades, she is also the author of several books, including her latest book "Make Space for Happiness. How to stop attracting clutter and start magnetizing the life you want." I invited Tracy on the show to discuss the correlation between clutter and our buying habits...

Hey Friends, Ever feel like your clutter is too overwhelming to manage all at once? Quick Tip: Tackle clutter in small steps. Write down clutter points and prioritize them based on the biggest pain point and the biggest impact. Start small to build momentum using the four pile method: keep, donate, recycle, relocate. Document your progress with pictures to inspire your further decluttering project...

Hi Friends, Joining me is Rebekah Anne Perkins. Rebekah is the host of Coffee, Conversation and Coaching Podcast. I had the pleasure of being a guest on her show, and we got to talking about why we feel the need to take on so much. Listen to our conversation here I wanted to continue the conversation on TOL, which is exactly what we did! During our conversation we talked about: Why people feel clu...

Today’s Quick tip is about creating a monthly budget and its importance in being intentional with finances. In this short episode, you will learn the benefits of budgeting: Taking control of your finances, making healthier decisions, and decluttering emotional buying. There are also some tips on being financially literate.

Hi Friends, Joining me today is Tina Wells. I invited her on the show to talk about Her new book, The Elevation Approach ; which she wrote after experiencing burnout. As you can see from Tina’s impressive accomplishments you can begin to understand why she needed to create a better sense of harmony in her life. ✅Named Essence’s 40 Under 40 ✅Author of over 20 books ✅Academic Director for Wharton...

Hi Friends, on this week’s tip of the week, we'll be diving into the difference between clutter and disorganization and how to effectively address each one. We discuss: -What is clutter? -What is Disorganization? -How to Identify the differences between them Plus learn tips for tackling your clutter and disorganization in different areas of your life. Don't forget to tune in to our next episode, w...

Hi Friends, If you are feeling overwhelmed, want to feel healthier, look better, but may not have a lot of time or money, I encourage you to listen to this episode! Joining me today is Kate Cherichello , host of Be the Good with Kate -a weekly podcast where guests share their journey to finding their passion and helping others along the way. In addition to her podcast, Kate is a NYC performer and...

My tip of the week for you is to go through the important people in your life and just add their birthdays into their contact information. Adding birthdays is a great way to automate part of your busy life, you can then set a reminder to send a happy birthday on their special day! If you liked this episode share with a friend!

Hey Friends, Today I’m joined by our Rhode Island SBO Partner, and fellow Professional Organizer Kate Bosch. Some of you may remember Kate from Episode 298 where she shared her journey to becoming a Professional Organizer. I invited her back on the show to talk about a topic that we have been working on behind the scenes. It’s something that is meaningful to most of us, but that we don’t often tak...

Hi Friends Laundry is an essential chore that we all have to do, yet it can quickly pile up and become overwhelming. Establishing a laundry routine can help make this chore less daunting and ensure that you always have clean clothes to wear. Having a laundry routine means that you can plan ahead and avoid a last-minute scramble to find something clean to wear. This can save time and energy in the...