This Organized Life

Today on TOL Erika and I talk about what changes we make to our schedules during the summer. We chat about the "resolutions" we have, like catching up on reading or tackling that project we've been putting off all year. I ramble off my current podcast library (no joke!) and let you know what's on my reading list.  Check out the entire episode below: PODCASTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey Going Scared with Jessica Honegger For the Love with Jen Hatmaker In the Dark How to be Awesome at your Job Work/Life with Adam Grant   BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Wisdom of the Enneagram 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it with a friend?  The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us.   If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we love hearing from you! I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to

On today's episode of This ORGANIZED Life, we reached out to our network on facebook and came up with the most popular tips to keep your rental home organized.  Whether you're a homeowner of a rental property, or planning to stay at an Airbnb on your next vacation, these life hacks will allow you to spend more time at the beach, and less time inside! Check out what our experts had to say! (insert podcast) If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it with a friend?  The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us.   If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we love hearing from you! I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review. CONNECT WITH US!    FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM  

  Today we are joined by my friend and author, Kim Huggins, who has spent the last two decades studying generational differences in the workplace. Her book, GENerate Performance: Unleashing the Power of a Multigenerational Workforce is filled with great insights into understanding how to best communicate with people from various generations whether at home or at work. We talk about the 5 generations in todays society:  1. TRADITIONALISTS 2. BABY BOOMERS 3. GEN X 4. GEN Y (aka: MILLENIALS) 5. GEN Z Kim shares with us how to tailor your communication using what she calls "the 3 C's" CONNECTION > COMMUNICATION > CHANGE This episode is a must-listen! (insert podcast) CONNECT WITH KIM: LINKEDIN | FACEBOOK | EMAIL | RECENT ARTICLES If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it with a friend?  The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us.   If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we

Today we are joined by SBO Partner, DeLorean Reese, founder of Peace by Piece Professional Organizing in San Francisco, CA.  She is super cute, and her team of professional organizers all specialize in different areas of the home (which I LOVE!).  DeLorean shares her favorite products, why she loves working with kids, and all things organizing! Check out the full episode right here: (insert podcast) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE    FACEBOOK  |  WEBSITE  |  INSTAGRAM If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it with a friend?  The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us.   If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we love hearing from you! I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review. CONNECT WITH US!    FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM

Today we are joined by High School Senior, Shayna Berman, who shares her insights into what organizing strategies helped prepare her for college. She talks openly about why it's ok for parents to let their kids fail and figure out how to get back on their feet. I loved my chat with Shayna, and I think you will too! (insert podcast) If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it with a friend?  The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us.   If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we love hearing from you! I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review. DON’T FORGET TO CONNECT WITH US!    FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM

Today Erika and I talk about inexpensive products to help keep the garage organized. Just because you don't have a big budget doesn't mean you need to live in clutter.  Erika also talks about our ESP method, and how it changed the way she looks at decluttering & organizing.  For other garage tips and tricks, check out episode 016  of This ORGANIZED Life. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: FAST TRACK  |  STERILITE BINS  | STANDING BIKE RACK  |  INEXPENSIVE SHELVING   If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it with a friend?  The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us.   If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we love hearing from you! I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review.         DON'T FORGET TO CONNECT WITH US!    FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM  

Today we are joined by SBO Partner & fellow Podcaster, Autumn Nyby.  Autumn is the founder of Space for Living Organizing in San Diego, CA and the host of  the A to B Podcast. I love Autumn's down to earth approach when she talks about her own organizing struggles and strategies as a mom of 3 girls.  Listen to our chat! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WEBSITE  |  INSTAGRAM | ITUNES  |  SPOTIFY  |  GOOGLE PLAY If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it with a friend?  The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us.   If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we love hearing from you! I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review.         DON'T FORGET TO CONNECT WITH US!    FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM  

Today on This ORGANIZED Life, we are joined by one of our SBO Partners, Lili Pettit, founder of Clutter Healing© in Los Angeles, CA. Lili shares how she uses breath work in her own life, and with her clients. She talks about the mind-body connection of clutter and anxiety. Listen to the episode to learn more about her process!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST CLUTTER HEALING  |  FOLLOW LILI ON INSTAGRAM  | LEARN MORE ABOUT BREATH WORK     If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it with a friend?  The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us.   If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we love hearing from you! I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review. DON'T FORGET TO CONNECT WITH US!    FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM  

Today we are joined by my good friend and talented furniture designer, Bill Eastburn.  Bill has been creating functional and stylish storage solutions for over two decades, and shares his story of working in a 700 square foot room, to how became a lead designer for Crate & Barrel and Land of Nod (now Crate & Kids).  Check out my conversation with Bill:   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST INSTAGRAM  |  CRATE & BARREL DESIGNS  |  CRATE & KIDS DESIGNS   If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it with a friend?  The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us.   If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we love hearing from you! I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review.         DON'T FORGET TO CONNECT WITH US!    FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM  

On today's episode we are joined by Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365, the Organize 365 Podcast, and The Sunday Basket®.  Lisa shares how her life changed at 40, and how she has built a career helping others. I love how she groups our lives into 4 distinct categories.  To learn more, you can listen to our conversation here: LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:   ORGANIZE365 WEBSITE  |  ORGANIZE365 PODCAST  |  SUNDAY BASKET If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it with a friend?  The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us.   If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we love hearing from you! I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review.         DON'T FORGET TO CONNECT WITH US!    FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM  

Today we are joined by one of our SBO Partners, Jamie Hord—founder of Horderly NYC.  Jamie is the definition of #instagoals when it comes to maximizing small spaces. She merges function with style in every projec,t and has captured the attention of The Container Store, California Closets, & The Travel Channel!   For ideas & inspiration connect with Jamie in the links below:   Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter       If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it with a friend?  The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us.      I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review.    You can always connect with me:  Website  |  Facebook | Twitter  |  Instagram | Email    Join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments.   We look forward to hearing from you!

With Earth Day right around the corner, what better time to talk about recycling responsibly then today!   Erika and I share several options for guilt-free purging, from toys, to electronics, and discuss several options on how and where to donate your unwanted goods.   Links featured in this episode:   Second Chance Toys | Soles4Soles | Purple Heart   If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it with a friend?  The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us.      I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review.    You can always connect with me:  Website  |  Facebook | Twitter  |  Instagram | Email    Join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments.   We look forward to hearing from you!

One of the recurring questions/concerns from parents has to do with teaching kids life skills to prioritize their time with school, extra circulars, homework.   Not only are kids overworked and over-scheduled, they often lack important life skills which result in  Anxiety Frustration Stress   On today’s episode Erika and I talk about  our G.O.A.L. S. program which stands for: Get Organized! Academic & Life Strategies  It’s a 45 min seminar focusing on The importance of maintaining a clutter-free workspace How to utilize calendar, apps, to-do lists prioritize time Maximizing your peak productivity time   At the conclusion of the seminar, students should have a solid foundation that they can build upon, based on their own individual styles.   If you are interested in bringing the G.O.A.L.S. program to your school, feel free to email info@simplyborganized.com with G.O.A.L.S. in the subject line.   DID YOU KNOW?  The more reviews & downloads I get, the easier it is for other people to find us-crazy, r

On today’s episode, Erika and I talk about the emotional strongholds that prevent you from  decluttering & organizing. There is so much emphasis on how to implement change, but without getting to the root of why you feel compelled to hold onto that sweater, or that visa bill from 1999, you’ll continue the cycle of frustration, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed.    Getting to the origin of any problem is what influences lasting change. It’s the difference between treating the symptom verses identifying the source.  We talk about the 5 W’s WHO gave it to me? WHAT purpose is it serving? WHERE am I using/wearing it? WHEN am I going to use/wear it? WHY am I keeping it?   For more information on emotional clutter, check out my book HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.   DID YOU KNOW?  The more reviews & downloads I get, the easier it is for other people to find us-crazy, right!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a m

Today Erika and I chat about the age old question…”What is your clutter costing you?”   In chapter 1 of my book, HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized, I breakdown not just the monetary implications of clutter, but how it impacts things like stress, anxiety, frustration, and time.   I share how clutter = chaos, and once you begin to remove the clutter from your life, you reduce the amount of chaos that surrounds you.    I’d love to know your thoughts and experiences. Please share your stories in our closed facebook group called This ORGANIZED Life.   You can always connect with me:  Website  |  Facebook | Twitter  |  Instagram | Email   DID YOU KNOW?  The more reviews & downloads I get, the easier it is for other people to find us-crazy, right!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review.    If you loved this episode as much as I did, please share it with your peeps!    P.S. Make sure to pick up a copy of Hot Mess: A P

Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Alicia Bias, founder of Lux Simplicity in Salt Lake City, UT. Alicia s the mom to 3 adorable kids, and shares about how organizing plays into parenting her son with autism.  She also opens up about her struggle with depression, suicide and how organizing her home allowed her to reclaim control of her life.    I love her honesty and practical tips for people who want to have a dream space on a modest budget.  Alicia is also a proud member of our SBO Partner Program and we are happy to have her!   Connect with Alicia: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest   If you loved this episode as much as I did, please share it with your peeps!    DID YOU KNOW?  The more reviews & downloads I get, the easier it is for other people to find us-crazy, right!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review.    Want More #TOL?Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life it’s a great pla

Today I am joined by Christina Morton, founder of The Organizing Co, in Colorado. Christina and I talk about some simple tips to help you as you come out of winter hibernation.  She shares about her business, and how she has built her team. Christina  is also a proud member of our SBO Partner Program and we are happy to have her!   Make sure you check out Christina’s website where she has a bunch of helpful videos, and she not only lets you into her home, but inside her drawers!    Connect with Christina: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter   If you loved this episode as much as I did, please share it with your peeps!    DID YOU KNOW?  The more reviews & downloads I get, the easier it is for other people to find us-crazy, right!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review.    Want More #TOL?Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life it’s a great place to ask questions and share your stories.   You can al

Today I am joined by Kadia Laventure, founder of The Neat Fix, in Lake Worth Florida. Kadia shares with us her experience in helping individuals and families navigate the emotional and overwhelming task of downsizing.    It’s a great episode filled with lots of useful tips and information. If you know someone who you think would enjoy this episode, please share it with your peeps!    Connect with Kadia: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Email   DID YOU KNOW?  The more reviews & downloads I get, the easier it is for other people to find us-crazy, right!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and leaving a review.    Want More #TOL?Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life it’s a great place to ask questions and share your stories.   You can always connect with me:  Website  |  Facebook | Twitter  |  Instagram | Email   P.S. Make sure to pick up a copy of Hot Mess: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized (available in paperbac

Have you ever wondered what a professional organizer truly does? Trust me, I don’t spend all day browsing the isles of the Container Store! On todays episode, I share the 411 on how I spend my days, what I do when I’m not onsite with a client, and what it means to be an entrepreneur FIRST, and an organizer second. I talk about our SBO Partner Program, and why I love supporting other Professional Organizers! We love referrals, so if you know someone who you think would enjoy our show, please share it with your peeps! To learn more about our partner program visit: (https://www.simplyborganized.com/find-a-partner-near-you/) If you liked this episode, please share it with your peeps! Thank you for supporting This ORGANIZED Life by subscribing and leaving a review New episodes of This ORGANIZED Life air each Thursday. Find links to all past episodes on our Podcast Page (http://www.simplyborganized.com/category/podcast/) Want More #TOL?Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life (https://www.fa

Today we are joined by Katie Siefermann, founder of Fall Into Place Organizing in Denver, CO. We are talking all about the importance of Self Care, and how to incorporate it into your hectic schedule. You can download a FREE copy of Katie’s self-care tip sheet on the resources page of her website: (https://www.fiporganizing.com/resources/) In addition to being a mom and a Professional Organizer, Katie is part of our SBO Partner Program! We love supporting other professional organizers around the globe who are doing great things! To learn more about our partner program visit: (https://www.simplyborganized.com/find-a-partner-near-you/) If you liked this episode, please share it with your peeps! Thank you for supporting This ORGANIZED Life by subscribing and leaving a review New episodes of This ORGANIZED Life air each Thursday. Find links to all past episodes on our Podcast Page (http://www.simplyborganized.com/category/podcast/) Want More #TOL?Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life (h