Organize 365 Podcast

The conversation dives into the shift from Thanksgiving to December energy, encouraging proactive holiday planning. Listeners are urged to strategize decorations by involving family preferences and simplifying their decor. Smart shopping tips are shared, focusing on budget and timing. Lisa emphasizes the importance of planning memorable winter break activities without overspending, suggesting daily focal tasks for balance. Finally, she advises on preparing global gifts early to ease year-end exchanges. Get ready for a festive, organized December!

Are you ready for the 6 busiest weeks of the year? Let's zoom out and look at our family, our houses, and events to orchestrate a place of planning, purpose, and memory making. I wanted to share the energy I feel this time of year and how I manage my expectations of myself and others during this busy season. Fed People are Happy People When I think ahead and plan the food component of Thanksgiving I have much lower stress. Once you get the day before the holiday off of work/school, the day of Thanksgiving, and the next day, plus the weekend; you now need to plan food for 5-7 days. Think about your own weekend habits. You eat differently, you spend differently, and you have a different energy. In my experience when people are fed they are much happier people and then I get to enjoy the holiday too. Think ahead and plan a fun breakfast, have on hand some snacky/appetizer type treats, and what meals you'll have. Ok now, on the big day…this is a food holiday! This is NOT the holiday to try a new recipe or a spin on a favorite dish! Talk to your family and find out what foods are important to them. Do you need a whole dessert table maybe? Make sure that "certain" dish is there for the ones you love. Now that could get pricey so here's a tip to cut the budget: Ask that guests to bring their special dish. I've noticed as my eating habits have changed so too must my plate at Thanksgiving. Now I just take a few bites of everything I like and leave it at that. No need to overstuff myself and feel miserable the rest of the day. Family Once all the food is in place you get to catch up with all of your family. Please people manage your expectations. Lean into gratitude for the family you do have. I have lost loved ones, so I choose to be grateful for the family in the room on Thanksgiving. You may need to change a conversation or hop in a game that people are playing to avoid certain conversations. And permission to not kill yourself cleaning. Your family is not doing a white glove inspection and they aren't going past the common spaces and a bathroom. Speaking of the bathroom, make sure you have plenty of toilet paper! You'll need lots of that and dish cloths to ensure others can help with all the dishes and cleaning up! Fun to include everyone I love a game being played to infuse fun into the room and include others or people who are joining your family for the first time. You may hear of someone who will be alone on Thanksgiving because loved ones have passed, or travel isn't possible, or other reasons - invite them to join you and your family! It's that much easier to make memories when fun is in the air! Break out some fun board games and put the Thanksgiving Day Parade on followed by some football. And then it's like you have a 3 day weekend after the big day so here's what I do. I shop the Black Friday deals on my phone. Side note: I do want to thank everyone who will be working the Holidays like our first responders and retail personnel. Heads up Organize 365® will be starting our Black Friday sale on Wednesday so no one has to break from the festivities. I'm also planning to do some holiday baking and normally this is when I decorate for my holiday of choice - Christmas. I hope this helps to reduce your stress this holiday season and let's you be more present in making holiday memories. EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

Explore the paradox of modern technology as it drains time instead of saving it. Hear about the frustrations with robot vacuums that need constant Wi-Fi attention and updates. Delve into the challenges of juggling numerous apps and convoluted home systems like HVACs. Lisa reflects on how increased phone usage has affected family dynamics and the depth of conversations. Discover practical tips for reclaiming time from devices and nurturing richer relationships over passive consumption.

Discover the power of personal PTO as one woman transforms her staycation into a self-care haven. Balancing family time, she plans to catch up on three years of scrapbooking before a grandbaby arrives. With productive moments spent organizing photos and work materials, she redefines productivity. A delightful shopping spree brings a refreshing update to her wardrobe, while preparation for family events and future travel keeps her on track. This journey inspires women to embrace their time off meaningfully.

The host shares the surprising decision to cancel a long-anticipated trip to Italy, citing concerns about family dynamics and anxiety. Instead, they embrace a staycation, filled with boutique shopping and a delightful pasta cooking class. The couple finds joy in local adventures, exploring nearby towns and art galleries. The experience leads to meaningful dinner conversations to reconnect. They also take time to support their daughter who is expecting, turning a potential disappointment into cherished memories and new traditions.

Discover the power of intentional planning to bring peace and joy, especially during the hectic holiday season. Explore the dreaming phase to envision meaningful celebrations with your family. Learn to narrow down your holiday priorities and shed unnecessary pressures through strategic conversations. Get tips on efficient decoration timing and how to tackle Black Friday shopping smartly. Lastly, get excited about end-of-year planning to set powerful goals for 2026 and beyond.

Get ready for a stress-free holiday season! Discover how to simplify your celebrations by asking your family what truly matters to them. Find out how the free Holiday Blitz can help you dream, plan, and make the holidays enjoyable rather than overwhelming. Lisa shares tips on eliminating unnecessary traditions and focusing on quality time together. With printables and helpful resources available, you'll feel equipped to make this year’s holidays memorable and fun. Don’t miss out on setting yourself up for success!

The discussion kicks off with a fascinating look at post-WWII shifts in women's roles, highlighting the influence of marketing. They critique past housework research methods, revealing biases in sampling and definitions. The importance of diverse household types is emphasized, addressing how most homes are underrepresented in studies today. A return to Lillian Gilbreth’s efficiency focus is proposed, alongside the promise of new scientific research to enhance household management systems and skills for various family compositions.

In a bold shift, the host discusses refocusing on home organization after realizing the expansion into work products pulled attention away from her original mission. Listeners will learn about the discontinuation of the Friday Workbox line, with significant discounts available until the end of the year. Staff roles remain intact, dispelling fears of layoffs. The importance of helping women transition from decluttering to effective organization is emphasized, along with exciting future plans for core products. Listener feedback supports this fresh direction, prioritizing household systems.

Explore the fascinating evolution of housework, where historical shifts during WWII reshaped women's roles and the rise of the homemaker ideal. Discover the impact of skewed research that failed to reflect today's diverse family dynamics, moving past traditional 'He said, She said' debates. Learn about the importance of defining housework from a modern perspective, building household management skills, and focusing on sustainable systems to reduce domestic burdens. Exciting research plans and a fresh approach are on the horizon!