Organize 365 Podcast

Discover how to juggle extra income and family life without losing your sanity. Explore the need for planned neglect and efficiency in managing household responsibilities while growing your side hustle. Learn the advantages of outsourcing mundane tasks like cleaning and bookkeeping, which can free up your time for what truly matters. The discussion highlights the traditional division of labor, reflecting on how women often shoulder more household duties, and encourages a shift in mindset to prioritize personal strengths and business growth.

Discover the exciting journey of transforming from a side hustler to a bona fide entrepreneur. Over 39% of businesses are run by women, often driven by passion and the desire for flexibility. Learn how to think like a business owner, accounting for expenses and taxes rather than a W2 employee. Uncover the importance of recognizing your individual gifts to generate income, and navigate the challenges of balancing household duties with self-employment. This conversation is packed with empowering insights for aspiring business owners!

One of the inspirations for me to pursue my PhD was “The Secret of Home Economics” by Danielle Drelinger and I got to interview her for this episode. Danielle and I were able to discuss some of the topics but, honestly, you gotta read the book!!  Danielle wanted to write this book, because she covered education as a journalist. She knew she wanted it to be about education, include all races, all genres, all economic classes, and cover history. Thus was born “The Secret History of Home Economics”! Origins of Home Economics Pre World Wars  The first thing I wanted to discuss was the role of home economics pre-wars. From the 1800’s leading up to the wars, home economics was really for any person, AKA not gender specific. Home economics was more the actual tasks and how labor intensive they were due to lack of electricity, running water, and staff.  That staff was often immigrants and black women once slavery had ended. A black student I know, from a different PhD program, joked that they have always done laundry. Not even a question to outsource it, black women remember were slaves first but then hired help. But even in those days, it was common to outsource your laundry. It was outsourced to locations that had running water and other conveniences. Importance of Home Economics During the Wars - Science of Food The discussion shifted more towards home economics during WWII. It was during this time that women entered the work force in America. Home economics was teaching these women how to cook and maintain their homes with the additional demands of working. Women were creating clothing patterns to make work clothes and teaching clothes how to mend and make do due to limited supplies. They were also experimenting with food to keep their families fed and feed our soldiers. Home economists wrote cookbooks for each arm of the military. The Angels of Bataan, planted to supplement prisoners of war rations in the Philippines. At home, they had victory gardens to supplement rations too. Canning discovered through home economics was discovered and became popular to ensure food supply.   And the industrial revolution brought home appliances to help with labor intensive tasks like laundry and ovens that had temperature regulation. Along with conveniences came higher expectations. This is where I pointed out that I am working on the definition of housework because some of the “male tasks” seem more to me like “household ownership”. And it’s peculiar how the definition of home economics became mostly a woman’s role after the war.  The Deliberateness of Stay At Home Mom Depiction The men had come back, they fired a majority of the women, and men were back to work. Now stay at home moms were in charge of emotionally supporting their children and the care of their upbringing and all the text books reflected that. “Kids need their moms and moms need to be available all the time.” It was then I realized that I have a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences but the only thing that schooling taught me was early childhood education! The bureau of Home Economics that once was making patterns for adjustable bib overalls for women in the workforce was now selling patterns for shopping coats for women to wear while shopping for groceries.  How Should We Move Forward?  Danielle feels strongly and I agree that the name should be changed back to Home Economics. A majority of people Danielle speaks to feels this is a class that should be added back to the curriculum of school - to teach basic life skills. And considering all of the subdisciplines, we should be offering a more holistic teaching of home economics; like eating healthy more affordably and consuming more responsibly. You guys…you gotta read or listen to the whole book! EPISODE RESOURCES: The Secret History of Home Economics 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.  

Discover how to transition from cutting costs to boosting income through effective side hustles. Learn about the importance of writing standard operating procedures to streamline household tasks and maintain efficiency. The podcast delves into how your everyday chores can evolve into entrepreneurial opportunities, along with essential tax considerations for self-employed individuals. With practical tips on managing systems and the importance of communication, it's all about turning invisible work into revenue.

In this engaging discussion, Kim B, a dedicated grandmother celebrating her 44th wedding anniversary, shares her journey of embracing organization post-retirement. She reveals how Organize 365® products, especially the Sunday Basket®, revolutionized her organizational skills, allowing her to streamline household tasks and care for her aging father. Kim also discusses the joys and challenges of grandparenting and her newfound hobbies, showcasing the importance of embracing family dynamics and the value of lifelong learning. This conversation is a heartfelt exploration of transformation and connection.

Dive into practical strategies for summer organization tailored for families. Discover how to adapt kids' spaces with age-appropriate items and streamline your summer calendar for fun. The discussion emphasizes the importance of order in organizing, especially with children around. Plus, get insights on a summer planning guide that provides a snapshot of activities, ensuring a smoother transition back to school. Join the conversation and set up your home for summer success!

Discover the journey from trimming expenses to finding creative ways to boost income. Dive into financial check-ins that help you understand your household's cash flow, just like a small business would. Explore flexible income strategies, from diaper studies to casual surveys, that fit around family life. The importance of adapting your finances in response to life’s challenges shines through, proving that even a household can thrive in tough economic times.

You know how you hear people, on the Wednesday Transformation episodes, say to just get the Sunday Basket® instead of DIY? Yes, it’s because of the mindset that comes with the purchase. The basket is simply the school supply. And it’s the same for the Friday Workbox®.  You may be thinking you have the Sunday Basket® and it’s the same as the Friday Workbox®, right? Wrong. With the Friday Workbox® the slash pockets mean something different, you get access to the online dashboard and course for the Friday Workbox®, and the co-working time every Friday much like the Sunday Basket® Club on Sundays. The Friday Workbox® will help you, the lifeblood of your business, explore personal development and the dreams you have for your business. It helps you to treat your team like the royalty they are and to be loyal to your customers and create ways to surprise and delight them. And most importantly it helps you to see that you are in fact profitable every month, or not, and then there’s time for course correction. So here’s all the deals I have for you!! Friday Workbox: 50% discount, now just $250!!  You’ll get the Friday Workbox®, slash pockets, online dashboard, Friday Co-working time, and the course to teach you how to gain capacity in your business for more, remember life in abundance! Meeting Agenda Course: 50% discount, now just $499!!  It kills me when people say I don’t have meetings so I don’t need it but wait! Yes, you do! This is for all the details of purple project management in informational form and digital documents. Think of links you need for a project, they wouldn’t do you much good on paper in a slash pocket, right? I know, some things just can’t fit in a slash pocket! Work All In Bundle: Best Deal!! $750 discount, now just $997!! Are you ready? You get the Friday Workbox®, Work Planning Day, Income and Expense Binder, and the Meeting Agenda Course. Don’t wait too long to take advantage of this because it’s while supplies last with the Income and Expense Binders and I don’t want you to miss out if you have been wanting to get one. Friday Workbox Productivity Pack: 50% discount, now just $90!! You’ll get three stand alone Friday Workboxes®; Sapphire, Navy, and Plum. You can do what you want with Sapphire and Navy. I suggest treating them like employees or dedicate them to different businesses that you run. I gave plenty of examples in this episode to get you thinking about what that could look like. The Plum one will come with orange slash pockets for each month and purple slash pockets for the project you do cyclically and extras for new projects. For example, in July, you’d have a purple slash pocket for back to school, paper organizing retreat, and any other projects you have for July. Purple work isn’t always new work!  Small Business Mastermind: $2500 Introductory pricing is only until March 10th!! The first session is in March. It will also be offered the first week of June and the first week of September. After this year, this mastermind will no longer be offered.  EPISODE RESOURCES: Friday Workbox Workbox Planning Day Friday Meeting Agenda Course Work All In Bundle Friday Workbox Productivity Pack Small Business Mastermind CustomerService@organize365.com 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.

Curious about the benefits of color coding, the hosts dive into research that highlights its impact on memory and learning. They share personal stories, including how color coding helped a struggling student excel in spelling. The conversation extends to its use in organizing tasks and products, emphasizing intentionality in its application for both adults and children. They also touch on how color can evoke emotions and streamline information processing, making organization not just easier, but more effective.

Dive into the world of household economics as the speaker shares insights on preparedness for disasters and the impact of rising costs on budgets. Discover the transition from childhood to financial independence, with a focus on the struggles of young adults. The discussion highlights personal experiences that reveal the challenges of escalating food and housing prices. Listeners will gain valuable budgeting tips and learn effective strategies for navigating these economic shifts and improving financial stability.