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

Today is a HUGE milestone for This ORGANIZED Life!  We are celebrating our 100th episode!   To be honest, when I embarked on this venture,I had no clue how to structure a show, book a guest, or put together "show notes" (seriously, I was clueless), but somehow by the grace of God ( and some help from my producer), I figured it out.  Fast forward to almost 2 years later, and here we are....EPISODE 100.   Leading up to todays show, I gave my trusty side-kick, Erika, some homework:  To go through the archives and pick her top 5 favorite episodes.  Without comparing, we both revealed our list on air. I encourage you to join us in our walk down memory lane, in this historic episode: If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it? (we have a nifty little share button at the top of this post!) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Laurie's List  EP 53: TOY DONATIONS HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT, WITH BRONNA LIPTON Ep 54: 365 DAY LET GO PROJECT WITH  SBO PARTNER ERIN BARBOT EP 74: DESIGN INSPIRATION, WITH BILL EASTBURN EP 78: PREPARING FOR COLLEGE WITH SHANA BERMAN EP 86 & 87: 2 PART INTERVIEW WITH MY HUBBY, JOSHUA PALAU Erika's List  EP 01: RESOLVE TO GET ORGANIZED EP  56: FIVE THINGS TO PURGE IN 2018 EP 87: LIFE, MARRIAGE & THINGS LAURIE DISLIKES EP 89: INSTANT POT MANIA WITH SPECIAL GUEST, CHRISTY LINGO EP 97: INSPIRED NOTEBOOKS WITH SPECIAL GUEST, MICA MAY            ***Don't forget to check out our new mini-series, This ENTREPRENEUR'S Life, where we talk candidly about the struggles and successes of turning your passion into a profession. Each BONUS episode airs weekly on the This ORGANIZED Life podcast feed, so please make sure to click HERE to subscribe! Your Opinion Matters!   Reviews & downloads make it easier for other people to find us when they are searching up new podcasts.I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and listening each week. If you are feeling generous, would you mind giving us a 5 star rating and leaving a short review (it’s super easy I promise!).   Want to Chat?  Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post your questions, comments and photos-we love hearing from you!         LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION? FACEBOOK  |  PINTEREST  |  INSTAGRAM

Today we continue our conversation with  Courtney Carver: Author, Speaker and founder of the minimalist fashion Project 333 & the popular blog, Be More With Less.com. If you haven't listened to last weeks episode, I encourage you to do so prior to listening to today's episode. Last week, Courtney shared with us her personal journey, and today she is focused on helping all of you....(well, actually she kind of has a therapy session with me). She walks us through, how to approach her ever-popular Project333 which stands for 3 months, 33 items (with a few exclusions!)  Honestly, after our conversation, it seemed way more do-able than I first thought.  I'd love to know your thoughts. You can listen to part 2 of my conversation with Courtney Carver right here: LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: COURTNEY'S BOOK: SOULFUL SIMPLICITY  PROJECT 333 CONNECT WITH COURTNEY!  INSTAGRAM  |  WEBSITE  |  COURSE ***Our sponsor for today's episode is our good friends at Organized Living!  I've been using their adjustable Freedom Rail closet system in my clients' homes for years. It's super easy to design, order, and install. I absolutely love the versatility of their products!  Learn more about Organized Living and freedomRail at www.OrganizedLiving.com.  If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it (we have a nifty little share button at the bottom of this post!) I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and listening each week. If you are feeling generous, would you mind giving us a 5 star rating and leaving a short review (it’s super easy I promise!). Reviews & downloads make it easier for other people to find us when they are searching up new podcasts, so your opinion matters! Want more TOL?  Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post your questions, comments and photos-we love hearing from you!         CONNECT WITH US! FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM

Today we are joined by Courtney Carver: Author, Speaker and founder of the fashion Project 333 & the popular blog, Be More With Less.com.  Courtney changed her life by simplifying it after a devastating diagnosis in 2006.  I read Courtney's book Soulful Simplicity this past summer and was completely inspired to rethink what lives inside my closet. I reached out to see if she would share her story with all of you.  In part one of our conversation, Courtney talks candidly about how she was living the "American Dream," or so she thought, until a life threatening health scare began her journey to finding freedom with less. Check out part one of our conversation below: LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: COURTNEY'S BOOK: SOULFUL SIMPLICITY  PROJECT 333 CONNECT WITH COURTNEY!  INSTAGRAM  |  WEBSITE  |  COURSE ***Our sponsor for today's episode is our good friends at Organized Living!  I've been using their adjustable Freedom Rail closet system in my clients' homes for years. It's super easy to design, order, and install. I absolutely love the versatility of their products!  Learn more about Organized Living and freedomRail at www.OrganizedLiving.com.  If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it (we have a nifty little share button at the bottom of this post!) I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and listening each week. If you are feeling generous, would you mind giving us a 5 star rating and leaving a short review (it’s super easy I promise!). Reviews & downloads make it easier for other people to find us when they are searching up new podcasts, so your opinion matters! Want more TOL?  Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post your questions, comments and photos-we love hearing from you!         CONNECT WITH US! FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM

Today we are joined by Mica May, founder of May Designs; a lifestyle brand specializing in customized notebooks, stationery, and more! Even though I am a digital junkie, I realize that many of you out there remain loyal to pen & paper. Mica's flagship product is the May Book, a simple notebook that can be customized to reflect your style and needs; (FYI, I have a custom SBO  May Book that I L-O-V-E!). Mica is also mom to 3 adorable kids.  I loved chatting with her, and I invite you to check out our conversation: Wait... Mica is offering a discount to all TOL Podcast listeners!  Simply enter the promo code TOLPODCAST at checkout and you'll receive 20% off your entire order! (I'm talking clutter free holiday gifts, hostess gifts, not to mention something for yourself!) Offer valid 10/18/18 - 11/1/18  CONNECT WITH MICA! INSTAGRAM   |  WEBSITE  |  FACEBOOK ***Our sponsor for today's episode is our good friends at Organized Living!  I've been using their adjustable Freedom Rail closet system in my clients' homes for years. It's super easy to design, order, and install. I absolutely love the versatility of their products!  Learn more about Organized Living and freedomRail at www.OrganizedLiving.com.  If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it? And if you are feeling generous, would you mind giving us a 5 star rating? (it’s literally as simple as clicking a button!) and leaving a short review. The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us when they are searching up new podcasts. I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and listening each week. If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we love hearing from you!         CONNECT WITH US! FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM

On today's show we are joined by fellow Organizer and SBO Partner, Kristi Santilli, founder of Organized by Kristi in Massachusetts.  We chat about how/when to flip out and store seasonal items (a real issue for us in the North East!)  Kristi had so many ideas we ran out of time to share them all! In addition to the one's mentioned in our episode, here's a few more tips for you to try: 1. Have a spot in your home for taking off wet, snowy clothes! Whether it be in your entry way, basement, garage or laundry room, designate a spot for everyone to remove their wet clothes and hang them up to dry         2. Put down a few boot trays or old towels so that they can absorb the drips. This is a must so that you don't have puddles of snow, salt and slush all around your house!         3. Have a supply of hot cocoa on hand for wintery, snowy days! (Ok, so this isn't so much of Kristi's tip, but her 7 year old son's idea!)       Check out our entire conversation below: CONNECT WITH KRISTI FACEBOOK  |  WEBSITE  |  INSTAGRAM ***Our sponsor for today's episode is our good friends at Organized Living!  I've been using their adjustable Freedom Rail closet system in my clients' homes for years. It's super easy to design, order, and install. I absolutely love the versatility of their products!  Learn more about Organized Living and freedomRail at www.OrganizedLiving.com.  If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it? And if you are feeling generous, would you mind giving us a 5 star rating? (it’s literally as simple as clicking a button!) and leaving a short review. The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us when they are searching up new podcasts. I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and listening each week. If you take a pic and tag me, I will personally thank you on social media! If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we love hearing from you!         CONNECT WITH US! FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM

On today's episode we are joined by SBO Partner, Laura Bostrom, founder of Everyday ORDER in Montclair, NJ.  Laura is not only a professional organizer, but mom to 2 kiddos: 2 1/2 year old Graham, and 5 month old, Paige.  We chat about giving yourself GRACE, realizing that done is better than perfect, and how she juggles a career and mom-life. You can listen to our conversation below: CONNECT WITH LAURA! (Her Instagram feed is so inspiring! #instagoals) FACEBOOK  |  WEBSITE  |  INSTAGRAM ***Our sponsor for today's episode is our good friends at Organized Living!  I've been using their adjustable Freedom Rail closet system in my clients' homes for years. It's super easy to design, order, and install. I absolutely love the versatility of their products!  Learn more about Organized Living and freedomRail at www.OrganizedLiving.com.  If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it? And if you are feeling generous, would you mind giving us a 5 star rating? (it’s literally as simple as clicking a button!) and leaving a short review. The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us when they are searching up new podcasts. I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and listening each week. If you take a pic and tag me, I will personally thank you on social media! If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we love hearing from you!         CONNECT WITH US! FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM

On todays episode of This ORGANIZED Life, I talk all about decision fatigue. What is it?  Who suffers from it? How can we reduce it?   • If you've ever looked in your closet feeling completely overwhelmed with what to wear, you have experienced decision fatigue. • If you have ever stressed out on what to make for dinner, you have experienced decision fatigue. This episode is a must listen, not just for adults, but for our kids and teens too.  Click on the link below to listen.  I'd love to know what you think, so feel free to leave us a comment! If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it (we have a nifty little share button at the bottom of this post!) I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and listening each week. If you are feeling generous, would you mind giving us a 5 star rating and leaving a short review (it's super easy I promise!). Reviews & downloads make it easier for other people to find us when they are searching up new podcasts, so your opinion matters! If you take a pic and tag me, I will personally thank you on social media! Want more TOL?  Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post your questions, comments and photos-we love hearing from you!         CONNECT WITH US!   FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM

Today we are joined by SBO Partner, Heather Powers, founder of Creatively Organized Spaces in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Heather spent 15 years as a textile and carpet designer collaborating with interior designers, property owners and architects worldwide to create custom residential and commercial textile design. Since 2010, Heather has worked as a freelance designer, textile consultant, teacher and has her own Professional Organizing, Design and productivity consultant  business, Creatively Organized Spaces.  She uses a varied approach to help clients create intuitive, organized spaces to live and work in.  Heather is avidly curious about how organizing and creativity go hand in hand. One of my favorite quotes from Heather is: "Creativity is a messy process, that doesn't mean that all creatives are messy." I encourage you to listen to the entire episode here: CONNECT WITH HEATHER! INSTAGRAM  |  FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it (we have a nifty little share button at the bottom of this post!) I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and listening each week. If you are feeling generous, would you mind giving us a 5 star rating and leaving a short review (it's super easy I promise!). Reviews & downloads make it easier for other people to find us when they are searching up new podcasts, so your opinion matters! If you take a pic and tag me, I will personally thank you on social media! Want more TOL?  Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post your questions, comments and photos-we love hearing from you!         CONNECT WITH US!    FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM

Today we are joined by my friend, Rose Lounsbury.  Rose is a minimalism coach, speaker, and author of the Amazon bestseller Less: Minimalism for Real. We chat about her personal journey towards a minimalist lifestyle...oh, and did I mention that she is the mom to TRIPLETS!!! I read Rose's book this summer on the beach and walked away with so many great ideas that I have already begun to implement. If you visit her website, she has a FREE download called: The Minimalism Starter Guide She shares some tips with all of you on getting started, how to live minimally, even if your family is not on board!  This is one episode you won't want to miss: LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Rose's Book:  Less: Minimalism for Real David Allen: Getting Things Done CONNECT WITH ROSE!  INSTAGRAM  |  FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it (we have a nifty little share button at the bottom of this post!) I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and listening each week. If you are feeling generous, would you mind giving us a 5 star rating and leaving a short review (it's super easy I promise!). Reviews & downloads make it easier for other people to find us when they are searching up new podcasts, so your opinion matters! If you take a pic and tag me, I will personally thank you on social media! Want more TOL?  Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post your questions, comments and photos-we love hearing from you!         CONNECT WITH US! FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM

Today we are joined by one of our SBO Partners, Martha Carol Stewart (not to be confused with the other Martha Stewart) founder of Chaos Organizing, with locations in Baton Rouge, LA and Houston, TX. Our conversation is all about back to school strategies for parents AND kids!  She talks about the importance of the evening routine, her favorite product, and shares her epiphany in Target that led to Chaos Organizing! Check out our entire conversation here: CONNECT WITH MARTHA CAROL! (she has these awesome facebook and Instagram challenges that you won't want to miss!) FACEBOOK  |  WEBSITE  |  INSTAGRAM If you liked this episode will you take a moment to share it? And if you are feeling generous, would you mind giving us a 5 star rating? (it’s literally as simple as clicking a button!) and leaving a short review. I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by subscribing and listening each week. If you take a pic and tag me, I will personally thank you on social media! The more reviews & downloads we receive, the easier it is for other people to find us when they are searching up new podcasts. If you want more TOL, please join our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and post your questions or comments-we love hearing from you!           CONNECT WITH US! FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM