The Mom's Organization Motivation Podcast

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Ep 081: Digital Decluttering with Katrina Teeple Sep 27, 2021

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I can organize the physical stuff, but I called Katrina for backup decluttering my online life!

Katrina and her talented team have been transforming the way clients' lives flow from their homes to their offices for more than 17 years. She refers to herself as a Life Optimizer - one part Organizational Coach and one part System Creator.

So I had to have her on this week’s episode to discuss & organize all the stuff that tends to pile up in our inboxes and digital desktops.

We talked about creating photo folders, silencing notifications, sorting emails, and some very helpful apps that’ll make our lives a little easier!

Highlights from this episode:

{2:18} Business owner and chicken Mom

{5:55} We get lost in our inboxes

{9:47} Using email folders to organize your life

{14:13} Unroll Me filters through your emails for you

{18:17} Change your mindset and get out of your inbox

{22:08} Cluster - a private media sharing app

{26:03} Four minutes a day is all it takes

{29:32} I'm a big believer in snoozing

{34:45} Ask for help when you need it

{37:14} Trello - a digital to-do list app

Mentioned on this episode:

Ep 30: The Never-Ending Mail Pile

Ep 60: Ask For Help

Katrina’s recommended apps:

Unroll Me, Cluster, Cam Scanner, Trello, Flick, Google Drive, your phone’s Notes app, and more!

@operationorganization on Instagram

@katrinateeple on Clubhouse

www.operationorganization.com for resources and online courses to digitally declutter your life

Big news:

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SUBSCRIBE now with this link! For more resources to organize and style your busy life in 3 simple steps, checkout EverythingWithStyle.com, listen to my FREE Masterclass, and connect with me on Instagram @everythingwithstylemom for some organization motivation!

Ep 080: Back-to-School Routines Sep 20, 2021

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Setting your family up for the best chance of success now that school is back in session looks like implementing helpful routines!

Getting out the door on time and with less stress and frustration means doing everything you can to prep ahead the night (and even afternoon) before!

This episode is loaded with suggestions for how to setup up a plan and use organization as a way to create structure and set realistic goals for everyone in your back-to-school routines. Listen with your kiddos so you’re all on the same page. Don’t worry if you’ve started with a shaky beginning. There’s no time like the present to make some positive changes that will keep overwhelm and chaos at bay!

Highlights from this episode:

{2:08} Set yourself up for success

{6:01} There may be pushback but you're still in control

{9:07} Prepping a day ahead

{11:13} Effective nighttime routines

{14:55} Be adaptable at breakfast time

{16:42} Make time for prayers

{21:14} Consider extra encouragement

Mentioned on this episode:

Ep 1: The 3 E’s Philosophy

Ep 78: Deboxing and Decanting

Ep 79: Snack and Lunch Prep

Kids and Schedule Mini Course with LIVE snack and lunch prep demo for busy moms of littles

Online Schedule Course

Online Kids Course

My Mom’s Organization Motivation YouTube Channel goes LIVE September 23rd at 7pm PST! SUBSCRIBE now with this link! For more resources to organize and style your busy life in 3 simple steps, checkout EverythingWithStyle.com, listen to my FREE Masterclass, and connect with me on Instagram @everythingwithstylemom for some organization motivation!

Ep 079: Snack and Lunch Prep Sep 13, 2021

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Whether you dread it or embrace it, preparing food for the week ahead can be done in 3 simple steps!

On this episode I’m sharing some things to think about when packing your kids’ school snacks and lunches for the week in just 15 minutes on Sundays. We’ve been doing this since my first one was in preschool six years ago. How did that happen so fast?!?

With conversations about unnecessary food waste with our kiddos, choosing age appropriate portions, and allowing them to pick their fruits, veggies, proteins, and special treats, we’ve got it working like a well oiled machine. Listen to this week’s episode to hear how it’s done!

Highlights from this episode:

{3:18} Packing good brain food

{6:20} Have the food conversation with your kids

{9:06} The mac 'n' cheese incident

{11:34} School lunches

{14:55} Prepare a whole week ahead

{19:19} New packing habits for a post-Covid world

Mentioned on this episode:

Ep 1: The 3 E’s Philosophy

Ep 78: Deboxing and Decanting

Kids and Schedule Mini Course with LIVE snack and lunch prep demo for busy moms of littles

My Mom’s Organization Motivation YouTube Channel goes LIVE September 23rd at 7pm PST!

Make sure you checkout my FREE 5 Minute Audio that tells you exactly how I use the 3 E’s for snack and lunch prep, and the helpful pdf planner you get when you register for my Online Kids Course that includes your kids in choosing healthy, yummy foods for the week!

For more resources to organize and style your busy life in 3 simple steps, checkout EverythingWithStyle.com, listen to my FREE Masterclass, and connect with me on Instagram @everythingwithstylemom for some organization motivation!

Ep 078: Deboxing and Decanting Sep 06, 2021

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Achieve both form and function when you toss (recycle, of course) those mismatched boxes and decant your items into lovely clear containers!

Bonus points if you slap a helpful label on them!

This week, we’re talking about decluttering all the spaces in your home, like your pantry, countertops, cabinets and more, and making them work better for you and your family.

Ditching the hodgepodge of branded packaging from your space and replacing them with the proper organization containers you can see through will save you time, money, and even your sanity! Listen to this episode to find out how, and share it with a friend so she gets to enjoy the benefits of form and function in her home too.

Highlights from this episode:

{2:16} It's not just a pantry thing

{5:13} Make your food beautiful to look at

{7:47} Take the stress out of shopping lists

{10:17} It saves you in the sanity department

Mentioned on this episode:

Ep 27: Choose the Right Containers

Ep 74: Label Your Stuff

Ep 75: Use What You Have

Container Store

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iDesign

The Home Edit

Don’t miss my Instagram Reel @everythingwithstylemom where I show you how I debox and decant items in my pantry! Share it if ya liked it and tag me!

Ready to get organized without the stress and overwhelm? Keep it simple with my 3 E’s Checklist you can download now to move your projects forward quickly and efficiently! Just fill in your name and email address and the checklist will come straight to your inbox.

Have more than 3 things to accomplish? No problem! Once you’ve completed your first list of Essentials, Enhancements, and Extras simply start a new one. Instead of having a million things on your list at first, which is a recipe for overwhelm, choose 3 things for your focus. Then move on to the next 3. You’ve got this!

Ep 077: Linen Closet Organization Aug 30, 2021

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Whether you have a small bathroom cabinet or an entire closet, organizing your linens can have both form and function!

On this episode I suggest some ways to get that “possibly overfilled with mismatched or unused bedding and towels” space working better for you and your family, which starts with that essential purge!

Once you’ve settled on what stays, it’s time to group them together in like categories and properly fold them to fit the shelves or containers so it’s most convenient for accessing. (Not to mention, easy on the eyes!)

Don’t forget to donate or repurpose those unused linens as you go. You’ve got this!

Highlights from this episode:

{3:58} Organizing your linen space

{5:42} Don't let the linen closet become clutter overfill

{9:19} Bring some hotel style home with you

{11:52} Think about downsizing - do you need all that space?

{14:15} Grouping and categorizing your towels

{16:40} Think about what makes the most sense for you

Mentioned on this episode:

Ep 1: The 3 E’s Philosophy

Ep 7: The Essential Purge

Ep 22: A Successful Yard Sale

Ep 70: Hiring a Housekeeper

Ep 73: Less is More

Ep 74: Label Your Stuff

Ep 75: Use What You Have

Ep 76: Stop Overbuying

Don’t miss the helpful IGTV video and ridiculous IG Reel @everythingwithstylemom where I show you how to properly fold a fitted sheet ANYWHERE! Share them if they helped (or made you laugh)!

Ep 76: Stop Overbuying Aug 23, 2021

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Let’s be real. Have you ever bought something in bulk, perhaps in an effort to save money, and ended up not using it or ran out of storage space to contain it all?

It happens! Even with the best money and time saving intentions.

Has your garage turned into your backstock area with mountains of stuff on shelves or maybe you’ve lost track of stuff you overbought because it got shoved into storage closets or deep cabinets never to be seen again?

Also happens. I’ve uncovered lots of this stuff as an organizer and have been guilty of overbuying and tucking things away too.

On this episode we’ll get to the bottom of why this may be happening and how to prevent it from costing you in the long run.

Highlights from this episode:

{2:28} Using what we have

{3:29} Out of sight out of mind

{6:41} Overbuying leads to overkill

{8:19} Be prepared, but consider the limitations of your space

{10:00} Even great stuff can turn into clutter

Mentioned on this episode:

Ep 1: The 3 E’s Philosophy

Ep 75: Use What You Have

Ep 075: Use What You Have Aug 16, 2021

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If you want to get organized but feel like you don’t have the money or time to invest in shopping for new containers, it’s okay to use what you already have!

On this episode I talk about that common concern I hear often from people I meet at speaking events or new clients during our initial consultation.

You’d be surprised at what we can repurpose to achieve that Pinterest-worthy, organized look in your home using stuff you may have planned to toss or never considered using for organization before now.

I hope these suggestions for organizing all your spaces will save you time and money, plus get those creative wheels turning when you need to get resourceful!

Highlights from this episode:

{2:42} "I don't have the money to buy anything"

{4:46} I am here for a budget

{7:26} Repurpose your boxes

{10:45} Organized diaper changing station

{13:10} Small containers make great drawer organizers

Mentioned on this episode:

Ep 1: The 3 E’s Philosophy

Ep 26: Investing in Organization

Ep 27: Choose the Right Containers

Claris Health

Operation Organization

Ep 074: Label Your Stuff Aug 09, 2021

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Getting organized and now you're at the part where you choose to label your containers or opt out completely?

On this episode I’m talking about all your options! There are almost endless ways to identify what’s tucked away in your opaque bins and woven baskets like clip labels of every color, dry erase labels, adhesive stickers, custom labels, label-maker labels with multiple fonts and simple or fancy borders!

You may choose to label your clear or colorful bins with a chalk pen, Sharpie, crayon, or stencil. Maybe you even label the drawer or shelf on which the container will live? You could also be the rebel or minimalist, who completely opts out of a label if you think it’s unnecessary.

I’ve fallen into all of these categories at different times! You have to choose the style that works best for you, and there’s no right or wrong here. Just make sure that if you’ve made the effort to organize your stuff, you know what is where and how much of it you have! Labels are a great way to do that.

Highlights from this episode:

{2:13} Make sure your containers are serving you in the best way possible

{4:04} Why you might NOT need to label something

{7:46} Why you WOULD label your stuff

{8:58} I love chalk pens

{12:16} Find your style

{15:24} Make sure you measure!

{18:41} Find the right labeling solution for each bin or container

{19:25} Labels make it easy for others to find their way around your home

{22:17} Get your kids to label their own things

Mentioned on this episode:

Ep 27: Choose the Right Containers

Ep 69: Hiring a Handyman

Ep 70: Hiring a Housekeeper

Ep 71: Hiring a Sitter

Ep 72: Hiring an Organizer

The Container Store

For more resources to organize and style your busy life in 3 simple steps, checkout EverythingWithStyle.com and connect with me on Instagram @everythingwithstylemom for some organization motivation!

Ep 073: Less Is More Aug 02, 2021

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If you ever feel like your stuff is taking over, the kids lose interest in their toys quickly, or your cabinets and closets are bursting at the seams, perhaps it’s time to own less.

I’m a big believer that having less actually gives you more! When you have less items to clean up, wash, organize, and find a place for, you gain precious time back in your day and physical space to enjoy as well.

You may also find that the value of your stuff goes up when you have less. You appreciate what you have more and this can lead to some lovely mental peace as well.

On this episode I discuss these thoughts further and suggest ways you might consider intentionally choosing to have less, so that you gain so much more in time, space, experiences, and the overall health and well-being of you and your family!

Highlights from this episode:

{2:13} The importance of the essential purge

{5:00} Clutter takes up physical and mental space

{8:37} Request gift substitutes on party invites

{11:00} Make a conscious effort to put things away

{12:44} Getting organized to make the tidying easier

{14:24} Stop overpacking your suitcases

{16:59} When you feel overwhelmed, go back to The 3 E's

Mentioned on this episode:

Ep 1: The 3 E’s Philosophy

Ep 7: The Essential Purge

Ep 66: Packing for Family Trips

For more resources to organize and style your busy life in 3 simple steps, checkout EverythingWithStyle.com and connect with me on Instagram @everythingwithstylemom for some organization motivation!

Ep 072: Hiring an Organizer Jul 26, 2021

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Of course, this month’s Hiring Help Series wouldn’t be complete without talking about the many reasons to hire a professional organizer for your home!

This just so happens to be my passion. I love using my 3 E’s Philosophy to get the organization process done in just 3 simple steps, because who has time for more than that?!?

When you choose to hire a professional organizer, they can take the stress and overwhelm out of getting your home to serve you best, while focusing on your particular style. Having that person or team come into your space and see all your clutter or little secrets (we all have them…even organizers) can feel a little scary!

The transformation, however, is totally worth the investment and can transform so much more than your home. It can be life changing!

Highlights from this episode:

{3:16} Hiring a handyman recap

{5:04} Hiring a housekeeper recap

{6:06} Hiring a sitter recap

{8:31} The Container Store is my Disneyland

{9:39} The 3 E's Philosophy

{12:02} An organizer does more than just organize

{13:43} Manage expectations before hiring

{16:37} Working with your decorators & designers

{19:12} Additional extras and add-ons

Mentioned on this episode:

Ep 60: Ask For Help

Ep 69: Hiring a Handyman

Ep 70: Hiring a Housekeeper

Ep 71: Hiring a Sitter

My Contact to book a virtual or in-home session

Ready to ask someone to help you in your home, but overwhelmed with where to start? Keep it simple with my 3 E’s Checklist you can download now to move your projects forward without all the overwhelm and stress! Just fill in your name and email address and the checklist will come straight to your inbox!

For more resources to organize and style your busy life in 3 simple steps, checkout EverythingWithStyle.com and connect with me on Instagram @everythingwithstylemom for some organization motivation!

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