This Organized Life: Organizing Tips for Busy Moms to Declutter, Boost Productivity, & Simplify Life This Organized Life+

Today we’re talking about a topic that impacts thousands of folks-what to do if you inherit your parents’ stuff. Most of us are busy trying to reduce our own clutter, let alone make decisions and navigate the burden of guilt that often comes with inherited items.

Joining me today is Melinda Rizzo, journalist, author, and someone who has been on the receiving end of generations of "gifted" items. 

You’ll Learn: 
0:00 Introduction to This Organized Life
3:12 Navigating the Burden of Inheriting Parents’ Possessions
12:34 Overcoming Emotional Attachments to Inherited Items
22:27 Managing Emotional and Physical CLutter from Inherited Items
26:57 Sorting Items for Keep, Donate, Sell, and Discard Piles
30:27 Insights on Organizing Inherited Possessions
36:46 Organizational Strategies

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This Organized Life chats with experts and everyday folks like you and me, about life, relationships, parenting, and of course organizing. Grab a front row seat into my organized, but no-so-perfect life as a mom, wife, author, and founder of Simply B Organized.

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Summer Fun often means road trips and outings that have us spending extended time in the car.  Today’s tip is to create a Summer Car Kit. This kit should include all the essentials you might need for summer activities and emergencies. 

You’ll learn:
0:00 Introduction
2:35 Creating a Summer Car Kit
3:30 Choosing the Right Organizing Solutions
4:24 Selecting Categories for the Car Kit
8:44 Maintaining and Restocking the Kit
To Learn more visit: https://simplyborganized.com/2024/06/17/tip-of-the-week-how-to-create-a-summer-car-kit/

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Have you ever wondered how to get your kids involved in sorting and decluttering their stuff? We’re diving into how we as parents can teach our kids some basic organizing skills as we shift into summer. 

You’ll Learn:
(2:16) Importance of Teaching Organizational Skills to Kids
(6:09) Decluttering Kids’ Clothes
(7:42) Involving Kids in Decluttering Toys
(8:57) Decluttering Kids’ Papers and Art Supplies
(11:58) Household Chores: Dishes and Laundry
(12:48) Household Chores: Gardening and Meal Prep
(18:56) Household Chores: Dusting and Vacuuming
(20:37) Household Chores: Pet Care
(21:24) Encouraging Kids to Choose Chores

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Hi Friends,

I hope you’re downshifting into summer mode (I know I am!) and if you’re kiddos are still in school, I’m sure the finish line is within sight!

One of the things that I frequently talk about is consistently going through school papers, but as with most good intentioned plans, LIFE HAPPENS.

Often, the path of least resistance is to procrastinate on sorting through paperwork until you have “more time” (ha! ha!)

Today’s Tip (should you choose to accept it) is to carve out time to sit and go through the backpacks and bins of school stuff that has accumulated the past 9 months.

If you child/children are in elementary school or above, you can get them involved in the process, which is teaching them healthy decision making skills.

If you’re a parent of college aged kids who have come home for the summer with all their stuff-make sure to have them go through each and every bin, bag and suitcase (you know there is dirty laundry in there-along with lord knows what else!)

Taking the time on the front end will set you up for success down the road when it’s back to school time.  But for now, let’s focus on warm weather, sunshine and slowing down for the next few months.

Happy Organizing,
Laurie

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Hi Friends,

We’re kicking off our Ask An Expert monthly series with a question from our TOL community!
Joining me is Dani Cooper, a mom of 3, from Kansas City, who is also an Enneagram Coach and Enneagram 1 (also known as the Perfectionist).  

Dani’s question is something that I hear often: “How do I stop telling myself that I’m messy and that my house isn’t as organized as it could be?”

Some key take-aways from our conversation include: 
The importance of writing down specific goals and benchmarks to refer back to (Enneagram 1’s like their lists!)Being intentional with using all 3 intelligence centers: specifically thinking and feeling, (since Enneagram 1’s can get wrapped up in their doing center).Reframing a win from completing an entire macro project, to defining success in organizing a smaller micro area
This is a great conversation about understanding the importance of defining organizing strategies that align with your natural personality tendencies.
If you’d like to learn more about understanding how your personality impacts your relationship with clutter and organization visit:https://simplyborganized.com/enneagram-clutter/

Xoxo-
Laurie

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Happy June!

As we gradually move into summer mode, different parts of our schedules and routines are bound to shift.

I know that when my kids were younger transitioning from full-day school with a solid routine, to a more relaxed but busy schedule of camps, day trips, and family vacations  required another level of logistical planning.

For today’s tip of the week episode I am encouraging you to sit down for 15 minutes and look at how your schedule is going to change over the next few months.
Some of the areas we talked about are:Coordinating home maintenance while you’re away The impact on your morning and evening schedules Communicating expectations with your partner, spouse and kids
Summer is a time that’s meant to be more relaxed and have fun. Being proactive in planning what’s ahead is an important step in reducing stress and anxiety in your daily life.
XOXO-

Laurie
P.S. If you have an organizing question, we’d love for you to be part of our show!  Check out our new Ask An Expert Series! https://simplyborganized.as.me/askanexpert