Kitchen Organization - Get rid of toxic utensils, cookware, and storage

Hey Collectors!  Todays episode is all about the process. Let me give you a couple of hints - it's not about containers. Sorting, and organizng are different actions. My professional organizer colleagues have created fancy acronyms for the process, I have not. I am sure I could but I have yet to be tempted. My process is just like theirs. All professional organizers more or less have the same process. Some of us are dealing with more stuff than others.  Have you found yourself strolling through Marshalls and couldn't help buying six new containers even though you have no intended purpose for them? Stop it. You're not following the process. Tune in for my abbreviated non acronymically version of how to get organized...

Hey Collectors! On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast I discuss how to declutter your kitchen of potentially toxic items. Below are some of the utensils and cookware that may contain chemicals that are harmful to you and your family (don't forget your fur kids either).  Utensils & Cookware That May Contain Chemicals 1. Nonstick Cookware (Teflon) Chemical: PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and formerly PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) Risk: At high temperatures (over 500°F), nonstick coatings can break down and release toxic fumes. Tip: Use nonstick only on low/medium heat, avoid scratched pans, or switch to ceramic-coated alternatives. 2. Plastic Utensils & Storage Chemical: BPA, phthalates, and other plasticizers Risk: Heat (like dishwashers or microwaving) can cause plastics to leach these into food. Tip: Use BPA-free plastics, or switch to glass, stainless steel, or silicone. 3. Aluminum Cookware (especially uncoated) Chemical: Aluminum Risk: Acidic foods (like tomato sauce) can cause leaching; long-term exposure to aluminum is under investigation for health impacts. Tip: Use anodized aluminum or switch to stainless steel. 4. Copper Cookware Chemical: Copper Risk: Can leach into food if not lined (usually with stainless steel or tin). Too much copper can be toxic. Tip: Use only lined copper cookware. 5. Melamine Dishes Chemical: Melamine Risk: Can leach into food, especially when microwaved or used with hot foods. Tip: Avoid microwaving melamine and use ceramic/glass for heating. Remember, you can always see our episodes in person, on our youtube channel! 

Hey Collectors! We all have items that we would rather keep to ourselves, right? SO what if you are going to have house cleaners or professional organizers come over? What do you do with that stuff? It's nothing to be ashamed about, we are all adults here. I promised to be irreverent so here we are ya'll.   Tip #1 The nightstand is a great place to hide stuff. Tip #2 It's ok to tell people not to work in certain areas. We all have an idea of where not to go. TIP #3 If you have your kinky stuff all around the house collect it together and then put it into your nightstand.  Stop letting your anxiety of what we might find hold you back from having your home organized. WE have seen it all. Believe me. It's nothing to be embarrased and ashamed about. And guess what? There is actually a place where it belongs.  Are you a member of our facebook group yet? Search for the Hoardganize Podcast private group to meet other cool Collectors and for exclusive information and rants.  

Hey Collectors! On this Hoardganize podcast episode, Varian Pierce and I discuss the topic of forgiveness. Forgiving ourselves, and forgiving others, and how it helps us grow. A lot of us carry around shame, which Varian describes as the "second arrow".  Do you struggle with constant guilt around your clutter? Tune in! Links: San Francisco Mental Health Association Hoarding Groups: https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/hoarding Buried in Treasures:  https://a.co/d/f8zUyzr

Hey Collectors it's Self Care Sunday! (self care can be anyday) Here are my CLUTTER FREE tips that I cover in the podcast Wash your hair. Conventionally or dry shampoo. Massage your scalp. Use aromatherapy oils peppermint on the temples. Close your eyes. Meditation. Enhance the experience with a little lavender oil in a small cloth and inhale gently. Brush your teeth. Find your dentures spend some time on oral health. Put on nourishing lip balm.  Massage your neck and lymph nodes with moisturizer or oil. Massage towards the heart.  Stretch out your chest and back as best as you can. working on overall fitness. Simple stretching, bone  strengthening exercises all of these are self care  Massage your feet. If you can't reach them do small foot exercises To stretch your tired feet.  Self care can also look like: Turning off the news for a while  Reading a book Learning something new Drinking more water Cooking something for yourself  Getting some fresh air Embracing your spiritual self Guided meditations: https://healingworksfoundation.org/guided-imagery/a-guided-meditation-for-healthful-sleep/ My favorite podcast to listen to while meditating: https://www.sarahblondin.com/podcast  

On this podcast I am pleased to introduce you to Jean-François Lappas! J.F. spent years chasing success, only to realise he was running in the wrong direction. Burned out and disconnected, he left a 14-year corporate career—not to find something new, but to finally reconnect with himself. That shift changed everything. He stopped letting fear make his decisions. He learned to set boundaries that actually protected him. He built an inner voice he could trust. Now, as co-founder of WABYA, he helps others do the same. What is WABYA? What is coaching? Put simply, coaching helps achieve your personal and professional goals. through guided self-discovery, it allows you to explore who you are - and to become the best version of yourself. consultants improve situations; coaches improve people. mentors say “follow me.” a coach reveals where you're standing on the map and asks, “where shall we go next?” therapists examine the past to help you cope with the present. a coach builds on your present to create your future. your best friend has opinions and agendas. your coach has a process. Sign up today! The pricing is very affordable. https://wabya.com/pricing/ I have a coach Collectors, why shouldn't you? You deserve it!

Hey Collectors!  I have the pleasure of introducing you to Varian Pierce from the Mental Health Association in San Francisco! Varian is a member of MHASF's Peer Response Team (PRT), and works with people who struggle with hoarding and collecting. He is well known in the community as being grounded and compassionate. As a peer he understands the physical and emotional tolls that clutter can bring. On this podcast we discuss the cycle of change. I want you to take notes. What part of the cycle are you on and why?  You don't want to miss this episode!  For more information on the Mental Health Association of San Francisco's clutter and hoarding programs, please visit the link below. https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/hoarding-behavior/

Hey Collectors! This week I have the pleasure of introducing you to Darla DeMorrow of www.heartworkorg.com Darla DeMorrow is a Certified Professional Organizer® with more than a decade of practical experience helping individuals, families and small business owners who need a better way to organize their life without feeling guilted into impractical minimalism, unattainable Pinterest-fantasy, or pricey organizing gadgets. You will learn an efficient way of organizing that works for people who are somewhat organized, people who are disorganized, and even people who have ADHD. www.heartworkorg.com  Darla shares five steps to help you declutter and organize.  We also talk about common issues we find with our clients as well as solutions to help gain more clarity and control over your clutter.  Darla discusses her many books, digital organizing and more ... you don't want to miss this information packed episode.  You can bring peace to your home through organizing with 5 simple steps. What if decluttering wasn’t painful? We focus on finding your treasures. Why declutter when you can learn how to stop clutter before it even starts? Where do you want to see organizing success in just 15 minutes? How will it feel to live a clutter-free life in a home you love? Getting organized is good. Staying organized is better. You can learn to do both using the proven SORT and Succeed system. Whether you are organizing your home, downsizing your home, looking for organizing solutions for people with ADHD, or want to save money,this home organizing book will take just about an hour to readso you can get started and stop clutter from stealing your life. Even better, stay organized with lasting changes. Simplify your life by breaking emotional barriers, learn neat ways to save money, and simplify your life. Tired of all the unrealistic, quick-fix decluttering that you've seen on TV? Each chapter covers the topics that come up again and again in real-life home organization appointments. Cure Your Clutter Troubles Learn why this book will really help you get organized, and why it might not.   Organizing and the Brain Learn what the latest scientific research tells us about the brain and what that has to do with decluttering and organizing your home.   Put each one of the SORT and SUCCEED steps into practice Start getting organized with your own home organizing projects in the next hour.   "I don't know where to start!!!" You'll love having a defined plan to organize your whole house. Even people with ADHD can follow this plan, one space at a time. Or create your own. They key is to get started.   Avoid common organizing traps Many people feel overwhelmed and avoid making decisions to get organized. Learn how to respect what your body is telling you, stop feeling overwhelmed, and even improve relationships by getting more organized.   Make lasting changes throughout daily routines Apply what we know about brain science and behavioral conditioning. Use the 24-hour rule and other powerful, effective tools to learn to stay organized.   Have you read all the decluttering books, but still aren't organized? Have you watched unrealistic decluttering and purging shows on TV? Organize your home with SORT and Succeed, and you’ll see change in your own home, on your timeline. This isn’t just a decluttering book. Get the proven plan for organizing each room and space in your home, in just five simple steps. Start here to declutter at home. Start today. SORT and Succeed. Get your copy today. www.heartworkorg.com

Hey Collectors! BACK from a sabatacle , ready for more recording!  Professional organizing tips and tricks that most organizers don't share. Make sure you join our private facebook group and follow our Hoardganize facebook page for more information and the latest and greatest in organizing and hoarding disorder.

Hey Collectors! Have you ever wondered if your distressed home can be bought as is? Can you just leave the THINGS you don't want, and ALL of the repairs that need to be made,  and walk away with a check? These are the exact questions I ask Laurel Sagen from Laurel Buys Houses!  Tune in to learn if this is an option for you.  Laurel also shares information on how you can get her book on Hoarding for FREE! So stay tuned in to the whole episode to hear how. Here is the link to buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Hoarding-Much-More-Than-Clutter/dp/B0BZKDT5CC With decades in the field as a general contractor and realtor she has a lot to say. Her book is intended for dother realtors, family members and not the Collector themselves.  Content warning: "H" word used often. As always dear Collectors feel free to email me with comments at [email protected]. Until next time.