136. No One Got Back-to-School Right

If you've ever had to explain something to a small child, you know that sometimes one answer isn't sufficient. Many times, the response is: But why? Many of my clients over the years have worried about incomplete projects and personal deadlines. In this episode, I'll talk about how you can "follow a thought" to the end of the line, and stop beating yourself up if you run out of time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You say you want to be organized. You get the magazines, save the screenshots, and listen to the podcasts... (For that, we thank you.) However, are you doing enough of the right things to truly get yourself and your household there? Or are you only doing the "easy" tasks? In this episode, we discuss some of the difficult decisions that have to be made in order to truly get organized. Are you in? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Friday everyone! It's been almost a month since I've recorded, and in taking that break, I've realized that I still enjoy podcasting, I just also enjoy the "slow" stuff too. Let's talk about transitions - seasonal, life, etc - and what you can do to balance those organizing projects with tasks that don't require as much of your time, as well as mental energy.Interested in Organizing Coaching for 2027? Email Sara at [email protected] to sign up for a January spot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever thought about what kind of food you're leaving on the table? (No pun intended.) Part of being organized is not just keeping your items sorted at home. It's also about finding ways to save money, and not overpaying. In today's episode, we'll talk about quick, easy ways to get free food TODAY. Whether you actually sit at a table or not is totally up to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visit Birdberry Bops Songs for Kids on YouTube!Listen to Birdberry Bops Songs for Kids on Spotify!We love Outschool! Sign up for a class HERE!Links to my favorite kids playroom project cases!Art & Craft Storage CaseToy Storage OrganizerBoard Game StorageStorage Box with Removable TrayParents of Pre-Schoolers, are you struggling to get your playroom under control? Then this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Organizing your tiniest ones isn't just about having the perfect organizing system. It's about setting up one tiny system then incorporating THEM into the process. Also check out "Organizing for Pre-Schoolers" on YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visit our new website HERE!Link to the BEST Weatherproof Tote to Help you With This Episode!I LOVE these Garment Bags!Let's talk about something that no one wants to talk about, but we have to talk about: Organizing after we gain weight. And it happens, for so many reasons. In this episode, we talk about various life phases where we gain weight, but our closet still reflects an "older" version of ourself that no longer serves us. If you're struggling to get your closet organized because there are sizes you don't want to let go of, this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visit the new website HERE!The NOTECARDS I mention in this episode!Listen, I can honestly say that NO ONE got back-to-school right - especially this year. Listen to today's episode to get three take-aways from our experience, and hopefully, take a little weight off of your shoulders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Visit our new website HERE!The following products relate to this episode, and have helped me and my son quite a bit!THE Absolute Best Extension CordsBest Looking/Easy to Hang White BoardsThese Whiteboard Markers Write & Look the BestWaterproof Book Protector Pouch*** Clean Travels Coming Soon! If you travel frequently, you can start earning IHG One Rewards points HERE ***We all bargain with our future self by putting off tasks we should be doing today. The only difference between a "regular" person and a professional organizer is we don't beat ourselves up - as bad. Instead, we alternate tasks and push the project forward. Sounds easy, right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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