The Slay At Home Podcast | Simple Homemaking Habits For Cleaning, Decluttering, Routines, Habits for Busy Moms

126. Organizing for Real Life - Ditching Pinterest Perfection for the Mom who Feels Stressed By The Clutter


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Organizing for Real Life – Ditching Pinterest Perfection

Hey sweet friend, welcome back to the Slay At Home Podcast—the podcast that gives overwhelmed Type B and Type C moms permission to ditch perfection and create homes that feel peaceful, livable, and truly yours.

In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the myth of Pinterest-perfect organizing and getting real about what actually works in busy, beautifully messy homes. If you’ve ever felt like organizing wasn’t “your thing” because you don’t have matching bins, a label maker, or an Instagram-worthy pantry… this one’s for you.

💡 Inside this episode, we dive into:

  • Why traditional home organization systems fail for creative, scattered, neurodivergent, or Type B moms

  • How to create functional organizing systems that actually make your life easier (no matching bins required!)

  • Real-life tips for decluttering without overwhelm

  • How to use “drop zones” and the “one-basket rule” to reduce clutter without rigid rules

  • The power of a 10-minute daily reset to keep messes manageable

  • Why “good enough” organizing is more sustainable than “perfect”

    This episode is packed with realistic organizing hacks, minimalist home tips, and strategies to help you build a home that supports your life—not a performance for the internet.

    👩‍👧 Perfect for moms looking to:

    • Embrace progress over perfection in their homemaking routines

    • Create sustainable organization systems that don’t rely on constant maintenance

    • Learn how to organize with ADHD or executive dysfunction

    • Declutter without guilt or burnout

    • Feel more at peace in their homes—without needing a spotless space

      Whether you're buried in toys, overwhelmed by paper piles, or just tired of feeling like you're “behind,” this episode will give you simple home organization strategies rooted in grace, not shame.

      Because your home is for living—not performing. And a little mess doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re human.

      👑 Want more help creating systems that actually work?

      Check out the Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp—the gentle, science-backed course designed for overwhelmed moms who want peace, not pressure. You’ll learn:

      • How to build personalized organizing rhythms

      • How to stop chasing aesthetic perfection and start creating flow

      • How to set up your home so it serves you—even on your worst day

        💛 Join the Bootcamp here

         

        ***Dive Deeper:***

        1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together

        2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)

        3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 

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        The Slay At Home Podcast | Simple Homemaking Habits For Cleaning, Decluttering, Routines, Habits for Busy MomsBy Corinne Burghardt: SlayAtHomeMother, Gentle Systems Coach for Habits, Routines, & Decluttering

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