Let’s talk about garage sales!  Garage sales can be a great option for decluttering and making some extra money.  But how do you make them successful? We covered tips on how to get people to come to your sale, how to make the most of the sale, and alternative ways to sell your items if your garage sale doesn't go as planned.

In this episode we talk about:

• Pros & Cons of garage sales
• What to consider when hosting a garage sale
• How does the reselling market impact garage sales?
• Are Garage Sales right for you in your organizing journey?
• How can you turn a poorly attended garage sale into a positive experience?

Mentioned in this Episode:

Should You Do-it-Yourself or Outsource It?

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/6-should-you-do-it-yourself-or-outsource-it/

Virtual Sell/Buy Marketplaces Blog Post 

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/virtual-sell-buy-marketplaces/

Think your community or group of friends could benefit from a Community Garage Sale?

Get our  "Community Garage Sales Made Easy Handbook”  in our shop!

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The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger! For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

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What is Burnout, exactly? How does it affect our lives? Jennifer Bassman, a burnout recovery & burnout coach, is sharing how to identify the root cause of burnout and how practicing stress management techniques can help avoid burnout and increase productivity. 

In this episode we talk about:

• What is Burnout?
• Causes and Contributors to Burnout
• Can Burnout be Avoided?
• The Impact of Burnout on Organizing Style and Ability to Stay Organized
• Coping with and Recovering from Burnout

Mentioned in this Episode:

The Burnout Recovery Method Online Course: 

https://jenniferbassman.com/courses/

(On Mental Health) Episode 003: Mental Health and Organizing with Suzanne Orlando

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/3-mental-health-and-organizing-with-suzanne-orlando/

Where to find Jennifer Bassman online:

Jennifer Bassman has been researching burnout recovery methods for more than 13 years. She has developed a proven, proprietary method called The Burnout Recovery Method that has helped hundreds of people recover from burnout for good.

Web: https://jenniferbassman.com/

IG: www.instagram.com/jennifer_bassman

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jenniferbassman

Email List: https://jennifer-jenniferbassman-com.ck.page/d20da678f9

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The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger! For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!

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In this episode we dive into the importance of finding a home for all your items. We go deeper into Step 4 of our 7 Steps of Organizing *almost* Anything framework. Tune in to learn practical tips to help bring organization and flow back into your life!

In this episode we talk about:

• Why having a designated home for items is important
• Benefits of finding a home for your things
• The difference between cleaning and organizing
• The importance of finding a natural home for things.   
• Working with natural tendencies instead of forcing a certain way.
• The seven steps of organizing and the importance of finding a home (step four)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 1: 7 Steps to Organizing (almost) Anything

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/7-steps-to-organizing/

The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger. For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

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In this episode we dive into practical strategies and tips for parents to navigate the summer months with ease. Our guest, Eboni Creighton, a seasoned teacher and mom, shares her insights on balancing the responsibilities of both roles and offers valuable advice for staying organized and productive during the extended break

Mentioned in this Episode:

Read to GET READY FOR SUMMER

https://cr8joi.com/2023/04/the-cr8joi-summer-edition-get-ready-for-summer/ 

Read for Easy Summer Schedule Ideas 

https://cr8joi.com/2023/04/the-cr8joi-summer-edition-easy-summer-schedules/ 

Find out HOW TO PREVENT THE SUMMER SLIDE HERE 

https://cr8joi.com/2022/06/prevent-the-summer-slide-keep-it-real/ 

Read HOW TO IMPLEMENT SUMMER LEARNING AT HOME 

https://cr8joi.com/2022/06/prevent-the-summer-slide-easy-ways-to-implement summer-learning-at-home/ 

Discover 8 THINGS TO SURVIVE SUMMER WITH KIDS 

https://cr8joi.com/2021/06/8-things-to-survive-summer-with-kids/ 

Mom, here’s WHAT YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE SCHOOL LETS OUT https://cr8joi.com/2019/06/what-you-need-to-do-before-school-lets-out/ 

Find out WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD DOES NOT LIKE TO READ AND WHAT YOU  CAN DO ABOUT IT https://cr8joi.com/2021/08/why-your-child-does-not-like-to-read-what-you-can do-about-it/

Mrs. Cr8, also known as Eboni Joi Creighton, the Mommy Teacher Expert from  cr8joi.com. With a Master's degree in Elementary Education and over 15 years of experience  as an Elementary School Teacher, Mrs. Cr8 has a wealth of knowledge to share with moms

Where to find Eboni Creighton online:

Web: www.cr8joi.com

IG: www.instagram.com/mrs.cr8

YouTube: www.youtube.com/cr8joi

Email: [email protected] 

Simply send an email if you are interested in working with her one-on-one. Mrs. Cr8  can help you with a SUMMER PLAN, crafted especially for your family. Tell her the Organized Flamingo sent you for a discount! 

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

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Today we dive into practical tips and strategies to declutter paper. We talk about how to stop any incoming paper before decluttering, and I give advice on how to avoid becoming overwhelmed with new papers while you're sorting out old ones. I also discuss the importance of categorizing your belongings, digitizing documents, and transitioning from paper to digital format for personal documents. I’m also sharing tops on finding a permanent home for papers and preserving their condition. So join me as we explore empowering practices for reducing paper clutter and finding peace of mind through organization.

In this episode we talk about:

• The importance of stopping incoming paper before decluttering
• Choosing which projects are worth taking on
• Preserving important documents
• Categorizing belongings for the decluttering process
• Unsubscribing from mailings
• Finding a permanent home for decluttered papers
• Maintaining organization after decluttering
• Reasons to declutter paper
• Empowering anyone overwhelmed by paper clutter

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 1: 7 Steps to Organizing (almost) Anything

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/7-steps-to-organizing/

Blog Post: “Organizing Paper”

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/organizing-paper/

The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger.  For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

Connect with Stephanie

https://www.instagram.com/theorganizedflamingo/

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How many times have you rolled your eyes when your partner, or anyone you share a space with, left the dirty socks they just took off RIGHT next to hamper? We all know that differences in organizational style can be a major source of conflict in relationships, causing stress and tension on a daily basis.  But there are effective strategies you can use to communicate with your partner and find a balance that works for both of you.

In this episode we talk about:

• The Challenges of Communicating with a Less Organized Partner
• The Importance of Effective Communication
• Strategies for Communicating with a Less Organized Partner
• Finding Compromise with people that you live with

Where to find Dr. Dar online:

Web: https://drdarhawks.com/

IG https://www.instagram.com/dr.dar.hawks/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/DarshanaHawks/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drdarhawks/

Mentioned in this Episode:

The 5 Relationship Languages Quiz & Toolkit: 

https://RelationshipsToolkit.com

https://relationshipquiz.me/

The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger! For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

Connect with Stephanie

https://www.instagram.com/theorganizedflamingo/

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Decluttering Benefits.  We are going in depth with each of the 7 Steps to Organizing (almost) Anything. In this episode, we are focusing on Step 3, which is the Decluttering Step in an organizing and productivity project for a happier, healthier life.

In this episode we talk about:

• Importance of decluttering 
• Practical tips when decluttering
• Questions to ask yourself

Episode 1: 7 Steps to Organizing (almost) Anything

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/7-steps-to-organizing/

Episode 8: Step 1: Assess. The Power of Planning Ahead

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/8-step-1-assess-the-power-of-planning-ahead/

Episode 14: Step 2: Step 2: Sorting.  Strategies for Sorting Your Things

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/14-step-2-sorting-strategies-for-sorting-your-things/

The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger.  For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

Connect with Stephanie

https://www.instagram.com/theorganizedflamingo/

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A sit down with Kristy Krugh, a professional digital marketer who explains to us the pros and cons of subscribing to email lists. If your goal is to have inbox zero and have the most organized inbox ever, this episode is for you. This is a great episode to listen to before decluttering and going on an unsubscribing frenzy.

In this episode we talk about:

• The pros and cons of unsubscribing to email lists
• Fully understand what happens when you subscribe and unsubscribe so you can make educated decision over your inbox
• Avoid getting spam emails and protect you privacy when subscribing to email lists
• Best practices for managing and organizing a large number of email subscriptions

Where to find Kristy Krugh online: 

Web: https://www.wickedtacticalmarketing.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-krugh-chief-marketing-ninja/

Shop: https://itswickedtactical.com/killer-social-profile-copy-kit

The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger! For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

Connect with Stephanie

https://www.instagram.com/theorganizedflamingo/

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Sorting Strategies.  We are going in depth with each of the 7 Steps to Organizing (almost) Anything. In this episode, we are focusing on Step 2, which is the Sorting Step in an organizing and productivity project. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Why learning how to sorting is an important skill 
• The importance of categorizing items in a way that isn’t too complicated
• The effort you put into sorting items now, will pay off later when searching for items
• Examples of Main Sorting Categories and Subcategories

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 1: 7 Steps to Organizing (almost) Anything

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/7-steps-to-organizing/

Episode 8: Step 1: Assess. The Power of Planning Ahead

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/8-step-1-assess-the-power-of-planning-ahead/

The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger.  For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

Connect with Stephanie

https://www.instagram.com/theorganizedflamingo/

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In today's digital age, our lives are increasingly intertwined with the online world. We use the internet for work, entertainment, and socializing, but with all this connectivity comes the need for good digital hygiene. In this episode, our guest Kate Hufnagel discusses what digital hygiene is and why it's important, as well as practical tips for decluttering your digital spaces and maintaining good digital habits. 

In this episode we talk about:

• What is digital decluttering and hygiene
• Digital spaces such as phones, computers, smart speakers, softwares, etc
• Common bad digital space habits
• How does someone know if they are not practicing good digital hygiene
• How to protect and secure your personal data
• What are the potential dangers of poor digital hygiene, and how can people protect themselves

Kate Hufnagel is a Professional Digital Organizer and is the Founder/Owner of The Digital Wrangler. Where to find Kate Hufnagel online:

Web: www.thedigitalwrangler.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalwrangler/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-hufnagel/

The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger! For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

Connect with Stephanie

https://www.instagram.com/theorganizedflamingo/

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