This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional Organizers

Hi Friends! My guest on today’s episode of TOL is Cameron Cegala.  Cameron is the co-founder of AdKaddy, a mobile app created to help users keep their personal inboxes simple and free of brand clutter. (can I get an amen?!)  Prior to developing AdKaddy, Cameron spent several years in the CPG industry, working in sales and marketing which gave her a unique insight into the brand-customer relationship.  Seeking a better way for brands to interact with customers without feeling “interrupted” is what fueled Cameron’s passion to develop AdKaddy. We talk a lot about digital clutter, especially when it comes to email. In the past we have discussed an “all or nothing” approach: either unsubscribe or have a cluttered inbox.   But AdKaddy is different. The reality is that sometimes you want or need to keep emails, but don’t necessarily want 1000 of them in your inbox. AdKaddy is a simple and streamlined email platform that is designed to categorize all of your online shopping in one place. Easy Sorting + Easy Retrieval = Uncluttered Inbox Cameron walks us through the simple set up process (and I mean SIMPLE!) and if you are a coupon lover (like Erika), you will LOVE LOVE LOVE how easy it is to get, sort and use promo codes to begin saving money immediately! Visit AdKaddy.com  to get started cleaning your inbox!  xo- Laurie  Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW .  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter?  Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends! My guest on today’s episode of TOL is Cameron Cegala.  Cameron is the co-founder of AdKaddy, a mobile app created to help users keep their personal inboxes simple and free of brand clutter. (can I get an amen?!)  Prior to developing AdKaddy, Cameron spent several years in the CPG industry, working in sales and marketing which gave her a unique insight into the brand-customer relationship.  Seeking a better way for brands to interact with customers without feeling “interrupted” is what fueled Cameron’s passion to develop AdKaddy. We talk a lot about digital clutter, especially when it comes to email. In the past we have discussed an “all or nothing” approach: either unsubscribe or have a cluttered inbox.   But AdKaddy is different. The reality is that sometimes you want or need to keep emails, but don’t necessarily want 1000 of them in your inbox. AdKaddy is a simple and streamlined email platform that is designed to categorize all of your online shopping in one place. Easy Sorting + Easy Retrieval = Uncluttered Inbox Cameron walks us through the simple set up process (and I mean SIMPLE!) and if you are a coupon lover (like Erika), you will LOVE LOVE LOVE how easy it is to get, sort and use promo codes to begin saving money immediately! Visit AdKaddy.com  to get started cleaning your inbox!  xo- Laurie  Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter?  Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends! Today we are kicking off September with the help of my IRL friend and interior designer, Danielle Datz. I figured what better way to mourn the end of summer, than with one of my girlfriends by my side! Fun Fact: Danielle was a guest back on episode 111 which happens to be one of our most downloaded episodes, so be sure to check it out! With summer now in our rearview mirror, it’s time to re-activate our routines that may have fallen by the wayside.   Did you know that September/Back to school is the 2nd most popular RESET time (next to New Years)  Where some people make resolutions, start new habits, or re-establish old ones. Danielle and I unpack some of the most popular re-set areas, and provide strategies to help you navigate the muddy waters that accompany each of the following:  o   Meal Planning/Eating right o   Bedtime and Homework o   Exercise o   Cutting back on Alcohol (seriously?! is this a typo?) o   New job/School If you need some gentle nudging to help get you back in the game, we want to help! Let us know the areas where you are struggling. Feel free to leave us a comment, or head on over to our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life and share your thoughts with us!  xo- Laurie Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter?  Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Links Mentioned in this Episode Episode 111 of This Organized Life Connect with Danielle PINTEREST | INSTAGRAM Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends! Today we are wrapping up our parenting series, with my laundry loving, notecard taking, hubby-Josh!  Josh is no stranger to the guest mic at TOL. He made his debut appearance back in episode 86 and 87, so if you haven’t already listened, you’ll definitely want to go back and check those out! Josh shares his perspective on how our parenting roles and priorities have changed over the years.  We talk about the importance of communication, not sweating the small stuff, and knowing when to back away and let him re-load the dishwasher :). We talk about how we parent differently, as well as where we are on the same page. After being married for over 20 years, with 2 almost grown kids, we reflect on what we did that (hopefully) has prepared them to become functioning members of society. It’s an honest and unscripted conversation, that basically gives you a glimpse of what life is like at our house, so if you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors-here you go! xo- Laurie  Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter?  Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Links Mentioned in this Episode EP 086: The Tell All Episode with special guest Joshua Palau EP 087: Life, Marriage, and Things Laurie Dislikes, with special co-host Joshua Palau Connect with Us WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends! Today we are joined by host of The Minimalist Moms Podcast, Diane Boden. Diane, is the wife to Marty, mom to Miss Charlotte Rose, Martin, and a September babe on the way! She is a lover of books, travel, cool autumn days and coffee. Diane describes herself as a reformed ‘shop-aholic’ who now readily embraces a ‘less is more’ lifestyle. Her goal is to inspire you to think more and do with less. We talk candidly about her own minimalism journey the spectrum of minimalism  how things like screen time, extra circular activities and family factor into her minimalist philosophy I love chatting with moms of younger kids who can bring a fresh perspective to raising kids in a "digital first" era.  I invite you to listen to our entire conversation and share the episode with your tribe! XOXO- Laurie CONNECT WITH DIANE WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! LEAVE A REVIEW .  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Are you a Professional Organizer? Click HERE to learn more about our SBO Partner Program Looking for a Professional Organizer to help you? Click HERE to find a trusted SBO Partner in your area! Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.

Hi Friends! Today we are joined by Heather Wells.  Heather is a single mother of three children: twin 18 year old sons (both with special needs) and a 12 year old daughter. Heather spent years struggling just to make ends meet. Now she is a successful business owner, host of the ever popular Single Mom Podcast (and blog), and is dedicated to helping other single moms find the tools, resources and mindsets to navigate through the craziness of raising children alone. On this episode, Heather shares her incredible story that you don’t want to miss! Her day to day struggles as a single mom wearing “all the hats” The organizational tools that helped to foster and empower independence for her boys How she found financial freedom by creating a business from home How she is helping create opportunities for other women to do the same! I found our conversation inspiring and full of relevant information-I hope you feel the same! All links mentioned in this episode are included below.  If you enjoyed this episode please share with your friends-you never know who may need to hear the message! XOXO- Laurie Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! LEAVE A REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter?  Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Links Mentioned in this Episode SINGLE MOM BLOG | SINGLE MOM PODCAST  Connect with Heather WEBSITE | FACEBOOK  Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends! On today's episode of TOL we are joined by my friend, and SBO partner, Stefanie Wyres. Stefanie is a home organizer in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and is the founder of Bring Peace Home.  Stefanie and her team are driven to helping people find balance and peace in their lives.  She tackles everything from garages to craft rooms to doctor’s offices and has fun doing it!   Stefanie is also a mom to 2 daughters, ages 18 and 20. Given that she  has already gone through the whole "college thing" with her 20 year old,  I asked her to share with us some valuable tips and strategies for those who are about to embark on this exciting (yet overwhelming) chapter. I realize that many of you can’t even begin to think about college, because you're surrounded by diapers, sippy cups, and tripping over toys, (and for a hot minute I would like to trade places with you!). For folks like me, who are in the thick of it, trust me when I tell you that the whole college prepared-ness can be a real struggle, and source of stress, both for parents and students. Thankfully Stefanie created a cheat-sheet of sorts to help parents and students navigate these muddy waters.  So whether you are just about to embark on this journey, or maybe you are knee deep in it, there is some valuable information for everyone! She covers things like: What to do before they enter their senior in high school Some go to apps and information on financial aid Emotional preparation (for you and you student) I loved our conversation and I hope you do to!  If you know someone who can benefit from the episode, would you please share it with a friend? If you scroll down to the end of our show notes, we've included a link to her FREE download! XOXO- Laurie Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW .  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter?  Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Links Mentioned in this Episode DOWNLOAD STEFANIE'S COLLEGE CHECKLIST Connect with Stefanie WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends, Today we are kicking off our parenting series, and trust me when I tell you that this series is for everyone, whether you have kids or not.  We have a line up of great guests this month, so regardless of your season of life, be sure to stick around! I figured, who better to kick off our parenting series, than my very own daughter, Logan-- who at the time of this recording was embarking on her 16th birthday (Jesus take the wheel!) If you've listened to my show at all, you know that I have 2 incredible daughters, each with their own gifts and talents. They also each have areas in which they struggle.  It is with their permission that I am able to share parts of their lives with all of you. Logan has had her fair share of struggles, and has come a long way over the past 16 years. She really opened up on this episode about some vulnerable topics, including her struggles with ADHD, OCD, and Magical Thinking. We also talk about how Josh and I parent differently, what she likes (and dislikes) about being the kid of an organizer, and what tips and strategies she plans to take with her into adulthood. What I loved most about our conversation is that it was honest, unscripted (I literally gave her the talking points 5 minutes before we started recording), and most of all, gives hope to our listeners.  If you are a parent of child who may be struggling with similar issues to Logs, I encourage you to listen to this episode with them. Feel free to use our conversation as a springboard to open a discussion about how they are feeling about school, responsibilities, and everything in between(anxious? overwhelmed? maybe even scared). I've made my fair share of parenting mistakes over the years. I hardly have all the answers, or even close to it,  but I can tell you with 100% certainty a few things that I know to be true. Dialogue with your kids matters. Involving them in the process matters. Leading by example matters. And most of all, remember to tell them that whatever they are going though, they are not alone.   XOXO- Laurie *If this is your first time here, please tap the SUBSCRIBE button to have new episodes downloaded each week! Your Opinion Matters!     I would be so grateful if you would click the  5-star button & leave a short REVIEW .  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show.     Struggling with Clutter?    Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!       Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. CONNECT WITH ME WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends, Today we are joined by Hunter Clarke-Fields. Hunter s is a mindfulness mentor, host of the Mindful Mama podcast, creator of the Mindful Parenting course, and author of the upcoming book, Raising Good Humans. She helps moms bring calm into their daily lives and cooperation in their families. Hunter has over twenty years of experience in meditation and yoga practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide. She is the mother of two active daughters, who challenge her every day to hone her craft :) We talk about how she started her mindfulness journey, what mindfulness looks like to her, and why now, more than ever, we need to hit the pause button and take a breath (literally!) Hunter shares 5 tips for getting started (if you're like me and have no clue!).  If you or someone you know is feeling stressed, overextended or overwhelmed, this episode is a must-listen! I learned so much for our conversation and I hope you do too! XOXO- Laurie *If this is your first time here, please tap the SUBSCRIBE button to have new episodes downloaded each week! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE INSIGHT TIMER APP | BOOK: RAISING GOOD HUMANS | ONLINE COURSES | MINDFUL MAMA PODCAST CONNECT WITH HUNTER WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | IG CONNECT WITH LAURIE WEBSITE | FB | IG Your Opinion Matters!     I would be so grateful if you would click the  5-star button & leave a short REVIEW .  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show.     Struggling with Clutter?    Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!       Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.