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

We are joined by Erin Barbot (https://twitter.com/erinbarbot/), founder of Erin Barbot & Co (https://erinbarbotandco.com/) * Erin is one of our SBO Partners (http://www.simplyborganized.com/find-a-partner-near-you/) in the Washington, DC area * Erin shares with us about her 365 day decluttering project * Listen to the entire episode here (https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * You can also find lots of great tips, advice and inspiration on Erin’s social media pages. Make sure to follow Erin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/erinbarbot/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/erinbarbotandco/), & Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/erinritch/) * If you're a fan of our show, please take a moment to leave us a review which makes it easier for people to find us * Visit simplyBorganized.com (http://simplyborganized.com/) for organizing tips, articles and checklists * Subscribe (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) to This ORGANIZED Life on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4), Soundcloud ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) & GooglePlay (https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijivcp24jevjbzg724xajolnyk4?t%3DThis_Organized_Life%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16) * New episodes air every Thursday! * Want More #TOL? Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1840271626300032/) and your questions may be featured in an upcoming episode!

On today’s episode, we are joined by Bronna Lipton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronnalipton/), Executive Director of Second Chance Toys (http://www.secondchancetoys.org/) * Second Chance Toys is this amazing non-profit organization that helps serve underprivileged kids by recycling gently used plastic toys. * Hear how they got started by listening to the entire episode here (https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * If you would like to get involved with Second Chance Toys, please visit (http://www.secondchancetoys.org/) * Make sure to follow Second Chance Toys on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SecondChanceToy), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SecondChanceToys/)& Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/secondchancetoys/) * If you're a fan of our show, please take a moment to leave us a review which makes it easier for people to find us * Visit simplyBorganized.com (http://simplyborganized.com/) for organizing tips, articles and checklists * Subscribe (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) to This ORGANIZED Life on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4), Soundcloud ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) & GooglePlay (https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijivcp24jevjbzg724xajolnyk4?t%3DThis_Organized_Life%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16) * New episodes air every Thursday! * Want More #TOL? Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1840271626300032/) and your questions may be featured in an upcoming episode!

We are joined by Christy Lingo (https://twitter.com/SSDOrganizing), founder of Simple Solutions Designs (http://www.simplesolutionsdesign.com/) in Columbus, OH. * We are talking about how to reduce stress during the holidays * Listen to the entire episode here (https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * You can also find lots of great tips on Christy’s You Tube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmf7mrTIrlzaQ3hvkwxT83g) * Make sure to follow Simple Solutions Design on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SSDOrganizing), & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ssdorganizing/) * If you're a fan of our show, please take a moment to leave us a review which makes it easier for people to find us * Visit simplyBorganized.com (http://simplyborganized.com/) for organizing tips, articles and checklists * Subscribe (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) to This ORGANIZED Life on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4), Soundcloud ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) & GooglePlay (https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijivcp24jevjbzg724xajolnyk4?t%3DThis_Organized_Life%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16) * New episodes air every Thursday! * Want More #TOL? Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1840271626300032/) and your questions may be featured in an upcoming episode!

On today’s episode, we are joined by Kristen Chase (https://twitter.com/coolmompicks) , founder of Cool Mom Picks (http://coolmompicks.com/)& Spawned Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spawned-with-kristen-and-liz-of-coolmompicks/id1002671438?mt=2) * We are talking all about the hottest gifts that don’t add to clutter * Listen to the entire episode here (https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * You can also find lots of great gift gift ideas on the cool mom picks gift guide (http://coolmompicks.com/blog/category/gift-guides/) * Make sure to follow cool mom picks on Twitter (https://twitter.com/coolmompicks), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CoolMomPicks/), & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/coolmompicks/) * If you're a fan of our show, please take a moment to leave us a review which makes it easier for people to find us * Visit simplyBorganized.com (http://simplyborganized.com/) for organizing tips, articles and checklists * Subscribe (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) to This ORGANIZED Life on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4), Soundcloud ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) & GooglePlay (https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijivcp24jevjbzg724xajolnyk4?t%3DThis_Organized_Life%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16) * New episodes air every Thursday! * Want More #TOL? Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1840271626300032/) and your questions may be featured in an upcoming episode!

Welcome to This Organized Life! * I’m your host, Laurie Palau * We kick off the morning with a question from our audience-check it out! * On today’s episode, we are joined by Jenna Dornseif (https://www.instagram.com/syncedspaces/), founder of Synced Spaces (https://syncedspaces.com/) in Denver, CO * Jenna talks about what she defines as “ORGANIZATIONAL HAPPINESS” (https://syncedspaces.com/aboutus/) * Listen to the entire episode here (https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * You can also find lots of great tips and advice on her blog, Neat News (https://syncedspaces.com/neatnews/) * Subscribe (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) to This ORGANIZED Life on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4), Soundcloud ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) & GooglePlay (https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijivcp24jevjbzg724xajolnyk4?t%3DThis_Organized_Life%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16) * New episodes air every Thursday! * If you're a fan of our show, please take a moment to leave us a review which makes it easier for people to find us * Visit simplyBorganized.com (http://simplyborganized.com/) for links to all our episodes. * Want More #TOL? Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life: Real Moms, Real Struggles, Real Solutions (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1840271626300032/) and your questions may be featured in an upcoming episode! * If you’re a Professional Organizer who would like to become part of our community, please click HERE (http://www.simplyborganized.com/professional-organizers-referral-network/) for more info * Looking for a Professional Organizer in your town? Please check out (http://www.simplyborganized.com/find-a-partner-near-you/)our external partners to find one near you! * Don’t forget to pick up your copy of my new book HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized on amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Mess-Practical-Getting-Organized-ebook/dp/B076PHLF46/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508976610&sr=1-1&keywords=hot+mess%3A+a+practical+guide+to+getting+organized+kindle)!

Welcome to This Organized Life! * I’m your host, Laurie Palau * Today is a special Thanksgiving Episode * Erika & I share what we are Thankful for this season * Of course we share our highs AND lows of Thanksgivings past! * Listen to the entire episode here (https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * Subscribe (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)to This ORGANIZED Life on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) , Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized), & GooglePlay (https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijivcp24jevjbzg724xajolnyk4?t%3DThis_Organized_Life%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16) * New episodes air every Thursday! * If you're a fan of our show, please take a moment to and leave us a review which makes it easier for people to find us :) * Want More #TOL? Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life: Real Moms, Real Struggles, Real Solutions (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1840271626300032/) and your questions may be featured in an upcoming episode! * Visit simplyBorganized.com (http://simplyborganized.com/) for links to all our episodes. * If you’re a Professional Organizer who would like to become part of our community, please click HERE(http://www.simplyborganized.com/professional-organizers-referral-network/) for more info * Looking for a Professional Organizer in your town? Please check out (http://www.simplyborganized.com/find-a-partner-near-you/) our external partners to find one near you! * Don’t forget to pick up your copy of my new book HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized on amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Mess-Practical-Getting-Organized-ebook/dp/B076PHLF46/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508976610&sr=1-1&keywords=hot+mess%3A+a+practical+guide+to+getting+organized+kindle)!

Welcome to This Organized Life! * I’m your host, Laurie Palau * We kick off the morning with a question from our audience-check it out! * On today’s episode, we are joined by Mitch Goldstone (https://twitter.com/ScanMyPhotos), Founder of Scan My Photos (http://www.scanmyphotos.com/) * If you are overwhelmed with photos, especially one’s from years past, this is one episode you won’t want to miss! * Listen to the entire episode here (https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * All TOL listeners will receive 10% off their next order, just enter the promo code “twitter” at checkout! * Subscribe (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) to This ORGANIZED Life on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4), Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized), & GooglePlay (https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijivcp24jevjbzg724xajolnyk4?t%3DThis_Organized_Life%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16) * New episodes air every Thursday! * If you're a fan of our show, please take a moment to and leave us a review which makes it easier for people to find us :) * Want More #TOL? Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life: Real Moms, Real Struggles, Real Solutions (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1840271626300032/) and your questions may be featured in an upcoming episode! * Visit simplyBorganized.com (http://simplyborganized.com/) for resources, articles and links to all our episodes. * If you’re a Professional Organizer who would like to become part of our community, please click HERE(http://www.simplyborganized.com/professional-organizers-referral-network/) for more info * Looking for a Professional Organizer in your town? Please check out (http://www.simplyborganized.com/find-a-partner-near-you/) our external partners to find one near you! * Don’t forget to pick up your copy of my new book HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized on amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Mess-Practical-Getting-Organized-ebook/dp/B076PHLF46/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508976610&sr=1-1&keywords=hot+mess%3A+a+practical+guide+to+getting+organized+kindle)!

Welcome to This Organized Life! * I’m your host, Laurie Palau * We kick off the morning with a question from our audience-check it out! * On today’s episode, we are joined by Professional Organizer, Madison Tucker, Founder of Optimal Life Space (http://optimallife.space/) in Oklahoma City * We talk about her approach and what differientiates her in the marketplace * Listen to the entire episode here (https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * Subscribe (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)to This ORGANIZED Life on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4), Soundcloud(https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized), & GooglePlay (https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijivcp24jevjbzg724xajolnyk4?t%3DThis_Organized_Life%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16) * New episodes air every Thursday! * If you're a fan of our show, please take a moment to and leave us a review which makes it easier for people to find us :) * Want More #TOL? Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life: Real Moms, Real Struggles, Real Solutions (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1840271626300032/) and your questions may be featured in an upcoming episode! * Visit simplyBorganized.com (http://simplyborganized.com/) for resources, articles and links to all our episodes. * If you’re a Professional Organizer who would like to become part of our community, please click HERE (http://www.simplyborganized.com/professional-organizers-referral-network/) for more info * Looking for a Professional Organizer in your town? Please check out (http://www.simplyborganized.com/find-a-partner-near-you/) our external partners to find one near you! * Don’t forget to pick up your copy of my new book HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized on amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Mess-Practical-Getting-Organized-ebook/dp/B076PHLF46/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508976610&sr=1-1&keywords=hot+mess%3A+a+practical+guide+to+getting+organized+kindle)!

Welcome to This Organized Life! * I’m your host, Laurie Palau * We kick off the morning with a question from our audience-check it out! * On today’s episode, Erika and I are joined by co-founder & CEO of Life360 (https://www.life360.com/), Chris Hulls (https://twitter.com/ChrisHulls) * Chris shares how Life360 got started, and how they have changed the landscape for being able to connect with your loved ones, and most importantly where they are headed in the future * Listen to the entire episode here (https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * Subscribe (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) to This ORGANIZED Life on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4), Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized), & GooglePlay (https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijivcp24jevjbzg724xajolnyk4?t%3DThis_Organized_Life%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16) * New episodes air every Thursday! * If you're a fan of our show, please take a moment to and leave us a review which makes it easier for people to find us :) * Want More #TOL? Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life: Real Moms, Real Struggles, Real Solutions (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1840271626300032/) and your questions may be featured in an upcoming episode! * Visit simplyBorganized.com (http://simplyborganized.com/) for resources, articles and links to all our episodes. * If you’re a Professional Organizer who would like to become part of our community, please click HERE http://www.simplyborganized.com/professional-organizers-referral-network/) for more info * Looking for a Professional Organizer in your town? Please check out (http://www.simplyborganized.com/find-a-partner-near-you/) our external partners to find one near you! * Don’t forget to pick up your copy of my new book HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized on amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Mess-Practical-Getting-Organized-ebook/dp/B076PHLF46/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508976610&sr=1-1&keywords=hot+mess%3A+a+practical+guide+to+getting+organized+kindle)!

Welcome to This Organized Life! * I’m your host, Laurie Palau * Today’s episode of This ORGANIZED Life is sponsored by The Caryn Black Group (https://www.kurfiss.com/agents/caryn-black/)-the premier real estate group for Philadelphia, Bucks County & the Main Line. * We kick off the morning with a question from our audience-check it out! * On today’s episode, Erika and I are talking about Halloween: storage, costumes, and what the heck to do with all those decorations! * Check out the entire episode here (https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) * This ORGANIZED Life is available on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4), Soundcloud ( https://soundcloud.com/simplyborganized) & GooglePlay (https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijivcp24jevjbzg724xajolnyk4?t%3DThis_Organized_Life%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16) * Please take a moment to subscribe and leave us a review which makes it easier for people to find us in iTunes! * Visit simplyBorganized.com (http://simplyborganized.com/) for links to all our episodes. * New episodes air every Thursday * Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life: Real Moms, Real Struggles, Real Solutions (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1840271626300032/)and your questions may be featured in an upcoming episode! * If you’re a Professional Organizer who would like to become part of our community, please email [email protected] ([email protected])