This Organized Life

By Laurie Palau

Education Kids & Family

What's This Organized Life about?

Take a glimpse into my organized, but not-so-perfect world as a mom, author of the book HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized, and founder of Simply B Organized.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5712378/advertisement

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Ep 364: Honest Parenting wi...

11.30.2023

Hi Friends,Today I am joined by comedian Meredith Masony, who many of you may know from her popular IG & TikTok channel-@thats_inappropriate. I invited her on the show to share her story and possibly add some humor and perspective during ...

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11.30.2023 Ep 364: Honest Parenting with Meredith Masony Hi Friends,Today I am joined by comedian Meredith Masony, who many of you may know from her popular IG & TikTok channel-@thats_inappropriate. I invited her on the show to share her story and possibly add some humor and perspective during ...
11.27.2023 Tip of the Week-Keeping a Gratitude Journal Hi Friends,On today’s episode I talk all about my gratitude practice, and why sometimes the biggest thing I am grateful for is a locked bathroom door and a glass of wine.Taking the time to write down even one thing per ...
11.23.2023 Ep 363: Thanksgiving Traditions and Expressing Gratitude Hi Friends,Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s episode is my Thanksgiving message to each of you. I talk a lot about gratitude and doing things with intention throughout the year, but today in particular I want to highlight 7 specific things you can ...
11.20.2023 Tip of the Week-Organize Your Linen Closet Hi Friends,As someone who has a houseful of people during Thanksgiving and Christmas I’ve made it a practice to do a deep dive in the linen closet each November.Here’s a quick cheat sheet to how I approach organizing my linen ...
11.16.2023 Ep 362: Intentional Giving with Jessica Honegger Hey Friends,If you are looking for gift ideas during this holiday season, you are in the right place!Instead of doing our annual gift guide, we decided to select one company with a social impact component that has plenty of gift ...
11.13.2023 Tip of the Week-Identity Theft In today's digital world, keeping your identity safe is super important. Here are three top ways to do it:1. Keep Your Info Secure:Strong Passwords: Make unique and strong passwords for your accounts. Think letters, numbers, and symbols. Consider using a ...
11.09.2023 Ep 361: Home Design tips with Jessica Velazquez Hi Friends,Today we’re talking all about simple design tips to help you live a more organized life. Joining me is Interior Designer, Jessica Velazquez who helps clients make smart design choices without breaking the bank!During our conversation we talked about:How ...
11.06.2023 Tip of the Week-Micro vs. Macro Organizing Hi Friends,Today we’re talking about Micro Vs. Macro Organizing.Micro and macro organizing refer to two different levels of organization within various contexts and both serve a specific purpose- below is a description and examples of each:Micro Organizing: (how)Micro organizing focuses ...
11.02.2023 Ep 360-Clearing Financial Clutter with Ashley Patrick Hi Friends!Today we’re talking about reducing financial clutter. I always say that clutter and organization come in many shapes and sizes, and financial clutter is a common throughline that we don’t often talk about.Joining me today is Ashley Patrick founder ...
10.30.2023 Tip of the Week-Halloween Decor Hey there, fellow Halloween enthusiasts! Today, I want to chat about something near and dear to my heart – organizing Halloween decorations. Over the years, my family and I have gathered quite a spooky collection, but it's essential to keep ...
10.26.2023 Ep 359: Secrets of a Supermom with Lori Oberbroeckling Hi Friends,Do you ever feel as though you should be running through the streets wearing a cape? My guest today is passionate about helping moms find the sweet spot of feeling connected and present with their families and finding fulfillment ...
10.23.2023 Tip of the Week-Ditch Old Mugs Today, we're tackling a common issue that plagues us all: the ever-expanding mug collection. Mugs seem to breed like rabbits in our cupboards, don't they? They're often packed with sentimental value or showcase quirky designs that are hard to part ...
10.19.2023 Ep 358: Photo Organizing with Mylio Photos Hi Friends!Today’s topic is one that is a source of stress for most of us-Digital Photo Storage. If you’ve been listening to our show for a bit, you’ve probably heard me talk about Mylio Photos. The team at Mylio are ...
10.16.2023 Tip of the Week-Clean Your Fridge Today's tip: the fridge clean-out. Every week, it's as simple as tossing expired items and giving those surfaces a good wipe-down. Carve out an hour to empty, clean, and reorganize your fridge for a deeper cleanse. Take the time to ...
10.12.2023 Ep 357: Clutter & Anxiety with Dr. John Delony Special shout out to our sponsor for today's episode: MYLIO PHOTOS. A safe, simple and practical platform for storing all of your digital photos and more! Visit mylio.com/TOL to create your free account!Hi Friends,Today we’re talking about a topic that ...
10.09.2023 Tip of the Week-Donate Old Books Today's tip is all about tackling that mountain of old books. We've all got them, right? Those books that have sentimental value or an "I'll read it someday" mentality. But it's time to make some tough decisions.First, ask yourself if ...
10.05.2023 Ep 356: Time and The Enneagram with Christa Hardin Special shout out to our sponsor for today's episode: MYLIO PHOTOS. A safe, simple and practical platform for storing all of your digital photos and more! Visit mylio.com/TOL to create your free account!Today we are wrapping up our series about ...
10.02.2023 Tip of the Week-Digitize Old Videos Hi Friends,Let's dive right into today's tip—it's more relevant than you might think, especially with the holidays approaching. Today, we're talking about digitizing old videos, those VHS tapes or DVDs packed with cherished memories.Here's the deal: Many of us no ...
09.28.2023 Ep 355: Overwhelm and the Enneagram with Tracy O'Malley Hi Friends,Special shout out to our sponsor for today's episode: MYLIO PHOTOS. A safe, simple and practical platform for storing all of your digital photos and more! Visit mylio.com/TOL to create your free account!Raise your hand if have ever felt ...
09.25.2023 Tip of the Week- Renew Passports Today, I thought I'd share a little life hack - keep an eye on your passport expiration date! It's so easy to overlook, right? One day you're planning a big trip, the next you're scrambling to renew your passport. I've ...
09.21.2023 Ep 354: Guilt, Fear and The Enneagram with Steph Barron Hall Hi Friends,Special shout out to our sponsor for today's episode: MYLIO PHOTOS. A safe, simple and practical platform for storing all of your digital photos and more! Visit mylio.com/TOL to create your free account!Today we are continuing with our series ...
09.18.2023 Tip of the Week-Centralize Passwords Hey there, and welcome back to "This Organized Life"! I'm absolutely thrilled to have you joining us for another episode. First off, I want to extend a massive thank you for your continuous support. It's mind-blowing to witness the growth ...
09.14.2023 Ep 353: Indecision and The Enneagram with Evan Doyle Hi Friends!Special shout out to our sponsor for today's episode: MYLIO PHOTOS. A safe, simple and practical platform for storing all of your digital photos and more! Visit mylio.com/TOL to create your free account!We are continuing our series on the ...
09.11.2023 Tip of the Week- Throw Away Empty Boxes Hey friends,In our last episode, we tackled the thrilling topic of updating insurance info (I know, riveting stuff!). Today, we're talking about something that might be lurking in your home – empty boxes.Now, we've all been there, right? Holding on ...
09.07.2023 Ep 352: Procrastination and The Enneagram with Brittany Thomas Hi Friends!Special shout out to our sponsor for today's episode: MYLIO PHOTOS. A safe, simple and practical platform for storing all of your digital photos and more! Visit mylio.com/TOL to create your free account!Today we are kicking off a new ...
09.04.2023 Tip of the Week-Update Insurance Information Happy September! It's the perfect time for a fresh start in the year. Today, we're diving into the importance of updating your insurance policies. It's a smart practice to review your policies annually and make necessary changes to avoid future ...
08.31.2023 Ep 351: Habit Hacks with Emily Nichols Hi Friends!Joining me today is Emily Nichols. Emily is the host of the popular podcast Habit Hack Your Health—which helps working moms and entrepreneurs habit-hack their health in less time, guilt-free.From her own struggles, Emily finally found that women have ...
08.28.2023 Tip of the Week-Choose Your Hard Hi Friends,Today, I'm diving into the concept of choosing your hard and how it plays a role in every corner of our lives, even organization. Let's talk about those tempting shortcuts and how they might seem like a breeze now, ...
08.24.2023 Ep 350: Back to School Routines with Jenny Layton Hi Friends!It’s that time of year when routines kick into high gear. Parents are dealing with mixed emotions-from doing a happy dance that the kids will be out of the house, to feelings of dread knowing what’s to come for ...
08.21.2023 Tip of the Week-Selective Minimalism Before we get started a quick reminder: We have an upcoming FREE webinar on Sept 20th called 5 Ways to Make Money as a Professional Organizer. Spots are limited, so make sure you sign up (even if you can’t make ...
08.17.2023 Ep 349: Slowing Down with Stephanie O'Dea Hi Friends!Joining me today is a New York Times best-selling author of 10 books and host of the Slow Living podcast, Stephanie O’Dea. I invited her on the show to talk about what it means to SLOW Down (you’d think ...
08.14.2023 Tip of The Week-Declutter Your Computer On today's tip of the week, it's important for you to declutter your digital spaces, specifically your computer. Let me emphasize the significance of digital detoxing in reducing invisible clutter and improving ease of retrieval for you. Let's start with ...
08.10.2023 Ep 348: Organizing Tips You Learned From Your Mother with Janet Taylor Hi Friends,You are in for a treat today! Joining me today is Janet Taylor, founder of Totally Organized, a company she started back in 1994 after leaving her corporate job. Since then, Janet has gone on to help hundreds of ...
08.07.2023 Tip of the Week-Declutter your phone Hey friends,Today's episode is all about taking charge of your digital clutter and boosting your productivity. Simplify and streamline your life with these phone organization tips:Delete Any Unused Apps- Make your phone work for you, free up some space and ...
08.03.2023 Ep 347: Simple Grocery Shopping Ideas with Caitlin McCandless Hi Friends!If you are tired of wasting money on food that no one eats, or buying ingredients that you use once for a recipe and never touch again, then this episode is for you!Joining me today is Caitlin McCandless. Caitlin’s ...
07.31.2023 Tip of the Week-Reconnect with an Old Friend Hi Friends, Today, we're diving into a topic that's all about cherishing the friendships that have stood the test of time - reconnecting with old friends. Life can get pretty chaotic, right? We're all juggling a million things at once, ...
07.27.2023 Ep 346: Unpacking After a Move with Martha Carol Stewart Hi Friends,Last week we talked about ways to simplify and prep for a move (if you haven’t already listened, make sure to go back and check that out!). Today we are covering the other half to the moving equation, the ...
07.24.2023 Tip of the Week-Remove One item per day Hi Friends,Ready to simplify your life and get organized? We’re talking about a simple yet effective decluttering tip today!By removing just one item a day that you no longer want, need, use, or love, you'll be well on your way ...
07.20.2023 Ep 345: Prepping for a Move with DeLorean Reese Hi Friends,Joining me today is DeLorean Reese, the founder of Peace by Piece Professional Organizing in San Francisco. Since starting her organizing business back in 2015 DeLorean has worked with lots of families in a variety of areas, including closet ...
07.17.2023 Tip of the Week-Be Neighborly Hey Friends,Today's episode is all about being neighborly and its connection to organization. Inspired by a recent sermon, I want to share three key points that stood out to me.First up, hospitality. Being neighborly means opening our homes and fostering ...
07.13.2023 Ep 344: Ditch Your To-Do List with Maya Lombarts Hi Friends,Joining me today is Maya Lombarts. Born and raised in Belgium, Maya was like many-living a full and hectic life and career. After struggling with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, she moved to Peru, changed her lifestyle, and became ...
07.10.2023 Tip of the Week-Create An Exercise Routine Hi Friends,Welcome to this week's Tip of the Week. Whether you're a newbie or a loyal listener, we're thrilled to have you here. If you haven't already, make sure to hit that subscribe or follow button to stay updated on ...
07.06.2023 Ep 343: Emotional Eating with Amber Romaniuk HI Friends,Joining me today is Amber Romaniuk, an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert and host of “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” . I invited her on the show to talk about the parallels between people’s relationship with clutter, organization, and ...
07.03.2023 Tip of the Week-Make Time to Read Hey friends!Ever had that longing for a captivating book to whisk you away from the daily grind, only to struggle finding the time? Well, fret not! Carving out some quality reading time, especially during vacations, can work wonders for your ...
06.29.2023 Ep 342: ADHD and Clutter-A Therapist Perspective featuring Kimberly Beall Hi Friends, Joining me today is Kimberly Beall, Kimberly is the owner of Beleza Counseling LLC where she has been counseling adolescents, adults, and families for over 10 years. She also happens to be my personal therapist, as well as ...
06.26.2023 Tip of the Week- Family shared Calendars Hey FriendsYou know what's a game-changer for simplifying family life? Creating a family shared calendar. Trust me, it's a total lifesaver. And here's the best part: I'm gonna spill all the juicy details on how to make it work like ...
06.22.2023 Ep 341: Navigating College with ADHD: Tips and Insights from Logan Palau Hi Friends,Today’s guest is no stranger to our show, not only is she the voice of our intro, but she’s our Enneagram 4, concert loving, Logan Palau.Last time Logan was on our show, she was a rising Junior in High ...
06.19.2023 Tip of the Week-Prioritizing Your Health Hey Friends,In today's episode, I want to share a short action plan for scheduling doctor's appointments. For many people, especially those with busy lives, this task can feel overwhelming and time-consuming. I remember when my kids were young, I felt ...
06.15.2023 Ep 340: Adult Diagnosis ADHD: Insights and Strategies with Christy Lingo Hi Friends,We are continuing with our series called “Thriving with ADHD.” Last week we were joined by my hubby Josh who talked about workplace strategies (if you haven’t had a chance to listen, we’ve linked to the episode below)Today we ...
06.12.2023 Tip of the Week- Modeling Behaviors Hey Friends,Today's Tip of the Week-Modeling BehaviorsBack in the 70’s and 80’s when I was growing up there was a “do as I say, not as I do” mentality.From cursing to smoking our parents made it clear that we were ...

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