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Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and EntrepreneursToy Organization for Small Spaces: Small-Space Hacks for Any HomeTiny Boston apartment? Sprawling suburban playroom? Either way, toy clutter can take over fast. In this episode I tackle the real reason toys multiply (think “permission creep” and Parkinson’s Law) and I'll share five small-space principles inspired by families who thrive in 700-square-foot city flats—but that work just as well in a four-bedroom house.You’ll learn🔹 One-Shelf Rule – how giving each child a single shelf (or bin/closet) puts a hard boundary on toy volume🔹 Rotate, Don’t Accumulate – the monthly swap-out system that keeps play fresh and cur...2025-07-2916 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs068. Lost Your Routines? Two Easy Ways to Re-Ground Your Home This JulyWhen school ends and schedules go loosy-goosy, even the most organized households can start to feel wobbly. 😅If July has you buried in pool towels, half-done projects, and that vague “I’m forgetting something…” feeling, today’s episode is your reset button.I’m sharing two simple systems I rely on whenever life feels floaty:The Simple Single – how choosing one purposeful task a day brings instant focus (and why your brain loves it).Autopilot Routines – a step-by-step way to turn recurring chores into self-running habits so you’re not reinventing th...2025-07-2215 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs067. Breaking the Clutter-Shame Cycle: Three Mindset Shifts for Calm & ConfidenceEver glance at a messy countertop and feel that pang of I should have it together by now? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this episode, professional organizer Zee Siman unpacks the science of “clutter shame” and shares three simple mindset shifts (plus a five-word mantra) that turn self-criticism into self-compassion — so you can clear space and breathe easier.You’ll learn:🌟 The Curator overtakes The Judge – how one tiny mental swap boosts motivation instead of guilt🌟 Progress Over Perfection – why 5-minute micro-wins can be...2025-07-1521 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs066. From Chaos to Company-Ready in 10 Minutes: The Blueprint for ConfidenceNo need to hide and pretend you're not home when the neighbor rings he doorbell anymore! In this episode,I'm sharing my simple 3-part “Blueprint for Confidence” that lets any busy mom flip her main living spaces from lived-in to guest-ready in about the time it takes to brew iced tea.In this episode you’ll discover➡️ The science behind surface stress – why visible clutter spikes decision-fatigue (Princeton Neuroscience Institute, 2011).➡️ 3 Strategic Drop-Zones that stop everyday items from sprinkling all over the house.➡️ The Daily 2 × 5 Tidy—two tiny fiv...2025-07-0817 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs065. 10 Common Space-Wasters Stealing Square-Footage (and Sanity) From Your HomePlastic lids with no containers, shoes that take over the hallway, and pots you never cook with—sound familiar? In this episode I'm picking 10 everyday culprits that quietly steal storage from working-mom households and I'm sharing my Lazy-Organizer solutions that fit the 5 Pillars of Beautiful Living.In This EpisodeWhy mismatched plastic food containers might not be for you—and what to replace them withThe rule that stops footwear from taking over your hallways and closetsHow many pots & pans a family really needsSpace-saving solutions for deep, dark kitchen cabinetsThe one swap that turn...2025-07-0121 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs064. Raising Mini-Minimalists: How to Teach Kids the Art of Decluttering (So the Habit Actually Sticks)Kids don’t learn “Stuff-Management 101” at school, yet the ability to sort, store, and let go of belongings is a genuine life skill. In today’s episode I’m sharing the 8 mindset shifts that turn kids into confident, clutter-busting pros, no matter how old they are.In this episode you’ll learn:Why decluttering is literacy, not a chore – and how it strengthens executive-function skills such as planning and emotional regulation.The simple “Model Loudly” technique that shows kids how you make keep-toss decisions (and why narrating matters).How to ease all-or-nothin...2025-06-2417 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs063. What To Do When You’re Feeling “Blah”Missing someone after they leave, post-vacation blues, rainy-day doldrums—whatever the trigger, the “blahs” can hit hard (especially when you’re a busy, sleep-deprived mom). In this episode, I share seven quick, low-lift mood boosters that fit right into a working-mom schedule—all straight from my own Lazy-Organizer toolbox.In this episode you’ll learn:The power of sleeping well—easy tweaks that set you up for a true night of rest.How planning something fun—from a class to a closet refresh—redirects the brain away from rumination.What I call a “delicious” book...2025-06-1717 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs062. Confessions of a Lazy Organizer: 4 Times I Was Totally Wrong About Organizing My HomeSummer may feel lighter, but real life (and soccer practice!) always sneaks back onto the calendar. Today I’m sharing four organizing “fails” from my own house—times I worked way too hard, spent money on the wrong solutions, or simply forgot to think things through. If you’ve ever color-coded clutter, jam-packed a closet, or decanted everything only to abandon the system a week later, this episode is for you.In this honest, no-shame chat you’ll hear:Why “organizing clutter” does not make life easierThe closet overhaul that ignored dirty laundry—and back...2025-06-1018 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs061. How to Eat Well Even When You're Busy and Overwhelmed With Heather CareyIn this episode of Organizing for Beautiful Living, I’m joined by culinary nutritionist and founder of the Green Palette Kitchen, Heather Carey. Heather shares practical, science-backed advice on how to make healthy eating easier, especially during life transitions like perimenopause and raising a family.We talk about how to:Approach meal planning realistically (even with a full schedule)Make peace with food and ditch the diet cycleEat well without making separate meals for your kidsStock your pantry with healthy staplesCreate a kitchen setup that supports healthy choicesHeather’s mindset around food is c...2025-06-0336 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs060. 4 Decluttering & Organizing Myths You Need to Stop BelievingSummer is here—and it’s the perfect time to declutter! But before you start pulling everything out of your closets and kitchen drawers, let’s bust the 4 biggest myths about organizing that might be sabotaging your efforts before you even begin.In this episode of Organizing for Beautiful Living, I’ll walk you through the often-heard myths that keep so many smart, motivated women stuck in clutter, even when they’re ready to change.You’ll learn:Why going fast or slow with decluttering can both be overwhelmingHow to rethink the...2025-05-2724 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs059. 6 Science-Backed ADHD Organization Hacks for Home & WorkMore than 23 million U.S. adults are living with ADHD in 2025, and even more of us share homes or offices with someone who is. In this episode, I share six science-backed hacks that make daily life flow easier for ADHD brains (and everyone else who juggles work, family, and clutter).What you’ll learn 🎧Cognitive off-loading: turn sticky-notes and “outboxes” into an external brainMicro-checklists: the 3-item list that builds self-trust in 2 minutes a nightVisible timer + 25-minute blocks: defeat time-blindness with a $5 kitchen timer60-second declutter sprint:2025-05-2020 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs058. How Everyone In My House Is Able To Find Stuff (Usually)Ever feel like you’re the only one who knows where anything is in your house? It doesn’t have to be that way.In this episode, I’m sharing the 10 Simple Single systems that help everyone in my home find what they need, without asking me (most of the time!).Whether you’re facing end-of-school-year burnout or just tired of being the family’s “finder of things,” this episode will help you create stress-free systems for your household.You’ll learn:What the “Simple Single” is and how it keeps your house run...2025-05-1320 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs057. How to Manage the Small Stuff: Stop Tiny Items from Creating Big ClutterSmall stuff, big mess? You’re not alone.In this episode of Organizing for Beautiful Living, we’re taking on one of the biggest hidden sources of clutter: all the tiny things scattered around your home. From hair ties and Legos to spare screws and tech cords, the little things can quickly cause a lot of chaos — unless we learn to manage them intentionally.Here’s what you’ll learn today:What “small stuff” really is (you probably have more than you think!)Why these little items cause so much visual and mental clutter...2025-05-0620 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs056. Declutter Your Finances, with Bernadette JoyBefore you yawn and tune out because this episode is about finances, hold on!Back in January, I attended a podcasting conference and met today’s guest, Bernadette Joy — a financial coach whose vibrant energy immediately drew me in. What blew me away was her fresh, no-nonsense approach to money: she teaches financial freedom the same way I teach home organization — through decluttering.Bernadette is the author of Crush Your Money Goals, recently named one of Oprah's Top 10 Books for Personal Growth in 2025! She's also graced stages like South by Southwest, Nasdaq, FinCon, and TEDxHouston.In...2025-04-2944 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs055. Is a Weekend Declutter Sprint Right for You? Practical Solutions for Getting Organized FastIf you're short on time but big on wanting a home that’s calm, functional, and less chaotic, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm introducing the Weekend Decluttering Sprint: a fast, focused, and highly effective way to get more organized without getting stuck in overwhelm.But is it the right solution for you?I'll break down down:What a Decluttering Sprint actually isWhy it’s not for everyone (and why that’s totally OK)How to know if you’re in a season that’s right for a SprintHo...2025-04-2215 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs054. How to Find Hidden Space in Your Home Without RenovatingThink your home doesn’t have enough space? Think again!In this episode, I'm introducing the Home Heatmap Method—a fresh and functional way to uncover hidden, underused areas in your home by tracking where you and your family actually spend time.No renovations, no expensive furniture flips—just a mindset shift and some creative reimagining. Whether you’re craving a home office, craft station, or simply want your home to feel more purposeful, this episode will guide you to repurpose forgotten spaces in a way that’s beautiful, intentional, and aligned with your lifestyle.🧠...2025-04-1515 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs053. Where to Start with Spring Organizing: The Busy Mom’s Menu for the Most Impactful ResultsApril is the 'turnaround' month, turning us fully into Spring! You’re ready to feel more organized, but with a busy schedule, work deadlines, and family life in full swing, you might be wondering:Where should I even start with spring organizing?In this episode I share a realistic, judgment-free "Spring Organizing Menu"—a list of high-impact areas in your home that will make the biggest difference right now, in real life.You don’t have to organize everything. Just pick one space from this menu that excites you, relieves stress, or simply...2025-04-0823 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs052. A Realistic and Sustainable Guide to Spring Decluttering for the Working MomSpring has arrived—and so has the pressure to get your home perfectly organized. But if you're a working mom, the idea of spending an hours and hours decluttering can feel completely out of reach.In this episode I'm sharing practical, no-fluff strategies to help you declutter your space without the stress—and without the shopping spree.Whether you're doing it solo or considering decluttering services in the future, this episode will help you get started in a way that works with your real life—and reflects your values.💡 You’ll Learn How To:Set...2025-04-0112 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs051. Facing Your Parent’s Big Move: A Loving Guide to DownsizingAre you part of the Sandwich Generation — juggling the needs of your children and your aging parents? If your mom or dad is starting to talk about downsizing, or if you’re already knee-deep in sorting through decades of memories and mementos, this episode is for you.I'm going to walk you through five common challenges your parent might face as they prepare to downsize — from the emotional weight of change to the nitty-gritty of decluttering and settling into a new home. Whether you’re planning ahead or already in the thick of it, this episode w...2025-03-2513 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs050. The Most Simple Way To Declutter Your Email Inbox To Save Time!📩 How many emails are in your inbox right now? Too many? Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone! Today, I’m sharing the easiest way to declutter your email inbox so you can save time, reduce stress, and never lose an important email again.Here's what you'll learn in this episode:Why email clutter is a huge time-wasterHow one small email mistake cost my friend so much timeA simple, low-tech method to declutter your inboxThe only 4 things you need to do with your emailsHow to unsubscribe ruthlessly (and a great tool to do it fast)...2025-03-1821 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs049- Three Organizing Mistakes You Might Be MakingSpring Break is around the corner! Whether you're planning a family trip or using the break to refresh your home, a little organization can make everything run smoothly. But beware—there are a few common organizing mistakes that could be making things harder than they need to be.In this episode, I’m sharing three organizing mistakes to avoid so you can keep your home functional and stress-free as you prepare for the season ahead.What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ Why drop zones matter—and how to set up the right ones✅...2025-03-1113 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs048. Not Getting Everything Done? Here's How an Organizing System Will Help YouIf your to-do list is growing faster than you can check things off, you’re not alone. Today, we’re diving into why it feels like there’s never enough time, and how the right organizing system can help you treat your energy as a sustainable resource to take control of your schedule and your home.In this episode, I’ll share three must-have organizing systems that every working mom needs to stay on top of tasks without burnout. You’ll learn: Why decision fatigue, mental overload, and overcommitment are keeping you stuckHow to set up a Weekly Pl...2025-03-0414 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs047. The Living Room Design Formula: A Stress-Free Way to Decorate with Amy BarrickmanDo you want a formula to follow to design and decorate your living room? You’re in luck! Interior designer Amy Barrickman just published her book, The Living Room Design Formula: Style Your Home Like A Pro, One Room At A Time.In this episode, Amy shares that designing and decorating your living room isn’t overwhelming when you have specific guidelines - a FORMULA - to follow!We discuss rug sizing, mixing woods, what to do when your personal style doesn't match your home's style, and a whole lot more.When you follo...2025-02-2550 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs046. Falling Back in Love with Your Home Through OrganizingDo you sometimes feel like your home is more of a to-do list than a sanctuary? It can be easy to fall out of love with your home when you feel frustrated by rooms and stressed out by spaces.Learn how to fall in love with your home again, not by creating 'Pinterest-pretty' spaces, but, more importantly, by making simple, 10-minute-or-less changes to certain spots to reduce your frustration and increase your patience.Want to leave me a voice memo with your feedback and ideas? Click here: https://www.speakpipe.com/OrganizingforBeautifulLiving You c...2025-02-1819 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs045. Overcoming the Organizing Mid-Project SlumpYou've very likely faced this: you started organizing an important space in your home, and you were excited to finally get this done! You pulled everything out of the space, and started three piles: keep, donate, toss/sell. Then, a hours later, you're only halfway through, and...you REALLY don't want to continue! There's so much more to do!This is called the Organizing Mid-Project Slump, and in this episode, I'm going to telly ou how to get through it and finish strong. You'll learn:Why the mid-point of an organizing project feels so h...2025-02-1113 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs044. The Motivation Myth: Why You Don’t Need to Feel Inspired to Get OrganizedDo you ever find yourself saying "I just need to get inspired to organize my closet" or "I'm just waiting for a little motivation to get started on decluttering the garage!"The truth is, motivation is NOT what will get you to organize! You know what will?ActionMomentumSeeing incremental resultsIn this episode, you'll hear the 3 proven ways to get started, and keep going, on your organizing tasks:The 5-Minute Start RuleMake It FunPair It With Something You Already DoTry these out, and let me know how it goes! I'd love to c...2025-02-0412 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs043. Worms and Laughter: Cathy Nesbitt’s Unconventional Guide to Stress ReliefStress is inevitable, but Cathy Nesbitt has found interesting and fun ways to de-fuse her stress! Cathy is a worm composting (Vermicomposting) aficionado, and a laughter yoga teacher.I loved learning about Cathy's unconventional and interesting life, and her unique responses to stressors over the years.Cathy shares how she approaches composting with worms indoors, and tells us how we can get real benefits from laughter yoga.You can sign up for Cathy's weekly FREE laughter yoga practice at cathysclub.com, and learn more about worm composting and watch her TedTalk at cathyscomposters...2025-01-2840 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs042. Step Inside a Kitchen Organizing SessionI'm taking you with me to a kitchen organizing mini-session today! I just had a recent session with a client to declutter and organize her kitchen, and you'll hear the process I followed, the challenges of the space, and two specific decluttering and organizing tips that I left my client with.Tune in to have a sneak peek into what a professional organizer does on this mall project!Listen to Episode 41 to learn all about the Simple Single, and don't forget to take the quiz to find out your Organizing Personality:https://fireflybridge.com...2025-01-2217 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs041. Never Lose Anything Again: The Essential Tip to Kickstart Your Home OrganizationThe truth: I've lost plenty of stuff in my own house. Why? Because I didn't put it back where it was supposed to go! Sound familiar?In this episode, you'll see exactly how the Simple Single makes it possible for you to never lose anything again - whether it's stuff in your house, or digital files on your computer.The Simple Single fits right into the CLEAR5 Framework for decluttering and organizing. Listen to Episode 40: How To Start Your Organizing Journey: The 5 Simple Steps To Organize Your Home Sustainably to know the 5 steps...2025-01-1416 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs040. How To Start Your Organizing Journey: The 5 Simple Steps To Organize Your Home Sustainably2025 can definitely be the year you become organized for beautiful living! In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 simple steps that I use for every organizing project I do, whether for myself or for clients.It's my CLEAR5 Framework:ClarifyLimitEditAssign Homes, andReviewYou'll hear exactly what each step entails, and how to get organized in a sustainable way.Don't forget to grab your spot for the Beautiful Living Planning Workshop on January 20th!Sign up here: https://fireflybridge.com/blworkshop2025Get on the wait list for my FREE class: 3...2025-01-0714 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs039. 5 Organizing Habits that Make Your Life Easier, Just In Time for The New YearAre you ready to be organized in the new year? Well, to make it easier to get, and stay, organized, I've got 5 habits that I use all the time that I think will help you, too! They are:Micro-organizingQuick Meal PlanningDo laundry oftenMake your bed every day, andWeekly Planning.Put these 5 habits into your "organizing toolkit", and you'll find that being organized doesn't have to be an all-encompassing chore. Instead, it will be a simple and natural part of your day.You can hear about my laundry routine in Episode 009. Make Summer Easy: Change Your...2024-12-3109 min
Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs038. The Organized Way To Reflect On 2024 To Make Changes That Matter In 2025This is the simplest way I've found to reflect on the past year, in a way that sets you up to create your 2025 goals and action plan.In today's episode, I'm giving you my template for completing your 2024 reflection.You'll look at the good things, the bad things, and just so-so things that were in your life and work last year, because one thing we know for sure: If we don't reflect and act on our 2024, 2025 will pretty much look the same.Download the Year-End Reflection Template here, and complete it after listening...2024-12-2411 min