Organizing for Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, and Time Management Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs (Zeenat Siman Professional Organizer)
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000. The Welcome Episode!
00:04:10
Hey there, working mom! Welcome to the very first episode of the Order Meets Style podcast!
I'm Zee Siman, your guide for all things organizing and productivity. If you want to organize your home, simplify your surroundings and live a bit more sustainably, you're in the right place!
This podcast is perfect for you if:
Your clutter is getting the better of you
You're drowning in to-do lists
You avoid hosting dinner because of the mess
Your home doesn't feel like "you"
You're ready for an organized, stylish living space but just need help to make it happen!
Each week will be a dose of inspiration, education and entertainment so that you're empowered to declutter, organize and beautify your space, all while making easy sustainable choices.
The show will deliver answers to questions such as:
Where do I start organizing my home?
Why can't I keep my home organized for long?
Where do I find sustainable home decor and organizing products that fit my style?
What are organizing and time management tools I can use to be more productive?
How do I declutter?
What are easy ways to decorate my home?
How organize my home so it reflects who I am?
Ready to transform your house into the an organized home that makes you smile every time you walk in? Let's get started!
001. The 5 Steps to Organize Your Home Sustainably and An Organizing Story with Shireen Botha
00:33:08
In this debut episode, I explore the sustainable way to a clutter-free home. Get ready to transform your space with the CLEAR framework!
CLEAR is the easy way to remember the 5 steps to organize your home:
Clarify: Envision your ideal living space and lifestyle
Limit: Set boundaries for the stuff you own
Edit: Make thoughtful decisions about what stays and what goes
Assign Homes: Contain your stuff in specific places to maintain order
Review: Establish routines to keep your space organized in just 10 minutes a day
I also have a conversation with Shireen Botha, a small business owner who shares her organizing challenges, and provides insight into navigating a tricky situation while trying to create a comfortable space for herself.
002. How To ALWAYS Find What You’re Looking For In Your Home
00:10:46
We make mental maps every day, and sometimes, these mental maps of the stuff we try to keep track of can overload our minds! And that causes stress – not to mention, we can’t remember where we put that very important things we were SURE we wouldn’t forget!
That’s why I use The Simple Single - the single location to store each type of thing in our homes.
Once we get this down, then we can branch out and store certain things in multiple locations.
If you start with the Simple Single, together with the CLEAR Framework from Episode 001, you’ll be on the road to quickly being able to find anything you own, anytime.
003. Two Ways To Reduce Chemical Clutter From Your Home, and An Organizing Story with Pat Chin
00:25:07
We're celebrating Earth Day this week, and so here are two ways to clean chemical clutter from your home:
Remove some PFAS-containing products and personal-care items from your home, and
Declutter your cleaning and disinfecting supplies
Making the distinction between cleaning and disinfecting cleared up which cleaning products I should keep, and which I could get rid of.
You can look up ingredients and ratings from the Environmental Working Group at ewg.org.
Pat Chin also shares her Organizing Story with us. She's a Healthy Home consultant, which means she helps people to remove unwanted pollutants from their homes. She went through the 'cleaning products detox' herself, and shares how she did it, and how she ultimately became a consultant to help other families do the same.
004. How To Make Your Home Feel Styled As You Organize
00:13:53
If your home doesn't feel "styled", and you're struggling with what to put up on the walls, or what to display on your mantel, I have two tips in this episode to help you with that:
Take the Organizing Personality quiz to find out which personality you are, how to use your strengths within that category to help you declutter more quickly, and style your rooms more easily, and
006. Clear Desk, Calm Mind: How to Declutter Your Home Office, and An Organizing Story with Allison McComb
00:30:21
Studies show a clear connection between clutter in your home office, and your job satisfaction and overall well-being.
You know you need to get your desk in order...but how?
In this episode, I walk you through the exact steps to get your home office space decluttered. You'll hear about:
The top 3 clutter-causing items in home offices of remote workers
The steps to decluttering your desktop
What to do with papers you're still using, but you still want a clear desktop
You'll also hear Allison McComb'e Organizing Story about her new writing and editing business, A Writing Concierge, and about the workspace she's using as the headquarters of her business...at home!
007. Make Summer Easy: 3 Little Things You Should Do To Make Summer Outings Easier
00:12:00
Summer is (almost) here!
This is the first of our Make Summer Easy series of episodes, which will be released over the next several weeks.
These short episodes will give you little steps you can take to make your summer more enjoyable, more rejuvenating, and will allow you to reclaim some time in your dummer days.
In today's episode, I share 3 tips to make summer outings with the kids easier:
Create your summer Go-bag,
Have a back-up plan, and
Set expectations
Listen to the details of how to do each of these, and let's get Summer off to a great start!
008. Make Summer Easy: 3 Summer Activities for Independent At-Home Fun and Engagement
00:13:43
Continuing our Make Summer Easy series of episodes, this week I'm sharing 3 at-home activities that will keep your kids engaged and entertained independently for a while to allow you to work.
009. Make Summer Easy - Change Your Laundry Routine to be Summer-Friendly
00:13:09
Who else hates doing laundry? Who else hates doing laundry IN SUMMER?
I see you all raising your hands out there!
We're continuing our Make Summer Easy series with 3 of my tips to make "laundry" not a bad word anymore. Plus, I send you off with a bonus 4th tip that has helped me out so much with my laundry woes.
Tip 1: Find the clothes you own that don't require ironing, and use them all the time. Tip 2: Use '5-minute sprints' to get the laundry done. Tip 3: Have a 'sort-of' schedule that makes laundry procrastination less likely.
And don't forget to schedule your 15-minute Home Clutter Audit with me to get a kickstart on your summer decluttering and organizing! Here's the link to my calendar: https://fireflybridge.com/schedule
010. Make Summer Easy: Meal Planning Quick Tips for a Stress-Free Kitchen!
00:14:53
"What's for dinner?"
Guess what: you'll always have an answer to that question if you do meal planning. In this episode, I share my 8 tips to make meal planning easy. It's the final episode of the Make Summer Easy series!
You'll learn:
When the best time is to create you meal plan each week
How I choose what exactly to make
What not to do when picking recipes
How to incorporate meal themes without getting bored of the same meal week after week
Some of the staples to always have on hand
An easy way to fill in the meal "gaps", and always having a backup plan, during the week
How to create your shopping list easily so you don't overbuy
How to make ingredient prepping more fun
As a sustainable organizer, I always try to give you ideas that will save resources. In the case of meal planning, I think these tips will save you both time when making dinner, and money by not overbuying, or having stuff go bad in the fridge or pantry.
011. 3 Ways To Work With A Home Organizer For A Home That Truly Reflects You
00:14:32
You're a busy working mom, and you want to have an organized home that really reflects YOU. But how do you work with me, or any professional home organizer, to get that done?
In this episode, I lay out the 3 ways to work with me:
In-Home Organizing (the done-for-you option)
Virtual Organizing (the one-on-one option that is a bit more DIY)
My Online Group Organizing Program, Streamline & Simplify (the group option that also has more DIY)
Listen in to understand what each service includes, and how they differ, so that you can make the best choice that fits your lifestyle and budget right now.
No matter which option you choose, know that you will start with a Home Clutter Audit with no strings attached! You can schedule yours here: https://fireflybridge.com/schedule
013. Speed-Decluttering Your Clothes With No Risk, for Working Moms
00:12:42
Is it frustrating to get dressed for work every morning? You realize you’d love to declutter and organize your closet, but you just don’t have the time or energy to check if you love every t-shirt and blouse in your wardrobe right now.
If that sounds like you, then speed-decluttering your closet is a great option. The best part is that it’s completely risk-free! I’ll tell you how to declutter your closet without getting rid of anything at all.
014. These One-Minute Tasks Will Keep Your Home Organized With Low Effort and Little Time
00:11:28
Do you feel you never have enough time to keep your spaces tidy? You’ve invested your time, energy and money into getting your home organized. You work all day and Uber the kids to all their activities, and you manage to get dinner on the table. So how can you keep your house in order, and keep it from feeling cluttered again?
I have 10 one-minute tasks that you can do to immediately make your house neater, so your spaces feel calmer.
These are the secrets that organized people know about that keep their homes organized with the least amount of effort and time.
015. Not Sure If You’ll Still Love That Sofa Next Year? Try Furniture-As-A-Service
00:11:04
Are you looking for that perfect piece of furniture, but you’re afraid to take the plunge to buy it because, well, what if you don’t like it next year? What if our style changes? Or what if it doesn't look good in your room once it gets to your house?
This is where Furniture-As-A-Service can help. Not only can you rent unique, designer-style, high quality furniture, you're also supporting the circular economy by doing so!
In this episode, you'll learn what the circular economy is, and a couple of furniture retailers you can look into that offer Furniture-As-A-Service.
016. A+ Organization: Your Ultimate Back-to-School Readiness Guide for Working Moms
00:19:31
Have you finished back-to-school shopping yet? Have you even started? It's only July, but I suggest that working moms plan and prepare for back-to-school now to avoid back-ordered items, or not finding the right color folders at the last minute!
In this episode, I'm sharing my Back-To-School Readiness Guide which covers 3 areas:
017. Two Ideas To Organize Outgrown and Too-Big Kids’ Clothes
00:15:54
Do you feel like you're drowning in huge plastic bins full of kids' outgrown clothes? So much so, that you actually don't want to dig in them for the next size your child will fit into?
The trick is to find that balance between saving money by keeping clothes to reuse, and adapting to the space you have available to store these clothes easily and efficiently, so that you'll actually use them again!
018. How to Get Your Kids to Organize Their Things
00:10:49
Does this title give you hope? I hope so! I've got 3 strategies for you to try out, and they don't involve chore charts or sticker rewards! These are 3 strategies that have worked for me to get my kids on board with keeping their things in order:
Model the Behavior
Use Reward Language
Create Habits and Routines
Now, these are not magic-wand strategies, and they take time to work. But if your sticker rewards and chore charts aren't working anymore, give these a try, and let me know what's worked and not worked for you!
019. The 4-Stage Daily Plan - How to Win The Day Without Overwhelm or Chaos
00:11:35
Do you start each work day with a To-Do list that you know you'll never get to the end of?
It happens to all of us. In fact, it used to happen so much that my days felt overwhelming and chaotic, from the moment the kids woke up, to the minute I finally fell asleep at night!
When I started using my 4-Stage Daily Plan, things were very different: I know my Essentials for each Stage, and I worked to accomplish those, no matter what "priority" might pop up during the day.
The 4 Stages are:
The Morning, from the time I woke up to the time we left the house
My Work Day
The Afternoon and Early Evening - afterschool, dinner, etc., and
The Late Evening, after the kids were all taken care of, or were in bed
And after listening to the episode, come on over to The Organized Home Advantage, our private group where we, working moms, chat about topics like this in a friendly, non-judgmental space!
I you're a bit sleep-deprived and time-strapped, but still want to create magic for your kids with the Tooth Fairy, then this episode is for you!
I have 3 last-minute Tooth Fairy ideas to help you out! Two of them aer incredibly simple, one if definitely super-spy-level.
And by the way, if you like fun conversations like these, and you're willing to share your time-and-sanity-saving ideas with other working moms, please come on over to my private group. The Organized Home Advantage. I'd love to see you there!
021. My Secret Weapon Cleaning Tool for When You Don’t Feel Like Cleaning
00:07:57
This mini-episode will introduce you to my "secret weapon" cleaning tool that helps me daily, even when I don't feel like cleaning (which, let's face it, is every single day!).
It's not such a secret, actually. It's the hand vac! You can hear how I use it and where I keep it, and why it's been such a game-changer for me in keeping cleaning time to a minimum. That's our goal, of course!
Also, remember to join The Organized Home Advantage, my private facebook group, where you can have conversations like these with other moms like you!
Do you ever feel like other people are just naturally organized, but for you, the thought of getting your home organized is so overwhelming?
After a grocery store conversation, I realized that so many people are intimidated by "organizing". But I know that often, these folks are getting stuck in one (or more) of the 5 steps of my organizing method.
In this episode, I'll share which steps are most common to get stuck in, and how to break down organizing so that it doesn't feel so hard anymore.
I also invite you to join The Organized Home Advantage private group if you enjoy having little conversations about topics like this. You can share your thoughts and challenges with other working moms in a safe, non-judgmental space. Hope to see you in there!
023. 5 Decluttering Methods I’ve Tested – The Wins, Fails, and Results
00:18:31
Are you worried about decluttering things because of "What If?"
What if I need that notebook from the class I took 8 years ago in my next job? What if we could use that wig for a future Halloween costume?
I used to get stuck with the What Ifs too. So I tried a bunch of different decluttering methods to see how to get past those.
In this episode, I'm sharing 5 of those methods with you (although there are a bajillion more!) because I think these 5 can get you moving quickly towards building a decluttering habit - which is the cornerstone to organizing, in my opinion!
Don't forget that I'm inviting you to join my private group, The Organized Home Advantage, where you're free to talk about organizing with other working moms on their organizing journey too.
024. Easy Two-In-One Fixes That Instantly Organize And Style Your Home
00:16:36
Do you sometimes feel like the clutter is everywhere? On this episode, I've got easy two-in-one fixes for clutter hot spots in your home. These are fixes that not only organize these spots quickly, they also make them more stylish.
The most cluttered areas that I have two-in-one fixes for are:
the kitchen counter
the bathroom counter
your bedside table
the flat surfaces in your home (coffee tables, open shelving and so on), and
your entryway with all the shoes
I hope you find these easy fixes helpful! If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider please leaving a star review for the podcast? It helps others find the show. I really appreciate it!
025. Which Of The 5 Types Of Clutter Is Keeping You Stuck?
00:17:21
Are you feeling like "doing a little bit of organizing each day" is getting you nowhere? It might be because you're focusing on the wring TYPE of clutter.
There are 5 types of clutter that affect us:
Physical Clutter
Mental Clutter
Digital Clutter
Environmental Clutter
Social Clutter
Once you identify which type is keeping you stuck, you can declutter and organize it using my CLEAR5 Framework. And then, you'll see results that will motivate you to move to your other types of clutter!
026. Organizing Tip For The Working Mom: A “B” Is Good Enough
00:05:22
In this mini-episode, I'm sharing with you what my friend, Ellen Faye, author of Productivity For How You're Wired told me about 2 years ago: A "B' is good enough!
It took a while for me to absorb this, and it may take you a while, too. But I share this with you wholeheartedly: perfection may not be what you need right now. Get to that "B" in your home, have more people over, love your house, enjoy your family. Then hire someone (dare I say, me? Lol!) to help you get to that 'A'.
027. How to Balance Halloween Decorations with a Minimalist Lifestyle
00:12:37
Do you love Halloween as much as I do? If so, it's probably hard to curb the urge to add to your Halloween decorations each year, right?
I've got 4 ideas to embrace the all-out Halloween decorations while still living a more minimalist lifestyle:
Crafting
Choosing where you store your decorations
Picking decoration zones
Using lighting and music
I'd love to hear if you do what I do, or if you have ideas that I didn't mention please! Just click the link below to leave me a voice message with your thoughts! https://www.speakpipe.com/OrderMeetsStylePodcast
Podcasting doesn't have to be a one-way conversation, so I really appreciate all your thoughts and comments!
Have you been thinking you should have a home inventory, but just know it's a ton of work?
This week, I give you the steps to create your home inventory, and we also have a Fall Special going on where you receive a FREE home inventory with the purchase of any organizing package!
This is a $350 value that you get first access to as a podcast listener :)
Spots are limited, and the offer is valid only in November 2025.
Go here to https://fireflybridge.com/fallspecial for more info. If the page doesn't exist anymore, that means all spots have been filled and the offer is no longer available.
Inventory apps and websites: Fairsplit.com Blue Plum Home Inventory App (iOS) Magic Home Inventory App (Android) Nest Egg Inventory App (iOS. There's a 'Lite' version you can try)
You KNOW toys are coming during the holiday season...eek! So it's time to declutter, right? Toys can feel hard to declutter, but once you understand what makes some toys worthwhile, and how your kids should be playing with their toys, it'll become painless to declutter the kids' toys!
Also, if you're in Miami, don't forget that our Fall Special is going on now until the end of November. When you purchase any organizing package -- to get help to declutter the toys, maybe -- you get a free home inventory so you have a record of everything you own in your house. Find all the Fall Special details here: https://fireflybridge.com/fallspecial.
030. Simple Ways To Hide The Ugly Stuff In Your House
00:18:27
Are you finding that the small "ugly stuff" in your house - cords from your computer, mismatched coffee mugs in crazy colors - is making your house feel a little chaotic?
In this episode, I'm sharing some tricks to easily hide the ugly stuff in your house without much hassle.
Don't forget that our Fall Special is happening right now until the end of November! Buy any organizing package from us, and get a free Home Inventory! It's such a relief to get that inventory DONE!
So not only could you have your home guest-ready by Thanksgiving, but you'll also be all done with your home inventory already!
031. How To Organize Your Notes And Resources For Quick Retrieval
00:14:17
Do you have folders on your computer, and notebooks in your office, filled with notes, ideas, articles and passages you wanted to keep at one point, but they've now become files and notebooks you never look at anymore?
Maybe those notes that you took time to compile just feel like a huge mountain of information to sift through, and so it sits there, unused!
In this episode, I'll tell you about the note-organizing method I've been using. It's simple, quick, and I can easily find notes and resources I've kept on various topics.
Looking for sustainable holiday gift ideas? I've got a gift guide for you this week! Ideas include:
Experiences
DIY gifts
Consumables
Secondhand gifts
And I also share how I think about sustainable gift giving so you won't have to rely of "gift guides" each year!
Don't forget our Fall Special: buy any organizing package through the end of November, and revise a FREE Home Inventory! Get all the details at https://fireflybridge.com/fallspecial
033. Organizing for Beautiful Living: How To Organize Your Home Simply, and Live Beautifully
00:10:40
We've changed our name! Organizing for Beautiful Living podcast is still all about sustainable home organizing, decluttering and lifestyle tips for working moms and entrepreneurs.
It's simply that Organizing for Beautiful Living aligns more closely with my mission to help moms organize their homes sustainably without sacrificing all their time so that they can live more socially with less stress.
If you've ever felt like having someone over but talked yourself out of it because of how much preparation it would take to get your house "in oder" and "presentable", this is what I'm talking about.
When you use my CLEAR5 Framework to organize, your home can be guest-ready in a few minutes, anytime! So, let's get started, ok?
034. 10 Essential Kitchen Hacks to Streamline Your Thanksgiving Prep and Cleanup
00:14:47
Thanksgiving prep is exciting -- at first! And the clean-up? Ugh!
I've got 10 hacks to streamline your Thanksgiving prep and the cleanup this week. These are hacks I use every time we have a big gathering at our house. Feel free to use these to simplify your hosting, no matter the size of your home, or the number of guests you've invited!
In the kitchen, use command hooks to hang multiple kitchen towels.
In small spaces, think vertically for your decor.
In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, plan out your serving dishes and serving utensils in detail.
Prep a dedicated beverage station
Use your microwave as a proofing oven.
Double your oven space with a toaster oven.
Create a 'clean as you go' space.
Chill salads and appetizers in the fridge overnight.
036. How Knowing Your Organizing Personality Will Help You Get Organized Even When You're Super Busy
00:11:23
There's a (not-so-secret) secret reason why some people can get organized quickly and stay organized easily: they know their Organizing Personality!
I've identified four main Organizing Personalities that will tell you the way you should get help and support to get organized. The four personalities, that I've named just so they're memorable, are:
The Sustainable Sophisticate
The Collaborative Curator
The Innovative Icon
The Virtual Minimalist
Take this short quiz to find out which is your organizing personality - it'll take you less than a minute!
037. The 5 Keys For A Beautiful Life in 2025: How To Create A Working Mom’s Quarterly Plan For Success
00:24:13
If you're a working mom, whether you work from home, you own your own business, you work in an office, hospital, university, garden or zoo, you know you need to plan so you accomplish the things you want in 2025.
But how do you make sure you stick to your goals and actually achieve them? What types of goals should you be setting as a working mom or entrepreneur?
In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 keys to setting goals and achieving them:
Set quarterly identity-based goals that align with your values and life
Create a Weekly Plan that focuses on forward progress towards the quarterly goals
Do a daily 1-minute Winning Morning to keep your goals top of mind
Stay motivated to stick to the plan by having accountability that makes you feel good, and using time audits with time management strategies to help you focus on deep work.
Set up a social structure ensure increased happiness and "feeling good" while working on your quarterly, weekly and daily goals.
Here's how to create your quarterly plan in less than an hour: join me for the Beautiful Living Planning Workshop on Monday, January 20, 2025! This is your social way to plan for the best year you can have. We'll have some laughs, you'll learn to set your goals, and you'll complete a weekly plan to execute on your goals. Sign up for the Beautiful Living Planning Workshop here now! The workshop is only being offered once this entire first quarter!
038. The Organized Way To Reflect On 2024 To Make Changes That Matter In 2025
00:11:14
This 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.
Then, make sure you sign up for the free 60-minute Beautiful Living Planning Workshop that I'm holding on January 20th, where we'll use your Year-End Reflection as the starting point to create your 2025 plan that will make next year an absolutely amazing year for you!
039. 5 Organizing Habits that Make Your Life Easier, Just In Time for The New Year
00:08:47
Are 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-organizing
Quick Meal Planning
Do laundry often
Make your bed every day, and
Weekly 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 Laundry Routine to be Summer Friendly on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify.
040. How To Start Your Organizing Journey: The 5 Simple Steps To Organize Your Home Sustainably
00:13:44
2025 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:
Clarify
Limit
Edit
Assign Homes, and
Review
You'll hear exactly what each step entails, and how to get organized in a sustainable way.
041. Never Lose Anything Again: The Essential Tip to Kickstart Your Home Organization
00:15:33
The 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.
I'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!
043. Worms and Laughter: Cathy Nesbitt’s Unconventional Guide to Stress Relief
00:40:17
Stress 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.com!
044. The Motivation Myth: Why You Don’t Need to Feel Inspired to Get Organized
00:12:05
Do 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?
Action
Momentum
Seeing incremental results
In this episode, you'll hear the 3 proven ways to get started, and keep going, on your organizing tasks:
You'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 hard
Some simple quick-win strategies to regain your momentum so you can finish
A 5-step plan to show you how you can power through that overwhelming middle
And I’ll share some Mindset shifts that will help you stay motivated in future projects
046. Falling Back in Love with Your Home Through Organizing
00:18:44
Do 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.
047. The Living Room Design Formula: A Stress-Free Way to Decorate with Amy Barrickman
00:50:12
Do 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 follow Amy's formula, the process of decorating your living room no longer feels overwhelming or beyond your grasp, and decision fatigue and analysis-paralysis are minimized!
048. Not Getting Everything Done? Here's How an Organizing System Will Help You
00:14:10
If 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 stuck
How to set up a Weekly Planning System to reduce stress and make your week run smoothly
The 5-Second Rule for breaking procrastination and getting things done fast
A simple Nightly Wind-Down System to wake up to a calm and organized home
If you’re ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling accomplished, this episode is for you!
049- Three Organizing Mistakes You Might Be Making
00:13:00
Spring 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 ✅ How to create organizing systems that work for your family (not just for Pinterest!) ✅ The secret power of labels—and how to use them effectively ✅ My philosophy on “lazy organizing” (aka making things easy to maintain!)
Episode Highlights:
⏳ [00:00] - Spring Break plans & why organization matters ⏳ [02:15] - The biggest drop zone mistake (and how to fix it) ⏳ [08:30] - Why forcing an organizing system will backfire ⏳ [14:45] - How labels make organization effortless ⏳ [19:00] - Recap & the key to a home for Beautiful Living
050. The Most Simple Way To Declutter Your Email Inbox To Save Time!
00:21:16
📩 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-waster
How one small email mistake cost my friend so much time
A simple, low-tech method to declutter your inbox
The only 4 things you need to do with your emails
How to unsubscribe ruthlessly (and a great tool to do it fast)
Your 6-Step Plan to an Organized Inbox:
1️⃣ Schedule time to declutter your email. 2️⃣ Create a free email account for store sales, newsletters, and downloads. 3️⃣ Unsubscribe ruthlessly (use unroll.me for quick results). 4️⃣ Set up an Archive folder so your inbox stays clean. 5️⃣ Move ALL emails from your inbox to Archive (Yes, really. You won’t lose them!). 6️⃣ From now on, do only one of four things: Delete, Reply & Archive, Schedule & Archive, or Reference.
Need Help Decluttering Your Email?
I offer 1:1 virtual organizing sessions to help you take control of your email inbox! Send me a message, and let’s make it happen.
🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward an organized, stress-free inbox!
📌 Take the Quiz! Want to know your Organizing Personality? It takes less than 30 seconds! 👉 fireflybridge.com/quiz
051. Facing Your Parent’s Big Move: A Loving Guide to Downsizing
00:13:25
Are 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 will help you navigate this important season with empathy, clarity, and confidence.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The emotional core of downsizing — and how to gently acknowledge it
A strategy for decluttering a lifetime of belongings
How to plan a smoother move with floor plans and packing tips
Why acclimating to a new home takes time (and how to support your parent through it)
How to help prevent clutter from piling up again
And here's a gift for you:
🎁 [FREE Printable] Downsizing with Dignity: A Support Checklist for Adult Children Helping Their Parents Move → Includes questions to ask, items to sort, and supportive tips for every phase of the process. [Click here to download the checklist]
Subscribe & Share: If this episode spoke to you, please share it with a friend or sibling who’s in the same boat. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Organizing for Beautiful Living!
052. A Realistic and Sustainable Guide to Spring Decluttering for the Working Mom
00:11:53
Spring 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 realistic goals that match your schedule (and energy!)
Start small to build momentum and avoid burnout
Declutter in short, manageable bursts of time
Use what you already have before buying anything new
Make your spring reset more sustainable by donating, reusing, and shopping secondhand
Keep your energy up by celebrating every small win!
This episode is perfect for busy moms who want to feel more organized, less overwhelmed, and confident that their efforts are making a difference at home and for the planet.
053. Where to Start with Spring Organizing: The Busy Mom’s Menu for the Most Impactful Results
00:23:15
April 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 makes your day easier. I walk you through each category with practical advice, mindset shifts, and sustainable organizing tips that save you time, energy, and money.
🧭 What You'll Learn:
Where to start organizing for the most impact this spring
How to choose a project based on your energy and time
The value of organizing in “zones” in garages, the pantry, and seasonal decor
Simple sustainability tips woven into every area
🗂 Spring Organizing Menu Includes:
Garage – prioritize access to bikes, tools, and outdoor gear
054. How to Find Hidden Space in Your Home Without Renovating
00:14:35
Think 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.
🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
What the Home Heatmap is and how it works
How to track high- and low-traffic zones in your house
Common “cool zones” that go unused—like dining rooms, guest closets, and bedroom corners
Creative real-life examples of repurposing rooms without renovating
Why every square foot of your home should earn its keep
How to make these changes without spending a fortune
🛠️ Repurpose Ideas You’ll Hear About:
Dining Room → Library-Bar Combo
Bedroom Nook → Sewing or Craft Space
Guest Closet → Hidden Home Office
Stair Landings & Entryways → Storage or Display Zones
💡 Here's a gentle challenge to you:
Pick one underused space in your home.
Brainstorm two ways it could serve your current life better.
Ask: “What would make me smile every time I walked by this space?”
🔗 Resources + Links: Follow me on Instagram: @fireflybridgeorganizing Join the conversation + share your home transformation ideas Love the episode? Leave a review and share it with a friend!
🏠 Who This Episode Is For:
Moms juggling work, home, and life looking for smart space solutions
Anyone craving more space without the budget for a renovation
Organizing and decluttering enthusiasts who want form and function
Renters, homeowners, and apartment dwellers who want to make the most of what they have
055. Is a Weekend Declutter Sprint Right for You? Practical Solutions for Getting Organized Fast
00:15:03
If 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 is
Why 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 Sprint
How a Sprint creates momentum, confidence, and a snowball of success
What kind of simple maintenance plan is needed to keep the clutter from creeping back
Why a Sprint might be the most practical solution when you’re feeling stuck
This is a sustainable, realistic way for busy moms to clear space and feel better—fast.
🧭 Key Takeaways:
A Decluttering Sprint is a short, high-impact organizing session focused on one area
It’s ideal for working moms craving momentum and visible results
You can get organized over a weekend, with a plan that fits your life
A simple maintenance plan (not a complicated schedule) keeps the results going
If the idea of organizing feels overwhelming, a Weekend Declutter Sprint may be exactly what you need
🎉 FREE TRAINING ALERT: I'm hosting a free live training soon: "3 Steps to Painlessly Declutter Your Kitchen in Just a Weekend (and So The Clutter Doesn’t Come Back)."
⏰ It’s quick—under an hour—and perfect for working moms. ✅ You’ll learn how to do a kitchen declutter sprint that actually sticks. 📩 Get on the list now: https://fireflybridge.com/update
🧡 If you loved this episode: Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review—it helps more moms find the show Share with a friend who needs a quick organizing win Follow @fireflybridgeorganizing on Instagram for more sustainable, mom-friendly organizing inspiration
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