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Hi Friends, Today we are continuing with our Room-By-Room series, and talking about one of the biggest pain points for many of you-CLOSETS. From linen closets to primary closets, we tend to never have enough space, or if we do have ample space, utilizing it in a way that serves our needs is often a struggle. Joining me today is Heather Bifulco, founder of Tidy Style [http://www.tidystylehome.com/]. Heather is based in Boise, Idaho and along with her team of professionals, helps her clients live a more organized life. During our conversation we talked about: * The biggest issue she sees with her clients (hint: it has to do with volume, not space) * How to identify and maximize Prime Real Estate * Hanging vs Folding (is there a right way?) She is also a mom of littles, so we talk about what to do with “hand-me-downs" and “grow clothes.” Whether you live in an apartment, an estate or somewhere in between, there’s something in this episode for everyone. Make sure to check out the links below to our closet checklist [https://simplyborganized.ac-page.com/closet-clutter]and all things mentioned in this episode. XOXO- Laurie Tune in next week when we’ll be talking about garages, attics and basements! CONNECT WITH HEATHER WEBSITE [http://www.tidystylehome.com/] | INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/tidystylehome/] | YOUTUBE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-z9ehxae7Bz8WByHuvDEg?app=desktop] DOWNLOAD OUR FREE CLOSET CHECKLIST [https://simplyborganized.ac-page.com/closet-clutter]! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: The Lincoln Highway [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+lincoln+highway&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_bieBhDSARIsADU4zLdn1sazUdWW2NdRCxUW6Ss65FVVPE7T0xg20ZujkzVG0Z1SmZQxPW4aAu3LEALw_wcB&hvadid=174196150967&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9007195&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6900600326267069581&hvtargid=kwd-1881858818&hydadcr=22538_9636740&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_3auz2akg6q_e] This Tender Land [https://www.amazon.com/This-Tender-Land-William-Krueger/dp/1476749299] Anything by Elin Hilderbrand [https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tLP1TcwqczJNTQwYPQSSM3JzFPIyMxJSS1KKkrMSwEAimAJyQ&q=elin+hilderbrand&oq=ellen+hil&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j46i10i131i433i512j0i512j0i10i131i433i512j0i512j0i10i512j46i10i512j46i512j0i512.5962j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#wptab=si:AEcPFx7F3KE5gzS_dFV4jSuxZXYpZq0HWprLnuhRDWEpch1Zs6tBBEr1niuAlQhaqY9pPO-rQlHZj-BweVZXnuyNV8rdSe1ziB9ms732f0HjUdVP9cBNncSYL0o0gXyXypnJsBZDMxXx]

Hi Friends! Today we are kicking off a new series here at This ORGANIZED Life, called Organizing Room by Room. With January leading the charge for decluttering and getting organized, we thought it would be helpful to bring on a bunch of experts who specialize in certain spaces to talk about some of the struggles they see people facing, and share some solutions to help you in your organizing/decluttering journey. To start us off, I invited one of my friends, and one of your favorites, Organizational Designer Lisa Eckerle, to join me in talking about one of my favorite rooms in the house-The Kitchen. You might remember Lisa from Episode 268 [https://simplyborganized.com/2022/01/27/episode-268-partner-spotlight-with-lisa-eckerle/], where she shared her story of starting her Professional Organizing business on the weekends while working a full-time job and mothering 2 littles. Once folks got wind of her incredible eye for design and her on-point organizing skills, her business took off and she was able to leave her full time job and run Sort Support, [https://www.sortsupportindy.com/] full time. She specializes in ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN, and is currently one of the leading experts in the Indianapolis area. -So for all my Indy listeners-make sure to check her out! As the epicenter of our homes, kitchens do a lot of heavy lifting. From cooking and food storage, to conversation areas, command centers, or a homework hub-a good organization plan is critical for reducing anxiety and feeling in control of your space.Although you don’t have to start in this room, for many it’s their biggest pain point.If your kitchen is organized (or disorganized), it sets the tone for the rest of the house. During our conversation we talked about: * Common pitfalls she sees and hears from her clients who struggle to keep their kitchens organized. * Strategies to help make your kitchen more functional and less stressful. * Why ditching (infrequently used) single use gadgets is a simple way to free up space. Lisa’s signature “C.R.A.P “Method is great for this! Cheap, Repetitive, Aggravating, Past its prime. * Breaking your kitchen into “zones” by categories to make finding things easier for the whole family. Some examples include Cutting Drawer, Baking Station, Prep Area, Cook Cabinet Kitchens are one area in the home where the right products can make a huge difference-(*disclaimer we don’t want you buying the wrong products for your space or lifestyle). Lisa shares some of her “go-to” products when it comes to Kitchen organization, including turntables, drawer dividers and using a lid holder to store lids upright (one of my personal faves too!) Make sure to check out the links below to connect with Lisa or to find anything we talked about in this episode.Make sure to tune in next week as we continue our Room by Room Organizing Series with Closets! If you know someone who could benefit from this episode, do them a favor and forward to them! XOXO- Laurie P.S. If you are a professional organizer or thinking about becoming one, we’d love to chat with you to see if the SBO Partner Program [https://simplyborganized.com/sbo-partner-program/] is a good fit for you! CONNECT WITH LISA: WEBSITE [https://www.sortsupportindy.com/] | INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/sortsupport/] | FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/sortsupportindy] LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: BOOK: The World Needs More Purple People [https://www.amazon.com/World-Needs-More-Purple-People/dp/0593121961] LID HOLDER [https://www.amazon.com/SimpleHouseware-Kitchen-Holder-Organizer-Bronze/dp/B06ZZCZHR6/ref=sr_1_15_sspa?crid=T8430HJAJ8CU&keywords=pot+lid+organizer&qid=1673809371&refinements=p_36%3A1253523011&rnid=386465011&s=home-garden&sprefix=pot+lid+%2Caps%2C414&sr=1-15-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzU0ZFQk5TVUNETk8zJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzI0NjE5MVBXUDVUQVVDQzVLUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjA4OTQ4MVowSzVXMlo0R0gzUCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=] | TURNTABLES [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lazy+susan+organizers&rh=n%3A3743971%2Cp_n_material_browse%3A335850011&dc&ds=v1%3AyP40oljW2D9J4mtzqL5ZG3g0ULm0lGa5oOuxxL11LWY&gclid=CjwKCAiA5Y6eBhAbEiwA_2ZWIctW_dExnnHa9yQAUOJuxNJYWxObTyBGIdYDmUlC7mIiNvBuJABdQBoClQcQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241634909927&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9007195&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16260484786707428531&hvtargid=kwd-4822038522&hydadcr=28105_10744457&qid=1673809868&rnid=335840011&tag=googhydr-20&ref=sr_nr_p_n_material_browse_9] | DRAWER DIVIDERS [https://www.amazon.com/kitchen-drawer-organizer/s?k=kitchen+drawer+organizer]

Hi Friends, Today we are talking about one of the core parts to living an organized life…Calendars.Joining me today is the creator and founder of Artful Agenda [https://artfulagenda.com/], Katy Allen [https://artfulagenda.com/about/]. Katy is wife to American Idol champion Kris Allen and a mom of 3 kiddos. After a life-long love affair with paper planners, Katy was looking for a solution to blend the convenience of a digital planner with the customization and style of a paper planner. I invited Katy on the show to share what makes Artful Agenda [https://artfulagenda.com/] different from other traditional calendars like Google Cal or iCal.During our conversation we talked about: * Her inspiration for Artful Agenda * Time Blocking & Priorities * Being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult * How she designed the app to help her (and others) be more productive Since recording our interview, I personally downloaded Artful Agenda on my laptop and iphone and have been using it everyday. I absolutely love how it seamlessly integrates with my existing calendars, and has the added functionality of allowing me to create my “top 3” priority list on the same screen. I’ve also had fun playing around with the different backgrounds, colors & fonts to make it more personalized. ***If you are interested in trying Artful Agenda [https://artfulagenda.com/] out for yourself Katy is offering a special promo code exclusive to TOL listeners. Visit artfulagenda.com [https://artfulagenda.com/] and enter promo code TOL23 at checkout to receive 20% off! XOXO-Laurie P.S. Make sure to check out the links below for everything we talked about in this episode. [https://artfulagenda.com/] CONNECT WITH KATY WEBSITE [https://artfulagenda.com/] INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/artfulagenda/] https://www.instagram.com/artfulagenda/ KATY’S RECOMMENDATIONS Procrastinate on Purpose [https://www.amazon.com/Procrastinate-Purpose-Permissions-Multiply-Your/dp/0399170634] ADHD for Smartass Women Podcast [https://www.tracyotsuka.com/podcasts/] Make sure to check out our 2022 Reading List on Goodreads which has all of the book recommendations from previous guests! [https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/182327.This_Organized_Life_Podcast_2022_Book_Guide]

Hi Friends, To start off 2023 I am joined by none other than NY Times Best Selling Author Jen Hatmaker. If you don’t know Jen, she’s written about a bajillion books including For the Love [https://jenhatmaker.com/books/for-the-love/], Of Mess and Moxie [https://jenhatmaker.com/books/of-mess-and-moxie/], and Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire [https://jenhatmaker.com/books/fierce-free-and-full-of-fire/]. Her latest book Feed These People [https://jenhatmaker.com/books/feedthesepeople/] is her debut cookbook that is filled with simple recipes for the whole family. She hosts the popular For the Love Podcast [https://jenhatmaker.com/podcast/] and Jen Hatmaker Book Club [https://jenhatmakerbookclub.com/]. Her online community has millions of women who relate to her witty, honest, and vulnerable approach to life. I invited Jen on the show to kick off 2023 to talk about mindset, goal planning and of course, the Enneagram!During our conversation we talked about: * The importance of mindset when it comes to setting goals * Navigating the messy seasons of life * What she’s learned about herself as an Enneagram 3 (aka the Achiever) We talked about the 3 types of clutter: Physical, Emotional and Calendar; Jen shares her dominant type of clutter-can you guess what it is? The start of a new year is almost always filled with expectations that we place on ourselves:Whether you are trying to lose weight, exercise more, declutter your house, get out of debt, read more, yell less… It all starts with mindset. We’re hoping this year you can be a little more kind and gentle with yourself. I encourage you to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. And if you are not already subscribed to our show, we’d love to have you join our podcast community. Search for This ORGANIZED Life Podcast on apple podcast, spotify or wherever you choose to listen. We are also on YouTube at This ORGANIZED Life. XOXO- Laurie CONNECT WITH JEN HATMAKER: WEBSITE [https://jenhatmaker.com/] | INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/jenhatmaker/?hl=en] | PODCAST [https://jenhatmaker.com/podcast/] JEN’S BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself [https://www.amazon.com/Codependent-No-More-Controlling-Yourself-dp-195411821X/dp/195411821X/ref=dp_ob_image_bk] Make sure to check out our 2022 Reading List on Goodreads which has all of the book recommendations from previous guests! [https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/182327.This_Organized_Life_Podcast_2022_Book_Guide]

Hi Friends, Each year we release our “Best Of”, and if you are new to our show, it’s a great way to binge the highlight episodes from other listeners. We include links to each episode we talked about, making it super simple to listen and share. Last week Kimberly and I shared some of our favorite episodes, and today we are sharing the top 10 listener episodes. It’s always fun for me to sit down and look at the topics and guests that resonated with you most. If you listened to last week, you will hear some overlap with our favorites and yours, but there were definitely some differences that surprised us! As 2022 comes to a close, I want to thank you for being part of my community. As we wrap up our 6th year, I am so grateful for the opportunity to sit down and have meaningful conversations with people who provide perspective and solutions for simplifying your life. On behalf of myself and our team at SBO/TOL-we wish you and your family a safe and happy New Year. Cheers to 2023! XOXO- Laurie TOP 10 Episodes of 2022 1. Ep 265: Health and Habits with Mel Robbins [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?i=1000547074694] 2. Ep 267: Creating Systems with Brittany Dixon [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?i=1000548445061] 3. Ep 274: Closet Edit with Sarah Sailors [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?i=1000553517022] 4. Ep 269: Creating a Legacy List with Matt Paxton [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?i=1000549854993] 5. Ep 271: Prep, Cook, Freeze with Caroline Fausel [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?i=1000551353645] 6. Ep 266: 4 Steps to Goal Setting in 2022 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?i=1000547753800] 7. Ep 278: Spring Organizing Checklist [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?i=1000556487730] 8. Ep 268: Partner Spotlight with Lisa Eckerle [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?i=1000549185334] 9. Ep 273: Divorce and Decluttering with The ExExperts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?i=1000552780651] 10. Ep 276: Motherhood Simplified with Krista Lockwood [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252?i=1000555064275] P.S Make sure to check out our 2022 Reading List on Goodreads which has all of the book recommendations from this year's guests! https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/182327.This_Organized_Life_Podcast_2022_Book_Guide [https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/182327.This_Organized_Life_Podcast_2022_Book_Guide]