Hi Friends! Joining me today is Cherylanne Skolnicki, host of the top-rated Brilliant Balance podcast, speaker and coach. Cherylanne’s advice has been featured in The Huffington Post, Forbes, and Women’s Day. She appears on TV news shows as an expert on work life balance, productivity, and purpose. On a personal note, Cherylanne lives in Cincinnati with her husband John and their three children.  I invited Cherylanne to come on our show to talk about the notion of “Balance.”  Is it a unicorn? Or something truly attainable?  During our conversation we talk about: How Health & Wellness, Career, Relationships and Organization are the most common areas of stress, especially among women.  Why it’s important to “press pause” and reset when things are feeling out of control. How creating systems has helped Cherylanne in both her personal and professional life.  We also talk about the Enneagram (of course!) and how her Enneagram type has played a role in her relationship with clutter and organization. This was a super fun conversation filled with nuggets of wisdom and practical advice. Make sure to check out the links in the show notes for everything mentioned during the episode or to connect with Cherylanne. Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode: 1Thrive who are committed to making organizing simple, fun and stylish through their collection of command centers.  Visit 1Thrive.com to find the system that works best for you.  Make sure to use code SB10 to receive 10% off your entire order! XOXO- Laurie Connect with Cherylanne WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | PODCAST Links Mentioned in this Episode THE RHYTHM OF LIFE | ESSENTIALISM | GIFTS OF IMPERFECTION | PLAYING BIG Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Would you like to see this Podcast on video? SUBSCRIBE to TOL on YouTube to check out our new video episodes each week! Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

This Organized Life

ep 220: Finding Balance with Cherylanne Skolnicki

Hi Friends! Joining me today is Autumn McKay, created of the Best Mom Ideas Blog -an online community for moms (or dads!) that provides support, encouragement, and practical resources for parents with littles.  During our conversation we talk about real-life struggles parents are facing during the pandemic. From virtual learning to limiting screen time and knowing when everyone needs a time-out (including you!) As a former educator, and mom of 3, Autumn speaks candidly about her own parenting struggles and how she navigated through it.  Autumn shares why boredom is good for our kids How she encourages kids to read What organization looks like in her house (and what responsibilities her kids have) Make sure you listen until the end of the show where Autumn shares a special free gift for all TOL listeners!   I’ve said it before, and I will say it again, hats off to anyone parenting little ones during a pandemic. I thank Jesus every day that he spared my kids from having to be educated by me for even a minute.  You guys are all rock stars! xo- Laurie Connect with Autumn WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM Links Mentioned in this Episode YEAR OF YES  |  ULTIMATE MOM-SAVER ACTIVITY BUNDLE Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST 

ep 219: Best Mom Ideas with Autumn McKay

Hi Friends! I was introduced to today’s guest, Franziska Iseli, after reading her book, The Courage Map. The book chronicles her personal journal of traveling from Switzerland to Kazakhstan on a motorbike with nothing but a backpack and a notebook. Franziska is one of the most interesting guests I have had on the show. She is an adventure-seeking Swiss-Aussie who has authored 3 Best Selling books, in addition to being a social entrepreneur who is passionate  about ocean conservation. She has been featured across major media platforms including  INC, Forbes, Business Insider, Marie-Claire, and Cosmopolitan, but  I invited her to join me on TOL to talk about the experiences  and lessons learned from writing The Courage Map. During our conversation we talked about What prompted her to set off on a multi-country bike adventure Lessons that she learned on her trip including: truth, intentions, trust, and love Why it’s easy for her to let go of material things (you have to listen to her story about giving her jacket to a complete stranger!) Courage is a big word that conjures up lots of images.  At one point or another, we all seek to find courage, whether in our personal or professional lives. This episode challenged me to think differently about coming out of my comfort zone, and reinforced my belief that living simply and working smart can open your world up to the most incredible possibilities. Make sure to check out the links below to reference all things we talked about during our conversation. XOXO- Laurie Connect with Franziska FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | LINKEDIN | YOUTUBE FranziskaIseli.com | BasicBananas.com | Oceanlovers.com | TheBusinessHood.com Links Mentioned in this Episode The Courage Map | The Alchemist |  The Little Prince | Losing my Virginity Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

ep 218: Finding Courage with Franziska Iseli

Hi friends! I am so excited to share today’s guest with you. Joining me is health and wellness coach, Elizabeth Sherman. Elizabeth works with folks to design the right health program for their body and lifestyle.  Her core demographic are women in their forties who may be struggling keeping weight off, and changing habits that no longer work like they may have in their 20’s & 30’s.   Yes, she may as well have been speaking to me directly!   Elizabeth has been through her own weight loss journey which she shares on the show. During our conversation we talk about: The pivotal moment that was her “wake up call” that something had to change Where to begin? Elizabeth shares her first step into creating new habits What to do when you have a setback along the way  What habits and routines she has adopted to support her new and improved lifestyle  Common obstacles that her clients face and how to overcome them I loved her simple, honest and down to earth approach and suspect you will too! She is also offering our listeners a free mini-session with her, so make sure to check out the link in our show notes. Fun Fact: Elizabelth and her husband are Chicago natives who now live and work in Mexico. Their move was featured in an episode of House Hunters International, and I’ve posted the link below if you want to check it out! XOXO- Laurie Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode: 1Thrive who are committed to making organizing simple, fun and stylish through their collection of command centers.  Visit 1Thrive.com to find the system that works best for you.  Make sure to use code SB10 to receive 10% off your entire order! Connect with Elizabeth SCHEDULE A FREE MINI-COACHING SESSION! WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | PODCAST | LINKEDIN Links Mentioned in this Episode HOUSE HUNTERS INTL | THE UNTETHERED SOUL | THE GIFTS OF IMPERFECTION | THE LIFE COACH SCHOOL PODCAST Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Would you like to see this Podcast on video? SUBSCRIBE to TOL on YouTube to check out our new video episodes each week! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

ep 217: Weight Loss Journey with Elizabeth Sherman

Hi Friends! I know how much you love products, so you are in for a treat!  Joining me today are 2 of the founders of 1Thrive, Brett Stern and Mayra Kavan.  You may have seen their stylish command centers around facebook, Pinterest or the IG because they are taking the organizing & lifestyle space by storm! It’s no surprise why everyone is loving them considering that they were designed by a team of moms-(can I get an amen!) I invited Brett and Mayra on TOL to talk about: How 1Thrive began & why they felt compelled to create a niche product line How visual learners are benefitting from the 1Thrive system How the entire family can use the same system in their own unique way Make sure to stick around until the end of the episode where Brett shares a special promo code exclusive for our TOL community! As we wrap up January, let’s continue on the path of organization together.  I always say, a great product won’t make you organized, but it can help to inspire you and make it fun along the way! XOXO - Laurie P.S. Don’t forget to check out 1Thrive.com who is committed to make organizing simple, fun and stylish. Enter code SB10 to receive 10% off your entire order! Connect with 1THRIVE WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST Links Mentioned in this Episode OUTLIERS BY MALCOLM GLADWELL Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Would you like to see this Podcast on video? SUBSCRIBE to TOL on YouTube to check out our new video episodes each week! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST 

ep 216: Command Centers with 1 Thrive

I’d like to welcome our newest sponsor, 1Thrive.com.  Start the New Year off Organized with these stylish & customized command centers. Visit 1Thrive.com to check out the entire collection. Make sure to enter promo code SB10 at checkout to receive 10% off of your entire order!  Hi friends! If you enjoyed last week’s episode with money expert, Rachel Cruze, then you are going to love today’s guest!  Joining me is advocate, activist, and attorney, Shakisha A. Morgan, Esq.(yes, she has an esq after her name!) With over a decade of legal experience,  Shakisha is currently the Maryland Practice lead for The Griffin Firm, PLLC, an estate planning, probate, and business succession planning firm with offices in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Shakisha uses her knowledge and expertise to empower communities by helping individuals, families, and business owners create, protect, and transfer wealth through estate planning.  The daughter of Jamican immigrants, Shakisha is a graduate of Stanford University and Georgetown Law, and has been featured at conferences, podcasts, workshops, and continuing legal education seminars on estate planning, probate, and wealth building. She is also a wife and mother of an almost 1 year old daughter. I always say that there is more to living an organized life than bins and baskets.  Estate Planning is a core component of the organization process that often gets overlooked. I invited Shakisha on the show to share some insight on what we need to know when it comes to planning for our future. During our conversation we talked about What exactly is estate planning? Who needs an estate planning attorney? Some of the most common questions people have about the estate planning process What happens if you don’t have provisions in place? At what age should you get a will? Get life insurance? Begin building wealth? How often we should review and update our estate plans Shakisha took a topic that can be incredibly overwhelming, and made it digestible and actionable! I learned so much for our conversation, and hope you do too. I encourage you to share this episode with your kids, parents or friends. It’s a great way to break the ice on an important topic. Make sure to check out the links below for more information on connecting with Shakisha or how to sign up for a FREE, monthly estate planning webinar. xoxo - Laurie P.S.  Don’t forget to check out 1Thrive.com who is committed to make organizing simple, fun and stylish. Enter code SB10 to receive 10% off your entire order! Connect with Shakisha WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK Links Mentioned in this Episode THE TIME KEEPER | PRESENT OVER PERFECT | MARY & MARTHA PODCAST Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST 

ep 215: Estate Planning with Shakisha Morgan

I’d like to welcome our newest sponsor, 1Thrive.com.  Start the New Year off Organized with these stylish & customized command centers. Visit 1Thrive.com to check out the entire collection. Make sure to enter promo code SB10 at checkout to receive 10% off of your entire order! Hi Friends! Today we are talking all about Money Habits with money expert, Rachel Cruze. Since 2010, Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people to avoid debt, save money, budget and how to win with money at any stage in life. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she co-wrote with her father, Dave Ramsey.   I invited Rachel to join me on TOL to talk about her latest book Know Yourself, Know Your Money: Discover WHY You Handle Money the Way You Do and WHAT to Do About It  that just released last week!   During our conversation we talked about  The motivation that led her to write this book The role that fear plays into how we use, save and spend money The 4 different types of “money classrooms”  The 7 money tendencies and how to identify them How & when to talk to your kids about money and finances Practical and tactical steps to take if you’re are feeling overwhelmed about debt or expenses ****Special bonus! At the top of the episode, I share a candid conversation with my good friend, Gail (who you might remember from episode 165: Preparing for Aging Parents).  We talk about Gail’s wake-up call about finances, I talk about my own relationship with money,  and why I believe in the value of having a financial roadmap like Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps. I always knew that there were similarities between people’s relation with money and their relationship with clutter, and Rachel’s book really gets you thinking about your WHY, (just like we teach here!)  If you are struggling with clutter, I encourage you to read Rachel’s book to see if you can understand your unconscious motivations for how you view and use money. This could be the first step in living a less cluttered and more organized life. xoxo - Laurie P.S.  Don’t forget to check out 1Thrive.com who is committed to make organizing simple, fun and stylish. Enter code SB10 to receive 10% off your entire order! Connect with Rachel WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE Links Mentioned in this Episode THE RACHEL CRUZE SHOW (PODCAST)  KNOW YOURSELF KNOW YOUR MONEY BOOK ***Sponsor for this episode:  1Thrive.com and make sure to enter code SB10 to receive 10% off your entire order! Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST 

ep 214: Know Yourself, Know Your Money with Rachel Cruze

Hi Friends! Happy New Year everyone!  We are kicking off 2021 with a bang!  Joining me today is Author, Speaker, and Coach, Alli Worthington.  You may know Alli from her books The Year of Living Happy, Fierce Faith, and Breaking Busy, or from her popular podcast, The Alli Worthington Show.  I invited Alli onto TOL to talk about her most recent book, Standing Strong which was released in September 2020. Alli shares what she calls ”unlocking your superpower”  (she even has a short, fun quiz on her website which we have linked to below). During our conversation Alli talks about her relationship with her husband Mark, raising 5 boys, and her own journey of overcoming adversity and living with confidence.  Alli is also an Enneagram Junkie, so of course we spent a few minutes chatting about personality types (you’ll have to listen to hear what her Enneagram Type is!)  If you’re looking for some motivation to help start your New Year off on the right foot, this is the episode for you. xoxo - Laurie Connect with Alli WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER Links Mentioned in this Episode THE ALLI WORTHINGTON SHOW | STANDING STRONG BOOK | TAKE THE QUIZ Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST 

ep 213 - Standing Strong with Alli Worthington

Hi Friends! Today is the last day of 2020 and our final episode of the year. Congratulations for persevering through unforeseeable trials and tribulations–you made it! There’s no denying that 2020 was filled with loss and change-whether personal, professional, financial, or social; we each have a story, battle-scars, and experiences to pull from as we enter a new year.  We’ve had to redefine priorities, reinvent ourselves, our businesses, relationships, and how we “do life.” My guest day is no stranger to any of it.  Joining me on TOL is Alexandria Marie. Alexandria is an Empowerment Coach & Business Mentor for aspiring entrepreneurs. Her mission is to help women make their dream life a reality. She aims to help women move from feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and lost to feeling aligned, motivated, and driven by a clear vision. Having always followed the “rules of life”, Alexandria was thriving on the outside but on the inside, she was fighting a battle with anxiety which ultimately resulted in a breakdown. Her breakdown actually became her breakthrough, as she realized that her depression was a sign of how unhappy she was with the life she had created. She ripped up the rule book, left her corporate job, and decided to create her own path. One that would inspire and empower other women to do the same. Today she pulls back the curtain and shares her story with us. During our conversation we talked about: How COVID made us reassess what is important in life. How to uncover your life purpose. How to move through fear when it comes to quitting your 9-5 job. Lockdown has made you question your life- now what? Moving from depressed to thriving. How to manifest your dream life. Personal practices to help you thrive. Alexandria also shares her story of relocating from London to Mexico in the middle of a pandemic!  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. I was inspired by her transparency, tenacity, and overall outlook on life. It’s my wish that as we leave 2020 behind us and look ahead to 2021 that you are able to take some nuggets of wisdom from my conversations with Alexandria and apply them to your life. God Bless and I will see you in 2021! xo - Laurie Connect with Alexandria WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST 

ep 212: Intentional Living with Alexandria Maria

Hi Friends! Today we are taking a walk down memory lane as we recap our most popular episodes of 2020.  We looked at which ones were the most popular from you based on downloads, and which were my personal favorites. One thing is for certain, we’ve had some incredible guests this year on TOL, and I’m not going to lie, it was hard for me to choose my top five. As I sat down and listened to hours of content, what I found super interesting was that the one common theme that kept recurring from our guests is something that I have been talking about for years:  clutter and disorganization isn’t limited to what you see on the outside, it’s how you feel on the inside. Whether you are riddled with guilt, overwhelmed with fear, or struggling with procrastination, getting to the root of your clutter gives you freedom.  This list runs the spectrum of topics, and includes guests from Boomers to Millennials. If you haven’t already listened to these, I encourage you to go back and check them out.  If you have already listened, I invite you to refresh your memory by re-listening. I know that I picked up some additional nuggets of wisdom the second time around! Top 5 episodes of 2020      1. Ep 162: Decluttering Hacks for 2020      2. Ep 163: How to Choose Your Ideal Wardrobe with Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney      3. Ep 164: Creating a to-don’t list      4. Ep 180: Clutter Clinic Quarantine!      5. Ep 161: Financial Freedom with Rose Lounsbury My fav episodes of 2020      1. Ep 198:  Dispelling Men Myths with Josh Levs      2. Ep 182: Streamline your Inbox with Claire Giovino       3. Ep 176: Clutter, Covid & Mindfulness with Kristen Manieri      4. Ep 167: Emergency Planning with Karen Purze       5. *Tie: Ep 204:  Enneagram 4’s with Ian Morgan Cron & Ep 209: Enneagram 9’s with Marissa Orr I am excited for 2021, and bringing you more great guests, content and inspiration so you feel empowered to live a less cluttered and more organized life. Thank you for showing up each week. I am grateful you choose to share your time with me. xo - Laurie Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST 

ep 211: Best of 2020

Hi Friends! Today we are taking a walk down memory lane as we recap our most popular episodes of 2020.  We looked at which ones were the most popular from you based on downloads, and which were my personal favorites. One thing is for certain, we’ve had some incredible guests this year on TOL, and I’m not going to lie, it was hard for me to choose my top five. As I sat down and listened to hours of content, what I found super interesting was that the one common theme that kept recurring from our guests is something that I have been talking about for years:  clutter and disorganization isn’t limited to what you see on the outside, it’s how you feel on the inside. Whether you are riddled with guilt, overwhelmed with fear, or struggling with procrastination, getting to the root of your clutter gives you freedom.  This list runs the spectrum of topics, and includes guests from Boomers to Millennials. If you haven’t already listened to these, I encourage you to go back and check them out.  If you have already listened, I invite you to refresh your memory by re-listening. I know that I picked up some additional nuggets of wisdom the second time around! Top 5 episodes of 2020 1. Ep 162: Decluttering Hacks for 2020 2. Ep 163: How to Choose Your Ideal Wardrobe with Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney 3. Ep 164: Creating a to-don’t list 4. Ep 180: Clutter Clinic Quarantine! 5. Ep 161: Financial Freedom with Rose Lounsbury My fav episodes of 2020 1. Ep 198:  Dispelling Men Myths with Josh Levs 2. Ep 182: Streamline your Inbox with Claire Giovino  3. Ep 176: Clutter, Covid & Mindfulness with Kristen Manieri 4. Ep 167: Emergency Planning with Karen Purze  5. *Tie: Ep 204:  Enneagram 4’s with Ian Morgan Cron & Ep 209: Enneagram 9’s with Marissa Orr I am excited for 2021, and bringing you more great guests, content and inspiration so you feel empowered to live a less cluttered and more organized life. Thank you for showing up each week. I am grateful you choose to share your time with me. xoxo - Laurie Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST 

Hi Friends! Every year we put together a holiday gift guide to make your shopping a little easier.  Despite 2020 turning the world upside down, we were determined to find some great clutter-free options for you and the family!  Joining me today is SBO Partner, Melynda Weiland. Melynda is the founder of Order to Everything in Austin, TX. Together we scoured the internet to find a variety of gifts that won’t add to the clutter or break the bank!   We broke our gift guide down into 8 categories:  Candles Bath and Body Games Food & Beverage Workout Experiences  Personalized Gifts and my personal favorite, Gifts that Give Back Although many of these items are physical in nature, they made the list because they are something to use, wear or play-without taking up much space. In years past, experiences like concerts, sporting events and theater tickets topped the list, however given our current climate, we opted to bring the fun experiences inside our homes. Every company on our list was hand selected by either Melynda or me. We were not compensated in any way, either with product or monetary to endorse any of these (although we personally use many of them!) I encourage you to listen to the entire episode to see why each of these made the list.(Links to each company are at the bottom of the show notes.)  Quick side note, I did my best to support small online businesses, local retailers, and artisans this year rather than big box stores. As you shop this list, please consider making your purchases from your local toy stores, boutiques, and family owned businesses who are struggling to stay afloat during our economic shut downs. xo - Laurie Connect with Melynda WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM JOIN THE ORGANIZING LAB Links Mentioned in this Episode By Category Gifts that Give Back: Heifer International: (helping third world farmers build businesses and a sustainable living) Charity Water : (bringing clean drinking water to third world countries) Compassion International: (sponsor a child in need across the world) Candles: Homesick: (state scented candles; home, self-care) Light & Bark Candle Co (formerly the Dog Candle Company) Bath & Body: Dermstore (him, her, self-care) Briogio hair : (woman owned, multi-racial self-care) Carols Daughter:  (Love the butter body balm)  Milk + Honey: (milk bath, body oils, aromatherapy, all organic and great packaging!)  Games:  Bananagrams (my family’s personal favorite!)  Relative Insanity (created by Jeff Foxworthy and played on Jimmy Fallon), Scratch art box of rainbow mini notes (melissa & doug) Food/Bev: Wine tasting set: Wine.com (him, her) Nakedwines.com: (good on budget, also has a fun quiz!) Truffle Hunter Gift Set: (great for the foodie!) Fire Dept Coffee: (supporting firefighters) Grounds & Hounds Coffee: (every cup helps a pup!) Mistobox.com: (Personalized coffee subscription box) Bluebottlecoffee.com (Coffee subscription box with fun packaging!) Goldbelly.com – (bring some comforts of home to wherever you are!) Williamsonoma.com (luxury charcuterie boards and more!) Workout: Lululemon Yoga Mat: (for all of your home workouts! I have one and love it!)  Experiences/Subscriptions: Audible: (for the reader who likes to listen to books) Patreon: (support your favorite podcasters) Craftsy: (for the crafter in your life) Spafinder.com: spa services in your local area Peloton App Subscription:  (Choose from hundreds of classes-you don’t need the bike to get the workout app!) Personalized Gifts: Shutterfly.com: (custom photo books, calendars and keepsakes) Mixbook.com: (photo books, calendars, fun designs, fully customizable) Legacybox.com (photo and media transfer service-one of Melynda’s Favorites!) Create my Cookbook: Homemade Family Recipe book Zazzle: Homemade Custom Family Recipe book (I made one here!) Other Promo Codes Exclusive For The TOL Community! STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOXDONE | 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE”  Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! Struggling with Clutter?  Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST 

ep 210: Holiday Gift Guide with Melynda Weiland

Hi Friends! Today we are wrapping up our series on Clutter & The Enneagram with Enneagram 9, Marissa Orr.  You may remember Marissa from episode 191 where we talked about her book Lean Out, The Truth About Women, Power & The Workplace. A lot of what Marissa talks about in her book has to do with personality styles, so I invited her back on TOL to talk about the influence on her Enneagram type to her life both in the workplace, and as a mom.   Nines are known as The Peacemakers, and truth be told, some of my favorite people on this planet identify as an Enneagram 9. Below are a few things that we talked about during our conversation: The difference between merging and martyring Why 9s avoid controversy and despise conflict The importance of alone time for 9s Why procrastination is real. The role of decision fatigue Marissa shares how her “nine behavior” traces back to childhood. As someone who parents a nine, I would have paid a million dollars to have this wisdom when my daughter was small.  I cannot think of a better guest to wrap up this series. If you haven’t listened to the other episodes, I encourage you to head back and check them out.  It’s so fascinating to see how each of the different types relates to clutter. Make sure to check out the links below for all of the resources we discussed in the episode. If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE to connect! xo - Laurie Connect with Marissa WEBSITE | MEDIUM | INSTAGRA Links Mentioned in this Episode EP 191 | THE SIX PILLARS OF SELF ESTEEM | THE UNTETHERED SOUL Other Promo Codes Exclusive For The TOL Community! STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOXDONE | 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE”  Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! Struggling with Clutter?  Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST 

ep 209: Enneagram Nines with Marissa Orr

Hi Friends! Today on TOL I sat down with fellow Enneagram 8, Abi Robins. Abi is a trained Enneagram Teacher & Yoga Therapist in Austin, TX. Abi is also an author, and their first book, The Conscious Enneagram is going to be released in April 2021 (but is available for pre-order now!). I invited Abi on the show to talk about all things Enneagram 8-otherwise known as The Challenger. Of all 9 types, Eights are one of the most misunderstood numbers on the Enneagram. We can be seen as bossy, intimidating, or b*&chy when in reality, a healthy 8 is a leader, crusader for social justice, and champion of the underdog. During our conversation Abi shares what it’s like to be Queer & Non-Binary as an Enneagram 8, the value of authenticity as eight, and the role of intensity within the eights. Abi talks about their first introduction to the Enneagram, how quickly it took to identify their type, and how they have incorporated Enneagram wisdom into their teachings. Although Abi and I are both 8’s on the Enneagram and have many similarities, I found it fascinating to see the differences in our sub-types (Abi is a one-one dominant and I am a social eight). I loved learning from another Enneagram Eight on how they view the world. If you’ve ever talked to someone who is the same type as you, it’s an immediate reminder that you are not alone or crazy in how you see the world! Make sure to check out the links below to connect with all things Abi. xo - Laurie P.S. If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE to connect! Connect with Abi WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | TWITTER  Links Mentioned in this Episode CONSCIOUS ENNEAGRAM BOOK   Other Promo Codes Exclusive For The TOL Community! STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOXDONE | 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE”   Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! Struggling with Clutter?  Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST 

ep 208: Enneagram Eights with Abi Robins

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.

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This Organized Life

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