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.These are the 3 ideas to try:Create a 3-task morning routineAn in-home camping setupBalloon gamesAll the details are in the episode!Would you let me know the at-home summer activities that have worked for you? You can leave me a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/OrderMeetsStylePodcastResources mentioned in this episode:Dance Mat TypingTypingClub.comEducation.com Typing Games Hi working mom! You’re probably wasting time and energy when it comes to organizing your home, and I’m going to show you where you’re going off track and how to fix it. Get signed up for a free 15-minute Home Clutter Audit by going to fireflybridge.com/schedule. Connect with me:My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizingMy Website: https://fireflybridge.comMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theorganizedhomeadvantage

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 expectationsListen to the details of how to do each of these, and let's get Summer off to a great start!Resources mentioned in this episode:Land’s End Tote Bag Hi working mom! You’re probably wasting time and energy when it comes to organizing your home, and I’m going to show you where you’re going off track and how to fix it. Get signed up for a free 15-minute Home Clutter Audit by going to fireflybridge.com/schedule. Connect with me:My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizingMy Website: https://fireflybridge.comMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theorganizedhomeadvantage

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 workersThe steps to decluttering your desktopWhat to do with papers you're still using, but you still want a clear desktopYou'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!Connect with Allison:Website: https://awritingconcierge.comInstagram: @awritingconciergeLinkedIn: LinkedInX (formerly Twitter): @AWrtgConciergeResources mentioned in this episode:Office trash canMagazine Holder  Hi working mom! You’re probably wasting time and energy when it comes to organizing your home, and I’m going to show you where you’re going off track and how to fix it. Get signed up for a free 15-minute Home Clutter Audit by going to fireflybridge.com/schedule. Connect with me:My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizingMy Website: https://fireflybridge.comMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theorganizedhomeadvantage

This episode is for you if:You used to love cooking, but now cooking feels like a choreYou don't feel inspired to prepare a meal on busy weeknights, orYou're frustrated by your cluttered and messy fridge and want to know how to keep it organized!You'll learn the simple steps to take to organize your fridge and freezer, and keep them organized, in 10-minute chunks of time.This is how you can have a fridge and freezer that will inspire you to cook again! The steps to take are:The clean-outCreating ZonesLimiting your zonesLabel everything Remove produce bags and allow produce colors to shine!Want a checklist of these tips to follow along at home? Click here.Thanks to Denise Bibeault and Karen Brown, both NAPO Professional Organizers, for their insights on this episode!Follow Denise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisebibeault/Follow Karen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourorderedlife/ Hi working mom! You’re probably wasting time and energy when it comes to organizing your home, and I’m going to show you where you’re going off track and how to fix it. Get signed up for a free 15-minute Home Clutter Audit by going to fireflybridge.com/schedule. Connect with me:My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizingMy Website: https://fireflybridge.comMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theorganizedhomeadvantage

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, andTips to choose art to beautify your rooms with.Take the fun quiz at https://go.fireflybridge.com/quiz to see what your Organizing Personality is! Hi working mom! You’re probably wasting time and energy when it comes to organizing your home, and I’m going to show you where you’re going off track and how to fix it. Get signed up for a free 15-minute Home Clutter Audit by going to fireflybridge.com/schedule. Connect with me:My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizingMy Website: https://fireflybridge.comMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theorganizedhomeadvantage

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 suppliesMaking 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.Connect with Pat Chin:Website: https://patmchin.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleanwwaterpcFacebook: https://facebook.com/patmchin01LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmchin01/ Hi working mom! You’re probably wasting time and energy when it comes to organizing your home, and I’m going to show you where you’re going off track and how to fix it. Get signed up for a free 15-minute Home Clutter Audit by going to fireflybridge.com/schedule. Connect with me:My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizingMy Website: https://fireflybridge.comMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theorganizedhomeadvantage

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. Hi working mom! You’re probably wasting time and energy when it comes to organizing your home, and I’m going to show you where you’re going off track and how to fix it. Get signed up for a free 15-minute Home Clutter Audit by going to fireflybridge.com/schedule. Connect with me:My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizingMy Website: https://fireflybridge.comMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theorganizedhomeadvantage

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 lifestyleLimit: Set boundaries for the stuff you ownEdit: Make thoughtful decisions about what stays and what goesAssign Homes: Contain your stuff in specific places to maintain orderReview: Establish routines to keep your space organized in just 10 minutes a dayI 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.Connect with Shireen Botha:Check out Shireen's bookkeeping services at shireensbookkeeping.comTune in to her podcast Friends From Wild PlacesRemember to like, subscribe/follow and review "Order Meets Style" on your favorite podcast platform! Hi working mom! You’re probably wasting time and energy when it comes to organizing your home, and I’m going to show you where you’re going off track and how to fix it. Get signed up for a free 15-minute Home Clutter Audit by going to fireflybridge.com/schedule. Connect with me:My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizingMy Website: https://fireflybridge.comMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theorganizedhomeadvantage

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 youYou're drowning in to-do listsYou avoid hosting dinner because of the messYour 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! Hi working mom! You’re probably wasting time and energy when it comes to organizing your home, and I’m going to show you where you’re going off track and how to fix it. Get signed up for a free 15-minute Home Clutter Audit by going to fireflybridge.com/schedule. Connect with me:My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizingMy Website: https://fireflybridge.comMy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theorganizedhomeadvantage