Welcome to The Organized Flamingo’s virtual cozy reading nook. A place where we talk books that are great companions in your organizing journey as a caretaker. Now, before you start thinking that I’ve become a literary genius overnight, let me clarify: I didn’t write these books or here to become a literary critic. These are…
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- Declutter
- Decluttering
- Donate/Non Profit
- Garage Sales
- Household Boutique
- Physical Space Organizing
- Podcast
- Reselling
- Thrifting
43: Before You Go: Preparing Donations for Drop-Off
This week we are sharing expert tips on how to maximize your donation experience and save time in the long run. With the holiday season approaching, nonprofits are in need of donations, making it a perfect time to declutter and give back. Stephanie will guide you through the process, ensuring that you have a positive…
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- Declutter
- Digital Organizing
- Holidays
- Letting Go
- Money
- Physical Space Organizing
- Podcast
- Purse
- Reselling
42: Don’t Let Your Gift Cards Go To Waste!
Today we focus on how to organize gift cards. These small, thin, and often overlooked items tend to disappear in the clutter or hide between furniture pieces. In this episode, we’re going to tackle the issue head-on and give you some practical tips to prevent your gift cards from going to waste. We’ll also discuss…
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- Books
- Closets/Clothing
- Declutter
- Garage Sales
- Household Boutique
- Office
- Paper
- Physical Space Organizing
- Podcast
- Reselling
- TOF Services
- Vintage
41: How to Keep Unwanted Critters Out of Your Storage Areas
This week, we’re diving into the eerie realm of keeping pests out of our storage areas, pantries, and closets. We are sharing top tips for avoiding these little creepy crawlers and what to do if you do find them in your storage areas while organizing. Grab your brooms and get ready for some storage magic…
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40: From Start to Finish: How Long Is Your Organizing Project Going To Take?
This week, we get into three categories that we see most organizing projects falling into. These categories, the Simple, Functional and Personalized type of projects, will help you estimate how long a project will take. Whether it’s a simple, functional, or personalized project, we’ll explore the mistakes people often make in each category and provide…
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39: Should You Keep it, Repair it or Throw It Way?
This week we dive deep into the age-old question of knowing when it’s time to declutter and make intentional decisions about our belongings. As a professional organizer with over 20 years of experience, I’ll share my thoughts and insights on when it’s time to keep, repair, or let go of these sentimental items. We’ll explore…
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38: Debunking Clutter Myths
This week, we dive into the topic of clutter. What exactly is clutter and why is it such a big deal? We take you on a journey to define clutter and how it can vary from person to person. We explore the impact clutter can have on our mental and physical health, and even discover…
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37: Kitchen Organizing Ideas You May Not Have Thought Of
This week we explore the challenge that many of you have shared with us—finding a home for everything in your kitchen and containing your items. This episode is dedicated to helping you navigate this crucial step in the organizing process. In this episode we talk about: The importance of finding a home for everything and…
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36: Organizing Your Books: Beyond Dewey and Color Coding
This week, we have a fan-favorite topic to discuss – book organizing! Unlike other organizing tasks that might not be as enjoyable, many of you have expressed your love for organizing books. Whether you dream of having your own mini library or want to categorize your books like a professional librarian, we’ve got you covered.…
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35: Dealing With Gifts That You Don’t Want: Letting Go Without Feeling Guilty
This week we discuss an interesting and relatable topic: what to do when you receive gifts that you don’t want or need. Whether it’s during the holiday season, birthdays, or any other occasion, we all find ourselves in this situation at times. We are sharing several tips and solutions to help you let go of…
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33: Get Organized for the Holiday Season: Creating a Mindful Shopping Plan
As the year comes to a close, many of us find ourselves going through our closets, basements, and attics, getting out holiday decorations, and doing some much-needed decluttering. This episode marks the beginning of a series of conversations about getting organized during this busy time of year. Today, our focus is on mindful shopping and…
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32: From Sun to Cozy: Preparing Your Home for the Fall Season
August is a great time to start decluttering and organizing from Summer to the Fall months. This week, we’re diving into the world of seasonal transitions and taking advantage of the natural changes of the seasons to stay on top of your organizing journey. In this episode we talk about: Mentioned in this Episode: Episode…
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Organizing Mistakes: 27 Slip-Ups to Avoid During Your Next Project
by Jamie Forbes Check out the recent Redfin article we werefeatured in: Organizing Mistakes: 27 Slip-Ups toAvoid During Your Next Project | Redfin Organizing is difficult and can be a stressful,time-consuming project. It’s also an essentialskill that can increase your physical andemotional health. Chances are, though, thatduring an organizing project, you made a fewmistakes. While it’s…
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12 Tips to Organize Your Social Media
Tips on how to keep your social media account organized from Social Marketing Experts, Professional Organizers & Productivity Coaches Is your social media clogged up with endless messages, outdated posts, and you are feeling overwhelmed with your social media? Well, then, let us help you by sharing 12 tips you can implement today to start…
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Organizing Paper
Did you know that Paper is almost 2,000 years old? That is a long time for something to still be in use! And when something has been around that long, it’s going to be hard to let it go. Some of us have tried going digital by using a tablet, but we still seem to…