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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 as we keep our spaces less eek! and more chic.

In this episode, we talk about:

Keeping your storage spaces organized, safe, and critter-free!
Tips for Preventing Water Damage
Preventing Pest Infestations

Mentioned in this Episode:

Keep or Toss Decision Tree

www.organizedandproductive.com/keeportoss

Garage & Basement Organizing Products on Amazon I recommend: Amazon Storefront Here (*earns commissions)

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The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger! For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or are constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

Connect with Stephanie

https://www.instagram.com/theorganizedflamingo/

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 containing items Thinking differently about space and utilizing vertical, horizontal, and diagonal areasPractical tips on how to organize your kitchen

The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger! For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

Connect with Stephanie

https://www.instagram.com/theorganizedflamingo/

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.

We'll share expert tips and considerations to make your book-organizing journey even better. So, if you have a ton of books begging for organization or simply want to discover new ways to enhance your bookshelf, then you're in the right place.

Get ready to dive into the wonderful world of book organizing.

In this episode we talk about:

Different organizing methods like the Universal Classification System, Dewey Decimal, Color Coded, Alphabetical, and many other
Who benefits from these systems and why
What to consider when you are organizing books

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 009: Organization with Flair: How to Have a Stylish and Tidy Home

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/9-organization-with-flair-how-to-have-a-stylish-and-tidy-home/

Episode 022: Reselling Revolution: Weighing the Benefits and Drawbacks of Garage Sales

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/22-reselling-revolution-weighing-the-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-garage-sales/

Episode 001: 7 Steps to Organizing (almost) Anything

https://theorganizedflamingo.com/7-steps-to-organizing/

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The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger! For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

Connect with Stephanie:

https://www.instagram.com/theorganizedflamingo/

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 how to create a shopping plan to avoid overspending. We'll discuss the importance of decluttering and the feeling of overwhelm that often comes with impulse buying. Our goal is to provide you with helpful strategies to avoid accumulating excess stuff and to be more intentional with your purchases.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to avoid overspending during the holiday show Impulse buying leads to accumulating duplicates how to navigate holiday sales when you are trying to declutter

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Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

Connect with Stephanie

https://www.instagram.com/theorganizedflamingo/

What Does A Professional Organizer Do?

One of our most popular questions when we say we are professional organizers, is: “what does a professional organizer do, exactly?”.

Depending on your industry, the description may differ. An association we belong to, NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals), has a definition that is widely accepted so we'll share it here.

A Professional Organizer supports evaluation, decision-making, and action around objects, space, and data; helping clients achieve desired outcomes regarding function, order, and clarity.
A Productivity Consultant supports evaluation, decision-making, and action around time, energy, and resources; helping clients achieve desired outcomes regarding goals, effectiveness, and priorities.

We help gain order in our client's lives.

How we help you will come in many different ways.

We also decided to put it into a visual. A picture is worth a thousand words, so we think the best way to explain how a Professional Organizer differs from our industry peers is through a Venn diagram.

Many companies and organizers will only offer one type of service. They would rather you hire someone else to do certain tasks so they can do what they do best. Other companies will offer several services. Our skills and expertise can merge into several industries, so don't be surprised to see some of our work in different fields.

A couple of examples:

The Organized Flamingo is great at finding systems that work for your lifestyle and event. But we may not have the “eye” that an interior designer has and we don't do cleaning services.

An interior designer may have the “eye” to make it all look pretty but may need someone to help you get organized first. That way, they can spend the time making your home aesthetically pleasing.

A cleaning company may prefer that you tidy up before they come in. That way they don't waste time and money organizing when they'd rather spend that time focused on cleaning.

A moving company may be able to move you, but they won't pack and unpack you in an organized manner.

I hope that this blog post helps you determine what kind of service you need in your organizing journey. At The Organized Flamingo, we love #allthingsorganizing and would love to help you along the way. Send us a message by clicking HERE, read all about our services HERE or subscribe to our e-newsletter, The Lounge. The Lounge is full of happy organizing information delivered right to your inbox that will help you in your journey!

Happy Organizing!

Kindly, Stephanie

Category: TOF Services

41: How to Keep Unwanted Critters Out of Your Storage Areas

37: Kitchen Organizing Ideas You May Not Have Thought Of

36: Organizing Your Books: Beyond Dewey and Color Coding

33: Get Organized for the Holiday Season: Creating a Mindful Shopping Plan

What Does A Professional Organizer Do?

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