Explore every episode of the podcast Bliss This House: Home Organization with Maria Grove
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| Episode 72 - Organizing for a Large Family | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:33:40 | |
Meet Jackie Dighans - the mom of 10! You read that right. She has some great tips and tricks for organizing for a large family - and these tips work if you have one kid or 20! And stay tuned for her game changer idea about socks.... *** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 71 - Sustainable Fashion | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:39:07 | |
This week on the podcast we interview Abbie James - a fashion designer who wants to spread the word about sustainable fashion. We had a wonderful conversation about intentionality in your wardrobe. Her tip to making things last - get your items tailored ! And she had a wonderful piece of fashion advice - she recommends you stay in your own lane. Love that! Abbie recommends the book: Consumed By Aja Barber Connect with Abbie: Instagram and Facebook: abbiejames.official Website: www.abbie-james.com Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=RM6W6L&g=UvD9vh *** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 62 - The Energy of Your Home | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:35:22 | |
In this episode we speak with Nalasa Culter of Ascension Aesthetics. We discussed how the home has energy and how clutter and disorganization can feed that. It's important to "give your home a hug" by cleaning, tidying, decluttering, and organizing. Nalasa's book recommendations: The Biology of Transcendence: A Blueprint of the Human Spirit by Joseph Chilton Pearce Gene Keys: Embracing Your Higher Purpose by Richard Rudd Connect with Nalasa: https://www.nalasa.design/ www.instagram.com/environmental_soul_design ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 61 - Organizing the Entrepreneur | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:46:06 | |
In this episode we welcome back Angel Wilborn - of The Mod Co Podcast - to discuss how best to organize your small business. She started as a virtual assistant and now focuses on public relations. She's a wealth of information. We discussed Asana, CRMs, maximizing virtual assistants and of course coffee and energy drinks. Angels recommends Slay Girl Slay and Check The Locks Podcasts. Connect with Angel at www.modcosc.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/themodcosc *** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 60 - Time Management for Self Care | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:42:06 | |
In this episode we're speaking with Katy Murray of Katy and Co. She's an amazing time management organizer and shared her seven steps for getting more self care - her key take aways are be intentional with your time and set boundaries. Also check out her podcast - Ginger Biz. Katy's book recommendation: Believe It by Jamie Kern Lima Connect with Katy ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 59 - Organizing food storage containers | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:09:11 | |
Just a quick episode to give you some idea to organize those pesky food storage containers. Are you a nester? A stacker? This tip is to let them dry thoroughly before you store. *** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 58 - Organizing for Children - with a Nanny! | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:36:56 | |
In this episode we speak with Leonor Herrera of A Plus Nannies - truly a real life Mary Poppins. We discussed how to have good morning and night time routines with kids and she amazed me with some of her tips. The big take away? Consistency is key. Leonor's book recommendation: The Very Hungry Caterpiller by Eric Carle - https://www.amazon.com/Very-Hungry-Caterpillar-Eric-Carle/dp/0399208534/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19YCVOPAT11RT&keywords=the+very+hungry+caterpillar+book&qid=1694811041&sprefix=the+very+h%2Caps%2C725&sr=8-1 Connect with Leonor: www.apnannies.com www.Instagram.com/aplusnannies ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 57 - Facebook Buy Nothing Groups | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:12:24 | |
I love Facebook Buy Nothing Groups - they are hyper local groups that you can give away your stuff on. Here are some tips on how to navigate them, post on them and keep from recluttering your home. *** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 56 - How to Start Routines | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:40:07 | |
In this fun episode we talk to Angel Wilborn of the Modest Company. We discussed how to start and keep routines - her tip is to start with a time audit. I loved our discussion on routines and what works, how to start them, and how to give yourself grace when you can't do them everyday. Angel's book recommendation - A Summer To Die by Lois Lowry Check out Angel's Podcast - The Mod Co Connect with Angel - IG: @themodcosc ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 55 - Clutter Hot Spots | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:16:12 | |
Do you have clutter hot spots in your home ? Areas where clutter just magically piles up? Let's identify them and see what we can do about them. *** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 54 - Getting Your Energy Right | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:29:58 | |
Welcome to Nichole Eaton, an intuitive therapist and author who speaks to us today about getting your energy right for your internal space and your external space. We discussed how mental health can affect your home and how you declutter and organize it. Her tip? Do little tasks to stay on track - you owe it to your self to have a clean and tidy space. Nichole's book recommendations: Rock Your Comeback by Nichole Eaton Connect with Nichole: www.nicholeeaton.com
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| Episode 53 - My Routines | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:13:08 | |
In this episode I discuss my routines to hopefully inspire you to create your own - be they for organization, skin care, cleaning..whatever! Morning Routine Task Management Routine Meal Planning After dinner cleaning Routine Nighttime Routine ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 70 - Organizing your Medical Records | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:50:31 | |
Today we speak with Melissa Miller, professional Caregiver and CNA to discuss organizing your medical records. It's an important conversation for anyone - even if you are not caring for some one with a chronic disease or at the end of life. Her advice - get started! Melissa recommends Jane Austen And Beverly Lewis Connect with Melissa: Website:https://www.caregivingentrepreneurshipreimagined.com/ FREE Coaching Support Call:https://www.caregivingentrepreneurshipreimagined.com/coaching-support-call Facebook:https://Facebook.com/caregivingentrepreneurshipreimagined/ YouTube:https://youtube.com/@caregiverentrepreneurreimagined/ Also her podcast: Caregiving & Entrepreneurship Reimagined *** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 52 - Financial Education | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:33:49 | |
This week we speak with Matt Paradise, a financial educator and author. We talked about taking steps (some free!) to organizing your financial house. Matt wants you to keep the "personal" in personal finance. Visit Matt's website for a list of free resources for financial eduction and planning: https://www.mattparadise.com/ Matt recommends his Book: Financially Capable; Building Whole Health Wealth ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 51 - Crushing Your New Years Resolutions | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:27:46 | |
Are you already falling off the New Years resolutions wagon? Here's some information and inspiration to help you crush your goals. Let's learn how to set new habits and get some ideas on goal setting. As I said in the podcast - I'm till looking for my "word" of intention for the year - so if you have any ideas, please drop me a note! ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 50 - The Psychology of Organizing | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:33:37 | |
This week we meet Amber Taggard of The Organizing Chics. She discusses the psychology of clutter and organizing - what our brain is telling us about the clutter we can see and not see. We discussed how your organization systems should serve you - not the other way around. Make it easy on yourself! Amber is a professional organizer - like me! and she has a "labelmaker and a skillset". Amber's book recommendation is Radical Candor by Kim Scott Connect with Amber here: www.Facebook.com/theorganzierchicks www.Instagram.com/theorganizerchicks ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 49 - 31 Things to Declutter | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:18:35 | |
The ultimate list of what to declutter now - spaces and ideas to get you started. Want the hard copy list in your email? Just drop me a note at blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send you the freebie. ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 48 - Downsizing and Resizing | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:34:34 | |
In this episode we speak to Judy Granlee-Gates, a contractor and author who specializes in downsizing and resizing homes. She gave us amazing tips for dealing with sentimental items, as well how to pack for downsizing. You can connect with Judy at her website: www.judygranleegates.com and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/declutterandresize Read Judy's book - Bigger Living, Smaller Space Judy's book recommendation: Love Does by Bob Goff AND Everybody Always by Bob Goff ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 47 - 10 Characteristics of Organized People | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:07:04 | |
Here are the 10 characteristics of organized people - you can be too! 1. They never leave a room empty handed 2. They do it now 3. They are constantly decluttering 4. They have a home for everything 5. They have daily habits 6. They let go of perfectionism 7. They have a tidy desk 8. They never leave anything undone 9. They are intentional bout their money 10. They ask for help ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 46 - Organizing for Neurodiverse Adults | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:40:39 | |
This week we are speaking with Alyssa of Alyssa's Yellow House. She was recently diagnosed as autistic and uses her instagram to help teach organizing and housekeeping for other neurodiverse adults. We discussed how she has to form habits externally and utilizes habit stacking to help. Her tip is " the only wrong way is the way that doesn't work for you". Connect with Alyssa: https://www.instagram.com/alyssasyellowhouse/ https://www.pinterest.com/AlyssasYellowHouse/ https://ayh.alyssasyellowhouse.com Alyssa's book recommendation : Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 45 - The Kitchen Capsule | 31 Dec 2023 | 00:06:00 | |
Here's an idea for having less in your kitchen. It's using the idea of the capsule wardrobe but for your plates and glasses. I'd love for this to start a conversation - can you live with less in your kitchen? Leave me a comment! My recommendation is the Colibri Paper Planner ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 44 - Capsule Wardrobe | 24 Dec 2023 | 00:44:28 | |
In this episode we speak to Carly Adams of Tidy Revival. She's a fellow professional organizer and we geek out about capsule wardrobes - why they work and how to set them up. You'll be running to your closet after this episode. Project 333 by Courtney Carver Carly's book recommendation: You're a Badass by Jen Sincero Connect with Carly: https://www.instagram.com/tidyrevival/ ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 43 - Low Buy Challenge | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:22:25 | |
In this episode I discuss my own personal Low Buy Challenge and how it might help you. You have to have rules- your nos and yeses - and definitely a why. I have been following a low buy for over a year and it has changed the way I shop and my credit card debt! Let's work together to stop spending so much and reduce clutter in our homes. ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 69 - Amazon Organization Products | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:24:33 | |
20 products from Amazon that will change your home! Check them out here *** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 42 - Thrifting for Sustainability and Fashion | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:41:14 | |
This week we meet Dida Lange - a style coach who specializes in thrifted items. Did you know that vintage items are those clothes that are over 10 years old and antiques are over 20? Crazy! Thrifted fashion is about sustainability and finding unique pieces. Update - after the podcast I actually tried Dida's service and I couldn't be happier! I started with a small package but was so impressed with what she sent that I signed up for the subscription service. Her sense of style is amazing and she really listened to my requests. And I love that they are sustainably sourced! Dida recommends: You're a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero Connect with Dida: ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 40 - Skin Care Minimalism | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:42:35 | |
This week we're talking with Holistic skin care coach Sarah Brown about a natural approach to skin care. How care we be more minimal with our skin care products? Turns out products are just 10% of the success - the rest is good habits, mindset and good nutrition. Update - after recording this podcast I started doing Face yoga per Sarah's recommendation and it's amazing! I love the technique and I have seen a real difference. Thank you Sarah for this tip! Sarah recommended fractionated coconut oil as a cleanser. Sarah Recommended The Chimp Paradox by Dr. Steven Peters Connect with Sarah: ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier | |||
| Episode 39 - Organizing for the Holidays | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:16:09 | |
Happy holidays! Are you ready for the gifts, events, cards and decor that are coming for you? In this episode we talk about how to streamline the process of the holidays - making gift wrapping easier and more organized...setting a budget and gift list.. planning out what December events to go to. I love the Holiday Season, but I'm definitely doing less. Now is the time to make a plan and not drive yourself crazy. My recommendation is the Smithsonian Magazine ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 38 - Altars for the Home | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:34:01 | |
In this fun and off beat episode we discuss altars and how they organize your inner world with Dilshad Mehta. I have two altars in my home and I loved this discussion about how altars are like vision boards. And how you can create your own heaven and joy on earth - what's not to love? Dilshad's book recommendation: The Alchemist by Paul Coelho Connect with Dilshad:
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| Episode 37 - Prepping Your Home for Thanksgiving | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:14:07 | |
In this episode I discuss how to clean off your dining room table, how to prep your guest room, and how to not go crazy organizing your home for the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving - you can seriously get your home ready for guests in time. My recommendation this week is The Diplomat's Wife By Pam Jenoff. ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 36 - Strength Based Organization | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:38:56 | |
This week we are joined all the way from Australia (!) by Mabble Munyimani, who is an Intentional Living coach and speaker. She is also a homeschooling Mom of three boys and we discussed all the organization that goes into that - from how to set up the curriculum to make it strength based for your kids ...to actually how to set up the space. We also discussed aged based tasks that your children can do around the house. And her tip for organization? - identify what works for you! Mabble recommends The Bible Want to connect with Mabble? ******* Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks . Let's be friends. Connect with me. Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 35 - 5 Mantras for Organizing | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:11:40 | |
In this episode we talk about my 5 mantras for organizing - sayings to help motivate, inspire and maybe change your mindset. They are : 1. It's not a bargain is you don't need it 2. Put it there now 3. Authenticity over aesthetic 4. Five minutes matter 5. Embrace good enough Which will you adopt today ? My recommendation this week is the Simple Sophisticate Podcast ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 34 - Financial Literacy | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:31:06 | |
This week we are speaking with Sarah Roller, a Financial Coach who is rebranding the dreaded budget to be called a "Spending Plan". Gotta love that! She wants you to track your finances and plan your "why" for the future. We discussed the questions - what do you want to make more room for ? It applies to finances as it does to organizing. Sarah recommends the following apps and software for tracking: Sarah's book recommendation is: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie ******* Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 33 - The Fundamentals of Organizing | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:13:54 | |
In this week's episode I talk about my process as a professional organizer. It's Plan, Categorize, Declutter, Organize and Elevate. I break down all the steps and give real life examples. Great news I did find my journal! It's Watered by ka'ala. Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 32 - Organizing with Anxiety and PTSD | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:39:21 | |
In this week's episode we spoke with Krystian Howe of With Love and Fluffs about how to keep house when you have low energy from chronic illness, and anxiety. It was an interesting discussion about separating your metal capacity and your physical capacity - and what tasks you could do with each. Her best tip? "Small steps are big wins". Then we also had a discussion about service dogs. My family has a psychiatric service dog and so does Krystian - we hope our discussion sheds some light on this important family member and medical device. Want to get in touch with Krystian? Follow her on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or visit her website. ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 68 - Real Estate and Coaching | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:36:57 | |
In this episode we do things a little differently - welcome to guest Brieonna Aljets. She's a Real estate educator, which we dig into and talk all about staging! Then we do some coaching - discussing her issues with home organization, which may be yours! It was a great conversation - enjoy. Brieonna's book recommendations - Mathilda by Roald Dalh and The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Shafler Connect with Brieonna here -- www.brieonnaaljets.com Instagram @brielikethecheese4 *** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 31 - Twenty 60 Second Tidy Tasks | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:10:20 | |
In this week's episode we tackle twenty tidy tasks you can do in 60 seconds or less. It's amazing what a minute can do for your home. Twenty suggestions - what's your favorite ? My recommendation this week is The Essential Oils Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 30 - Minimalism | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:43:15 | |
This week we speak to Suzanne Goulden (of Canada!) who is an Intentional Living Consultant and Minimalist. We discussed what it means to be a minimalist and how to get there - spoiler alert: it's a process. Her guidelines are - if you love it or if it serves a purposes then it stays. But if you need something fresh and new...what are you bored of? Genius! Suzanne was inspired by The Minimalists. Check them out here. Suzanne's book recommendations: A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry From Clutter to Clarity by Kerri Richardson Connect with Suzanne: ******* Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 29 - A Month of Deep Cleaning Tips | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:18:06 | |
In this episode I talk about 30 days of deep cleaning tips, as a companion to my 30 days of organizing. Once you declutter, you're going to want to clean. Here are some spaces to think about and some tips for deep cleaning. ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Join my free Facebook Group Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 28 - Resistance, Mindset and Health | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:28:28 | |
This week we chat with Kerin Eilis, an Executive Life Coach, about resistance, mindset, and how to feel more free and open. Kerin helps people establish routines around health and self care and we discuss how they go hand in hand with routines around organization and cleaning. Her advice? Meet yourself where you are! Kerin's book recommendations: Pride and Prejudice By Jane Austen Eat, Pray, Love By Elizabeth Gilbert Keep in touch with Kerin: Join her 30 day program - "Elevate" for daily motivation! ******* Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 27 - A Month of Organizing Tips | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:30:32 | |
In this episode we dive into my guide for a month of organizing tips - 30 days of 10 minutes tasks to declutter and organize your home. I created this guide to help you tackle projects in your home in a manageable way (everything is designed to take only 10 min) and give you ideas for places to organize and declutter that you may not have thought of. Interested in Athletic Greens? visit www.drinkag1.com ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 26 - Art and Design in Organization | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:21:10 | |
This week's guest is Aleksandra DeGesaro of My Dream Wall Art - joining us from Italy! She is a professional photographer and creates wall art for clients. We discuss scale and composition for art as well as the vibe you want to have with your art. I love talking about design so this was a great conversation - and I was grateful we did it in English! Aleksandra couldn't chose a book but loves the author Mario Vargas- Llosa and highly recommends him. Check him out. Keep in touch with Aleksandra on Instagram *** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 25 - What a Professional Organizer Gets at IKEA | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:19:03 | |
Took a trip to IKEA today this week and had a blast picking out some creative organizing solutions for the podcast. Here's the list: Pepprig Cleaning Bucket and Caddy
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| Episode 24 - Emergency Preparedness | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:36:52 | |
Are you ready for an emergency? This week we chat with "The Food Storage Coach", Sarah Mitchell of Pantry Independence. We discussed food security and the concept of an extended pantry - Preparation for job loss or even Covid. Also - creating an emergency kit for other natural disasters. Do you have water, an evacuation kit and extra medications? Listen in and get prepared. Sarah's Book recommendation: The Von Trapp Family Singers by Maria Von Trapp Connect with Sarah: Website Sarah@pantryindependence.com
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| Episode 23 - Four Daily Tasks | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:10:50 | |
In this episode I break down the four daily tasks I do every night after dinner - super important if you want to maintain a fresh and clean home after you do the hard work, which is decluttering and organizing. 1. Do the dishes. 2. Clean the sink. 3. Wipe the counters. 4. Clean the floors. The key is maintenance. My recommendation this week is Flower Magazine - click here to subscribe. Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ******* Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks . Let's be friends. Connect with me. www.blissthishouseblogs.com www.instagram.com/blissthishouse_ct Join my free Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/768083771296689 Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. http://www.rissacrozierva.com/ | |||
| Episode 22 - Organizing and Depression | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:39:42 | |
This is a special panel discussion on how organization can help with depression. On the podcast we have Edie Weinstein, who is a Licensed Social Worker and Nicki Van Ingen Schenau (from Amsterdam!) who bravely shared her story of grief and depression with us. We discussed the power of routines and how managing your space can help with your mood. *There is a brief mention of suicidal ideation so please - if you or someone you know is suicidal please call 988 - the Suicide and Crisis Line. . Edie's book recommendation: Stranger In a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein . Nicki's book recommendation: The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive By Lucy Adlington . Connect with Nicki - www.tokiotours.com Instagram @tokiotours and @nicki_amsterdam Connect with Edie - www.opti-mystical.com ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 67 - Maintaining Organization for a Busy Life | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:13:54 | |
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| Episode 21 - Rapid Fire Organizing Tips | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:10:04 | |
This week on the podcast I do quick bites of some hot topics - organizing the command center and mudroom, organizing seasonal decor, and where to donate items. I wanted to cover these topics because they're so important and questioned I get asked all the time. My recommendation this week is the podcast Decorating Tips and Tricks - check them out on Apple Podcast or where ever you get your podcasts and check out their website. Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email blissthishousect@gmail.com and I'll send it directly to your in box! ** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Let's be friends. Connect with me. Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. | |||
| Episode 20 - Feng Shui and Clutter | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:37:39 | |
On the episode this week we are talking to Anita Amarissa of Crimson Catz - She's a Feng Shui consultant from the UK! We discussed how color and energy affect our homes and the importance of decluttering our space to allow good energy (chi) to flow. I've been interested in Feng Shui since high school so I loved this conversation. Anita's book recommendation: Awaken Your Aura by . https://tinyurl.com/ybzs2p5v Connect with Anita: Website: www.crimsoncatz.com Email address: anita@crimsoncatz.com or catz@crimsoncatz.com Social media handles: TikTok: crimsoncatz888 Facebook page: CrimsonCatz Facebook profile page: Anita Amarissa Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CrimsonCatz *** Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks . Let's be friends. Connect with me. www.blissthishouseblogs.com www.instagram.com/blissthishouse_ct Join my free Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/768083771296689 Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. http://www.rissacrozierva.com/
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| Episode 19 - My Favorite Design and Organizing Books | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:21:07 | |
This week I wanted to share my favorites when it comes to design and organizing books. There are so many to chose from - but here are my tops: Messy Minimalism by Rachelle Crawford: https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Minimalism-Realistic-Strategies-Rest/dp/1506466869/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33D075JIECK6M&keywords=messy+minimalism+by+rachelle+crawford&qid=1685998503&sprefix=messy+mininal%2Caps%2C287&sr=8-1 Beautifully Organized by Nikki Boyd: https://www.amazon.com/Beautifully-Organized-Guide-Function-Style/dp/1944515682/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L7HIMVSN8JPB&keywords=beautifully+organized+book&qid=1685998536&sprefix=beautifually%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1 Project 333 by Courtney Carver: https://www.amazon.com/Project-333-Minimalist-Fashion-Challenge/dp/0525541454/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2E9KVZW6SCK20&keywords=project+333+by+courtney+carver&qid=1685998562&sprefix=project+333%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1 Minimalista by Shira Gill: https://www.amazon.com/Minimalista-Step-Step-Better-Wardrobe/dp/1984859277/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29PPYGSGWU15U&keywords=minimalista+book+by+shira+gill&qid=1685998587&sprefix=minimalista%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1 Surf Shack by Nina Freudenberger: https://www.amazon.com/Surf-Shack-Laid-Back-Living-Water/dp/0451496051/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DBQA6V05SPWD&keywords=surf+shack+book&qid=1685998611&sprefix=surf+shack%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1 French Accents by Anita Joyce: https://www.amazon.com/French-Accents-Farmhouse-Style-Todays/dp/1462116787/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FFLV123K3U4Y&keywords=french+accents+by+anita+joyce&qid=1685998638&sprefix=french+accents+%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1 Feels Like Home by Marian Parsons:https://www.amazon.com/Feels-Like-Home-Transforming-Uninspiring/dp/1546015833/ref=sr_1_4?crid=13XNVVDHCVT75&keywords=feels+like+home+book&qid=1685998681&sprefix=feels+like+home+%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-4 At Home in the English Countryside: Designers and their Dogs by Susanna Salk: https://www.amazon.com/At-Home-English-Countryside-Designers/dp/0847864782/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WXLTQ4Z7LCXQ&keywords=at+home+in+the+english+countryside+designers+and+their+dogs&qid=1685998724&sprefix=at+home+in+the+english+countryside+%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1 Also check out Christina Mychas on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas ******* Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks . Let's be friends. Connect with me. www.blissthishouseblogs.com www.instagram.com/blissthishouse_ct Join my free Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/768083771296689 Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. http://www.rissacrozierva.com/ | |||
| Episode 18 - Financial Organization | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:30:39 | |
This week we are chatting with Cortney Kaveh of Northwest Money Coaching. She's a Financial coach and organizer who wants to help you find a way to be intentional with your money. We discussed financial clutter - things like unused subscriptions and mindless spending. Cortney suggests organizing a station in your home for your budget and finances - a place for receipts, a place to file bills. I loved talking about the synergy between organization and your finances. Cortney recommends https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar. and https://www.ynab.com/ for budgeting apps. Cortney's book recommendation is Atomic Habits by James Clear : https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684959450&sr=8-1 Get in touch with Cortney and Northwest Money Coaching: Website: www.nwmoneycoaching.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/money_coach_cortney Business Finances course : https://cortney-s-site-0c16.thinkific.com/courses/pay-yourself-first ******* Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a comment - we'd love to hear from you! Thanks . Let's be friends. Connect with me. www.blissthishouseblogs.com www.instagram.com/blissthishouse_ct Join my free Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/768083771296689 Thank you to my editor Rissa Crozier. http://www.rissacrozierva.com/ | |||