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  • 210 // My 10 Favorite Tools for Keeping My Home Organized and Clutter-Free

    210 // My 10 Favorite Tools for Keeping My Home Organized and Clutter-Free
    Oct 2 2025
    These ten tools are the things in my home that help me the most in staying clutter-free. Remember - you don’t need to go to The Container Store to buy a bunch of bins! Resources Mentioned: 1 Inbox Tray (or vertical file storage) 2 ScanSnap scanner 3 Amazon Basics Shredder 4 Artwork purgatory 5 Label Maker 6 OXO Pop Top Containers 7 Caddy for daily toiletries 8 Amazon boxes for storage/drawer dividers 9 Trashie Take Back bags + Tech Bags 10 "Just for me" box/keepsake boxes for kids' memories Here's a video about how to use Apple Notes to scan and organize your documents if you're an Apple/iPhone user. BONUS: Research local resources for donating and recycling - Buy Nothing groups, library for book donations, Staples for e-recycling/school supplies, and more. Related Episodes: Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine Episode 115: 5 Must-Have Bins That Keep My Home Clutter-Free Episode 208: The 13 Apps that Keep Me Organized and Clutter-Free *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme
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    16 min
  • BONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 6

    BONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 6
    Sep 26 2025

    I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.

    It’s the sixth episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!

    We talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh!

    Grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us as we chat about: ✨ How to raise resilient kids in a digital age

    ✨ Practical ways to set screen time boundaries (without constant battles!)

    ✨ Tips for stress-free fall + holiday planning

    ✨ Simple family traditions that bring more peace and connection

    Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com

    Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area only)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme
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    49 min
  • 209 // Manage Your Time with Purpose - with Anna Dearmon Kornick from It’s About Time Podcast

    209 // Manage Your Time with Purpose - with Anna Dearmon Kornick from It’s About Time Podcast
    Sep 25 2025
    So many of us feel like we’re always behind, convinced that the right planner or app will finally fix our schedules. But as Anna Dearmon Kornick - time management coach, author of Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity , and host of the It’s About Time podcast - explains, true time management doesn’t start with hacks. It starts with clarity on what matters most. In this conversation, Anna and I dive into productivity pitfalls, the myth of multitasking, and practical tools like time blocking, creating an ideal week, and simple weekly planning sessions. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, distracted, or like your priorities are slipping through the cracks, this episode is packed with encouragement and strategies to help you manage your time with purpose. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why purpose — rooted in your vision and values — is the foundation of time managementHow time blocking helps combat Parkinson’s Law, the planning fallacy, and context switchingWhy creating an “ideal week” matters more than aiming for a “perfect day”Five essential routines that support a well-managed lifeA step-by-step approach to weekly planning — even when you’re overwhelmed More about Anna: A true Louisiana firecracker who has become known for making time management fun, Anna helps busy professionals and business owners struggling with overwhelm manage their time using her personality-driven HEART Method. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Anna Dearmon Kornick: Website: annadkornick.comPodcast: It’s About TimeBook: Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity Instagram: @annadkornickJoin the It’s About Time Challenge Related Episodes: Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time and Be a More Intentional Mom with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans Episode 166: Why Compassionate Time Management Matters - with Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius Episode 195: Secrets of Supermoms: Master Work-Life Balance, Boost Your Energy, Find True Rest, and Expect the Unexpected - with Lori Oberbroeckling *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme
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    50 min
  • 208 // The 13 Apps that Keep Me Organized and Clutter-Free

    208 // The 13 Apps that Keep Me Organized and Clutter-Free
    Sep 18 2025
    I’ve been pursuing minimalism and simplicity for over a decade, and today I’m sharing the 13 apps that have been the most important in keeping me organized and my home (and life!) clutter-free! Resources Mentioned: 1. Apple Notes - here’s a video about how I use Apple Notes to scan and organize my kids’ artwork 2. AnyList - in my weekly newsletter I share my favorite recipe of the week, all of which I keep in AnyList! 3. Google Calendar - I do a hybrid of paper planner and Google Calendar, as recommended by Chelsi Jo Moore from Systemize Your Life 4. ChatGPT 5. Opal 6. Apple Photos/Google Photos - I do the daily delete (recommended by Ms. Freddy) 7. Meistertask 8. Kindle/Libby 9. 1Password 10. Timer on the Clock app 11. Reminders 12. Apple Podcasts - some of my favorites podcasts include Systemize Your Life, It's About Time, and Wannabe Clutter Free, and my decluttering playlists 13. Spotify - here’s my secular and Christian-based decluttering playlists! BONUS: News Feed Eradicator for Google Chrome Related Episodes: Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine Episode 186: Simple Steps to Get Your Digital Life Organized - with Shawn Lemon from The Digital Organizer Episode 94: 5 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stay on Top of Your Day with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (metro DC area only): https://simplebyemmy.com/workwithme/
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    18 min
  • 207 // What is Clutter Costing You? Reclaim Your Time and Energy - with Author and Professional Organizer Robyn Reynolds

    207 // What is Clutter Costing You? Reclaim Your Time and Energy - with Author and Professional Organizer Robyn Reynolds
    Sep 11 2025
    Clutter isn’t just about messy closets or overstuffed drawers—it impacts our time, energy, emotions, and even our spiritual well-being. In this episode, I’m joined by professional organizer and author Robyn Reynolds, who shares wisdom from her book What Is Your Clutter Costing You? and offers practical strategies for breaking free from the stress clutter creates. We dive into: How clutter fuels a stress cycle that steals our time and focusThe connection between physical clutter, mental clutter, and productivityWhy clutter leaves us feeling drained—and how to reclaim our energyThe concept of “residential productivity” and how mental clutter disrupts home managementPractical steps for starting and finishing a decluttering project without overwhelmThe metaphysical and spiritual significance of clutter, and how decluttering can become a form of self-care Robyn Reynolds, CPO®, was destined to organize—long before she even knew it could be a career. What began as a passion for tidying up her own spaces "just for fun" eventually evolved into Organize2Harmonize, a thriving professional organizing business . Today, Robyn is a Certified Professional Organizer, published author, and sought-after expert in the organizing world. Whether she’s working with celebrities or families, Robyn brings a mix of professionalism, heart, and harmony to every project. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Robyn on her website and Instagram Pre-order her book What is Your Clutter Costing You? here If you want to enjoy the free workbook, e-mail your proof of purchase to the publisher at marketing@mangopublishinggroup.com and they will send it to you! 🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT!🚨 It’s my birthday AND the 3-year anniversary of the podcast, and I’m having a giveaway of two $50 Amazon gift cards to celebrate! To enter the giveaway, please leave a 5-star written review in Apple Podcasts (only if you haven’t left one before), a rating/comment in Spotify. Here’s a tutorial on how to leave a written review in Apple Podcasts. OR share it with a friend via text or social media! Screen shot the review BEFORE you submit a review (as it can take a few days to show up in Apple Podcasts) OR after you share with your friend and e-mail me at info@simplebyemmy.com before 8 PM EST on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 to be eligible. The winners will be announced on the next episode on Thursday, September 18. Good luck! Related Episodes: Episode 7: Stop Wasting Time Looking for Stuff in Your Home! Follow This Simple Rule Instead Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing From You? The 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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    30 min
  • BONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 5

    BONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 5
    Sep 5 2025

    I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.

    It’s the fifth episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!

    We talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh!

    Grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us!

    Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!

    ***

    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com

    Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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    47 min
  • 206 // 5 Uncomfortable Truths About Clutter You Need to Hear

    206 // 5 Uncomfortable Truths About Clutter You Need to Hear
    Sep 4 2025

    Today is about tough love - I’m sharing five uncomfortable truths about clutter you need to hear today to start (or restart) your decluttering journey. The truth may hurt, but I’m here to help! Join the free Facebook group to participate in our bi-weekly decluttering challenges!

    Resources Mentioned:

    New decluttering challenge starts next week in the free Facebook group

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 157: 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them)

    Episode 159: Say NO to Fall Hauls! 6 Cognitive Biases That Cause You to Buy (and What to Do About Them)

    Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom

    Episode 204: Hate to Feel Wasteful? 3 Ways You Brain Tricks You Into Keeping What You Don’t Need

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com

    Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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    16 min
  • 205 // Master the Mundane: Thriving as a Mom with ADHD - with Amy Marie Hann

    205 // Master the Mundane: Thriving as a Mom with ADHD - with Amy Marie Hann
    Aug 28 2025
    If you’re a mom with ADHD (or parenting kids with ADHD), daily life can feel like constant overcommitment, burnout, and chaos. But what if instead of pushing harder, you learned to strategically parent your brain? In this conversation, I’m joined by Amy Marie Hann—author of Master the Mundane: How to Manage Your Life, Home, and Family as a Mom with ADHD which comes out September 10, 2025. Diagnosed at five with ADHD and raising three neurodivergent kids, Amy brings both lived experience and practical strategies for building rhythms that actually work for the ADHD brain. Together we talk about: The differences between the boredom zone, depletion zone, ADHD burnout, and activation zone—and how to recognize which one you’re inWhy urgency feels motivating but creates unnecessary chaos in everyday life (and what to do instead)What “executive function capacity” is, and how to “budget” it like a bank accountHow to use the Daily 3 to keep life moving even on burnout or low-energy daysA realistic plan for balancing novelty with capacity so you don’t overcommitHow to ditch “rage decluttering” and instead create sustainable habits for your home If you’ve ever felt like your ADHD brain is working against you, this episode will help you see that it’s not broken - it just needs the right strategies and support to thrive. About Amy: Amy Marie Hann is the author of Master the Mundane: How to Manage Your Life, Home, and Family as a Mom with ADHD. Diagnosed with ADHD at age five, she’s now a mom of three, a foster and adoptive parent, and a homeschooling mom who has navigated life with ADHD alongside her husband, kids, dad, and sister. Amy believes the ADHD brain is uniquely designed to bring good to the world—and that the greatest gift moms can give their ADHD kids is modeling what it looks like to thrive. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Amy on her website, Instagram, and pre-order her new book (so you can get all the fun free gifts!) Learn more about the Master the Mundane Course + Community Related Episodes: Episode 124: The Rise of ADHD in Women and How to Be More Productive When Focus is a Challenge - with Alicia Cohen Episode 192: Get (and Stay) Organized as a Mom with ADHD - with Jaclyn Paul Episode 199: You’re Not Failing! How Moms with ADHD Need to Approach Decluttering Differently - with Stacey Hutson and Stephanie Sprenger from The Mother Plus Podcast *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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    42 min