Ep 36: Holiday Peace for the Mom Who’s Already Overwhelmed

Hey sweet friend — if your brain feels like a tangled string of Christmas lights (the kind that flicker, spark, and possibly scream “I belong in the garage”), I’m so glad you’re here. This episode is your breath-of-fresh-air reminder that you don’t need a perfect holiday — you need peace.

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In today’s episode, we’re breaking down three layers of holiday peace that help you feel grounded even when schedules are loud, emotions are big, and the to-do list is threatening mutiny.

👀 In This Episode:

• Why December feels heavier for moms (hint: it’s math and miracles)
• How one simple basket can keep holiday clutter from taking over your home
• What goes on your December NO List — and why it sets you free
• Why simple traditions still create sacred, lasting memories
• Three spiritual practices that take less than a minute but change your whole day

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Holiday Peace Isn’t About Doing More — It’s About Carrying Less.

Let’s build a season that feels calm, connected, and centered on Christ — without losing your sanity, your scissors, or your joy.

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Hi friends! Welcome back to The Organized LDS Mom Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the kind of preparation that goes deeper than décor, shopping lists, or party planning. We’re talking about preparing your heart and your home for a peaceful, Christ-centered December.

You’ll also hear a funny (and slightly traumatic 😂) story about the moment I discovered a mountain of laundry in my teenage daughter’s room — and how my accidental “rage-cleaning” session taught me something important about overwhelm, order, and spiritual calm.

👀 In This Episode: • What true holiday preparation looks like — spiritually + practically • How a surprise mountain of teen laundry became a wake-up call • Three simple ways to create more breathing room before December • Why clearing space in your home also clears space in your spirit • How to choose what to release and what to protect in the busy season ahead

✨ Key Takeaways: • Peace is something you plan for — one moment, one choice, one space at a time. • You don’t need to do everything — you need to choose what’s meaningful. • When we prepare with intention, we make room for Christ to be the center of our season.

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Hi friends! Welcome back to The Organized LDS Mom Podcast! I’m Tiffany, and today we’re walking straight into a message every busy, overwhelmed mom needs to hear—especially during the holidays:

Gratitude and guilt cannot coexist. Only one gets to lead your season… and today, we’re choosing gratitude. 💛

In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to release the pressure, embrace the grace, and create a holiday season filled with peace, presence, and purpose—not perfection.

👀 In This Episode:

• Why “doing it all” is a myth (and totally unnecessary!)
• The holiday hosting story that changed my perspective on guilt
• How to shift your heart from “I should be doing more” to “I’m already doing what matters”
• A powerful 2-question reflection to help you practice “Gratitude for Grace” this season

✨ Key Scriptures & Takeaways:

• Doctrine & Covenants 78:19 — “He who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious.”
• A peaceful holiday season isn’t created by doing more—it’s created by choosing what matters.
• Gratitude turns our hearts from lack to abundance and takes the power right out of guilt’s hands.

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Join the Organized Mom Facebook Community to share your “one thing” you’re letting go of or keeping this season! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739428546983891/

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Hi friends! Welcome back to The Organized LDS Mom Podcast! I’m Tiffany, and today we’re diving into a topic that blends the practical with the spiritual — intentional family traditions. Whether you're folding laundry, chauffeuring kids, or sneaking a quiet moment between holiday chaos — this episode is for you.

This conversation is all about choosing connection over comparison… and simplifying your holiday traditions so they strengthen your family instead of stressing everyone out.

• The two questions that reveal which traditions connect your family — and which ones simply drain your energy

• How my family rotates holidays between sides (our odd/even year system that saves so much stress!)

• Why it’s okay to lovingly retire traditions that don’t serve your family — including my childhood ornament-making tradition 😅

• Three simple ways to build meaningful, Christ-centered connections through your holiday traditions

• How to anchor your traditions in purpose, not perfection

📖 Mosiah 2:41 — When we “remember the goodness of God,” we find greater happiness. Takeaway: Traditions help us remember Him. They connect our family story to His story.

💕 Choose connection over comparison — Simple traditions often create the deepest memories.

🎄 You’re allowed to release traditions that create stress, pressure, or overwhelm. Your home gets to be a place of peace.

✨ Invite your spouse + kids into the conversation — Strong traditions are built together, not forced.

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Come share your family traditions inside The Organized Mom Community — I can’t wait to hear the meaningful moments that matter most in your home. The Organized Mom Community | Facebook

And if you’re feeling overwhelmed and want personalized help getting organized, you can always book a session with me at https://bit.ly/OverwhelmtoOrganized. I’d love to walk with you toward peace and purpose in your home.

Hi friends! Welcome back to The Organized LDS Mom Podcast! I’m Tiffany — and today we’re tackling the chaos that sneaks in between Halloween candy wrappers and Christmas prep. 🍂

If your kitchen counters are cluttered, your daily rhythm feels off, or your mind’s been spinning faster than your washer, this episode is for you.

This week, I’m sharing how a simple cleaning spree — yes, the kind where you just start with one counter — completely shifted my mood, my mindset, and my peace. You’ll learn how small home resets can restore balance, strengthen family connection, and bring calm to your daily routine as the holidays approach.

👀 In This Episode:

• The real-life moment that inspired this topic — and how cleaning my own kitchen changed my mental health
• How clutter quietly disrupts your daily rhythms and spiritual focus
• Three simple organizing wins you can do today to reset your home
• How home organization supports family connection and peace before the holidays

✨ Key Scriptures & Takeaways:

• “Let all things be done decently and in order.” — 1 Corinthians 14:40
• Order invites peace — not perfection.
• Small resets restore rhythm and spiritual clarity.

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And if you’re ready to personalize your plan for peace, book an Overwhelm to Organized Strategy Session with me at www.theorganizedmom.co <---- Website update!!!

Hi friends! Welcome back to The Organized LDS Mom Podcast! I’m Tiffany—and today we’re wrapping up October with something that might surprise you… a pause. 🍂

You’ve prepped, decluttered, meal-planned, and probably wrangled a few Halloween costumes by now. But before November sweeps us into concerts, parties, and cookie exchanges, let’s take a breath—and a blessing.

This episode is your calm-before-the-storm pep talk. We’ll walk through how to pray over your planner, set spiritual priorities, and build simple systems that protect your peace before the holiday hustle begins. Because preparation creates peace—but prayer protects it.

👀 In This Episode:

• Why slowing down is the most productive thing you can do this week
• How to pray over your planner and let the Spirit guide your schedule
• 5 simple ways to protect your peace before the holiday chaos starts
• How to choose a family focus word for a more meaningful season

✨ Key Scriptures & Takeaways:

• “Thou art careful and troubled about many things: but one thing is needful.” — Luke 10:41
• “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” — Proverbs 16:3
• “Do not run faster or labor more than you have strength.” — D&C 10:4
• Peace isn’t found—it’s protected.

🙌 Let’s Stay Connected: If this episode spoke peace to your heart, join our free Facebook community, The Organized Mom Community | Facebook for encouragement and faith-filled organizing tips. You’ll also find your FREE printable “My Peace Plan: November”—a reflection guide to help you pause, pray, and plan for a calm, Christ-centered holiday season.

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Hi friends! Welcome back to The Organized LDS Mom Podcast! I’m Tiffany—and today, we’re tackling one of those sneaky holiday stress points that can make even the most cheerful mom want to hide behind the tree: gift wrapping.

You know the scene: It’s 11:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the scissors are missing, the tape is stuck to the cat, and you’re trying to wrap gifts on your knees in the dark while whispering, “Don’t wake up, kids!” 😅

But this year? You’re going to be ready.

In this episode, we’ll walk through how to create your own Holiday Wrapping Station Reset—a simple system that keeps your paper, bags, bows, and tags all in one peaceful place. No more panic wrapping or rebuying what you already own!

👀 In This Episode:

• Why wrapping chaos adds to holiday overwhelm—and how to prevent it
• The exact items to include in your wrapping station (without overbuying)
• Smart, space-saving storage ideas for every home size
• How to make wrapping a peaceful experience instead of a late-night scramble
• A sweet faith connection reminding us what our giving really represents 💛

✨ Key Takeaway: Organizing your wrapping station isn’t about Pinterest perfection—it’s about peace, presence, and preparing to give with joy.

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Hi friends! Welcome back to The Organized LDS Mom Podcast! I’m Tiffany—and today, we’re talking about one of the biggest holiday stress triggers: FOOD!!

Because as much as we love the turkey, tamales, and trays of cookies… most of us would rather spend the holidays connecting with loved ones, not stressing over empty shelves and forgotten ingredients.

👀 In This Episode:

• Why October is the perfect time to prep your pantry and plan your meals
• The must-have holiday staples to stock up on before stores run dry
• How to create a simple 2-week rotating meal plan that saves time, money, and sanity
• The faith connection: how food becomes a form of ministry and meaningful family connection

✨ Key Scriptures & Takeaways:

• “They did all eat, and were filled.” – Matthew 14:20 → Preparation creates room for peace and provision.
• “Families unite when they do meaningful things together.” – Elder Dallin H. Oaks → When we organize and cook with our family, not just for them, we create connection, not chaos.

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