We look back, and look forward in this final episode of 2023! We've picked out our favorite episodes (although, really, we've loved making every episode this year), and we hope you'll listen to them. Which was your favorite? Let us know by leaving a written review! Our Favorite Episodes of 2023: Episode 82 - Year-End Traditions from Around The World Episode 57 - Organizing Your Home Workspace for Small Business Owners Episode 61 - Feng Shui and Space Clearing in Your Home with Inessa...

True, Staycations can mean hanging out in your pajamas and reading a favorite book. But in this episode, we're giving you 15 ideas for creating dreamy staycations for you and your family! You're sure to find a few ideas here to make your next staycation exciting for everyone! Mentioned in this episode: Artist Tomas Dambo - Trolls Join Diana on a New Year Decluttering 30-day challenge! Check https://www.dsdeclutrr.com to join in! Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email:...

Joins us as we walk through Ikea, taking a look at displays we love, and our go-to organizing products. To see it all, watch it on YouTube here:  Our Trip to Ikea! Here's the link to the photo gallery (on Google Drive), where you can see our favorite vignettes: Ikea Trip Photo Gallery Do you use any of these? Let us know in the comments! Join Diana on a New Year Decluttering 30-day challenge! Check https://www.dsdeclutrr.com to join in! Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email:...

As organizers, we have certain go-to products that we're fining to be useful, beautiful and that are sturdy enough to have a long life in our homes, and in our clients' homes. Which of these would you use in your home? Stackable Bamboo Drawer Organizers Vertical Roll File for Gift Wrap Rolls Cardboard Roll File Box In-drawer Pegboard Organizer Rev-A-Shelf Wood Pegboard Drawer Organizer Amazing Abby- Acrylic Headband Organizer - Stackable Nifty Appliance Rolling Tray X-Cosrack Double...

Ever wonder why we watch the Big Ball drop in Times Square every New Year's Eve? Or why we bang pots and pans with wooden spoons at the stroke of midnight? This week, we take look at fun year-end traditions from around the world, not only for our entertainment, but also to look at how people all over the world leave old habits behind that no longer serve them, and welcome fresh, new possibilities for the coming year. Let us know how you and your family celebrate the New...

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! We're so grateful to be able to share our podcast with you all! We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving with your loved ones, and we're sharing what else we're grateful for this year in this episode. We love to hear from you, so please drop us a line to let us know your thoughts about Organizing with Ease! Join Diana for a free workshop on Thursday, December 14 - Ready, Set, 2024: 5 Steps to Kickstart Your Year. Click here to sign up: Ready. Set. 2024...

Buying gifts this holiday season can be all the sweeter when you follow the tips we share in this episode! creating a curated listintegrating giving back to your organized shoppingorganize your online holiday shoppingThis is how you'll prevent buyer's regret, and clutter, in your home and your loved ones' homes! Join Diana for a free workshop on Thursday, December 14 - Ready, Set, 2024: 5 Steps to Kickstart Your Year. Click here to sign up: Ready. Set. 2024 Workshop Connect with Diana and...

Hey, we've all been there. It's Tuesday, you've been slammed with work, or family events, or an illness, and you just haven't had the time or energy to plan for Thanksgiving, but you absolutely want a memorable and gorgeous Thanksgiving. In this quick episode, we tell you exactly what to do to pull off a beautiful Thanksgiving without exhaustion or frustration! (Hint: no turkey required.) Don't forget: Sign up for the Toy Room Bootcamp on December 7th at 7pm EST! Come *Live* and stay...

If you have been wanting to host a dinner party, but you're worried about all the work it will take to prepare a meal for a group, we're sharing our top tips to keeping it semi-simple in this episode! Listen for great tips for easier: CocktailsMain dishesSide dishesDessertDecor Find this limited time bundle at www.dsdeclutrr.com! Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: [email protected] Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast Our Facebook: @OWE Podcast Our...

We're going to the experts for advice on how to handle the stresses of the holiday season! We all have great plans to have a wonderfully enjoyable holiday season, but then we're sideswiped by stress, the inability to shut off "work mode", family tensions, or kids who turn into monsters just in time for that family gathering! So join us on this episode for some real-world tips for how to handle all of that, so you can have a lovely and memorable holiday this year. Connect with Diana and...

Do you love having family or friends staying with you, but worried at the thought of all the preparation it takes to have guests feel at home while visiting you? In this week's episode, we share with you our tried-and-true methods to simplify all the preparation beforehand, and tips to handle the clean-ups and entertaining so that you're enjoying yourself, instead of stressing about all there is to do! Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 68: Meal Planning For When School...

Kids will always tell us what they want as gifts, but adults? Not so much! So what do you get for the adult who pretty much has everything? Or to that hostess who invited you and your husband to a dinner party? Or for all the adults in your life to whom you want to show some appreciation during the holidays? In this episode, we'll share with you a bunch of ideas raging from: The 4 categoriesSustainable giftsGifts of experiencesIf you have any ideas that we didn't mention, but that are "gold",...

The first decision to make when remodeling, building or expanding your home is to find an architect and an interior designer to guide the work. But you may be fearful of making the wrong hiring decision. In today's episode, we introduce you to Marilan Martinez and Bea Leupold, experienced professionals who share with us how to make a good decision here, and also the pitfalls to avoid during your project - all in the name of reducing the stress of the home improvement projects. Connect with...

Who loves paper organizing??? Haha! No-one, right? It feels like a chore (or a torture?), and we push it off until the piles of paper are just too overwhelming! In today's episode, we'll help you gear up your paper organizing. You'll learn how to create a filing system that you'll actually stick with! Resources mentioned in this episode: Diana's Papers To Go downloadable guide Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: [email protected] Our Instagram: @organizing_with_ease_podcast ...

Join Zeenat's Junk Drawer Challenge September 25-29! Sign up here: https://go.fireflybridge.com/junk-drawer-challenge We're sharing some fun ways to Gear Up your Closet for Fall in this week's episode!  We cover: This year's Fall fashion trendsHow to incorporate these easily into your current wardrobeSome fashion technology you might consider using to get really efficient with your wardrobe!Resources mentioned in this episode: Clothing Storage Boxes: Zippered Storage Bag Fabric Storage...

Allow us to help you Gear Top your Kitchen for Fall! We've got a bunch of fun, creative ideas to make your kitchen feel like right now (we are Fall's biggest fans!). Things like: Fall snack ideasFall-specific beverage stationAnd then, we also give you a breakdown of some meal planning apps that you should look at if you're ready to embrace some tech to get your week's meals planned and prepped with the least amount of stress possible. Resources mentioned in this episode: Meal Planning...

This month is all about Gearing Up for Fall on the podcast! And today, we're focusing on the dreaded garage... Whether you store all your odds and ends in the garage, or you insist on keeping your car in there, there are ways to approach garage organization to make your garage function better for you this Fall. This week, we chat about how we have our garages set up right now, and what our dream garages look like. Join us! Resources mentioned in this episode: Garage Sports Equipment...

In this episode, we explore the various ways to keep your family organized and on track using a family calendar. We talk about: Family chatsThe family command centerHow to set up digital calendars for the entire family2 family organizing apps we like Resources mentioned in this episode: Cozi Any.do Pottery Barn Modular Daily System Clear Acrylic Family Calendar Target Magnet Wall Organizers Custom Chalkboard Calendar Magnetic Acrylic Family Calendar for the Fridge   Sign up for the Junk...

What's your plan for meals next week? Don't have one yet? Then tune in to this week's episode which is chock full of ideas! Hear all about: The 3 methods of meal planningOur own quick meals that are on repeat in our homesIdeas from our mom friends that are simple, but save SO much time! Sign up for the Junk Drawer Challenge! Follow along as Zee shows you how to organize your junk drawer with minimal frustration. And by the end of the challenge, your  junk drawer will be tidy and organized,...

When was the last time you took the day off from...home?  On the podcast this week, we're talking all about the ways we approach self care. Find out: If you view "self care" as a routine must-do, and barely think about itIf what you're doing as self care are actually beneficial to youand how to find those self care activities that will have the real benefits of reduced stress and increased fulfillment Resources mentioned in this episode: Miami Spice Restaurant Months Official Site Miami Spa...

For all of us, working moms, the transition to Fall can be tricky: getting the kids ready to head out the door, planning the meals, our health, and trying not to get get derailed by all the unplanned things that pop up! In this episode, we share with you 6 strategies that we and our friends have put implemented over the years to help us successfully transition into fall. These are the ways that have worked for us to continue moving ahead in our work, while still staying connected and...

Here's a thought: let the kids take a bigger role in back-to-school prep this year, so that they feel less shock on the first day of school, and the whole family is a little less stressed about back-to-school! In today's episode, we break down specific tasks and responsibilities your child can take on at various ages and stages: Preschool through Kindergarten, the primary grades, the middle school years, and throughout their high school years. And bonus: by teaching, and allowing, your kids...

Are roadtrips your favorite summer family vacation, or are you planning your very first family road trip? Whichever the case, we've got a fun episode for you this week, where we discuss best practices for road trips. Enjoy! Resources mentioned in this episode: US Department of Transportation Summer Driving Tips Travel Neck Pillow Kids’ Travel Neck Pillow Headrest Car Fan Kids’ Car Tray Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner  Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: [email protected] Our...

A recent study reveals that all those home improvement shows on HGTV and the images we see in home magazines could be making us feel sad and depressed when we can't achieve "that look" that is on trend right now! AND, "neutrals reign supreme" as remodelers are afraid to take the leap into bold color choices because that may limit the home's potential equity and profit!  Listen to today's episode as we discuss this study, as well as chat about our own current organizing projects, and how we...

Are you ready to tackle your photos this summer? Photo Organizer Christina Keen tells us how to make this daunting task manageable! She walks us through her process, which helps not only to finally get those photos organized, but also to preserve your family's story. Connect with Christina: Website: https://www.customhomeorganizing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/customhomeorganizing/  Connect with Diana and Zeenat: email: [email protected] Our Instagram:...