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The SOS Mom Show SIMPLIFY ORGANIZE STYLE

Jennifer McDaniel | Professional Organizer, Clutter Coach, Personal Stylist, Home Efficiency Expertwww.thesosmom.com
Are you feeling overwhelmed and defeated by the clutter in your home? Have you lost yourself in motherhood, putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own? Is your home in a constant state of disarray leaving you feeling guilty and disappointed with all that’s still left to do at the end of the day? Are you so busy focusing on what others need and taking care of everyone else that you go days without showering? Do you feel like you never have the right things to wear, so you just wear whatever is easy and still fits even if you know it’s not flattering on your mom-bod? Do you have a closet full of clothes you never wear, because you don’t know how to dress yourself for mom life, so you let your kids dress better than you do? Are your kids (or your hubby) wearing clothes that are ripped, stained, or just don’t fit, because there’s no system for removing items that no longer work making it impossible to keep up with the laundry? Well, I am here to help! As a mom of 4, I realize how quickly things can get out of control, and how important it is to have systems in place so that when life gets busy, we don’t let it overwhelm us. Let’s dig through the clutter and make space for the things that are really important! It’s time to let go of the things that are holding you back and keeping you from being the mom you’ve always wanted to be! After conquering the clutter and finding freedom from the chaos in my own life, I started helping friends and family, and have since become a professional organizer and capsule wardrobe stylist, functional home designer, and clutter coach! And I am here to teach you everything I know about how to create beauty from the chaos in your mama life! Inside this podcast, I teach you how to simplify, organize, and optimize your home, wardrobe and workload. I will teach you how to make simple changes that have a big impact on how your home functions and how it makes you feel! Share tips and tricks on how to style yourself and your home, get organized with simple systems, and manage the sometimes overwhelming stresses a mama has in her every day life. Getting organized is about decluttering the things that are inessential, finding ways to simplify the process, and making space for the things you really value. You can be stylish, your home environment can be serene, and you won’t have to scream. ❤️ WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL: hello@thesosmom.com CALL or TEXT: +1(980)389-0399 FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/thesosmomshow

Episodes

DISTRACTIONS, Messes, and Sunsets. How Our Children May Be A Good Example!

Hey Friend, The end of the day can be so stressful as a mom. Trying to feed everyone, cleaning the kitchen just before everyone is ready for second supper, getting everything in place so we can find it on our way out the door in the morning, and getting everyone to bed so they can get enough sleep. All the things on our to-do list can really create a stressful couple of hours!! Here's what I learned from my children this week when things had me mad and frustrated. Does this happen at your house ...

Sep 16, 202420 minEp 263Transcript available on Metacast

How To Organize Children's Books so they can put them away without it looking like a mess!

Hey Friend! Reading with our children is one of the best things we can do with them in those early years! But how can we keep the bookshelves from looking like an avalanche after they put books away? In this episode, I share my simple organization solutions that have worked for us over the years! Need help with one of your own spaces? I'm so here for that! Get your sos call scheduled today and let's work on it together! Text 704-759-6816 HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL: hello@thesosm...

Sep 13, 202410 minEp 262Transcript available on Metacast

3-Step Laundry System that Actually Works!

Hey Friend! Laundry used to make me feel like a failure. It was always piled up on the guest bed, and still a mountain waiting to be washed…. Here’s how I changed that cycle of piling it up, and have been able to keep all the clean laundry put away for nearly 10 years now!!!! Even when I get backed up, this system keeps me from getting overwhelmed or staying backed up. Need help creating systems for your family? Book an SOS call and I’ll help you know exactly where to start, and give you the ste...

Aug 21, 202420 minEp 261Transcript available on Metacast

Where Do You Start Decluttering When Overwhelmed? My top 2 Easiest places to start in any room no matter how messy!

Hey Friend! When I finally realized how much the clutter and extra things were adding to my feeling stressed and overwhelmed, I got serious! Where to start decluttering when your whole house is a mess? Anywhere! Whatever space you’re in right now, start there! I’m sure you can look around and find 3 things you don’t need! Put them in a trash bag and keep going!!! If you need someone to give you a plan or walk with you through the process, what are you waiting for!?? Book a session with me today!...

Aug 05, 202430 minEp 260Transcript available on Metacast

Boundaries for Toys and Grandmas

Hey Friend! So many moms are struggling with toys and clutter! You don’t have to be one of them! Set boundaries, make it easy to clean up, and keep purging until it’s easy!!!! Open ended play and toys that inspire creativity and imagination are all they need! Keep it fun, simple, and bless others with your excess to keep it from being your burden. Mess IS Stress. If you’re home feels stressful because of the stuff in it, and it’s keeping you from enjoying the people in your life, it’s time to ma...

Aug 02, 202436 minEp 259Transcript available on Metacast

Is Your Home Restful or StressFull? How I created a more peaceful home for my family of 6

Hey Friend! so many times I meet my clients in their cluttered homes, embarrassed to even show me their beautiful rooms because they feel like failures for not keeping up with everything. We were not meant to be responsible for so many things that they burden us and make us feel stressed and overwhelmed in our own homes! It’s time to take back your home! Look around right now and find something you can give away!! Now fill a box or bag with more things you don’t need! It’s time to break those ch...

Jul 31, 202441 minEp 258Transcript available on Metacast

Laundry Baskets All Full Of Clean Clothes Again? How I have kept up with the laundry for over 8 years for my family of 6

Hey Friend! I used to have a pile of dirty laundry the size of the washing machine, and it would take me hours to clear all the clean clothes off the guest bed when someone was coming to stay! It was embarrassing! It felt impossible to fix it, and believe me, I felt like I had tried everything! But I changed my process and now, laundry is EASY for me! I'm working on a course to show you step by step how to eliminate the laundry mountain for good! If you want to be one of the first to know when i...

Jul 11, 20249 minEp 257Transcript available on Metacast

Listener Q&A: Get Your Clean Laundry Put Away Fast so it doesn't get backed up, Take the mental load off with these easy tips!

Hey Friend! I used to have this problem on a monthly basis! But for the last 8 years, I have only had ONE laundry basket for my family of 6, and we rarely have overflowing hampers, and even my husband gets his laundry INTO the Hamper, not on the floor!! Struggling to simplify your laundry routine so you can keep up at home? Get to your email and send me a message today! I can't wait to help you!! HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL: hello@thesosmom.com FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/t...

Jul 01, 20249 minEp 256Transcript available on Metacast

How to Keep Up with the Housework and Still Enjoy a Relaxing Summer of Fun

Hey Friend! Do your summer days have you feeling overwhelmed, behind, or like you've lost all control of your systems in your home? I can get that way too with all the distractions and chaos that comes with not having a schedule to follow. Are you asking how to stay on top of things and still enjoy a relaxing summer of fun? Well, with YEARS of experience with moms just like you, I can tell you that this is what I have found that balances the fun and function for my household. It's Time Blocking!...

Jun 26, 202421 minEp 255Transcript available on Metacast

How to Have An Inviting Home, even when you have messy children

Hey Friend! I was reminded how important it is to create an inviting home instead of a “perfect” home. Sometimes it’s just the perspective that needs to be adjusted ever so slightly so we can get out of our own way and get back to what’s most important!! Need help getting an action plan together so you can feel more confident in your own home? Email me at hello@thesosmom.com and I will personally help you create a simple, step by step plan to reach your goals! I’m here for YOU, let’s do this tog...

Jun 20, 202431 minEp 254Transcript available on Metacast

Are You Stuck Holding On to Your Pre-Baby Clothes?

Hey Friend! I got a message from a mama with 3 young children who was feeling wasteful and guilty for wanting to part with her pre baby wardrobe. She wasn't wearing any of it, and didn't feel comfortable or confident wearing it anymore, but couldn't quite make herself get rid of it and buy new items. This episode shares how I helped her, myself, and others over the years with this and similar struggles relating to clothing, as well as HOW TO start over with clothing if you do need to purchase ne...

Jun 07, 202424 minEp 253Transcript available on Metacast

Easy Meal Planning for Busy Moms On the Go

Hey Friend! Only have a day or two each week with time to make a home cooked dinner? Here's my simple meal plan solution for busy moms so everyone stops asking "What's for dinner". I knew this was going to be a busy season for us with birthdays, holidays, houseguests, and out of town trips. We needed to save some money to stay on top of everything! The easiest way to save is to stop spending! So I wrote out our favorite dinners and the ingredients needed to make them. I found that I have everyth...

Jun 05, 202423 minEp 252Transcript available on Metacast

Paperwork or Mail Piling Up On You? My 3 Step Sort to get through it quickly!

Hey Friend! I don't think I've had many clients that didn't struggle with paper clutter, especially if they have children!! In this episode, I share my 3 step system for sorting through paperwork quickly so you can do better at keeping up with the papers, especially the important ones! We Can do this together! And like they say on Paw Patrol, "No job is too big, no pup is too small." Come join us in the Facebook group for some behind the scenes fun an d conversation. HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thes...

May 29, 202415 minEp 251Transcript available on Metacast

Every Item In It’s Place! …but where exactly should that be??

Hey Friend! Are you someone who loves a tidy space, or a person who grew up knowing every item needs to be put away, but as you’re managing your own home, you realize you lose things often, or forget where you put them? You are not alone!! That is one of the biggest reasons I wanted to start this podcast. I wanted to help people organize their homes and help inform those that maybe weren’t taught how to organize and it doesn’t come naturally to you. This episode shared a recent story about a kit...

Apr 29, 202426 minEp 250Transcript available on Metacast

Don’t Stress About Moving! Start Here

Hey Friend! This is the very first thing I do before a possible move to get my house ready. Whether your move is in days, weeks, or even next year, getting these things out of the way is the first place to start!! I actually love moving! I get so excited about a new beginning and a fresh start. Not just for myself, but for clients as well. If you need some personalized plans for your project, go book your sos call at www.thesosmom.com and let’s get started! HUGS, Jenn EMAIL: hello@thesosmom.com ...

Apr 21, 202431 minEp 249Transcript available on Metacast

Decluttering Future Needs for Present Blessings: Let go of the guilt of decluttering!!

Hey Friend! I think we probably all hold on to things long after we stop using them, and definitely things we’ve never used at all. Here’s how I handle these tricky areas with myself, my children, and my clients!! No more feeling guilty and frustrated by things! Here’s how you can make the right decision for yourself!! HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL: hello@thesosmom.com SOS CALL: www.calendly.com/thesosmom/sos-call...

Apr 11, 202430 minEp 248Transcript available on Metacast

How to find the smaller categories in a big decluttering project so you don’t get overwhelmed

Hey Friend! Does the thought of going through your clothes stress you out and make you want to give up? You are not alone!! I used to feel that way too!! In this episode, I share how I find the small categories even in a huge mess, and make it something I CAN do, even if I only have a few minutes to get through it. Decluttering doesn’t have to be a big mess and take hours at a time! There are things you can do in seconds to chip away at that big, overwhelming task, and I am here to help you find...

Mar 28, 202418 minEp 247Transcript available on Metacast

DeclutteringTips for Clothing

Hey Friend! Happy Spring!!! Its time to sort through our wardrobes and decide what to keep for next season, and what needs to go now. In this episode, I share several ways that I actually use to declutter clothing for myself, my children, and my clients. What questions should you ask yourself as you’re deciding what to keep or toss? I share my thoughts and opinions throughout the process of sorting through clothing with my clients and my children. Wish someone would come help you do this at your...

Mar 25, 202424 minEp 246Transcript available on Metacast

Mental Load: How Clutter Affects Your Mind and Health

Hey Friend, As a mom of 4, my mental load can feel overwhelming at times. And when my home is cluttered, I don't feel like I ever get anything checked off my to-do list, and I'm just running around in circles never actually doing anything. More like just moving things from one place they don't belong to another place they don't belong, getting distracted a million and one times along the way. Clutter can lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, resentment, rage, failure, depression, overs...

Mar 22, 202430 minEp 245Transcript available on Metacast

Want to Have A More Sane Schedule? How to Simplify Your To-Do List

Hey Friend, Feeling like a failure Bec cause you can't do everything everyone wants you to do in a day? This is the episode for you! You will find out how to live a simpler life and have a saner schedule!! "Knowing your purpose simplifies your life. It defines what you do and don't do. Your purpose becomes the standard you use to evaluate which activities are essential and which aren't. You simply ask, 'Does this activity (task/request) help me fulfill one of God's purposes for my life?'" A para...

Mar 20, 202432 minEp 244Transcript available on Metacast

Coffee Bar Organization, Tea Storage, and Where to Put The Mugs

Hey Friend! Sometimes it's all about how it works for YOUR space! In this episode, I share several ways I have organized coffee and tea in a variety of kitchens, and some of the challenges I have had to overcome in my clients homes, as well as my own homes. If you are unsure of the best way to organize your space, let's talk through a few options using what you already have to use! I am so here for you! Let's do this together! HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL: hello@thesosmom.com SOS ...

Mar 18, 202425 minEp 243Transcript available on Metacast

Stop Continuing this Cycle of Insanity! Try this instead!!

Hey Friend! Ever feel like you’re going crazy living in a cycle of the same messes, clutter, and chaos all around you? Need a way out of the hamster wheel? Listen to this episode!! I’m right here to answer your call for help! SOS (save our sanity) because doing the same thing over and over with the same disappointing results can make us feel like we’re losing it sometimes!! (Been there) That’s why for a limited time, I am offering SOS calls absolutely FREE to you, my loyal podcast listeners!!! H...

Mar 14, 202425 minEp 242Transcript available on Metacast

First Step to Get Organized

Hey Friend! Getting started organizing your home can few overwhelming, and sometimes we just procrastinate so long on things that once we know what we need to do, they only take a few minutes to make a huge difference!!! If you’re needing help figuring out those first steps, or final steps to get your home looking and feeling amazing, I’m so here for you!! HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL: hello@thesosmom.com...

Mar 12, 202421 minEp 241Transcript available on Metacast

2 Things Moms Need To Do Every Week

Hey Friend! As a busy mom, it is so challenging to keep up with the little ones and all the messes and to-do's. I know! I have totally been there, and am still fighting to stay on top of the chaos every week with a house full of people and animals. It's not that it gets easier when they get older, because little ones are at least easier to contain! Ha ha!! Don't let the distractions get your priorities out of order! You don't have to do everything every single day, but you really should be doing...

Mar 08, 202426 minEp 240Transcript available on Metacast

You Don't Have to Do Everything EVERY DAY, How to Prep for Mom's Day Off!

Hey Mama! Are you feeling burned out? Feeling like your days all blur together because you just repeat the same things day after day? I have totally been there myself. For years I felt the blahhh blahhh blahhh of life and littles sucking the life out of me. But once I started making these changes, I started feeling more alive and more impact in my day to day tasks. Listen in for how I made these little changes so I could take a day to rest without feeling guilty about everything that still neede...

Mar 06, 202426 minEp 239Transcript available on Metacast

Are YOU a Hoarder of Cleaning Supplies?

Hey Friend! Something I find in so many homes is a massive collection of cleaning supplies, and probably 50% of it is stuff they don’t even like! What should you keep, how to organize and store it all is in this episode!! If you’re wondering where to start and how to get through all the stuff in your home, or just make the stuff you use work in the space you have, I’m here to help! Book an sos call and let’s get started!! HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL: hello@thesosmom.com FB GROUP:...

Mar 05, 202428 minEp 238Transcript available on Metacast

Stop Stressing Over the Little Things that Don't Matter in the Long Run

Hey Mama! I have been really feeling like I need to make some adjustments to what I'm focusing on at home. You know, get my focus out of the weeds and back to the really important stuff! Ask yourself What's going to matter tomorrow, next week, next year, and beyond? Need help figuring out your priorities and get a game plan going for your home? I have EIGHT spots open for March to work together so get in here and let's do this together!!! HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL: hello@thesos...

Feb 29, 202416 minEp 237Transcript available on Metacast

How to Get More Done Everyday as a Busy Mom

Hey Mama! I didn't know what to do when I became a stay at home mom over 10 years ago. How could I keep up with the housework so much better when I was working!? Well, I know what it was now, and I have found so many ways to improve on what I was doing there in the beginning of my mommy days. If you are feeling stuck, reach out! I would love to talk with you and help you find some solutions to those stucky situations!!! (haha, "stucky") HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL: hello@thesosmo...

Feb 27, 202430 minEp 236Transcript available on Metacast

How I use my phone to help me clean my house!

Hey Friend! If you want to get ahead of the chaos, you have to stop thinking about every single thing on your to do list all the time! Give those tasks a place on the schedule and stop thinking about the things you don't have time for today. Wondering how you can possibly do that? Well, you'll have to listen in for the details. Our lives are staying so busy, and we either have too much time to manage, or not enough time to get things done. In this episode, I am sharing with you some of the ways ...

Feb 16, 202424 minEp 234Transcript available on Metacast

Clean & Tidy Home: Know What to Prioritize Each Day of the Week

Hey Friend! Ever feel like you can never keep up with your house? Me too! So I found a way to balance the workload and help keep me focused!! This schedule has changed over the years, but the system has stayed the same for nearly a decade!! Need a hand figuring out how to prioritize or personalize your cleaning schedule? Book an SOS call and let's work on it together! I know you want to get out of the hamster wheel and start moving ahead of the chaos, so don't wait another day! Start making posi...

Feb 14, 202421 minEp 233Transcript available on Metacast