Best Jennifer McDaniel | Professional Organizer Podcasts (2025)

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Getting Organized is Like Working a Puzzle 25:03

2M ago25:03

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Hey Friend! As a professional organizer and clutter consultant working in the Carolinas and along the East Coast. I have discovered that every project is like working a puzzle. Some puzzles will have 300 pieces. Some puzzles will have 1500 pieces and they are all going to take some work to figure them out, And sometimes when you put the whole puzzl…

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DISTRACTIONS, Messes, and Sunsets. How Our Children May Be A Good Example! 20:16

8M ago20:16

20:16

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…

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How To Organize Children's Books so they can put them away without it looking like a mess! 10:27

8M ago10:27

10:27

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 f…

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3-Step Laundry System that Actually Works! 19:39

9M ago19:39

19:39

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 …

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Where Do You Start Decluttering When Overwhelmed? My top 2 Easiest places to start in any room no matter how messy! 30:06

9M ago30:06

30:06

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 an…

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Boundaries for Toys and Grandmas 36:18

9M ago36:18

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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. …

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Is Your Home Restful or StressFull? How I created a more peaceful home for my family of 6 41:08

9M ago41:08

41:08

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…

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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 9:29

10M ago9:29

9:29

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 …

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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! 8:43

10M ago8:43

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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 se…

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How to Keep Up with the Housework and Still Enjoy a Relaxing Summer of Fun 20:39

11M ago20:39

20:39

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 expe…

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How to Have An Inviting Home, even when you have messy children 31:00

11M ago31:00

31:00

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? Emai…

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Are You Stuck Holding On to Your Pre-Baby Clothes? 24:19

11M ago24:19

24:19

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, an…

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Easy Meal Planning for Busy Moms On the Go 23:29

11M ago23:29

23:29

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!…

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Paperwork or Mail Piling Up On You? My 3 Step Sort to get through it quickly! 15:23

11M ago15:23

15:23

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 j…

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Every Item In It’s Place! …but where exactly should that be?? 26:17

1y ago26:17

26:17

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 home…

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Don’t Stress About Moving! Start Here 31:16

1y ago31:16

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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 n…

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Decluttering Future Needs for Present Blessings: Let go of the guilt of decluttering!! 29:48

1y ago29:48

29:48

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.theso…

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How to find the smaller categories in a big decluttering project so you don’t get overwhelmed 18:11

1y ago18:11

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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…

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DeclutteringTips for Clothing 24:02

1y ago24:02

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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 thou…

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Mental Load: How Clutter Affects Your Mind and Health 29:52

1y ago29:52

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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 dist…

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Want to Have A More Sane Schedule? How to Simplify Your To-Do List 32:08

1y ago32:08

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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 act…

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Coffee Bar Organization, Tea Storage, and Where to Put The Mugs 24:55

1y ago24:55

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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 u…

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Stop Continuing this Cycle of Insanity! Try this instead!! 25:23

1y ago25:23

25:23

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 w…

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First Step to Get Organized 20:54

1y ago20:54

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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 f…

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2 Things Moms Need To Do Every Week 25:33

1y ago25:33

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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!…

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You Don't Have to Do Everything EVERY DAY, How to Prep for Mom's Day Off! 26:05

1y ago26:05

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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 …

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Are YOU a Hoarder of Cleaning Supplies? 27:35

1y ago27:35

27:35

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…

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Stop Stressing Over the Little Things that Don't Matter in the Long Run 15:48

1y ago15:48

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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 h…

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How to Get More Done Everyday as a Busy Mom 29:52

1y ago29:52

29:52

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 tal…

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How I use my phone to help me clean my house! 23:46

1y ago23:46

23:46

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 stayin…

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Clean & Tidy Home: Know What to Prioritize Each Day of the Week 21:08

1y ago21:08

21:08

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 …

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Morning Routine for Busy Moms! Including Easy Cleaning Schedule 30:57

1y ago30:57

30:57

Hey Mama! Working mom or SAHM you have a morning routine. The question is: Is your morning routine working for you? Are you able to keep up with the to-do's and have a tidy and well organized home, or do you need to make some changes to your current schedule? Your house doesn't need to look like a tornado went through it when you're getting everyon…

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Cleaning Schedule for Busy Moms! 30:31

1y ago30:31

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Hey Friend! Sometimes life just gets away from us and next thing you know, you walk in the door and are hit right in the sniffer with an unpleasant smell and you can't believe that's what your house smells like! The horror!! (just me?? I'm blaming the dogs, lol) Well, I have a system for keeping up with the cleaning and organization in your home, n…

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7 Ways I save Money On My Children's Clothing 15:45

1+ y ago15:45

15:45

Hey Friend! I was looking at some pictures from years ago and noticed the differences in how their closets looked. Seems like as soon as we get back into a routine after the holidays, the laundry and clothing becomes a big stressor for us moms. So in this episode, I share my top ways to stop overspending on clothes for your children. When I take a …

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How To Keep Decluttering When The Stuff That Needs To Go Isn't Yours 23:54

1+ y ago23:54

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Hey Friend! When I look at my bedroom, the first things I see are the things my husband hasn't put away... I can completely ignore the baskets and piles of MY things, and get so annoyed at his stuff! But when I step back, and take an unemotional look, I can find a dozen things that are MY responsibilities in the same room!! Don't let your partner's…

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Get Your Style Back!! Stop Wearing Leggings and a T-shirt! 19:26

1+ y ago19:26

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Hey Friend! Are you stuck in a style rut? Even I have been wearing the same things on repeat lately, but I still accessorize and wear something a little different when I leave the house! If you feel like you need a change, I would be so excited to help you find your style again! Let’s put that closet to work and use those pieces you love so much!! …

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5 Simple Steps to Get Your House Clean! 18:46

1+ y ago18:46

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Hey Friend! Do you struggle to get things cleaned up after a busy week? I know I do sometimes. When I need to get motivated to take on the housework, I use this 5 step process, and I can bust through a room or even the whole house in just an hour or so (depending on how bad things are that day). Come on! Stop sitting around and go clean up that mes…

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How To Organize Your To-Do List! Priorities, Distractions, and the Really Important Things 17:39

1+ y ago17:39

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Hey Friend! I have to apologize to my children on a daily basis for mixing up my priorities. I can get so distracted with the things that I forget why I'm doing what I'm doing! So this year, I plan to get my priorities in order!! HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL: [email protected] FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/thesosmomshow…

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Quick Improvements for the Kitchen and Your Morning Routine! 21:09

1+ y ago21:09

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Hey Friend! I don't know about you, but I can really put things off around my house sometimes. You know, like cleaning under my bed, or going through the linen closet, or putting fuel in my car. Shhh! Don't tell my husband I parked it on empty again! LOL Well, this last month, my kitchen has really been through a lot. I was out of town, so I preppe…

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Gift Closet Organization, Seasonal Decor Storage 26:58

1+ y ago26:58

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Hey Friend! Happy Holidays!!! I just love this time of year. The gift giving, getting together with so many of the people I love, the cookies and delicious food, the relaxed schedule, the sparkly lights! It's just the best!! But when all the Cele brating is done, it can feel like we just made a big mess of almost every room in our house! So by the …

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Maybe Your Furniture Is WHY Your Room Looks So Junky! 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

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Hey Friend! I see this same problem in so many houses, so I just have to tell you.... Maybe the problem is your furniture! This is something I help with often, and if you are wondering what to do with your space, let's take a look and see what we can do to fix it today! It might be as simple as moving a piece of furniture around to make your space …

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Decluttering Kids Spaces, Girls Bedroom Makeover 17:56

1+ y ago17:56

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Hey Friend! I had so much fun helping this young lady makeover her room! I know kids spaces can feel really overwhelming sometimes, and I also know WHY they feel that way... It's because when we don't declutter consistently, they end up with so many different categories of toys and things that don't really fit in the storage areas we have designate…

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Pantry A Mess? How to Organize Food, When To Use Baskets or Containers in A Pantry 22:51

1+ y ago22:51

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Hey Friend! This episode has been a long time coming! Every kitchen in every home is used differently, and in most homes, even the basics change seasonally, so we are constantly adjusting our pantries to make them work for the current season and how they are being used with our current groceries. In this episode, I share how I make decisions about …

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Why You Can’t Find Things You Need In A Small Space, Pantry Design and Organization 31:14

1+ y ago31:14

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Hey Friend! I see so many homes with pantries full of food and all the kitchen stuff, so when I get invited in to organize them, I get so excited!! This client had so much wasted space in the pantry, with the small wire shelves, so when we got the go ahead to replace them with wooden shelves, I knew this was going to make a huge difference for the …

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3 Minutes to Improve Your Home and Have A Happier Family 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

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Hey Friend! When I opened this book with my son this morning, I had no idea how much I needed to read that. It was so perfect for what I was already talking with my family about. Sometimes it's just the way we are looking at things that make them seem so awful. I challenge you to look for the good in every situation, and in every person you interac…

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Meal Planning Stressing You Out? How I Make A Variety of Dinners with the Same Ingredients 14:02

1+ y ago14:02

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Hey Friend! I didn't cook for 10 years, but when I became a SAHM, had my 3rd child, and had another child diagnosed with ADHD the same year, I not only started to cook most of our meals, I started to remove the not so good for us ingredients too! It took years to perfect, and I still get in ruts where I only make the same few meals until we are all…

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Sustainable Systems to Keep Up With The Dishes and Laundry 39:59

1+ y ago39:59

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Hey Friend! As a mom, it often feels like there is always more to do than is humanly possible in a day. It can feel so defeating waking up day after day with piles of laundry and/or dishes waiting to be washed or put away. I have totally been there!! Here is how I stopped waking up with yesterday's dishes in the sink, and got rid of the mountains o…

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Clutter Can Make A Real Mess In Relationships 20:02

1+ y ago20:02

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Hey Friend! Goodness, it can be challenging learning what others need when living together, especially when there are multiple adults in the same home. We are either going to set boundaries OR put up walls. Which one have you been doing? If you need some help with the clutter in your home, book an SOS Call and let's get started! HUGS, Jennifer WEBS…

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Kitchen Hack: What to do with dirty dish cloths, No More Paper Towels, 7:52

1+ y ago7:52

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Hey Friend! I hope this was a fun and helpful podcast episode for you! I have to admit, I was scared to ditch the paper towels with so many children using the kitchen, but this has worked out so well, I had to share it with you! Let me know what solution you need for your home! I can't wait to hear from you! HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EM…

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Simplify the laundry! Exactly How Many Clothes Kids Need, Make it easy to keep up with the laundry systems! 25:11

1+ y ago25:11

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Hey Friend! I hated feeling like a slave to the laundry for years! Especially after adding a new baby, or when we got back from a vacation. I’m sharing some of my systems in this episode that have helped take the overwhelm out of doing the laundry! How many clothes do kids need? My answers inside this episode! HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com …

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