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#58: Life Updates and Organized-ish Parenting: Navigating Chaos

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In this latest episode, I discuss the challenges of juggling life, parenting, and running a business. After a summer vacation and a hectic back-to-school period, I return to podcasting with a new energy and a rebranded podcast, ‘The Organized-ish Parent Podcast.’ I share insights into my family’s trip, school adjustments, my role as a lunch supervisor, and my framework for managing home life. This episode encompasses the importance of flexibility and realistic expectations in parenting and organizing. Tune in for a candid catch-up and plans for future episodes.

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#39: A Behind The Scenes Look At My Life As A Solopreneur And A Mom

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The life of a mom-entrepreneur: It’s definitely NOT like what you see on social media and not as smooth as I’d like it to be. However, I know this’ll all be worth it down the road. Plus, I love doing this, sharing with you and being real when it comes to parenthood, our mindset, being a woman, a mom and entrepreneur. So, on THAT note,

School’s out for us living in the province of Quebec. As I record this, it IS the first day of summer vacation, the kids are home, and it’s also a long weekend for us Quebecers. So that means, the husband’s home too! So if you hear any weird noises it’s probably him in the garage or any drilling sounds. He’s building his bbq shed in the backyard. And our bedroom is at the back of the house and above the garage. In case you didn’t know and just to be clear, my office/studio is right here in our room! Fancy huh? Lol

Now, this is the 2nd summer since the launch of my podcast show. And I remember last year, despite ALL the good intentions, and even mentioning it on the episode before the summer hit last year, I warned my audience that my episodes would be released less frequently BECAUSE the kids were home, pool life was about to start again, meaning mom life was about to be amped up which also meant biz life was taking a back burner but not completely shut down.

Well, summer came, we had a lot of fun, I gave myself grace because the thought of my podcast being put on “hold” was always on my mind. And I have to admit, in hindsight, it was bugging me.

Then summer flew by and we had to prepare ourselves mentally for the next season and new beginnings such as, our oldest entering his first year of high school! It started out smoothly until there was a whole issue with the transportation company and the buses. Long story short, I was in a group chat with other moms for a good month and a half scheduling and coordinating carpools for our kids. Yeah, fun-fun.

September also meant volunteering picked back up again with the professional organizers in Canada with our monthly meeting preparations and presentations. Also working at the school started up again, so my schedule took another adjustment. I was happy for the structure to be honest. Because from there, I was able to see the pockets of time where I can work on my business.

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#23: Getting Organized With Your Last Minute Teachers’ Gifts

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So back to the year end chaos. On top of the events, outings, shows, exams and final projects comes the time to say ‘thank you and enjoy your summer’ blurb we either say or write on a card, to the people who spend the most time with our kids. The ones who are tirelessly supporting them, guiding them and basically helping to raise our kids. These range from the very present teachers and aids to those supporting them in the background, the staff.

When you ask teachers point blank what they’d like as a gift, they naturally look at you wide eyed, nervously smiling and shaking their heads saying “I don’t know… anything…”! But what they can tell you in unison and certainty, without even blinking is what they DON’T want: another mug!

You can get ideas from ALL over: Pinterest, any Facebook group with moms and even doing a plain ol’ Google search. From ordering, to DIY the ideas are ENDLESS – If you have time…..

And this episode is about NOT having much time to do all of the searching, ordering or origami-ing. So what do you do to show your appreciation and thanks when you have VERY LITTLE TIME and it’s almost running out? Well I’m about to tell you what I do – because I’m going through it right now – I’ll give you some tips and ideas as well as provide you with a little template to help you out. Today’s podcast episode is about Getting Organized With Your Last Minute Teachers’ Gifts. Are you ready? Let’s go!

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Podcast #14: Digital Organizing – Interview With Stéphanie Galipeau From HOP

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…if you own a phone, a laptop, tablet…..
Basically any kind of device, tool or app that stores your digital files and documents, pictures, or helps you perform tasks much easier or sends you reminders throughout the day…or at the VERY LEAST, you get emails…

This is the episode you want to pay close attention to because it’s ALL about getting your digital clutter organized and so much more!

! I’m SO excited to share with you my VERY FIRST interview on the Parenting Guide: Organizing Habits Made Easy podcast ,with fellow Pro Organizer, colleague, former executive committee member with me – she served as our Montreal chapter chair for the last 4 years and did such an amazing job keeping us all informed and digitally organized too…. But has recently stepped down from that role to put her full focus and energy in the tail end of getting her brand new course out called L’ABC de l’organisation numérique, which translates to: The ABC’s or basics of Digital Organizing. And if you haven’t guessed already, this course is taught in French. So if you understand, read or can follow in French and want to get your digital clutter organized and systemized, this course is for you.

But first, let’s get to know more about my guest Stephanie Galipeau, the owner of HOP here in Montreal, Quebec and her brand new course teaching her students the basics of digital organizing!

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Podcast#13: The ultimate guide to hosting a birthday party!

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Now that things are starting to go back to some kind of normal and restrictions are going to be lifted, MANY of us are jumping for JOY because our social calendars are about to get filled up!

So this means plans are going to be made, which ALSO means we’re entering into the world of gatherings and celebrations…

If you haven’t done so already and are kind of nervous or apprehensive about hosting birthday parties, this episode is for you!

It’s been a very LONG 2 years, right? And like MANY kids and parents  out there, they’re going to want to hit the ground running with making up for all the virtual and drive-by birthday parties.

And there are some who might feel like they’ve forgotten HOW it all works. In fact, it might be overwhelming.  And that’s OK.

If you find yourself needing just a little reminder of how to go about throwing a kid’s birthday party, or your pre-pandemic babies and toddlers – are now big kids ready to invite all their buddies and besties to their birthday parties …

…and the thought of entertaining ALL these kids is cause for a little panic, I’ve got you covered.

In today’s episode, I’m going to take you through all the things to consider when organizing your kid’s birthday party whether it’s at a venue or at home.

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