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Life's Beautiful Journey Radio is a podcast designed to inspire, educate, entertain, and encourage. Once weekly, we will provide humorous stories to learn from, life tips and hacks, and a word of inspiration to get you through the week.
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Organizing for Beautiful Living: Sustainable Organizing, Decluttering and Lifestyle Tips for Working Moms and Entrepreneurs
Zeenat Siman
Hello and welcome to Organizing for Beautiful Living! Join Home Organizer and Productivity Consultant, Zee Siman, along with her occasional co-host or guest, as she provides sustainable home organizing and lifestyle tips curated for you: working moms, mompreneurs and entrepreneurs. Are you ready to get organized sustainably and have a home- and work-life that's overflowing with confidence and joy? Well let's get started!
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040. How To Start Your Organizing Journey: The 5 Simple Steps To Organize Your Home Sustainably
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2025 can definitely be the year you become organized for beautiful living! In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 simple steps that I use for every organizing project I do, whether for myself or for clients. It's my CLEAR5 Framework: Clarify Limit Edit Assign Homes, and Review You'll hear exactly what each step entails, and how to get organized in a su…
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Are you ready to be organized in the new year? Well, to make it easier to get, and stay, organized, I've got 5 habits that I use all the time that I think will help you, too! They are: Micro-organizing Quick Meal Planning Do laundry often Make your bed every day, and Weekly Planning. Put these 5 habits into your "organizing toolkit", and you'll fin…
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This is the simplest way I've found to reflect on the past year, in a way that sets you up to create your 2025 goals and action plan. In today's episode, I'm giving you my template for completing your 2024 reflection. You'll look at the good things, the bad things, and just so-so things that were in your life and work last year, because one thing w…
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037. The 5 Keys For A Beautiful Life in 2025: How To Create A Working Mom’s Quarterly Plan For Success
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If you're a working mom, whether you work from home, you own your own business, you work in an office, hospital, university, garden or zoo, you know you need to plan so you accomplish the things you want in 2025. But how do you make sure you stick to your goals and actually achieve them? What types of goals should you be setting as a working mom or…
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036. How Knowing Your Organizing Personality Will Help You Get Organized Even When You're Super Busy
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There's a (not-so-secret) secret reason why some people can get organized quickly and stay organized easily: they know their Organizing Personality! I've identified four main Organizing Personalities that will tell you the way you should get help and support to get organized. The four personalities, that I've named just so they're memorable, are: T…
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Send us a text We are often fascinated by angels, and how they can be a part of our lives. Have you had an experience with an angel? The Bible mentions them a lot during the first Christmas story. Let's talk about that on today's season 15 finale podcast! #christmas #angelsDoug Meacham
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Are you traveling for the holidays? Then this episode is perfect timing! These are my best little tips for staying organized for your holiday travels! Keep a packing list for vacation, and one for work, and reuse them Use packing cubes (of course) Treat your suitcase as a drawer at your destination Bundle your kids' outfits together for each indivi…
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Send us a text This week is a big sports week! If you played sports at any time growing up, you may have had a coach who had an impact on your life. What does the Bible say about coaches, or the concept of being coached? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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Thanksgiving prep is exciting -- at first! And the clean-up? Ugh! I've got 10 hacks to streamline your Thanksgiving prep and the cleanup this week. These are hacks I use every time we have a big gathering at our house. Feel free to use these to simplify your hosting, no matter the size of your home, or the number of guests you've invited! In the ki…
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Send us a text Have you ever had someone "pay it forward" and give something to you? Did it make you feel like being more generous to others? What does the Bible say about generosity? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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033. Organizing for Beautiful Living: How To Organize Your Home Simply, and Live Beautifully
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We've changed our name! Organizing for Beautiful Living podcast is still all about sustainable home organizing, decluttering and lifestyle tips for working moms and entrepreneurs. It's simply that Organizing for Beautiful Living aligns more closely with my mission to help moms organize their homes sustainably without sacrificing all their time so t…
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Send us a text We are approaching shopping season; and we all have had some good experiences and some bad experiences while preparing for the holidays. How does shopping relate to the Bible? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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Looking for sustainable holiday gift ideas? I've got a gift guide for you this week! Ideas include: Experiences DIY gifts Consumables Secondhand gifts And I also share how I think about sustainable gift giving so you won't have to rely of "gift guides" each year! Don't forget our Fall Special: buy any organizing package through the end of November,…
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Send us a text We enjoy going to the beach and seeing big cities, but one of our favorite places to go is to the mountains. What does the Bible say about mountains? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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Do you have folders on your computer, and notebooks in your office, filled with notes, ideas, articles and passages you wanted to keep at one point, but they've now become files and notebooks you never look at anymore? Maybe those notes that you took time to compile just feel like a huge mountain of information to sift through, and so it sits there…
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Send us a text As a nation, we have some decisions to make this coming week. But, we actually make many decisions each day of our lives. What does the Bible say about decisions? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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Are you finding that the small "ugly stuff" in your house - cords from your computer, mismatched coffee mugs in crazy colors - is making your house feel a little chaotic? In this episode, I'm sharing some tricks to easily hide the ugly stuff in your house without much hassle. Don't forget that our Fall Special is happening right now until the end o…
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Send us a text We often enjoy seeing different attractions around the country. Do you have a favorite to visit? What does the Bible say about pursuing things that attract? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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You KNOW toys are coming during the holiday season...eek! So it's time to declutter, right? Toys can feel hard to declutter, but once you understand what makes some toys worthwhile, and how your kids should be playing with their toys, it'll become painless to declutter the kids' toys! Also, if you're in Miami, don't forget that our Fall Special is …
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Send us a text Sometimes life's beautiful journey can have some bumps in the road. Many people have experienced forms of depression in their lives, and the beautiful thing is getting the victory over it. What does the Bible say about depression? Let's talk about that on today's podcast. #depression #joy #peace #inspirational #overcoming…
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Have you been thinking you should have a home inventory, but just know it's a ton of work? This week, I give you the steps to create your home inventory, and we also have a Fall Special going on where you receive a FREE home inventory with the purchase of any organizing package! This is a $350 value that you get first access to as a podcast listene…
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Send us a text It is amazing how we are surrounded by colors in our lives. How have you been affected by colors in your journey? What does the Bible say about color? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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Do you love Halloween as much as I do? If so, it's probably hard to curb the urge to add to your Halloween decorations each year, right? I've got 4 ideas to embrace the all-out Halloween decorations while still living a more minimalist lifestyle: Crafting Choosing where you store your decorations Picking decoration zones Using lighting and music I'…
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Send us a text We go through many transformations throughout our lives. They might be physical, mental, or Spiritual changes. What does the Bible say about transformation? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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In this mini-episode, I'm sharing with you what my friend, Ellen Faye, author of Productivity For How You're Wired told me about 2 years ago: A "B' is good enough! It took a while for me to absorb this, and it may take you a while, too. But I share this with you wholeheartedly: perfection may not be what you need right now. Get to that "B" in your …
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Are you feeling like "doing a little bit of organizing each day" is getting you nowhere? It might be because you're focusing on the wring TYPE of clutter. There are 5 types of clutter that affect us: Physical Clutter Mental Clutter Digital Clutter Environmental Clutter Social Clutter Once you identify which type is keeping you stuck, you can declut…
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Do you sometimes feel like the clutter is everywhere? On this episode, I've got easy two-in-one fixes for clutter hot spots in your home. These are fixes that not only organize these spots quickly, they also make them more stylish. The most cluttered areas that I have two-in-one fixes for are: the kitchen counter the bathroom counter your bedside t…
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Are you worried about decluttering things because of "What If?" What if I need that notebook from the class I took 8 years ago in my next job? What if we could use that wig for a future Halloween costume? I used to get stuck with the What Ifs too. So I tried a bunch of different decluttering methods to see how to get past those. In this episode, I'…
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Do you ever feel like other people are just naturally organized, but for you, the thought of getting your home organized is so overwhelming? After a grocery store conversation, I realized that so many people are intimidated by "organizing". But I know that often, these folks are getting stuck in one (or more) of the 5 steps of my organizing method.…
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This mini-episode will introduce you to my "secret weapon" cleaning tool that helps me daily, even when I don't feel like cleaning (which, let's face it, is every single day!). It's not such a secret, actually. It's the hand vac! You can hear how I use it and where I keep it, and why it's been such a game-changer for me in keeping cleaning time to …
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I you're a bit sleep-deprived and time-strapped, but still want to create magic for your kids with the Tooth Fairy, then this episode is for you! I have 3 last-minute Tooth Fairy ideas to help you out! Two of them aer incredibly simple, one if definitely super-spy-level. And by the way, if you like fun conversations like these, and you're willing t…
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Do you start each work day with a To-Do list that you know you'll never get to the end of? It happens to all of us. In fact, it used to happen so much that my days felt overwhelming and chaotic, from the moment the kids woke up, to the minute I finally fell asleep at night! When I started using my 4-Stage Daily Plan, things were very different: I k…
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Does this title give you hope? I hope so! I've got 3 strategies for you to try out, and they don't involve chore charts or sticker rewards! These are 3 strategies that have worked for me to get my kids on board with keeping their things in order: Model the Behavior Use Reward Language Create Habits and Routines Now, these are not magic-wand strateg…
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Send us a text We all have had different expectations all throughout our lives. We plan for our careers, relationships, Spiritual goals, and so much more. What does the Bible say about expectations? Let's talk about that on today's Season 14 finale!Doug Meacham
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Do you feel like you're drowning in huge plastic bins full of kids' outgrown clothes? So much so, that you actually don't want to dig in them for the next size your child will fit into? The trick is to find that balance between saving money by keeping clothes to reuse, and adapting to the space you have available to store these clothes easily and e…
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Send us a text We all look forward to the time when we can retire, and take time to do the things we love. It is good to be prepared financially, socially, and Spiritually for what is to come. What does the word say about our retirement years? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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Have you finished back-to-school shopping yet? Have you even started? It's only July, but I suggest that working moms plan and prepare for back-to-school now to avoid back-ordered items, or not finding the right color folders at the last minute! In this episode, I'm sharing my Back-To-School Readiness Guide which covers 3 areas: School supplies Sch…
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Send us a text I have always loved motorcycles growing up. We are looking forward to a Biker's Blessing Sunday at our church this Sunday! Do you think you can experience the feeling of freedom of the open road in your Spiritual life? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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Are you looking for that perfect piece of furniture, but you’re afraid to take the plunge to buy it because, well, what if you don’t like it next year? What if our style changes? Or what if it doesn't look good in your room once it gets to your house? This is where Furniture-As-A-Service can help. Not only can you rent unique, designer-style, high …
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Send us a text As we grow up, we have many different influences in life. Who has been most influential in your Spiritual life? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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Do you feel you never have enough time to keep your spaces tidy? You’ve invested your time, energy and money into getting your home organized. You work all day and Uber the kids to all their activities, and you manage to get dinner on the table. So how can you keep your house in order, and keep it from feeling cluttered again? I have 10 one-minute …
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Send us a text It took many battles throughout our nation's history for us to be able to experience freedom! The Bible talks about several battles that were won through the help of God. Do you face personal battles in your life? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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Is it frustrating to get dressed for work every morning? You realize you’d love to declutter and organize your closet, but you just don’t have the time or energy to check if you love every t-shirt and blouse in your wardrobe right now. If that sounds like you, then speed-decluttering your closet is a great option. The best part is that it’s complet…
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Send us a text Over the years, I have had some great friends who are guitarists. Do you like to play guitar? What does the Bible say about stringed instruments? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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Bamboo is marketed as the miracle solution, the eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to plastic organizing products. But we're facing a dilemma: not all bamboo is equally environmentally friendly! In this episode, I explain this dilemma and share what a truly sustainable solution can be for us as we look for organizing products for our homes. R…
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Send us a text One thing we all need in life is sleep! Some get more than others. What are the benefits of sleep? And what does the Bible say about getting rest? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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You're a busy working mom, and you want to have an organized home that really reflects YOU. But how do you work with me, or any professional home organizer, to get that done? In this episode, I lay out the 3 ways to work with me: In-Home Organizing (the done-for-you option) Virtual Organizing (the one-on-one option that is a bit more DIY) My Online…
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Send us a text We have all either been, are becoming, or currently are teenagers in life. It can be a difficult time, but also an exciting time to experience! What does the Word say about being in our youth? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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"What's for dinner?" Guess what: you'll always have an answer to that question if you do meal planning. In this episode, I share my 8 tips to make meal planning easy. It's the final episode of the Make Summer Easy series! You'll learn: When the best time is to create you meal plan each week How I choose what exactly to make What not to do when pick…
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Send us a text With the summer months upon us, we like to think about vacation destinations. Many prefer the mountains, amusement parks, or city adventures. But, a lot of people enjoy relaxing on the beach. What does the Bible say about beaches and sand? Let's talk about that on today's podcast!Doug Meacham
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