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The SOS Mom Show SIMPLIFY ORGANIZE STYLE

by Jennifer McDaniel | Professional Organizer, Clutter Coach, Personal Stylist, Home Efficiency Expert · English · Kids & Family

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

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 25 min
Latest: 13 Feb 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Feb 2026 · 12 min

Social Media Hooks & Reels and Mom guilt

Hey Friend! We’ve got to stop taking the bait!! If you’re like me, you have a long list of things you need to do, projects that need to be finished, or started…, and things you’ve been meaning to do, like call a long lost friend! We just never seem to have enough time to squeeze it all in with such busy schedules! but I bet you’ve spent a few hours scrolling social media this week! Why is it we waste time for the stuff that doesn’t matter? Don’t you feel more frustrated when you get off the scroll?? If you want to know what I’m doing to make changes, listen in, and let me know what you’re…

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E267 · 2 Dec 2025 · 14 min
Quick Fixes for Spaces that are Stressing you out
Hey Friend! I’m sharing what I actually do when a space in my home has become overwhelming for me. Want to know how to get stuff out of your house when you don’t have a day to devote to fixing it? It doesn’t have to take more than 2 minutes to declutter your space! Need help getting your home organized and decluttered? Go to www.thesosmom.com and book a call ☎️ OR just send an email to me and we can go from there. You don’t have to do this alone… HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL: [email protected] Professional Organizer Services in: Richmond Virginia Mechanicsville Virginia…
E266 · 30 Jun 2025 · 42 min
3 Easy Ways to Simplify Your Move, Help you Declutter, and Prioritize what to unpack!
Hey Friend, We've been moving ....again! Here are some of the ways I have made things more simple even with all the challenges and unpredictable delays and changes that come up. How to know from across the room what boxes are most important to unpack and what boxed and furniture should go in each room, and make it easy for movers to know too! Moving tips to make things a little easier! HUGS, Jenn www.thesosmom.com [email protected] Richmond, VA Midlothian, Va Short Pump, VA Brandermill, VA
E265 · 27 Jun 2025 · 19 min
What To Do With All Your Loved Ones Belongings, How to Know What You Should Keep So You Don't Get Overwhelmed
Hey Friend! I have seen it time and time again when a loved one moves on, their belongings move into your home and start to take over. Sometimes, their things completely take over rooms of your homes and other times, they sit in closets and on shelves for decades untouched, and you forget what's even in there. Want to know what I do so it doesn't take over your home or sit around rotting in a box or taking over your home and mind. This is definitely something that is really hard to do alone. This isn't something you have to do alone! I'm just a phone call away. HUGS, Jenn www.thesosmom.com…
E264 · 19 Mar 2025 · 25 min
Getting Organized is Like Working a Puzzle
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 puzzle together, you’re missing a piece or two and that’s OK too
E263 · 16 Sep 2024 · 20 min
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 too? Don't stay stuck feeling all alone! I'm so here for you!! Message me at 704-759-6816 HUGS,…
E262 · 13 Sep 2024 · 10 min
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: [email protected]
E261 · 21 Aug 2024 · 20 min
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 steps that will help you reach your goals! HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL:…
E260 · 5 Aug 2024 · 30 min
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!! www.thesosmom.com We’re in this together! HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL:…
E259 · 2 Aug 2024 · 36 min
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 make a change!!!! Need help decluttering? Book an SOS Call today!! www.calendly.com/thesosmom/sos…
E258 · 31 Jul 2024 · 41 min
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 chains keeping you from your peace! You don’t have to do this alone. I’m here to help!! HUGS, Jenn…
E257 · 11 Jul 2024 · 9 min
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 it's available, email me at [email protected] and get access before anyone else! Need help…
E256 · 1 Jul 2024 · 9 min
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: [email protected] FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/thesosmomshow
E255 · 26 Jun 2024 · 21 min
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! It is completely customizable, and flexible! Email me at [email protected] for a printable time…
E254 · 20 Jun 2024 · 31 min
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 [email protected] 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 together!! HUGS, Jenn Website: www.thesosmom.com FB Group: www.Facebook.com/groups/thesosmomshow…
E253 · 7 Jun 2024 · 24 min
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 new sizes or styles. From the bare minimum to a full closet of items that work for who you are now!…
E252 · 5 Jun 2024 · 23 min
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 everything I need to complete dinners this entire week without going to the store! I also have all the…
E251 · 29 May 2024 · 15 min
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.thesosmom.com EMAIL: [email protected] FB GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/thesosmomshow SOS CALL:…
E250 · 29 Apr 2024 · 26 min
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 kitchen that was full of junk drawers!! Like every drawer was a mix of items and none of them had any…
E249 · 21 Apr 2024 · 31 min
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: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com
E248 · 11 Apr 2024 · 30 min
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: [email protected] SOS CALL: www.calendly.com/thesosmom/sos-call
E247 · 28 Mar 2024 · 18 min
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 the way! HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL: [email protected] SOS CALL:…
E246 · 25 Mar 2024 · 24 min
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 house? Book an SOS call for a quick Q&A or if you need more time, there are options for that as…
E245 · 22 Mar 2024 · 30 min
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, overstimulation and can have other negative impacts on health and wellness. It also significantly…
E244 · 20 Mar 2024 · 32 min
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 paragraph from the book 'The Purpose Driven Life' by Rick Warren. (I probably used the quotations…
E243 · 18 Mar 2024 · 25 min
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: [email protected] SOS CALL: https://calendly.com/thesosmom/sos-call
E242 · 14 Mar 2024 · 25 min
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!!! HUGS, Jenn WEBSITE: www.thesosmom.com EMAIL: [email protected] SOS CALL:…
E241 · 12 Mar 2024 · 21 min
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: [email protected]
E240 · 8 Mar 2024 · 26 min
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 this every single week!! I want you t be able to simplify your to-do list and get through your…
E239 · 6 Mar 2024 · 26 min
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 needed to be done. HUGS, Jenn SOS CALL: https://calendly.com/thesosmom/sos-call WEBSITE:…

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The SOS Mom Show SIMPLIFY ORGANIZE STYLE is a English kids & family podcast from Jennifer McDaniel | Professional Organizer, Clutter Coach, Personal Stylist, Home Efficiency Expert. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Jennifer McDaniel | Professional Organizer, Clutter Coach, Personal Stylist, Home Efficiency Expert
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 25 min
Latest episode: 13 Feb 2026
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