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Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo

Stephanie Deininger
Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo
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  • Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo

    180: Decluttering with Purpose: An Insider Look at Where Your Donations Go

    2026/06/29 | 26 mins.
    This week on Organize and Cherish, we hear the insider tips every donor and thrift shopper should know, from how to sort your items before you arrive to the one department most shoppers always skip. Go behind the scenes of a thrift store donation center, including what happens to items after you drop them off and how seasonality, neighborhood character, and responsible recycling all play a role.

    In this episode, we talk about:
    Hear the insider tips, whether you often donate to local thrift stores or buy from them.
    How to sort your items before you arrive.
    The one department most shoppers always skip.
    Holding on with intention isn't about throwing everything away how sometimes it's about trusting that what you release will be cared for, used, and loved by someone who truly needs it.
    Arc Thrift Stores: arcthrift.com | Instagram: @arcthrift
    Get Thrifty Podcast with Maggie Scavichi — podcastwithmaggie on Instagram
    Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast
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    179: Is It Me or My System? How to Actually Tell What's Not Working in Your Storage Space

    2026/06/22 | 17 mins.
    This week on Organize and Cherish, we answer a listener question that so many of us have quietly wondered: am I the problem, or is my system the problem? We dig into how to tell the difference but without blame, and what to actually do next inside your storage spaces.
    In this episode, we talk about:
    How to honestly assess whether your storage space keeps reverting to chaos because of a habit gap or a system gap and why it's almost never just one or the other
    The three signs your storage system is working against you (and doesn't need more willpower to fix - it needs a redesign)
    Practical ways to adjust your storage setup so it works with how you and your household actually move, not how you wish you did
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  • Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo

    178: How to Store Photos, Clothing, Electronics, and Wood So They Don't Get Damaged

    2026/06/15 | 24 mins.
    This week on Organize and Cherish, we get specific about what your most-kept belongings actually need to stay protected, walk through a practical step-by-step plan for improving your storage environment, and reframe what it truly means to keep something with intention.

    In This Episode We Talk About:
    What specific categories of belongings — photos, textiles, electronics, wood, instruments, and holiday items — actually need from a storage environment to stay safe
    Why keeping with intention means keeping with care, and how understanding your storage environment changes the decisions you make in that room
    Five concrete action steps you can take right now to start protecting what you've chosen to keep

    Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast
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  • Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo

    177: How Each Season Affects What's in Your Storage Room

    2026/06/08 | 19 mins.
    This week on Organize and Cherish, we uncover what may be happening inside your storage room across all four seasons, and break down the specific seasonal threats that could be quietly damaging the things you've chosen to keep.

    In This Episode We Talk About:
    Why your storage room isn't a neutral space; it has a climate, and that climate changes with every season
    What summer heat, fall condensation, winter cold, and spring moisture are each doing to an unregulated storage space
    How understanding your storage environment is the missing piece in keeping with true intention and what to do about it in Part 2

    Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast
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    176: When the Storage Room Belongs to Everyone (and No One)

    2026/06/01 | 22 mins.
    This week, we’re getting into one of the most common reasons storage rooms stay stuck: when the space belongs to more than one person. Whether it’s a spouse with a different attachment to things, kids whose childhood memories live in those boxes, a roommate who just has a lot of stuff, or an aging parent whose belongings have taken up residence in your home, shared storage rooms require something beyond a good organizing system. They require compassionate negotiation. This episode is about how to move forward with intention, your intention and theirs, without overriding the people you love or the relationships you value.

    In This Episode We Talk About:
    Why shared ownership is often the hidden reason storage rooms stay stuck
    How to approach decluttering conversations with the people who share your space, without pressure, ultimatums, or resentment
    Practical ways to make meaningful progress in a shared storage room, even when everyone isn’t on the same timeline

    Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast
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About Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo
Welcome to the Organize & Cherish podcast with The Organized Flamingo, hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger, a professional organizer and productivity expert. For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!This podcast will:- Cover a variety of topics within the organizing and productivity space, offering you tips, inspiration, and plenty of a-ha moments.- Explore different combinations and ways on how to get and stay more organized and productive.- Invite guests in complementary industries such as interior designers, habit coaches, mental health professionals, stylists, and more that help and enhance your organizing & productivity journey.Ready to explore the right organizing and productivity solution for you? Let’s go!You can find full show notes and resources for Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo at http://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast/. Connect with The Organized Flamingo:Theorganizedflamingo.com@theorganizedflamingo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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