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PODCAST

Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo

Stephanie Deininger

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

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All Episodes

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155: Welcome to The Storage Year

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2026/01/05

We’re kicking off a brand-new year-long emphasis on one of the most overlooked yet emotionally loaded areas of the home: storage rooms. Whether your storage space is a basement, garage, guest room, attic, or an off-site unit, these areas often hold delayed decisions, inherited items, unfinished projects, and emotional weight we don’t even realize we’re carrying.In today’s episode, Stephanie shares why 2026 is dedicated to storage, how this focus evolved from the popular Fix It or Free It series, and

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24:42

154: Favorite Organizing Products of the Year: 2025...

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2025/12/29

In this episode, we share our top 8 organizing products of 2025. The tools we used the most, recommended the most, and returned to because they genuinely work. This year’s list builds on our 2023 and 2024 favorites while introducing new standouts that made a real difference in daily routines.We also talk about why these tools matter, how we update our recommendations, and how you can use each one in different areas of your home.In This Episode We Talk About…Why some products stay on our list year

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17:56

153: A Look Back, A Look Forward: What’s Ahead for...

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2025/12/22

As we close out another meaningful year on Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo, we’re taking a moment to look back at how this podcast began, how it has evolved, and where we’re heading next.In 2026, we’re taking everything we’ve learned and focusing on one powerful theme: storage. Storage rooms, storage habits, storage stories - those spaces that quietly collect decisions, memories, and “I’ll deal with it later” moments. We’re also continuing the Fix It or Free It series and weaving

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22:57

152: Why “Put It Away” Works for Some (But Not Everyone)

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2025/12/15

This week, we share how people react to motivational organizing and decluttering one-liners differently and why that is.In this episode, we unpack why these catchy organizing mantras land differently for everyone, the psychology behind tidy habits, and why a single phrase can’t replace a whole system. We also revisit our 7-Step to Organizing *almost* Anything Framework and explain where this mantra actually fits in the process (spoiler: it’s the maintenance step, not the whole journey).If you’ve

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151: Integrating Heirlooms Into Your Holiday Decor...

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2025/12/08

In this heartfelt holiday episode, we explore how to thoughtfully integrate heirlooms, childhood ornaments, inherited pieces, and our kids’ holiday keepsakes into seasonal decor, without drowning in boxes or feeling guilty.Whether we’re living through the sandwich-generation moment, receiving holiday items from our parents, or trying to preserve meaningful memories for our children, this episode walks us through practical ways to keep what matters most and display it with intention.We talk through

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26:26

150: What Do You Want This Holiday to Feel Like?...

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2025/12/01

This week, we revisit one of our most-loved episodes and expand it for 2025: creating (or refreshing) your Holiday Mission Statement. We talk about defining a holiday season that aligns with what truly matters, avoiding overwhelm and clutter, making clearer decisions, and staying grounded even when life feels busy. We walk through simple reflection questions, real organizing examples, and a step-by-step process for crafting a mission statement that becomes a true guide, not another chore.We also

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14:43

149: When One Search Turns Into an Organizing Spiral

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2025/11/24

Ever gone looking for one small thing and somehow ended up cleaning the whole drawer or the entire room? You start searching for your missing item, and before you know it, everything’s out, you’re exhausted, and the original thing you needed is still missing.In this episode, we talk about the psychology behind this common spiral, why your brain confuses searching with organizing, and how to pause before the overwhelm hits. Learn how to separate the two actions so you can regain focus, protect your

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16:05

148: October Fix It or Free It: Saying Goodbye to...

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2025/11/17

In this month’s Fix It or Free It Challenge update, we focus on shoes. The pairs we swear we’ll fix but never do. We explore what happens when we realize we’re holding onto things that no longer fit our lifestyle, comfort, or identity. This episode dives into the psychology of decision fatigue and identity clutter, showing how letting go can be just as powerful as repairing.Whether you’re decluttering your own “to-fix” pile or following along with the challenge, this episode offers a thoughtful

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19:35

147: 10 Helpful Questions to Ask Yourself When...

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2025/11/10

This week, we’re revisiting one of our most popular classic episodes originally recorded during our Organized & Productive days, which is packed with timeless tips and thoughtful questions that still ring true today.We explore ten powerful “end-goal” words that can guide any organizing project: from purpose and usefulness to comfort and adaptability. These questions are designed to help transform how we think about our spaces, ensuring they reflect who we are and how we live right now.Whether

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17:22

146: Strong Space, Strong Self: Organizing Your Home...

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2025/11/03

In this episode, we explore what happens when your home’s “luxury” spaces like the gym or pantry finally come into focus. Inspired by a long-term client who realized her gym felt dreadful after organizing the rest of her home, we talk about why certain areas only become priorities once we feel grounded elsewhere. We’ll also walk through practical tips for creating a safe, motivating, and functional gym space, whether it’s a full room, a corner of the basement, or a moveable setup that fits your

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145: Clearing Out the Scary Stuff Lurking at Home

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2025/10/27

Every October, we delve into a spooky organizing theme, and this year, we’re exploring the mysterious “potions” that may be hiding around our homes. From expired medicine and makeup to old paint cans and forgotten cleaners, expired items can haunt our cabinets, take up space, and sometimes even pose safety risks.In this episode, we explore how to safely declutter these expired potions room by room, why it matters, and how clearing them out can make space for a little fresh magic this season.In this

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144: Taking Stock of What’s in Your Storage Spaces...

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2025/10/20

In this episode, we continue our Storage Series by tackling the often-overlooked task of taking inventory of what we own. From seasonal bins in the garage to off-site storage units, it’s easy to lose track of what we’ve tucked away. We explore why doing an inventory at least once a year can bring clarity, save money, and reduce stress.To make this practical for every lifestyle, we share three different inventory methods: one for detail-oriented people, one for those who like a balance of efficiency

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143: Fix It or Free It: Mending My Broken Holiday...

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2025/10/13

In this episode, we continue our yearlong Fix It or Free It challenge with September’s focus: broken holiday pieces. As fall decorations came out, we were reminded of our cherished Department 56 Halloween village that had been stored away with cracks and chips. Instead of letting them sit for another year, we finally took action with ceramic glue and repaired the pieces. This month’s challenge isn’t just about fixing porcelain, it’s about aligning our actions with our intentions, and the joy that

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142: Collecting With Intention and Without Overwhelm

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2025/10/06

Collecting has always been part of human life, from porcelain figurines and souvenir spoons to today’s Lego sets, puzzles, sneakers, and Funko Pops. In this episode, we explore how modern collectibles reflect a cultural shift in how adults play, create, and connect with memories. We’ll look at why this resonates across generations, and how to enjoy these hobbies without letting them become overwhelming clutter.In this episode we talk about:The evolution of collectibles from past generations to

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141: Too Many Choices? How to Beat Decluttering...

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2025/09/29

Decluttering isn’t just about sorting items; it’s about making decisions. And those choices can be exhausting. In this episode, we explore why decision fatigue shows up when we’re organizing, how it impacts our ability to make progress, and what strategies help protect our energy so we can move forward with clarity and confidence.In this episode we talk about:Why so many small choices during decluttering (keep, toss, donate, repair) drain us. The common traps of decision fatigue—keeping everything

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140: What to Do with Old Cables, Chargers, and Screens

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2025/09/22

In this episode of Organize & Cherish, we continue the Fix It or Free It series with August’s project: electronics. From letting go of old headphones to tackling the bigger items like TVs and printers, we explore practical, compassionate strategies for clearing out tech clutter. Electronics can be sneaky sources of overwhelm—whether it’s tangled cables, outdated backups, or the promise of “someday” repairs. This episode offers tips for deciding what to keep, what to fix, and how to responsibly

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139: When Plans Change Unexpectedly

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2025/09/15

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. In this episode of Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo, we explore how unexpected changes — from last-minute travel to sudden moves or local routine shifts — can throw us off balance.We’ll talk about how organization helps us meet these moments with less stress and more presence. By streamlining what we can control, we create the emotional bandwidth to focus on what really matters: supporting loved ones and showing up with compassion.In This

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138: How To Prevent Holiday Clutter This Year

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2025/09/08

The holiday season can bring joy, celebration, and memory-making—but it often brings clutter, stress, and an overwhelming amount of “stuff” too. In this episode, we share simple, compassionate strategies to help prepare your home and mindset before the holiday rush sets in.By picking nonprofits ahead of time, setting up sorting bins that actually work, and letting go of the dreaded “junk in the trunk” habit, we can approach this season with more ease, more intention, and more space for

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137: Fix It or Free It: When Cleaning Your Stuff is...

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2025/09/01

In this episode of the Fix It or Free It series, we recap July’s project: repairing and cleaning a travel backpack. We explore how simple cleaning can sometimes be the fix we need, why not every item is worth saving, and how to set boundaries around bags and backpacks that pile up. This is a reminder that caring for your belongings extends their life, but also that letting go is part of the process.In This Episode We Talk About:Why cleaning can be just as powerful as repairing when it comes to

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136: The Real Cost of Storage: What Are We Really...

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2025/08/25

In this episode of Organize & Cherish, we take a compassionate but clear-eyed look at the true cost of storage. Whether it's a rented unit or boxes in the garage, storage comes with more than a price tag—it requires our space, time, energy, and emotional bandwidth. We explore national statistics on storage usage, how clutter impacts our stress levels, and why postponing decisions might be costing more than we think. This episode offers both insight and a gentle nudge to revisit whether the

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