In today’s episode, I plan the week on-air! Well, it’s a bit of a reenactment (mostly because I needed a quiet house to record), but I do go through all the steps and there are visual aids – see below! Steps in my weekly…
I’m back from a ~48 hour recording trip with Laura! It went fast, we got a lot done (recorded/finished 5 episodes; did BLP Live Planning; did other kinds of grand scheming/discussion), and it was a nice break from reality. AND. I am feeling a…
Dana K. White is a decluttering expert — NOT an organizing expert! In today’s episode, she shares her mess-free 5-step method, with advice for those who struggle to get started. The 28-day plan she mentions on the episode can be found in her first…
THE HOUSE IS SO QUIET. A is at gymnastics and everyone else is camping! I can’t remember the last time I was home and things were just . . . still. I don’t even have any horrific impending deadlines or anything. It’s great. Also…
(I’m sorry, I tried to give it another name, but this one is the most accurate.) 1- PERFECT PMS MUSIC. Love Mitski. Love this album. Blasted on the way to/from Pilates and to work this morning. I will force myself to listen to the…
Just a quick post to celebrate the kickoff of my 2026 decluttering journey! I ended up hiring a Konmari-trained organizer, and she came for the first session yesterday. GOOD NEWS: she was lovely, and I think we are really going to enjoy working together.…
As I mentioned, I’m having some version of a year of yes. Yesterday was one of those things we decided to do that seemed impractical . . . and then we did it anyway! YES, it was a weeknight. YES, the tickets were pricey…
Real World Note: The current world events are so upsetting and yet I feel so far removed from them. My heart goes out to anyone impacted by the violence and I just hope things will calm down SOON. I will keep looking to my…
Best Laid Plans
Ep #292: March Q&A: Planning Your Planning (!), Nested Goals at Work, Email Integration Solutions, and More
Welcome to the March Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: Plus, listener Stephanie gives her take on Ramona & Ruth Planners. I have not seen one IRL but Stephanie’s rec has me intrigued! Note: this year’s BLP Live registration will be sent out via my…
(I’m using my own January recap post as a template!) Books Read: 3 (plus 2/3 of one and the start of another). My favorite was Nicole’s novel, Inhale Exhale! It was light and readable but still tackled some meatier themes (aging, marriage, parenting teens).…