Podcast appearances and mentions of stephanie sikora

Do you feel like all your energy is being sucked dry by clutter? Today we have Krista Lockwood on the show and she shares with us how decluttering can drastically change your life for the good.  She walks us through how we can declutter without becoming a full blown minimalist. She mentions how doing tiny little projects will provide small wins and how those can add up over time.  To choose a space in your home that is draining you like your laundry room, under the sink, junk drawer and start with that.   One topic that stood out to me is when Krista talked about how decluttering can improve every aspect of your life and why.  Hear what she has to say about this topic and more on the podcast.   Do you feel stuck, do you want to leave counting calories and dieting behind?  Do you feel you like you can achieve so much in life but your weight loss? Do you feel like you spend so much energy thinking about how to lose weight, what to eat, and if you can even keep the weight off once you get to goal?  I can help you tune into your body's hunger and fullness without feeling deprived.  I can teach you not only how to lose weight for good but how to sustain that weight loss.  So if you are tired of being tired and not losing weight then you are in the right place.  Set up your free 30 minute coaching session today at mominspiredshow.com/coaching  and if you can't find a time that works for you email me at amber@mominspiredshow.com  you can find all this information in the show notes, can't wait to meet you. If you liked this episode make sure to check out the episode I did with Stephanie Sikora about simplifying kids stuff: https://mominspiredshow.com/simplifying-series-kids-stuff-stephanie-sikora-178/ Guest info: Krista Lockwood Website: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/

SHOW NOTES: Homeschooling 101 series: Part 1 Erin Barry: 194 Is Homeschooling starting to look like a good back up plan? Today, we have Erin Barry on the show and we talk all about homeschooling!  She shares with us that many people can feel overwhelmed by the thought of homeschooling and that it isn't once you are familiar with it.  Erin mentions that you actually have more control over your schedule when you homeschool. I ask Erin how to go about figuring out different curriculum for all ages and grade levels.  She also shared with us the fears that people have and the challenges that come with homeschooling.  One topic that stood out to me is when she shared her experience as a teacher in the public school system and what her thoughts are on it. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.   If you liked this episode make sure to check out this episode that is part of a 4- part series on simplifying with Stephanie Sikora. Simplifying daily systems   "My Favorite Things" Segment: Glow Self Tanning Drops GLOW is manufactured in Franklin, TN with US sourced ingredients. The product is paraben free, oil free and not tested on animals. Ingredients: Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Erythrulose, Squalane, Glycerin, Chamomile Extract, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Aloe Vera, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol The best part about Remeverse is they offer a 60-day, 100% money back guarantee of this product. If you aren't completely satisfied with your RemeVerse results, return any unused portion within 60 days of purchase date and they will refund your purchase 100% (less shipping charges).  Feel free to email me if you have any questions about which products are best for you! Resources mentioned in the show:         Knowing the rules for each state: https://hslda.org/legal Cathy Duffy Reviews: https://cathyduffyreviews.com/#   Guest Info: Erin Barry Website:https://www.thehomeeducatedmind.com/ Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/TheHomeEducatedMind/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Zk8EhJ. (the home educated mind)

Have you ever thought about the things that you store in your house that you never use? Today we have Stephanie Sikora back on the show for part 4 of our simplifying series! Today we will be talking about storage and the cost that comes with storing a lot of things in our homes.  Stephanie challenges us to think about how much money we paying to store stuff in our house, how much of our mortgage are we spending to just store stuff? I thought that was such a great way to think about that.  Something I want to encourage you guys on is to think about what you are storing, if you had to pay for that space is that what you would want to be spending your money on in order to hold on those things? Maybe you would rather have that space for something else, take time to think about those things. One tip that Stephanie shared with us is start with easy projects, don't tackle the most difficult thing first.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. Did you miss the last 3 weeks of our Simplifying Series, where Stephanie and I talk about managing papers, kids stuff, and daily systems.  Click here here to check out it: Managing papers and kids stuff , Daily Systems "My Favorite Things" Segment: FLASH SALE THROUGH APRIL 13TH $40 OFF LEAN! YOU CAN CHOOSE ANY DATE BELOW TO APPLY DEAL! Don't lose your fitness and health goals during COVID So this goes into my favorite things for today, and if you are like me, your gym has shut down, I miss going to Burn and luckily they are streaming live daily so that helps but if you guys don't have that luxury and you are wanting to stay on top of your health and fitness goals, with that said, if you guys have heard me talk about the program LEAN, I don't want you to discount it if you don't have weight to lose! I noticed Amanda who created this program has up her game with her workouts so that the people doing the sessions are going to get pretty cool exercise plans! So even if you don't need to lose weight, this is a great program to feel like you are part of a community and staying accountable to your goals during this time.  One thing that I really like about LEAN is that you learn so much about nutrition! Amanda is a dietitian and prides herself in the level of education that her clients get and know that they leave LEAN so much more empowered and educated before they jumped on board. So It's 7 weeks online program she helps you figure out your macros, food prep, recipes and workouts.  I feel like this would be the perfect time to jump on board, she has sessions every few weeks and I have a special code just for you guys where you get $10 off and the referral code is MOM.  You can get the link in the show notes , also I will include the episode I did with her where she talks about the program if you have not heard that episode before.  Like always if you have any questions feel free to ask me. I don't normally list off the dates on the podcast because people listen to this at all different times but because we are in Cornovirus locked down I wanted to make sure you guys know the upcoming dates so that you can plan for it. April 13th LEAN Session April 27th LEAN Session May 11th LEAN Session Click on the link (with a $10 discount make sure to use referral code MOM)* Sign up for LEAN program   90 day free trial Peloton https://www.onepeloton.com/digital/checkout/digital-90d Elevation Church Online https://elevationchurch.org/online/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Stephanie's services:  https://www.lifemadesimpleathome.com/virtual Stephanie's free resource on her website -Organizing Kids Papers  Day One Journal: Day One Journal App Atomic Habits:   Click here to find out more information on Amber's Favorite Things, Planning Your Next Vacation, Podcast episodes and subscribing to our email list: Get email updates

Do you feel like it's so easy to have things fall through cracks on a daily basis? Today we have Stephanie Sikora back on the show for part 3 of our simplifying series! Today we will be talking about daily systems and how it can make your life easier.  Stephanie shares with us her tricks that help her on a daily basis to stay on top of things and not forget what is important.  She talks about if we have too much stuff, our systems can be inundated and so that is why its key to simplify our homes.  I even ask her if she has a junk drawer and how to best manage it? One topic that I wanted to pick her brain on is keeping the fridge organized! Who here shops at Costco or Sams and you get home and your fridge now looks like a game of Jenga trying to get stuff in and out?  One tip that Stephanie shared is how she remembers to give her kids their vitamins.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. Did you miss the last 2 weeks of our Simplifying Series, where Stephanie and I talk about managing papers and kids stuff? Click here here to check out it: Managing papers and kids stuff   "My Favorite Things" Segment:   This is what I use on a daily and weekly basis, its a company called Remeverse, they are a local company here in Franklin TN. The reasons I love their stuff is because they are oil free, paraben free, PEG free, contains no dyes or fragrance. So it's a very clean feeling when you are using their products and I really just love that. Sulfate free cleanser Sulfate Free Foaming Cleanser and not only does it cleans it tones and exfoliates in one product. So it keeps it super simple by using one product to do 3 things. Because we all know as moms who has time to do an hour routine daily! Night Nourishing Creme  I will say I use this day and night because I need more moisture. So if you are a person who doesn't need that I would recommend the Day Creme. But for me, I can get away with using Night both day and night. There is also an Advance Creme which I did use at the beginning, but it's too much for me to use all the time, but some people may really need that for cold winters and if their skin gets really dry. Why I love this stuff is for one, it doesn't have a smell, and what it does is it helps improves skin texture, promotes natural levels of collagen, reduces the appearance of dark circles under the eyes and continually hydrates by attracting and retaining moisture. Miracle Mask The next item I use is more on a weekly basis not daily but I wanted to mention it and let me tell you I will forget to use this and when I go back to use it, I am like why did I stop using this because it makes my skin feel and look amazing...  So this product is called the Miracle Mask by Remeverse and this mask helps  reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You only need to leave it on your face and neck for 15 minutes and you will see a difference right away. I even did it this weekend so that I could talk about it on this show, and the next day getting ready for church my skin seemed more radiant and firm. The best part about Remeverse is they offer a 60-day, 100% money back guarantee of this product. If you aren't completely satisfied with your RemeVerse results, return any unused portion within 60 days of purchase date and they will refund your purchase 100% (less shipping charges).  Feel free to email me if you have any questions about which products are best for you! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Stephanie's free resource on her website -Organizing Kids Papers  Day One Journal: Day One Journal App Atomic Habits:   Click here to find out more information on Amber's Favorite Things, Planning Your Next Vacation, Podcast episodes and subscribing to our email list:   https://mominspiredshow.com/      

Do you feel overwhelmed with all the kid stuff? Today we have Stephanie Sikora back on the show for part 2 of our simplifying series! Today we will be chatting all about kids stuff and how we can start minimizing the clutter. Some of the topics that I wanted to talk to Stephanie about were school photos, family photos and portraits that might be large and what in the world are we doing with them when we don't want them on the walls anymore.  Stephanie walks us through how she handles this issue with her clients and challenges us to really think about our purchases.  People are getting these huge photos and then storing them in their basesment where no one can see them. So let's be more intentional with what we bring into our space and how to manage it.  What do we do when Christmas and birthdays come around and we are bringing in a lot of stuff, do we get rid of stuff before they get more stuff.  What to do with our kids clothes, do we donate, sell, or giveaway?  One interesting topic is selling clothes and how it can then become another project that we push off. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. Did you miss last week's episode of our Simplifying Series, where Stephanie and I talk about managing paper? Click here here to check out it: Managing papers     "My Favorite Things" Segment: If you are wanting to order anything from Doterra please email me at amber@mominspiredshow.com, the links I currently have are directing to a different Amber Sandberg in Utah.  I am in the process of getting this fixed, if you need anything please email me. -Doterra Products Kids Probiotic - PB Assist Jr My girls love this probiotic so much, you wouldn't even think you were giving them a supplement! Motion sickness- Tamer  I love using this for my girls in the car or you can take to amusement parks if your kiddos get motion sickness at all.  The smell reminds me of Doublemint gum so even just opening up the roller it smells good and can help feeling nauseous.  This would be great too if you struggle with morning sickness.  Perfect for flying too, throw in your purse and you are good to go! On- Guard Roller I love using this on both the girls and myself when it's Flu season. It can help your immune system and its perfect for kids since it's already diluted.       RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Organizing Kids Papers Day One Journal: Day One Journal App Atomic Habits:     Click here to find out more information on Amber's Favorite Things, Planning Your Next Vacation, Podcast episodes and subscribing to our email list:   https://mominspiredshow.com/  

Do you wish your life was more simple? Today we have Stephanie Sikora back on the show to do a 4 part series! I thought it would be great to have her back on the show in time for Spring cleaning.  I truly believe that the more simple we can live our lives the less stressed we will feel.  Many times it can be very overwhelming or feel chaotic because there is just so much stuff in the house and that alone can feel so stressful! This week we are going to talk about paper and how can we limit what we keep vs. what we get rid of.  One topic that I really loved is when Stephanie shared with us what she does with papers that need to go back to school. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.   Similar to getting your house in order, you may be struggling to get your health in order. If you want to check out my series on losing weight and needing some inspiration, make sure to check out my recent series I did on how I lost 50lbs in 10 months.  I also share products that I used and still use to keep myself healthy, reduce inflammation, help my joints and stay on top of my health goals. Check out the links below to listen: how I lost 50lbs in 10 months my go to products for health and weight loss what program kicked off my weight loss journey 3 steps that got me started on my weight loss journey "My Favorite Things" Segment:   -Enneagram Courses with Beth McCord the Enneagram Coach Discovering You Course When you understand what makes you (and those around you) tick, you can: Break free from the mundane Stop feeling "less-than" Take control of your life Strengthen your relationships Be a better friend Achieve more at work Becoming Us Course Take Free Marriage Assessment Choose the category below that best fits you and discover a personalized marriage course for you and your partner. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Stephanie's free resource on her website -Organizing Kids Papers  Day One Journal: Day One Journal App Atomic Habits: Click here to find out more information on Amber's Favorite Things, Planning Your Next Vacation, Podcast episodes and more:   https://mominspiredshow.com/  

Those piles of papers, overstuffed drawers and cluttered closets take a toll on us. They impact our time, relationships, health and finances! Stephanie Sikora, author of "Simplified: A Real-Life Guide to Organizing Your Space and Saving Your Sanity", shares how simplifying routines in your home and life, from getting everyone out the door, to curating your wardrobe, to only owning one pizza cutter, will make your home, life and budget run more smoothly!

#19: Leyla sits down with Stephanie Sikora, best selling author, life coach, systems specialist, and professional organizer. Stephanie offers home organization services throughout the U.S., virtual coaching, and on-line resources for busy individuals and households.  This episode is for you if you’ve been feeling defeated, unmotivated, and in a constant state of chaos due to how cluttered and unorganized your space is. Stephanie really breaks down how our brain works on clutter- and spoiler alert, it’s not pretty!  I want you to be more present in your home and life. Constant clutter makes me feel frazzled, hopeless, unmotivated...the list goes on… but it never really occurred to me that my clutter and disorganization could be one of the underlying causes of why I’m not doing the things I want to be doing in life. This episode offers some insights into how this is affecting our brain, and how we can make significant improvements in our day to day lives.  To Connect with Leyla (host) click HERE To Connect with Stephanie click HERE Links & Resources:  How to Deal With Kids Art & Papers: https://www.lifemadesimpleathome.com/simple-blog/2019/9/28/top-3-mistakes-dealing-with-kids-papers  Website: https://www.lifemadesimpleathome.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifemadesimpleathome Book: https://www.lifemadesimpleathome.com/simplified-the-book  Some of the things we cover in this episode include:  Your Brain On Clutter  Clutter-free gifts  - how to ask/control the influx of stuff coming in (esp from family/grandparents)  How often should we purge toys?  How to deal with your partner when it comes to getting organized:  Experiences over stuff The mental health implications over time from living in clutter, disorder, mess The physical health effects of clutter, disorder, mess

More often than not, the things I talk about in my interviews with people end up being exactly what I needed to hear that day! Today's episode with Stephanie Sikora definitely came at the right time for me, and I have a feeling about 99% of you will be able to relate. You might be surprised at how "understood" you feel while listening! Stephanie helps people to simplify their lives so that they're not constantly feeling anxious and overwhelmed by the millions of things we have to do every single day as moms. Listen to get some pointers, and then when you feel inspired, check out her book here! You can follow Stephanie on Instagram or check out her blog.  

Do you find yourself feeling lost when it comes to keeping your kids stuff organized? Today we have professional organizer, Lisa Woodruff on the show for a 4-part series. I know for many moms, summers can be challenging with having the kids home and trying to keep the house from looking like a tornado went through it. So if you have been wanting to tackle your kids stuff this is the perfect series for you! Today, we are going to talk about the kids bedrooms and why Lisa likes to refer to them as their "mini apartments".  Lisa shares with us that its a good idea to give kids ownership of their bedrooms in making decisions on how it is arranged and being responsible for keeping it clean and maintained. With this said, this means that kids need to be able to say what they want to keep and what they are ready to let go of. One topic that really stood out to me was when she shared that kids will give up items in their bedroom in order to keep it clean once whey know how to clean their rooms.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, you will probably like the episode I did with Stephanie Sikora about simplifying the home. https://mominspiredshow.com/how-simplifying-makes-your-life-easier-stephanie-sikora-120/   Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On this first episode of the series you’ll  find out: What intermittent fasting is and how it works How intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and keep it off Nutritional myths that could be keeping you from losing weight How bulletproof coffee helps you burn fat (see recipe below) …And more! Click on the link below to get $20 off Amanda’s program and get ready to kick that slow metabolism into HIGH gear! Get Started *Discount is for first-time customers... If you’ve done this program before, we haven’t forgotten about you! Click here to get $10 off.   Guest Info: Lisa Woodruff website - www.organize365.com Instagram - http://instagram.com/organize365 Facebook-  https://www.facebook.com/Organize365/     Note: This page contains some affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission — at no additional cost to you!

Dr. Sheryl Ziegler sits down with Stephanie Sikora, founder of Life Made Simple, LLC., a professional organization company. She is a life systems expert, speaker, and author of simplified: A Real-Life Guide to Organizing Your Space and Saving Your Sanity. Sheryl and Stephanie talk about the best ways to simplify now.

Today's guest is Stephanie Sikora and she helps turn chaos into calm. She is a speaker, life coach, systems specialist and professional organizer. And she is the best-selling author of Simplified: A Real-Life Guide to Organizing Your Space and Saving Your Sanity. Chaos and clutter impact our lives more than we know. I'm excited to have Stephanie on here today to talk about Living a Simplified Life. To connect with Stephanie after the show, you can find her on her website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Like many moms, Stephanie Sikora felt like she was always just trying to keep up with the chaos of her home and life. Over time, the never-ending running in circles to manage the piles of kids’ shoes, toys, and clothes got to her—and her family. When her daughter said, “Mommy, you never sit and play with me,” a light bulb came on. Stephanie was always so preoccupied picking up and doing what needed to be done each day, she never got around to living and being present for the moments that mattered the most. Motivated by her toddler’s honesty, she immersed herself in creating a life that was simpler and didn’t leave her exhausted at the end of each day. Owner of Life Made Simple LLC, Stephanie turn chaos into calm by offering compassionate organizing solutions and systems for clients’ homes, businesses, and lives. In her book, Simplified: A Real-Life Guide to Organizing Your Space and Saving Your Sanity, Stephanie shares her 15 years of experience and company’s trade secrets for the very first time, such as: ● How to decide what to keep, what to donate, and what to throw away (without crying into a bottle of wine) ● How to simplify routines in your home and life, from getting everyone out the door to getting a decent meal on the table and everything in between (even if you claim to be the least organized person around) ● How to create super-simple systems to keep your home and life running smoothly (that even your spouse and kids can follow) More than just tips on downsizing, simplified. presents a proven system to clear your space, clear your head, and reclaim a life you actually live.

Have you ever felt that panic on a Sunday night wishing you had prepared better for the upcoming week? Today we have Jenny Stemmerman on the show and she shares with us some great ideas on setting up our week!   Jenny goes over her routines and what works best for her as well as explaining that it shouldn't all fall on the mom.  She highly encourages that weekend prep should be a team sport and everyone participates. One thing that stood out to me is that we should really approach this as a skill and with all skills we don't master them right away, it gets easier the more you do it.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.   If you liked this episode I bet you will love the episode with Stephanie Sikora where we talk about how simplifying makes our lives easier. Simplify Your Life       Lean 7 week online weight loss program: Recently, I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On this first episode of the series you’ll  find out: What intermittent fasting is and how it works How intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and keep it off Nutritional myths that could be keeping you from losing weight How bulletproof coffee helps you burn fat (see recipe below) …And more! Click on the link below to get $20 off Amanda’s program and get ready to kick that slow metabolism into HIGH gear! Get Started *Discount is for first-time customers... If you’ve done this program before, we haven’t forgotten about you! Click here to get $10 off.   Enneagram courses Discovering You Course - (click link and use coupon code DISCOVERINGYOU for 50% OFF) Explore Your Type (Couples) – (5 Private Sessions with Beth for COUPLES)* Explore Your Type (Individual) – (5 Private Sessions with Beth for Individuals)*   Looking to making your own memories with your family traveling?   Let me come alongside of you and help you plan your next family vacation, best part is its FREE to you! If you are looking to travel somewhere this summer or next year I can help you. Feel free to respond to this email and let me know that you are wanting to start planning your next vacation.   Guest Info: Jenny Stemmerman Website/App/Podcast: https://www.yourliferocks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.life.rocks/   Note: This page contains some affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission — at no additional cost to you!

On this weeks episode we interviewed Stephanie Sikora about reducing stress through home organization.  You may ask if organization LITERALLY reduces stress.  I honestly don’t know if it does for everyone on the planet.  All I can do I answer truthfully that for me, YES! IT! DOES!!!!!!!!!   Stephanie explained that clutter literally triggers a stress response, and that stress seeps into all aspects of life.  De-cluttering will actually lessen a persons stress response. To listen to all of Stephanie's tips and tricks and become a walking talking organizational genius (not unlike myself), just click on the link and listen to this terrific episode.  

Do you ever wonder what your life might look like if it was simplified? Today we have Stephanie Sikora on the show and we talk about how simplifying our lives can make our lives less stressful! She shares with us that it's important to understand our space and how it impacts us at a deeper level and what we can do about it. She shares with us how building effective systems in our homes can help with saving time and money! For example, do you find yourself always looking for things and it ends up wasting so much time? What if you could have systems in place so that you wouldn't have to spend so much time looking for those same items over and over again.  One topic that I really loved chatting about since I am a travel agent is how to pack and plan simply for trips, and how that can save time and money! Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode I bet you will love the episode I did with Monica Horb about organizing our homes, listen here: http://mominspiredshow.com/56-secrets-organized-family-monique-horb/ Resources mentioned in this show: Are you wanting to plan a big birthday or anniversary in the near future but feel stuck? Let me come alongside of you and help you plan that amazing vacation! If you want your husband to surprise you with a bucket list trip and he needs help, send him my way and I would love to help him and plan a memorable trip for you! You can set up a free consultation on my website mominpsiredshow.com/travelagent  if that time slot doesn't work you can always message me on FB at Amber Sandberg or on Instagram @ambersandberg Stephanie's book: simplified.: A Real-Life Guide to Organizing Your Space and Saving Your Sanity Guest Info: Stephanie Sikora Website: https://www.lifemadesimpleathome.com/ Instagram: @lifemadesimpleathome.com  

Today we talk to Stephanie Sikora and her new book: Simplified. We are reading this for our January-February book club. We also talk v3 updates for Mac and others. Link to Stephanie's book: https://amzn.to/2S5g0Ea Day One Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DayOneCommunity/ podcast@dayoneapp.com http://dayoneapp.com/podcast Schedule a call with Brett: http://calendly.com/dayoneapp Help and support: http://help.dayoneapp.com http://dayoneapp.com/contact

Does your life feel messy, overfull, cluttered? Mine did/does, too. Don't miss this one -the first of several shows we'll do with Stephanie!