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A Declutter Expert's Top Hacks And Why Every Family Needs A 'Drop Zone'
Manage episode 479431020 series 2342979
In this practical and wisdom-packed episode, professional organiser and founder of Mise en Place, Anita Birges, shares her game-changing approach to conquering family chaos through simple systems that actually work! With four children in her blended family, Anita understands firsthand the overwhelm of managing endless school bags, lunch boxes and sentimental clutter, offering solutions from her revolutionary "go elsewhere box" that stops you picking up after your kids, to creating dedicated family drop zones that eliminate the morning "where's my shoes?!" panic.
Anita explains why teaching kids organisational skills equips them with essential life tools, sharing age-appropriate strategies for decluttering without guilt (yes, you can toss those kindergarten drawings!) and breaking overwhelming spaces into "bite-sized pieces" that make organisation achievable for even the most chaotic households.
THE END BITS
WIN $10k to use towards a cleaner*
Visit nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores to enter!
*Promotion starts between 24/03/25 (AEDT) – 31/07/25 (AEST). AU residents 18+. Max 1 entry p/person. Draw: Unit 3/2 Cross St, Brookvale NSW 2100 at 10am AEST on 05/08/25. Prize: $10,000 transferred to winner’s bank account. Winner notified and published on nestle.com.au/productnews/winners by 12/8/25. Claim prize by 5pm AEDT on 12/11/25. Unclaimed prize draw occurs 13/11/25. Promoter: Nestle Australia Ltd. Full T&Cs at www.nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores. Permit No's: ACT TP 25/00355 & SA T25/260.
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With thanks to Anita Birges
CREDITS:
Hosts: Annaliese Todd & Tegan Natoli
Producer: Tina Matolov
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
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750 episodes
Manage episode 479431020 series 2342979
In this practical and wisdom-packed episode, professional organiser and founder of Mise en Place, Anita Birges, shares her game-changing approach to conquering family chaos through simple systems that actually work! With four children in her blended family, Anita understands firsthand the overwhelm of managing endless school bags, lunch boxes and sentimental clutter, offering solutions from her revolutionary "go elsewhere box" that stops you picking up after your kids, to creating dedicated family drop zones that eliminate the morning "where's my shoes?!" panic.
Anita explains why teaching kids organisational skills equips them with essential life tools, sharing age-appropriate strategies for decluttering without guilt (yes, you can toss those kindergarten drawings!) and breaking overwhelming spaces into "bite-sized pieces" that make organisation achievable for even the most chaotic households.
THE END BITS
WIN $10k to use towards a cleaner*
Visit nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores to enter!
*Promotion starts between 24/03/25 (AEDT) – 31/07/25 (AEST). AU residents 18+. Max 1 entry p/person. Draw: Unit 3/2 Cross St, Brookvale NSW 2100 at 10am AEST on 05/08/25. Prize: $10,000 transferred to winner’s bank account. Winner notified and published on nestle.com.au/productnews/winners by 12/8/25. Claim prize by 5pm AEDT on 12/11/25. Unclaimed prize draw occurs 13/11/25. Promoter: Nestle Australia Ltd. Full T&Cs at www.nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores. Permit No's: ACT TP 25/00355 & SA T25/260.
Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. and use the code MONTHOFTGM
We’re listening! Send us a voice message, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au
We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list.
Gift a Mamamia subscription: Head here to give the best stuff for women.
Tell us what you really think so we can give you more of what you really want. Fill out this survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers.
We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list.
With thanks to Anita Birges
CREDITS:
Hosts: Annaliese Todd & Tegan Natoli
Producer: Tina Matolov
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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