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The Organized-ish Parent Podcast - #49: Sparking Joy - Unconventional Holiday Ideas

#49: Sparking Joy - Unconventional Holiday Ideas

12/21/23 • 23 min

The Organized-ish Parent Podcast

In this episode, I talk about enjoying the holiday season in a unique and fun way, focusing on activities we don't usually do. I share a list of five fun activities that don’t always involve the kids.

The episode also touches on finding balance in busy schedules and remembering to appreciate the small joys amidst the chaos of the holiday season.

Hope you get some inspiration into creating your own unique activities. Or grab 1 or 2 ideas from this list to start the holidays on the right track.

Enjoy!

XO - Dianne

P.S. When it comes to getting organized and getting the kids involved, where do you struggle the most?

Send me your answer by DM on Instagram or on Facebook.

The post (episode #49 Sparking Joy: Unconventional Holiday Ideas) appeared first on Dianne Jimenez | Professional Organizer website. To read the blog post of this episode, head to https://diannejimenez.com/49

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In this episode, I talk about enjoying the holiday season in a unique and fun way, focusing on activities we don't usually do. I share a list of five fun activities that don’t always involve the kids.

The episode also touches on finding balance in busy schedules and remembering to appreciate the small joys amidst the chaos of the holiday season.

Hope you get some inspiration into creating your own unique activities. Or grab 1 or 2 ideas from this list to start the holidays on the right track.

Enjoy!

XO - Dianne

P.S. When it comes to getting organized and getting the kids involved, where do you struggle the most?

Send me your answer by DM on Instagram or on Facebook.

The post (episode #49 Sparking Joy: Unconventional Holiday Ideas) appeared first on Dianne Jimenez | Professional Organizer website. To read the blog post of this episode, head to https://diannejimenez.com/49

Did you find this episode helpful, filled with great value, insightful or inspirational? Share it! Or...

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CANADA: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/parenting-guide-organizing-habits-made-easy/id1606051910

Ways we can connect:

Website : https://diannejimenez.com/heythere

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/1tidyplace/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/1TidyPlace

Twitter : https://twitter.com/DDJ3131

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannejimenez

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com , License: All the music on the site is licensed under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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XO - Dianne

P.S. When it comes to getting organized and getting the kids involved, where do you struggle the most?

Send me your answer by DM on Instagram or on Facebook.

The post (episode #48: Coping through Chaos: 3 Strategies for Finding Peace Amidst Holidays, Strikes, and Sickness) appeared first on Dianne Jimenez | Professional Organizer website. To read the blog post of this episode, head to https://diannejimenez.com/48

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Ways we can connect:

Website : https://diannejimenez.com/heythere

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/1tidyplace/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/1TidyPlace

Twitter : https://twitter.com/DDJ3131

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannejimenez

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com , License: All the music on the site is licensed under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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XO - Dianne

P.S. When it comes to getting organized and getting the kids involved, where do you struggle the most?

Send me your answer by DM on Instagram or on Facebook.

The post (episode #50: Goal Setting 101 - Your Key to Success For 2024) appeared first on Dianne Jimenez | Professional Organizer website. To read the blog post of this episode, head to https://diannejimenez.com/50

Did you find this episode helpful, filled with great value, insightful or inspirational? Share it! Or...

Here's where you can Rate, Review & Follow for more:

USA: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-guide-organizing-habits-made-easy/id1606051910

CANADA: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/parenting-guide-organizing-habits-made-easy/id1606051910

Ways we can connect:

Website : https://diannejimenez.com/heythere

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/1tidyplace/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/1TidyPlace

Twitter : https://twitter.com/DDJ3131

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannejimenez

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com , License: All the music on the site is licensed under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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