Journey To Organization With Rebekah Saltzman

During the 9 days we have an extra sensitivity to sustainability because we don't buy new clothing, many of us don't do laundry or limit the laundry we do, and we are being extra careful with the things we own. This week we talk about how to talk to our kids about sustainability (hint- a lot), why we should, and the relationship between being sustainable and having less with Jewish values. I would say it is one of my most frequently asked questions, and while I am not a parenting expert, I believe teaching kids anything comes down to being and example and practicing what we preach. The most essential thing you can do is to figure out what you want your home to look like! Follow Rebekah on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @balaganbegone Check out Rebekah on Pintrest as Rebekah Saltzman and join the FREE Facebook group - Organizing in Israel - Balagan Be Gone (you don't have to live in Israel to join!) Subscribe to the mailing list at www.balaganbegone.com

Chana Simon, the founder of http://www.respecsframes.org, tells us how Respecs Frames got started, how donating old glasses helps others and the environment, what kind of frames can be recycled, and how they are different from other organizations that collect glasses. Please consider shopping at the store where your purchase helps someone in need, volunteering if you are in Israel, or donating funds or supplies. Follow Rebekah on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @balaganbegone Check out Rebekah on Pintrest as Rebekah Saltzman and join the FREE Facebook group - Organizing in Israel - Balagan Be Gone (you don't have to live in Israel to join!) Subscribe to the mailing list at www.balaganbegone.com

In this week's JTO podcast I talk about my struggle with food, how it makes getting dinner on the table a challenge for me, my kids issues with food, and how I manage my time to get shabbat on the table without feeling totally overwhelmed. (Hint: I keep it simple.) As a bonus this week I made this awesome shabbat prep list for you, you can download it in PDF or in Google Sheets. (You know how much I love spreadsheets, right?) http://bit.ly/2MGQO0j It is very similar to how I make my list for shabbat, I made it a bit more fancy for you! Follow Rebekah on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @balaganbegone Check out Rebekah on Pintrest as Rebekah Saltzman and join the FREE Facebook group - Organizing in Israel - Balagan Be Gone (you don't have to live in Israel to join!) Subscribe to the mailing list at www.balaganbegone.com

This week I interview my mentor and friend, Chaya Hinda Allen who has taught me about mantras and how to let it all go. Chaya Hinda and her course Jewish Positive Thinking really changed my life and helped me make some big changes in my life and feel positive and secure about those changes. We discuss how to get rid of worry, why you should let go of extra stuff, how our core beliefs can change the outcome of what we do, and time management. To get in touch with Chaya Hinda you can check out her website chayahinda.com or call: In the US: 786.233.7213 or In Israel 052.760.0093 Follow Rebekah on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @balaganbegone Check out Rebekah on Pintrest as Rebekah Saltzman and join the FREE Facebook group - Organizing in Israel - Balagan Be Gone (you don't have to live in Israel to join!) Subscribe to the mailing list at www.balaganbegone.com

This week I was inspired by a podcast with Heather Dean on aish.com http://bit.ly/2K5Se6G when she interviews Rabbi A.L. Nivins. He said something that interested me, time is not our own, it doesn't belong to us. My other friend said to me, time is like money, you can track it! But I don't think that is true, you can't put time in the bank, save it for a rainy day, or earn more. The best thing we can do is realize, time is not something we can control and not stress over when things don't go our way. I cover some tips for budgeting time, why using a calendar is so important, how meeting requests keep me happily married, and how getting it on the calendar makes it real and gets it off my mind. Follow Rebekah on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram @balaganbegone Check out Rebekah on Pintrest as Rebekah Saltzman and join the FREE Facebook group - Organizing in Israel - Balagan Be Gone (you don't have to live in Israel to join!) Subscribe to the mailing list at www.balaganbegone.com

In this week’s Journey To Organization podcast, I interview Suzanne Dekel of BotanicalPrint where we talk about how she got started as an eco printer, why using natural dyes is important, capsule wardrobes and living with less. Suzanne is committed to not only making products that are sustainable and eco-friendly but also not purchasing clothing where workers are not treated fairly and who are not payed a living wage. She uses indigenous plants to Israel and natural dyes when she produces her scarves and is planning to expand her offerings soon. You can view and buy the beautiful scarves Suzanne makes on her website www.suzannedekel.com, and follow her on Instagram @suzannedekel. Follow Rebekah on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @balaganbegone Check out Rebekah on Pintrest as Rebekah Saltzman and join the FREE Facebook group - Organizing in Israel - Balagan Be Gone (you don't have to live in Israel to join!) Subscribe to the mailing list at www.balaganbegone.com

This week I talk about the true cost of storing our possessions. One of my Conquer Your Clutter students told me that she has a storage unit, and I figured out that over time it would cost her around $6000. I was astounded, and felt like there were better ways to use the money. (She thought so also!) Besides for the money she was paying directly for the storage unit there were other costs associated with storing things, like the cost of storage containers, the time we spend organizing, sorting, and packing things up for storage, and the damage we do to the things that aren't stored properly because there is too much junk around. Does this sound like you? Drop me a line and let me know if it does! Follow Rebekah on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @balaganbegone Check out Rebekah on Pintrest as Rebekah Saltzman and join the FREE Facebook group - Organizing in Israel - Balagan Be Gone (you don't have to live in Israel to join!) Subscribe to the mailing list at www.balaganbegone.com

Join me this week while I chat with Tamar Pearlman of tamarimconcierge.com. Tamar and I chat about making aliyah, moving, and coming on a gap year to Israel. We cover topics like bringing appliances on your lift, decluttering before aliyah, what to bring on your lift, how to pack for your lift, and should you even bring a lift at all? We also talk about, some of our own aliyah mistakes, moving in general, coming to Israel as a student for a gap year, and what Tamarim Concierge can do to help you when you make aliyah, move, have a simcha, or just plain need an extra set of hands. Get in touch with Tamar on her website TamarimConcierge.com Download the aliyah workbook here: http://bit.ly/2sjqCku Follow Rebekah on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @balaganbegone Check out Rebekah on Pintrest as Rebekah Saltzman and join the FREE Facebook group - Organizing in Israel - Balagan Be Gone (you don't have to live in Israel to join!) Subscribe to the mailing list at www.balaganbegone.com

In this episode I talk about tricks for getting laundry done, cleaning out the dishwasher, cleaning supplies and how they rate on the eco scale. Here are links to some of the products I use: Ecover Dish Soap https://amzn.to/2J14WmU BioKlean Dish Soap https://amzn.to/2J14WmU Ecover Dishwasher Tablets https://amzn.to/2J14WmU Ecover laundry detergent https://amzn.to/2GIEgC7 Dropps https://amzn.to/2J14WmU Shaklees http://bit.ly/2IKBf6l This spray has a very mild scent and good for refreshing clothing Caldrea Linen Spray https://amzn.to/2IZhvzc BONUS: I didn't mention this but I love this stain remover, a little goes along way, https://amzn.to/2KND8PY Follow Rebekah on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @balaganbegone Check out Rebekah on Pintrest as Rebekah Saltzman and join the FREE Facebook group - Organizing in Israel - Balagan Be Gone (you don't have to live in Israel to join!) Subscribe to the mailing list at www.balaganbegone.com

In this episode we will discover why how Matan Torah (receiving the Torah) is connected to shmita and how that teaches us to reduce our waste. Included are some actionable tips to reduce right now. The main point of giving the Torah at Mt. Sinai was to teach the Jewish People about the Sabbatical Year, shmita. But what does the year of rest have to do with giving the Torah, well, it teaches us that during that year, the land reverts back to G-d for a rest, and it shows us we don't really own the land. Just as we don't really only the land, can we every really own our things, or do they own us? Since we can't take it with us, we should reduce now, allowing us to truly enjoy what we have! Follow Rebekah on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @balaganbegone Check out Rebekah on Pintrest as Rebekah Saltzman and join the FREE Facebook group - Organizing in Israel - Balagan Be Gone (you don't have to live in Israel to join!) Subscribe to the mailing list at www.balaganbegone.com

Listen as Rebekah answers a listener question; Should I move to a larger home? If I do will I spend more or less time organizing up my home?

Being satisfied with what we own is a basic Jewish ideal from Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) (Chapter 4, Mishna 1). This week we talk about why it is so important to be satisfied with what you have and not be worried about consuming more and more.

What is the difference between micro and macro organization, how do you know when to use which, and best practices for dealing with kids and micro organization.

This week we discuss the idea of more possessions, more worry based on the Mishna in Pirkei Avot (2/8)

Hear how I spend my Pesach and how my Pesach guide and decluttering made it easy and relaxing!

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