In today’s episode, we’re joined by Michelle Boulay, an expert in family photo organization. Michelle shares her secrets for turning chaotic photo collections into beautifully organized memories—without all the stress.
As busy moms, it can feel overwhelming to manage photos, memories, and everything else we juggle. Whether it’s digital images on your phone or old-school prints, floppy disks, or CDs, the question is: how to organize photos in the fastest way possible? Michelle is here to help simplify the process with some practical tips and time-saving solutions.
Today we…
- Simplify Your Photos: Learn how to gather and organize your photos from all your devices and get them in one place.
- Declutter Your Digital Space: Get tips on sorting through old formats like floppy disks, CDs, and other digital clutter.
- Create an Easy System: Find out how Michelle helps busy moms set up a photo organization system that works for them.
- Cherish Your Memories: Discover how organizing your photos helps you enjoy your family moments without the stress.
- Start Small: Learn how to take the first step, whether you’re just getting started or tackling a mountain of photos.
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Show Notes: How to Organize Photos as Busy Moms
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TIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Michelle Boulay, an expert in family photo organization. Michelle shares her secrets for turning chaotic photo collections into beautifully organized memories—without all the stress.
As busy moms, it can feel overwhelming to manage photos, memories, and everything else we juggle. Whether it’s digital images on your phone or old-school prints, floppy disks, or CDs, the question is: how do we get organized? Michelle is here to help simplify the process with some practical tips and time-saving solutions.
The Struggle of Photo Organization for Busy Moms
Let’s be honest—photo organization isn’t always a priority when you’re juggling work, kids, and all the other responsibilities that come with being a mom. Over time, photos accumulate in multiple places: on old laptops, CDs, USB drives, SD cards, and even in shoeboxes. Michelle talks about how most moms don’t know where to start, often feeling overwhelmed with the sheer number of photos scattered everywhere.
Tip #1: Gather All Your Photos in One Place
Michelle suggests starting with the basics: gather all of your photos—whether digital or print—into one location. This could mean finding those old floppy disks, SD cards, or boxes of printed photos, and making sure everything is in one place for easier access.
Create a Centralized Hub for Your Family Photos
The key to keeping your memories organized is to choose one place for your photos to live. Whether it’s a cloud storage service, an external hard drive, or a specific folder on your computer, the goal is to consolidate everything in one spot. Michelle recommends considering services you’re already paying for, like iCloud or Google Photos, so that you’re using your storage effectively.
Once your photos are all in one place, it’s time to take the next step!
Michelle’s Family Yearbook Program: The Perfect Solution for Busy Moms
Michelle’s Family Yearbook program is a game changer for moms who want to preserve family memories but don’t have the time to do it themselves. Here’s how it works:
- Upload 50 Photos Each Month: Each month, you’ll receive a reminder to upload your 50 favorite photos into a Dropbox folder that Michelle has already organized for you. This makes it easy to stay on track without feeling overwhelmed.
- No More Sorting Stress: Don’t want to spend hours sorting through thousands of photos? No problem! Michelle’s program allows you to either narrow down your selections to 50 or upload everything from the month, and she’ll take care of the rest.
- Beautifully Designed Yearbook: At the end of the year, Michelle designs and prints a gorgeous yearbook filled with your family’s best moments. It’s a hands-off way to keep your memories organized and printed beautifully, so you and your family can relive the year’s adventures for years to come.
Why the Family Yearbook is a Game Changer for Busy Moms
Michelle’s yearbooks are perfect for moms who are short on time but still want to cherish their family memories. With just a few minutes each month to upload your photos, you can enjoy a professionally designed yearbook that captures the highlights of your year.
A Simple Step to Get Started with Photo Organization
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your photos, Michelle recommends starting with one simple step: Choose where your photos will live. Decide on a cloud service, hard drive, or storage device that works best for you. From there, you can start uploading, organizing, and preserving your memories with ease.
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Connect with Michelle Boulay
www.instagram.com/curated.memories
Want the Amazon photos step-by-step guide or more info on photo organization? www.michelleboulay.com/supermom
Ready to join the Family Yearbook Membership? www.michelleboulay.com/yearbook
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About Our Guest: Michelle Boulay
Michelle is a wife, a mom of three, ages 6, 4, + 2, a teacher, and an avid family documenter. After 12 years as a high school yearbook adviser, Michelle realized that she really wanted to help moms document their family’s memories and organize their photos. Through her website, Michelle, offers a monthly yearbook subscription to ease the pain of pulling together a photo book at the end of every year with monthly reminders and simple tasks. She also offers remote organizing services for clients worldwide, where she will do the organizing for you.
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About the Host: Lori Oberbroeckling
Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling is a mom of four, corporate leader, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too!
She is passionate about helping parents who want fulfilling careers–or side hustles or passion projects–while also wanting to feel present and connected to their families.
