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1 660 - Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: A Conversation with Dana K. White 32:23
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1 659 - Simple Soups for a Meaningful Lent Season 23:12
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1 657 - Rediscover Peace: The Psychological Benefits of Decluttering 25:41
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1 647 – The Shame-Free Path to Conquering Clutter 27:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey friends! Have you ever felt so ashamed of your home that you would rather hide than invite anyone over? In this powerful episode of Clutter Free Academy, hosts Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo dive deep into the emotional landscape of clutter, shame, and isolation. They candidly share personal experiences of feeling trapped by household disorganization and the psychological barriers that prevent people from seeking help. Listeners will discover: How clutter can lead to social withdrawal The importance of accountability and community in overcoming organizational challenges The benefits of joining the supportive, compassionate Clutter Free for Life community Listeners will find inspiration in their message of self-acceptance and practical strategies for creating functional, livable spaces and transforming one's relationship with home organization. Click here to be notified when the next podcast episode is released! Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Guest: Tonya Kubo Join Clutter Free For Life While Clutter Free for Life comes with a plan of action to keep you moving forward in your decluttering journey day after day, the true magic of this membership program is in the community. It's a program FOR cluttery people BY cluttery people. It’s a family of cluttery people who want better for themselves and for you. We all understand the emotional weight of clutter and the physical barriers it causes. Clutter Free for Life members have a team of experts who know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed as their guides. Want to see whether the membership is right for you? Check out our info page Clutter Free For Life. Let's stay connected: To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 646 – Why Your House Won't Stay Clean: Breaking Free from the Clutter Cycle 26:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey friends! You know how we're always looking for ways to make our homes work better for us without breaking the bank? We have a treat for you! In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp interviews Lauren, a TikTok sensation known for her creative approaches to saving money on groceries. With a quarter million followers, Lauren shares her journey of feeding a family of seven while maintaining a tight grocery budget, as well as personal stories from her grandmother's Depression-era cooking wisdom. She discusses how she manages to create meals using pantry cleanout items and creative substitutions. Listeners will discover: Lauren's seven strategies for reducing grocery costs The truth about expiration dates and food safety How to effectively use Buy Nothing groups Strategies for stretching ingredients How to work around food allergies while staying on budget Whether you're dealing with a tight budget, wanting to waste less food, or just trying to be a better steward of what God's given us, you're going to love Lauren's practical, down-to-earth approach. Order your copy of Sabbath Soup here and sign up to receive your free ebook featuring four week’s worth of easy meal plans and delicious recipes. Click here to be notified when the next podcast episode is released! Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Guest: Lauren on TikTok: h ttps://www.tiktok.com/@totesma_gotes Links Mentioned: USDA website Shelf Stable Food information Ready for Anything by Kathi Lipp Ibotta Clutter Free Resources: Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Order Sabbath Soup here and sign up to receive your free ebook featuring four weeks’ worth of easy meal plans and delicious recipes. Let's stay connected: To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 643 – Before It's Too Late: Why Now is the Time to Deal with Your Clutter 34:15
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever looked around your home and felt that knot in your stomach, thinking, "I don't want to leave this mess for my kids." In this poignant episode, Kathi Lipp welcomes literary agent and editor Kathleen Kerr to share her experience cleaning out her great aunt's home. After her great aunt's passing, Kathleen and her family faced the overwhelming task of sorting through decades of accumulated items in a historic Maine farmhouse where nothing had left since the 1930s. Kathleen discusses how her family approached this daunting project, working in teams to tackle different rooms while processing their grief and complex emotions. Listeners will discover: How to navigate family dynamics when dealing with heirlooms The importance of asking for help before situations become unmanageable How this experience has changed Kathleen's own approach to keeping family mementos. The episode offers practical advice for listeners who might face similar situations, while also providing a compassionate look at how hoarding affects both the individual and their loved ones. Order your copy of Sabbath Soup here and sign up to receive your free ebook featuring four week’s worth of easy meal plans and delicious recipes. Click here to be notified when the next podcast episode is released! Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Guests: Kathleen Kerr Links Mentioned: https://member.organize365.com/shop Clutter Free Resources: Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Join our members-only Clutter Free for Life Facebook Group Order Sabbath Soup here and sign up to receive your free ebook featuring four weeks’ worth of easy meal plans and delicious recipes. Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 642 - Financial Organization Made Easy: The Binder Method with Lisa Woodruff 28:40
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1 641 – The 3 Words That are Keeping You Cluttered (And How to Change It) 26:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey there, friend! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the power of the words we use when it comes to our clutter - not just the things we say out loud, but those whispers in our hearts that can either paralyze us or propel us forward. In this eye-opening episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp sits down with authors Angie Hyche and Liana George to discuss the powerful impact of language on our decluttering journey. The trio explores the common phrases - or "dirty words" - that keep people stuck in cycles of clutter and shame. Listeners will discover: Why no one is "born organized" and how organization is a learned skill The real meaning behind "just in case" thinking and how it relates to fear The importance of starting small and celebrating progress Why cleaning and organizing are "morally neutral" activities If you've ever felt overwhelmed, ashamed, or just plain stuck when it comes to decluttering, this episode is for you. Join the Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group to receive your 30-Day 1K Calendar to help track your progress. Remember to answer all three questions to join the group! It's how we keep it the nicest corner of the internet. Order your copy of Sabbath Soup here and sign up to receive your free ebook featuring four week’s worth of easy meal plans and delicious recipes. Click here to be notified when the next podcast episode is released! Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Guests: Angie Hyche and Liana George: https://uncluttered.faith/ Links Mentioned: Unholy Mess: What the Bible Says About Clutter by Angie Hyche Uncluttered: Shaping Your Heart & Home for What Matters Most by Liana George & Angie Hyche Uncluttered Podcast Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity by Kathi Lipp KC Davis: Struggle Care Clutter Free Resources: Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Join our members-only Clutter Free for Life Facebook Group Order Sabbath Soup here and sign up to receive your free ebook featuring four weeks’ worth of easy meal plans and delicious recipes. Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 640 – Days to Freedom: Join Our Annual 1000-Item Declutter Challenge! 33:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAre you ready to create some breathing room before the holiday chaos begins? In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, hosts Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo discuss their annual 30-Day 1K Challenge, where participants declutter 1,000 items during November. They explain why this challenge is perfectly timed before the holiday season and how it's achievable for everyone, regardless of their current clutter situation. Kathi and Tonya emphasize that perfect systems aren't necessary for progress, encouraging listeners to take "imperfect action" rather than waiting for the perfect plan. Listeners will discover: Why starting small is crucial for success How to gamify decluttering to get the whole family involved Tips for handling sentimental items and adult children's belongings The importance of community support during decluttering Whether you're a busy mom trying to reclaim your kitchen table, an empty-nester ready to part with decades of "someday" items, or just someone tired of feeling overwhelmed by stuff, this challenge is for you. Join the Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group to receive your 30-Day 1K Calendar to help track your progress. Remember to answer all three questions to join the group! It's how we keep it the nicest corner of the internet. In this episode, Tonya mentioned the time she rented a dumpster. Listen to the original Episode 434: Do I Need a Dumpster? Order your copy of Sabbath Soup here and sign up to receive your free ebook featuring four week’s worth of easy meal plans and delicious recipes. Click here to be notified when the next podcast episode is released! Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Links Mentioned: Order Sabbath Soup here and sign up to receive your free ebook featuring four week’s worth of easy meal plans and delicious recipes. Kalorik Air Fryer Ninja Air Fryer Rubbermaid Food Storage Hoka Shoes Target Baskets for Meal Prep Clutter Free Resources: Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Join our members only Clutter Free for Life Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 639 – Cooking Without the Crazy: Kathi Lipp's Pre-Cook Checklist 24:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey there, friend! Have you ever felt like cooking dinner is just one more overwhelming task on your never-ending to-do list? Trust us, We've been there. But what if we told you that just five minutes of prep could transform your entire cooking experience? In this episode of Clutter-Free Academy, host Kathi Lipp shares her top five pre-cooking habits that can transform any kitchen experience. Joined by Tonya Kubo, Kathi reveals simple yet effective strategies to make cooking less stressful and more enjoyable. Kathi and Tonya provide practical advice for listeners looking to implement these habits in their own kitchens, regardless of size or layout. Listeners will discover: The benefits of gathering all ingredients before starting to cook Why printing recipes or using a tablet stand can make following instructions easier The value of laying out all necessary tools before beginning to cook Listeners will come away with actionable steps to create a more organized, efficient, and enjoyable cooking experience, ultimately leading to less stress and more time to enjoy meals with family. As promised in this episode, here's the link to Kathi's cookbook stand: https://www.dayspring.com/mary-martha-psalm-90-17-cookbook-stand And here's her Poppy Seed Chicken recipe! Poppy Seed Chicken Ingredients: 4 Chicken breasts, cooked and cubed 1 can Cream of chicken soup 4 oz Sour cream 2 tsp Poppy seeds, divided 1/4 c. Melted margarine 1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers Directions: Combine soup, sour cream and 1 tsp of the poppy seeds in a bowl. Crush crackers and combine with melted margarine and remaining poppy seeds. Layer chicken and soup in casserole dish, then top with cracker mixture. Cover and freeze. Defrost overnight. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Order your copy of Sabbath Soup here and sign up to receive your free ebook featuring four week’s worth of easy meal plans and delicious recipes. Click here to be notified when the next podcast episode is released! Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Links Mentioned: Order Sabbath Soup here and sign up to receive your free ebook featuring four week’s worth of easy meal plans and delicious recipes. Kalorik Air Fryer Ninja Air Fryer Rubbermaid Food Storage Hoka Shoes Target Baskets for Meal Prep Clutter Free Resources: Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Join our members only Clutter Free for Life Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 638 – Cooking, Community, and Conversation: How to Start a Cookbook Club 26:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you know how sometimes cooking can feel like a chore? Well, imagine turning it into a party where everyone brings a dish, shares their cooking adventures, and leaves with new recipes and closer friendships. In this episode of Clutter-Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo dive into the delightful world of cookbook clubs. Kathi introduces the concept, explaining how these gatherings can transform cooking from a solitary chore into a social, enriching experience. Listeners will discover: What is a cookbook club and how to start one How to choose and assign recipes from a selected cookbook Tips for hosting, including using paper plates for easy clean-up How to incorporate discussion questions to enhance the social aspect Kathi and Tonya also touch on the importance of making cooking enjoyable and how cookbook clubs can reignite passion for home-cooked meals. Want to start your own cookbook club? Our kit makes it easy. Get yours here . And as promised, here is Kathi's favorite scheduling app! http://www.signupgenius.com/ Preorder Sabbath Soup here and receive your free download bonus Sabbath Soup Shortcuts PLUS a personal shout-out on a future CFA episode. Email Tonya Kubo at tonya@kathilipp.org to register for your shout-out. The preorder bonus ends October 8, 2024. Click here to be notified when the next podcast episode is released! Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Links Mentioned: Kathi's favorite scheduling app - http://www.signupgenius.com/ Other cookbooks Mentioned: Against All Grain Cookbook Modern Asian Baking Cookbook Betty Crocker Cookbook, 13th Edition America's Test Kitchen Cookbook More With Less Cookbook Preorder Sabbath Soup here and receive your bonus down Sabbath Soup Shortcuts. Preorder bonus ends October 8, 2024 After you preorder Sabbath Soup, email Tonya Kubo at tonya@kathylipp.org to register for your Shout-Out on a future CFA episode! Clutter Free Resources: Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Tonya's newest podcast: The Business You Really Want on Apple Podcasts The Business You Really Want on Spotify Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 637 – Cooking Ahead: How to Feed Your Future Self 21:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey there, friend! Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of cooking dinner tonight? We've been there. In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, we're diving into the world of easy, delicious meals that won't drain your energy or your wallet. In this second installment of their two-part series, Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo continue their discussion about Kathi's new book, Sabbath Soup , offering practical tips and strategies for stress-free meal planning and cooking. They discuss the importance of valuing both time and energy when it comes to meal preparation, and offer encouragement to listeners who may feel overwhelmed by the daily task of feeding their families. Listeners will discover: The importance of cooking ahead and freezing leftovers for low-energy days Strategies for involving family members in meal planning and preparation The value of establishing clear expectations and dividing kitchen responsibilities Insights into the recipes featured in Sabbath Soup and their ease of use for both novice and experienced cooks Listeners will leave this episode with practical strategies for making meal planning and preparation less stressful and enjoyable, even during busy or low-energy periods. And as promised: Kathi's Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Hint: This dough can be frozen as pre-scooped balls or ready-to-slice logs. Prep Time: 20 Minutes Bake Time: 10 minutes Yield: 112 cookies (recipe may be halved) Ingredients: 5 cups oatmeal 2 cups butter, room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups brown sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 4 cups flour 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 24 oz. chocolate chips 1 8 oz. Hershey bar, grated 3 cups chopped nuts (your choice) Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2. Measure the oatmeal and place it in a blender to blend into a fine powder. 3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars. Add the eggs and vanilla and stir to combine with the butter mixture, then stir in the flour, blended oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the chocolate and nuts. 4. Scoop the dough into balls and place about 12 to a cookie sheet, evenly spaced, baking in batches. Bake for 10 minutes. 5. To freeze for later baking: Flash freeze scooped dough balls on a cookie sheet. Individually frozen dough balls are easier to handle and will keep their shape better when transferred to a freezer bag for longer-term storage. Alternately, form the dough into a log about 2 inches around and wrap in plastic wrap. Put the dough in the bag and write baking directions on the bag. I like to experiment with the cookies and find out what the baking time and temp is for frozen dough as well as thawed dough. Bake for 10 minutes, and then keep checking every 2 minutes to get them just perfect. Did you miss Part 1 of this conversation? Listen to 636 Batch Cooking Basics: Reclaim Your Time and Energy in the Kitchen here. Preorder Sabbath Soup here and receive your free download bonus Sabbath Soup Shortcuts PLUS a personal shout-out on a future CFA episode. Email Tonya Kubo at tonya@kathilipp.org to register for your shout-out. The preorder bonus ends October 8, 2024. Click here to be notified when part two in this series is released! Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Links Mentioned: Preorder Sabbath Soup here and receive your bonus down Sabbath Soup Shortcuts. Preorder bonus ends October 8, 2024 After you preorder Sabbath Soup, email Tonya Kubo at tonya@kathylipp.org to register for your Shout-Out on a future CFA episode! Sam’s Club Smoked Shredded Chicken Clutter Free Resources: Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Tonya's newest podcast: The Business You Really Want on Apple Podcasts The Business You Really Want on Spotify Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 636 – Batch Cooking Basics: Reclaim Your Time and Energy in the Kitchen 20:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEver feel like you're running on empty, but your family still expects dinner on the table? This episode of Clutter Free Academy is for you! In part one of a two-part series, Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo tackle the common challenge of meal planning and preparation when energy levels are low. Drawing from her personal experiences and upcoming book "Sabbath Soup," Kathi shares valuable strategies for creating nutritious meals without exhausting oneself. Listeners will discover: The importance of pre-planning meals to avoid unhealthy quick fixes Strategies for breaking down meal prep tasks throughout the week Utilizing technology and services for efficient grocery shopping Energy-saving techniques for food preparation Kathi and Tonya's relatable anecdotes and practical tips make this episode a must-listen for anyone struggling to balance healthy eating with limited energy. Preorder Sabbath Soup here and receive your free download bonus Sabbath Soup Shortcuts. The preorder bonus ends October 8, 2024. Click here to be notified when part two in this series is released! Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Links Mentioned: Kathi's Co-Host: Tonya Kubo Preorder Sabbath Soup here and receive your bonus down Sabbath Soup Shortcuts. Preorder bonus ends October 8, 2024 Clutter Free Resources: Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Tonya's newest podcast: The Business You Really Want on Apple Podcasts The Business You Really Want on Spotify Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 635 – Batch Cooking Basics: The Sabbath Soup Way of Saving Money on Meal Prep 33:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever had those moments where you're staring into the fridge at 5 PM, wondering what on earth you're going to feed your family? Well, friend, We've got some good news for you! In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo discuss the concept of Sabbath cooking and how it can save both time and money. They explain the benefits of meal planning and batch cooking, emphasizing how these techniques can reduce food waste and lower grocery bills. Kathi also discusses her upcoming book, "Sabbath Soup," which provides a comprehensive guide to this cooking method. Listeners will discover: How to use ingredients you already have on hand Batch cooking techniques for soups, salads, and casseroles Tips for proper food storage and freezing The financial benefits of cooking ahead and reducing food waste Kathi shares personal anecdotes about her experiences with budget-friendly cooking and offers practical advice for listeners looking to implement Sabbath cooking in their own homes. Plus, here's the Zucchini Boat recipe Kathi raved about in this episode! Stuffed Italian Zucchini Boats with Italian Sausage Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini 1 lb. Italian sausage 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions: Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking sheet or dish. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and use a spoon or melon baller to hollow out the centers, leaving about a 1/4 inch thick zucchini "boat". Place the zucchini on the baking sheet. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent. Add the diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well and cook for a few more minutes. Add back the sausage and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined. Spoon the sausage mixture into each zucchini boat, pressing it down and filling to the top. Top each zucchini boat with a generous amount of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the zucchini is tender. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Did you miss #634 Time Saving Strategies For Busy Cooks: Sabbath Soup Secrets ? Listen in now. Preorder Sabbath Soup here and receive your free download bonus Sabbath Soup Shortcuts. The preorder bonus ends October 8, 2024. Click here to be notified when the next episode is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Links Mentioned: Kathi's Co-Host: Tonya Kubo Snapware Pyrex 18-piece Glass Food Storage Set Souper Cubes Tonya's newest podcast: The Business You Really Want on Apple Podcasts The Business You Really Want on Spotify Clutter Free Resources: Preorder Sabbath Soup here and receive your bonus down Sabbath Soup Shortcuts. Preorder bonus ends October 8, 2024. Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 634 – Time-Saving Strategies for Busy Cooks: Sabbath Soup Secrets 22:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey there, busy friends! Have you ever wished for a true day of rest from cooking? In this episode of Clutter-Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and co-host Tonya Kubo dive into time-saving strategies for meal planning and preparation. Kathi introduces her upcoming book, "Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest," and shares insights on how to manage meals when time is in short supply. They share real-life ideas for streamlining kitchen routines, including tips for freezing ingredients, using kitchen gadgets efficiently, and repurposing leftovers creatively. Listeners will discover: The concept of "loop meals" or "leftovers on purpose" The benefits of batch cooking and prepping ingredients in advance Using AI tools like Claude to assist with meal planning The value of pre-made meals and "catering by Costco" during busy times Kathi and Tonya share personal anecdotes and practical advice for getting delicious meals to your table without losing your sanity. Trust me, your future self will thank you! Did you miss #633 From Overwhelmed to Organized: A Step-by-Step Guide to Clutter-Free Meal Planning ? Listen in now. Preorder Sabbath Soup here and receive your free download bonus Sabbath Soup Shortcuts. The preorder bonus ends October 8, 2024. Click here to be notified when the next episode is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Links Mentioned: Kathi's Co-Host: Tonya Kubo Tonya's newest podcast: The Business You Really Want on Apple Podcasts The Business You Really Want on Spotify Sam’s Club Smoked Shredded Chicken Costco Dried Mushrooms Claude AI Chat GPT Clutter Free Resources: Preorder Sabbath Soup here and receive your bonus down Sabbath Soup Shortcuts. Preorder bonus ends October 8, 2024. Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 633 – From Overwhelmed to Organized: A Step-by-Step Guide to Clutter-Free Meal Planning 37:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey there, friend! Are you tired of feeling like a short-order cook seven days a week? In this episode of Clutterfree Academy, host Kathi Lipp and co-host Tonya Kubo dive into the revolutionary concept of "Sabbath Soup," as featured in Kathi's upcoming book. Kathi emphasizes starting small, such as preparing one soup for Sunday, and gradually building up to a full week of planned meals. She also addresses common challenges like limited kitchen space and adapting the system for different family sizes and dietary needs. Listeners will discover: The importance of planning and protecting Sabbath rest Tips for organizing the kitchen for efficient meal prep Strategies for reducing cooking time and streamlining the "big cook day" How to involve family members in the meal-planning process Kathi and Tonya discuss the mental and emotional benefits of having a structured meal planning system, including reduced stress, more quality time with family, and true rest on the Sabbath. As mentioned by Kathi in the episode, here's a picture of her clipboard and basket organizational tip for meal prepping. Links Mentioned: Kathi's Co-Host: Tonya Kubo Tonya's newest podcast: The Business You Really Want on Apple Podcasts The Business You Really Want on Spotify Clutter Free Resources: Preorder Sabbath Soup here and receive your bonus down Sabbath Soup Shortcuts. Preorder bonus ends October 8, 2024. Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 632 – Decluttering with Teens and Other Family Members: Life Lessons in Letting Go and Prioritizing What Matters 26:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedListeners will discover: How to implement a fair and fun chore wheel system The value of allowing teens to develop independence and responsibility Navigating the transition when teens leave for college and return home How building a strong family community prepares teens for life's challenges This episode provides listeners with actionable strategies for fostering independence, improving communication, and creating a harmonious household environment. Click here to be notified when the next episode is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Meet our Guest Amy Betters-Midtvedt Links Mentioned: amybettersmidtvedt.com Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Facebook Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Instagram Order Amy's book You'll Make It (and They Will Too) here Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 631 – Holiday Headstart: 5 More Tips for a Relaxed Season (Aug 20) 22:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you ever say you'll start holiday prep early, but then suddenly it's December and you're in a tinsel-covered panic? Well, no more! In this episode, Kathi and co-host Tonya Kubo dive into part two of their discussion on preparing for the holidays in August. They offer practical advice for early holiday planning. Kathi and Tonya emphasize the importance of considering family needs, budgeting, and self-care in the planning process. Listeners will discover: How to plan for those perfect holiday photos How to plan for budget-friendly holiday travel How to create a realistic holiday decor plan (even if your husband Roger thinks there's no such thing as too many Christmas lights.) Throughout the episode, Kathi and Tonya offer relatable anecdotes and practical strategies to help listeners reduce holiday stress by planning ahead. Kathi shares her love for early holiday meal planning and cookbook perusing in this episode. She mentions one of her favorite recipes called Raclette. Check out Raclette photos in the banner as well as the recipe below! Raclette 3 to 7 oz. raclette cheese per person, sliced to fit the small trays under the raclette grill. (We find this at Trader Joe’s and at some of the fancier stores from around November through February, and we’ve even found it on Amazon.) 4 to 6 potatoes new potatoes per person, boiled with the skins on. (You have better things to do with your life than peel tiny potatoes.) Optional Ingredients: Everything else is what you like or have on hand. That’s the beauty of this meal—you get to make it what you love. Here are some ideas: bacon, beef fillet, thickly sliced, pork sausage, zucchini, thickly sliced, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, white pearl onions, bell peppers, thickly sliced, cornichons or pickled gherkins (traditional dinners call for sweet pickles, but we only use dill), pickled baby corn, asparagus, crusty hearty bread, barbecue sauce or ketchup (I have found this to be a game changer) Directions 1. Turn the raclette grill on to medium-high heat. 2. If you are using bacon, place the slices on the grill plate and cook to your liking. 3. Use the bacon fat to cook the other ingredients. (If you are not using bacon, simply brush the grill plate with some olive oil.) 4. Place some meat and vegetables on the hot grill plate. (When we have vegetarians or vegans visiting, we use two grills. You could even just use a tabletop skillet for the veggies and the raclette skillet for the cheese and meat.) 5. While the meat and vegetables are cooking on the grill plate, place slices of raclette cheese on the small trays and put them under the heating element. 6. Slice or smash the potatoes on your plate. Scrape the melted raclette cheese out of the tray and serve it over the warm potatoes. It is also common to place the melted cheese over the cooked vegetables. Some people even put slices of potatoes into the handled trays so that the cheese melts directly on top. About eight people can use one raclette set at a time. This is a warm, hearty dinner that is a universal hit at our house and with our guests. If you want to keep the whole meal on the tabletop, you can even use it to prepare dessert. Just clean off the grill and roast marshmallows over it to create tabletop s’mores. (Is there a better way to end a meal than with chocolate and marshmallows?) Did you miss part one of this conversation? Click #630 Plan Now, Relax Later: 5 August Tips for a Peaceful Christmas Would you like to receive an early Christmas gift? Join the Clutter Free Facebook Group where they will provide you with a download of all 10 Planning Tips! Remember,. Remember, you can't join the CFA Facebook Group without answering the membership questions. It's how we keep it the kindest corner of the internet. Click here to be notified when the next episode is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Meet our Guest Tonya Kubo Links Mentioned: www.Tonyakubo.com Raclette cheese Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 630 – Plan Now, Relax Later: 5 August Tips for a Peaceful Christmas 25:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you feel stressed out during the holidays? Trust us, your future self will thank you for listening to this episode. In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and co-host Tonya Kubo discuss the importance of making key decisions in August to ensure a less stressful holiday season. Kathi and Tonya emphasize the benefits of early planning, such as reduced stress, better financial management, and more time to enjoy the holiday season. They share personal anecdotes and practical advice, making the episode both relatable and actionable for listeners. Listeners will discover: How to decide on holiday gathering dates, locations, and participants early to avoid last-minute conflicts. How to plan gift exchanges, considering family dynamics and financial situations. How to set a realistic holiday budget, including categories like gifts, food, and decorations. So grab a cool drink, find a comfy spot, and listen in on how to get started on making this Christmas your most organized and enjoyable one yet! Would you like to receive an early Christmas gift? Join the Clutter Free Facebook Group where they will provide you with a download of all 10 Planning Tips! Remember, you can't join the CFA Facebook Group without answering the membership questions. It's how we keep it the kindest corner of the internet. Click here to be notified when part 2 of this episode is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Links Mentioned: www.Tonyakubo.com Information from the National Recording Preservation Board on Fibber McGee and Molly Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 629 – How to Incorporate Vintage Finds Without the Clutter 25:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey there, friends! Have you ever wondered how to balance your love for vintage items with a desire for a clutter-free home? In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, host Kathi Lipp welcomes designer Hillary Prall for part 2 of their insightful discussion on balancing vintage design with clutter-free living. Hillary, who is both a vintage enthusiast and the daughter of a hoarder, shares her personal journey of clearing out her mother's estate while maintaining her love for antique and vintage items. The conversation delves into the emotional and practical challenges of dealing with a hoarder's legacy. Listeners will discover: Strategies for incorporating vintage pieces into home design without overwhelming the space The importance of documenting family stories and the history behind heirlooms The need for setting boundaries, both with possessions and with family members who may struggle with hoarding tendencies This thought-provoking episode offers a compassionate look at the complexities of dealing with family legacies, hoarding, and pursuing a balanced, beautifully designed home. Did you miss part 1 of this insightful conversation? Listen to 628 How to Curate Your Life: The Way to Love Things Without Drowning in Them here. Click here to subscribe to this podcast and never miss another episode. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Meet our Guest: Hilary Prall Links Mentioned: www.hilaryprall.com www.hilaryprall.com/blog www.instagram.com/hilaryprall Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 628 – How to Curate Your Life: The Way to Love Things Without Drowning in Them 24:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey there, friends! Have you ever struggled with finding the balance between loving vintage and clutter? In this enlightening episode of Clutter Free Academy, host Kathi Lipp welcomes designer and content creator Hilary Prall. Kathi and Hilary explore the challenges of breaking free from generational clutter habits and finding a balance between loving vintage items and maintaining an organized home. As the daughter of a hoarder, Hilary offers valuable insights on curating spaces, letting go of sentimental items, and developing strategies to resist hoarding tendencies. Listeners will discover: How to set clear goals How to understand personal limits when it comes to collecting The importance of displaying and enjoying items rather than storing them away This episode offers a unique perspective on the intersection of design, organization, and personal growth, making it a must-listen for anyone struggling with clutter or seeking to create a more intentional living space. Click here to be notified when Part 2 of this interview with Hilary Prall is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Meet our Guest: Hilary Prall Links Mentioned: www.hilaryprall.com www.hilaryprall.com/blog www.instagram.com/hilaryprall Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 627 – Creating a Win-Win Approach to Decluttering Conflicts in Your Home 35:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAre you tired of the constant battles over stuff in your home? Well, buckle up, because in this episode, we're diving deep into the world of decluttering conflicts. In this episode of Clutter-Free Academy, host Kathi Lipp welcomes guest Donna Jones, author of "Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life" and podcast host of "That's Just What I Needed." The discussion centers around the intersection of decluttering and conflict resolution within relationships. You'll be encouraged to approach decluttering conflicts with empathy, clear communication, and a focus on mutual solutions. Listeners will discover: How possessions often become a source of conflict, especially between generations How to start difficult conversations about possessions and space in a healthy way The importance of finding win-win solutions in conflicts over clutter Throughout the episode, Kathi and Donna emphasize that while conflict can't be avoided, it can be handled in healthy ways that lead to more peaceful lives and homes. Click here to be notified when the next episode of Clutter Free Academy is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Meet our Guest: Donna Jones Links Mentioned: Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life by Donna Jones www.facebook.com/donnajonesspeak www.instagram.com/donnaajones Find Donna Jones's "That's Just What I Needed Podcast" on Apple , Spotify , or here. Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 626 – The Hidden Trauma Behind Clutter: How to Start Healing Your Relationship with Possessions 29:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever struggled to give things away without feeling guilty, even when the items have only a slight chance of being useful in the future? That very question came from our Clutter Free Academy listeners. In this CFA Mail Bag episode, Kathi Lipp and co-host Tonya Kubo answer that question and more. They dive deep into the emotional aspects of decluttering, focusing on the guilt that often accompanies getting rid of items. Kathi and Tonya explore the roots of this guilt, discussing how childhood experiences and ingrained perfectionism can contribute to cluttering behaviors in adulthood. They share personal anecdotes and practical strategies for overcoming these emotional barriers to decluttering. Listeners will discover: Why it's important to question why we're not using certain items How being intentional about what we bring into our homes is crucial When considering environmental impact should happen Throughout the episode, Kathi and Tonya offer encouragement and practical advice for breaking free from the cycle of clutter and creating a more peaceful, organized living space. Click here to be notified when the next episode of Clutter Free Academy is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Links Mentioned: www.Tonyakubo.com Information from the National Recording Preservation Board on Fibber McGee and Molly Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 625 – Meal Planning Made Easy with AI: Kathi's Insider Tips 26:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever struggled with this age-old question? "What's for dinner?" In this episode of Clutter-Free Academy, Kathi and Roger Lipp take you on a journey through the incredible world of AI-driven meal planning. Say goodbye to dinner stress and discover how ethical, efficient AI tools can change your kitchen routine for the better. Join Kathi and Roger as they share their experiences with AI, making home management simpler and more effective than ever. with tips and ideas such as: How to use AI to generate delicious, healthy, and budget-friendly recipes. Tips for making AI your ultimate meal-planning assistant, especially for families with dietary restrictions. The game-changing method to create categorized shopping lists through AI As promised, here are the Meal Planning prompts that Kathi and Roger use to direct AI to plan their meals: "Create a 7-day meal plan for a family of four, focusing on balanced nutrition and variety." "Suggest five quick and healthy weeknight dinner recipes using chicken breast." "Plan a vegetarian meal prep for the week, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options." "Generate a grocery list for a week's worth of Mediterranean-style meals." "Recommend three easy breakfast ideas for someone trying to increase their protein intake." "Design a meal plan for someone with diabetes, emphasizing low glycemic index foods." "Suggest ways to incorporate more leafy greens into my daily meals." "Create a budget-friendly meal plan for a college student, using simple ingredients." "Plan a week of meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less that my kids would like." "Suggest creative ways to use leftover chicken, carrots, onions and French bread to reduce food waste in my meal planning." Click here to be notified when the next episode of Clutter Free Academy is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Links Mentioned: Claude AI ChatGPT Dollar Tree Dinner ideas Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 624 - Decluttering Family Heirlooms: Navigating Emotional Attachments 19:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey there, friend! Do you ever feel like your home has become a storage unit for everyone else's stuff? In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, hosts Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo address a common struggle for many listeners: what to do when family members, both parents and adult children, want to leave their belongings at your house. They discuss the challenges of being part of the sandwich generation, caught between aging parents trying to pass down heirlooms and adult children who may not have the space or desire for these items. Join Kathi and Tonya as they tackle the tough questions and offer practical advice for decluttering with compassion and clarity. Listeners will discover: The changing attitudes toward possessions among younger generations How to navigate the disconnect between parents' expectations and their children's needs. The importance of finding solutions that work for everyone Whether you're a parent looking to pass down treasured items or an adult child grappling with the influx of stuff, you'll come away with a fresh perspective and actionable steps for creating a more peaceful, clutter-free home. Click here to be notified when the next episode of Clutter Free Academy is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Meet our Guest Tonya Kubo Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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Feeling overwhelmed with your clothing budget and need some help? In this episode, Kathi Lipp and her co-host Tonya Kubo provide busy women with practical strategies to curb clothing purchases while still loving your wardrobe. With 10 doable tips, listen how they: Use Pinterest for clothes you already own Create a capsule wardrobe Take advantage of a personal uniform Whether you're a mom managing ever-changing clothing needs for kids or a woman who wants to balance style and space, this episode provides the encouragement and tactics you need. Join Kathi and Tonya as they discuss real-life ways to shop smarter and use what you own. Click here to be notified when the next episode of Clutter Free Academy is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Meet our Guest Tonya Kubo Links Mentioned: Rit Dye Shout Color Catchers Hate Stains (Kathi's favorite stain remover) Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 622 - The Frugal Foodie's Playbook: Mastering Meal Planning and Smart Shopping 34:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey there, friends! Are you feeling the pinch of rising food costs? In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp, and Tonya Kubo tackle the timely issue of rising food costs and share practical tips to help listeners save money on groceries without sacrificing quality or taste. With their signature humor and relatable examples, Kathi and Tonya dive into strategies like meal planning, inventive use of leftovers, and tapping into community resources. Listeners will discover: How to create a pantry and fridge inventory to reduce food waste The power of "loop meals" and repurposing leftovers Tips for buying in bulk wisely Whether you're taking part in the Low Buy July challenge or simply looking to trim your grocery budget, this episode is packed with actionable advice and encouragement. Don't miss out on these frugal food hacks that will help you nourish your family without breaking the bank! Here are the 50 Breakfast and 50 Dinner Ideas mentioned in the episode. Click here to be notified when the next episode of Clutter Free Academy is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter.…
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1 621 - Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Gardening with AI 17:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave ever struggled to turn your dream garden into a reality? What if we told you that there's a new secret weapon that can help you achieve gardening success like never before? That's right, we're talking about the incredible power of AI! Join Kathi and her partner in life and gardening Roger Lipp on this episode as they dive into the world of AI-assisted gardening. They’ll share all the prompts and tips that transformed their gardening game, and you'll walk away feeling empowered and inspired to create your own oasis of abundance. Listen in as Kathi and Roger guide you through using AI to: Plan the spacing and layout of your garden Determine what plants are best for your growing zone Research companion plants for a healthy garden ecosystem As promised, here’s the Garden Prompt that Kathi and Roger use to direct AI to plan their dream garden: “I'm trying to create a planting/gardening activity calendar for our home in the 7b zone of 95684 for our 16x48 foot harden and our 8x8 greenhouse and various potted plants on our patios. Can you create a monthly calendar and make some suggestions about the best fruits and vegetables to grow - along with planting instructions?” Click here to be notified when the next episode of Clutter Free Academy is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Meet Our Guest: Roger Lipp Links Mentioned: Claude AI Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter or here to receive her Clutter Free Basics Kit! Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 620 - The Ministry of Presence: Supporting Loved Ones Through Depression 29:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey friends, today's episode is a powerful and important one. But be advised, it’s also a sensitive subject. Kathi Lipp will be diving deep into the topic of depression and suicidality with her dear friend and author Chris Morris. You'll hear how Chris hit his lowest point and the transformative experiences that followed. He opens up about the pivotal moments that set him on a path of healing and the vital role his wife and community played in that journey. Whether you've personally battled depression or suicidal thoughts, or you've walked alongside a loved one facing these challenges, Chris' story and insights offer hope and practical wisdom, such as: How to come alongside someone struggling with their mental health The importance of finding the right therapist, and it might not be the first one you find! The importance of communicating effectively and clearly that they are needed and loved This episode will move you, challenge you, and ultimately inspire you to show up for those you love who might be struggling in ways you can't fully understand. So grab a cozy spot, and let's dive into this powerful conversation together. Meet Our Guest: Chris Morris Interested in more of Chris Morris’s story? Click this link. Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons About Suicidality and Depression from the Psych Ward And sign up for his newsletter at chrismorriswrites.com Click here to be notified when the next episode of Clutter Free Academy is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Links Mentioned: Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and access a copy of the Decision Tree for Letting Go of Emotional Items Kathi mentions in this episode. Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter or here to receive her Clutter Free Basics Kit! Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 619 - Decluttering Sentimental Items: Transforming Loved Items into Meaningful Displays 18:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome back, our sentimental decluttering friends! In part 2 of the Clutter Free Academy series on decluttering sentimental items, Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo explore the art of curating and displaying emotional items in a meaningful way. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of being intentional and selective in your curation process, ensuring that each displayed item truly reflects your heart and brings joy to your space. Listen in as they share insights and inspiration about sentimental items, such as: How to transform your emotional clutter into beautiful, intentional keepsakes How gallery walls, shadowboxes, and themed displays can be used to honor your loved one How sharing the narratives behind sentimental items can enhance their value and significance. With their insights and inspiration, you'll be well-equipped to transform your sentimental clutter into beautiful, purposeful keepsakes. So, grab a tissue (just in case) and join us for this heartfelt conversation! Did you miss Part 1 of this series? Here it is for you. #618 Decluttering Sentimental Items: A Step-by-Step Guide Click here to be notified when the next episode of Clutter Free Academy is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Meet Our Guest: Tonya Kubo Links Mentioned: Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and access a copy of the Decision Tree for Letting Go of Emotional Items Kathi mentions in this episode. Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter or here to receive her Clutter Free Basics Kit! Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 618 – Decluttering Sentimental Items: A Step-by-Step Guide 17:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you have a box (or two, or three) filled with sentimental items that you just can't seem to let go of? In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp, and Tonya Kubo tackle the challenge of decluttering sentimental items. They discuss the various categories of emotional clutter, from childhood memorabilia to inherited items, and share their personal experiences with letting go. Together, they offer a step-by-step decision-making process to help listeners navigate the emotional decluttering journey with confidence and clarity. Listen in as they how to ask questions and set limits on sentimental items in the decluttering process using: Kathi’s "Five Item Rule" for curating sentimental objects, and Tonya’s “Decision Tree” process for making decluttering choices Click here to be notified when part 2 of this series, where Kathi and Tonya will dive even deeper into the art of curating and displaying sentimental items in a meaningful way, goes LIVE. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Meet Our Guest: Tonya Kubo Links Mentioned: Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and access a copy of the Decision Tree for Letting Go of Emotional Items Kathi mentions in this episode. Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter or here to receive her Clutter Free Basics Kit! Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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Kathi sits down with Tenneil Register to explore practical ways to make your home work for you, not the other way around. In this episode, they discuss: Designing spaces around your natural habits and routines Examples of functional home solutions (such as paperwork organization) Why entryway, kitchen, and bedroom spaces are key areas in your home The power of taking photos to evaluate your spaces with fresh eyes Kathi and Tenneil will be sharing their 3 challenges spaces (Entry, Eat, Rest) pictures! Take the challenge and you can post your pics over at Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy group . We have the most amazing corner of friends who cheer each other on! Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released, or here to receive Kathi's Clutter Free Kit! Meet Our Guest: Tenneil Register Links Mentioned: A House That Cleans Itself Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter or here to receive her Clutter Free Basics Kit! Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 616 – The Great Closet Cleanout with Lauren Horst 22:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey there friends! Have you ever found yourself staring into an overflowing closet, feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of clothes you've accumulated? This is the episode for you! We’re so excited to share this conversation with the amazing Lauren Horst. Lauren has taken on the ultimate closet cleanse - wearing every single item she owns to assess what pieces spark joy and which ones need to go. It's a practical, eye-opening approach that just might be the closet cure we've all been looking for. Listen in as we discuss: How to come to your closet with curiosity How to curate what's best in your closet How to clean out your closet by wearing everything you own So grab a cozy seat and get ready to be inspired as we dive into Lauren's wear-it-all journey! Sign up here to receive Kathi's free Clutter Free Kit resource. Would you like to receive Kathi's Clutter Free Academy newsletter in your inbox? Sign up here . Favorite Links: Meet Our Guest: Lauren Horst on Tik Tok . Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 615 - Breaking Free from Decorating "Rules": Creating a Home You Love Part 2 22:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you feel like some people are just born with a decorating gene? Our guest today says no one is! In today's episode, we have Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Nester, joining us to discuss her new book "House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home Style and Budget." Kathi Lipp and Myquillyn dive into the challenges of decorating and the importance of embracing resourcefulness. They emphasize the value of breaking decorating rules and share practical advice for transforming your living space, such as: Start with something you hate Do your "someday project" right now! Don't wait! Resourcefulness is the ultimate resource. Tune in to learn more about Myquillyn's insightful perspective on home decor and how it can positively impact your life. Order a copy of Myquillyn Smith's newest book House Rules here . Sign up here to be notified when 615 Myquillyn Smith House Rules Part 2 is released. Would you like to receive Kathi's Clutter Free Academy newsletter in your inbox? Sign up here . Meet Our Guest: Myquillyn Smith Favorite Links: Myquillyn Smith's website The Nester.com Myquillyn Smith on Instagram @thenester Order Myquillyn's newest book HOUSE RULES: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget here Take Myquillyn's decorating quiz here Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 614 - Breaking Free from Decorating "Rules": Creating a Home You Love Part 1 18:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you feel like some people are just born with a decorating gene? Our guest today says no one is! In today's episode, we have Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Nester, joining us to discuss her new book "House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home Style and Budget." Kathi Lipp and Myquillyn dive into the challenges of decorating and the importance of embracing resourcefulness. They emphasize the value of breaking decorating rules and share practical advice for transforming your living space, such as: Start with something you hate Do your "someday project" right now! Don't wait! Resourcefulness is the ultimate resource. Tune in to learn more about Myquillyn's insightful perspective on home decor and how it can positively impact your life. As promised, here's a look at the tile in Kathi's Monet-inspired kitchen! Order a copy of Myquillyn Smith's newest book House Rules here . Sign up here to be notified when 615 Myquillyn Smith House Rules Part 2 is released. Would you like to receive Kathi's Clutter Free Academy newsletter in your inbox? Sign up here . Meet Our Guest: Myquillyn Smith Favorites: Myquillyn Smith's website The Nester.com Myquillyn Smith on Instagram @thenester Order Myquillyn's newest book HOUSE RULES: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget here Take Myquillyn's decorating quiz here Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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Are you feeling trapped in a home overstuffed with, well, STUFF? You’re not alone! In the latest episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi teams up with Tenneil Register, an incredible mom who mastered the art of living clutter free – even in the tight quarters of a fixer-upper with a blended family of seven! Tune in for their tips on: Making your house a home instead of a storage unit Using things you love as creative storage solutions Letting go of things that are no longer your vibe In this episode, Tenneil mentions using repurposed items to decorate her space. Here are the promised photos! Meet Our Guest: Tenneil Register Favorites: Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter or here to receive her Clutter Free Basics Kit! Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 612 - How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2 28:12
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you feel like you are the only person in your house who understands the amount of strategic planning it takes to do the grocery shopping? You are not alone, my friend! Join us for How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2, as Tonya Kubo and Kathi Lipp explore the balance of insourcing and outsourcing daily tasks to manage burnout. Discover creative solutions for family involvement, the mental load battle, and how to negotiate for change without guilt. This episode offers insights into mental load management and gender roles, aimed at improving household dynamics. Kathi and Tonya offer helpful insights, such as: How insourcing allows people to “scratch an itch” they have How to make decisions based on resources How to achieve collective household downtime Did you miss How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 1? Listen here . Tonya and Kathi mention continuing this conversation. Here are the details! Live workshop: April 11 at 4 p.m. PST in the Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group (kathi.link/cfa) Looking for the best way to communicate ideas and questions with the Clutter-Free Team? Send an email to support@kathilipp.com Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Meet Our Guest: Tonya Kubo Links Mentioned: Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter or here to receive her Clutter Free Basics Kit! "The Help List" - Kathi's social media post about her kids/guests helping at the holidays that went VIRAL! Continue this conversation with Kathi & Tonya at the live workshop: April 11 at 4 p.m. PST in the Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group (kathi.link/cfa) Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 611 - How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 1 23:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you ever feel like you have to be the woman who does it all and are failing miserably? Join Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy champion Tonya Kubo, as they discuss the concept of mental load and working that “third shift.” They’ll talk about: Why lack of available brain bandwidth is not the same as laziness The reason “I should” isn’t really helpful Dividing household responsibilities without resorting to outdated stereotypes Sign up here to be notified when the second part of this episode is released. Meet Our Guest: Tonya Kubo Links Mentioned: Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter or here to receive her Clutter Free Basics Kit! Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 610 - Why "I Work Better Under Pressure" Doesn't Really Work 21:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this continuation of last week’s episode, Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory dig into the process of procrastination and how it is hurting all of us. In addition to defining the procrastination responses of Freeze and Fawn, they discuss the difference between working under pressure and pre-deciding. Kathi and Cheri describe how they use the concept of pre-deciding to live a life that reflects their values instead of living a life of fear. That’s what they want for you too! Listen for the steps of pre-deciding as well as other ways to break the procrastination cycle, such as: How to permit yourself to not finish a decluttering project How to move the goalpost when it comes to decluttering How to be a good steward of your most precious resource Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Would you like to receive Kathi's Clutter Free Academy newsletter in your inbox? Sign up here and receive the free download mentioned in this episode, The Four P Bullies at a Glance! Meet Our Guest: Cheri Gregory Favorite Links: CheriGregory.com SensitiveAndStrong.com Books by Kathi Lipp & Cheri Gregory: You Don’t Have to Try So Hard: Ditch Expectations and Live Your Own Best Life Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity An Abundant Place Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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1 609 - The Myth of Productivity Under Pressure 20:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you find yourself putting off uncomfortable tasks? Maybe you tell yourself that you work better under pressure...but does the work you produce under stress turn out better , or is it just done ? In this episode, Kathi and her three-time co-author Cheri Gregory discuss the “pressure paradox.” Listen in as they rethink the myth of productivity under pressure, as well as discussing: Is procrastination based in fear? Priming your brain for your project How to avoid living in a state of constant triage Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Would you like to receive Kathi's Clutter Free Academy newsletter in your inbox? Sign up here and receive the free download mentioned in this episode, The Four P Bullies at a Glance! Meet Our Guest: Cheri Gregory Favorite Links: CheriGregory.com SensitiveAndStrong.com Books by Kathi Lipp & Cheri Gregory: You Don’t Have to Try So Hard: Ditch Expectations and Live Your Own Best Life Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity An Abundant Place Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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1 608 - Should You Declutter When Life is Just too Much? 23:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA life-changing event happens like a new job, a new baby, a change in health, or any number of circumstances. You find yourself struggling with what to do with items in your space and wondering if this is a typical response. If you have ever felt like that, this episode has the encouragement and strategies you need. Join Kathi Lipp and her co-host and Clutter-Free Champion Tonya Kubo as they deep dive into decluttering when life feels overwhelming. Tonya recently lost two family members in a short period. She discusses how she helped her extended family deal with sentimental items while acknowledging that everyone has a different timeline when it comes to sorting through these items. Kathi and Tonya give helpful insights into decluttering when life feels like it is just too much with thoughts such as: Circumstances may change, but the clutter challenges are the same. Permitting yourself time to just sit with the items is okay. How the definition of clutter changes based on life transitions. Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. As Kathi mentioned in the episode, she has a free resource for you! Receive your Checklist for Decluttering When Moving or Downsizing by signing up for her newsletter here . Meet Our Guest: Tonya Kubo Links Mentioned: Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter for that checklist or here to receive her Clutter Free Basics Kit! Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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1 607 - Super Practical Strategies for Decluttering 12:04
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAre decluttering decisions breaking your brain? Are perfectionist tendencies keeping you from making progress? Tune in as Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy cheerleader Tonya Kubo, discuss: Overcoming the overwhelm Making your minutes work for you Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Meet Our Guest: Tonya Kubo Favorite Links: Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter or here to receive her Clutter Free Basics Kit! Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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We all have stuff we want to keep, whether for daily use or for posterity. The question is, do we have room for it? How much is too much? Don't let your abundance take over your abode. Tune in to hear Kathi and Roger as they discuss: How to contain t-shirts, tech goo, and other treasures What qualifies as a container, anyway? Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Meet Our Guest: Roger Lipp Links Mentioned: Sign up for our newsletter and receive the Container Principle check list! Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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1 605 - Why Your Perfectionism is Keeping You Stuck in Clutter (and What You Can do About it) Part 2 (Feb 20) 26:15
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhen you bring a new item into your space, do you struggle with where to put it? Have you ever uttered a sentence like this to yourself? “Why don’t I know where this goes?” Kathi Lipp and three-time co-author, friend, and frequent co-host Cheri Gregory are here to help. In this episode, they finish a two-part conversation about the straight line between perfectionism and clutter. Cheri speaks from an HSP (highly sensitive person) perspective and someone who struggles with perfectionism. She gives us some real-life advice from her recent kitchen and office remodel. Listen in as Kathi and Cheri discuss the connection between perfectionism and clutter, as well as: When is it time to let things go? What is valuable enough for you to store? What is anti-perfectionism and how to use it to make decisions Cheri Gregory mentioned using anti-perfectionism before purchasing a new office chair. Here’s the picture she promised us! Haven’t listened to episode 604 Why Your Perfectionism Is Keeping You Stuck in Clutter (And What You Can do About it) Part 1? Click here. Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Would you like to receive Kathi's Clutter Free Academy Newsletter in your inbox? Get it free here! Meet Our Guest: Cheri Gregory Links Mentioned: SensitiveAndStrong.com Books by Kathi Lipp & Cheri Gregory: You Don’t Have to Try So Hard: Ditch Expectations and Live Your Own Best Life Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity An Abundant Place Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter-free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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1 604 - Why Your Perfectionism Is Keeping You Stuck in Clutter (And What You Can do About it) Part 1 19:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you hesitate to start a decluttering project because you feel like you don’t have the time or resources to finish it? You might be struggling with an underlying cause of clutter which is perfectionism. Kathi Lipp and three-time co-author and frequent co-host Cheri Gregory start a two-part conversation about the straight line between perfectionism and clutter. Cheri speaks from an HSP (highly sensitive person) perspective and someone who struggles with perfectionism. Listen in as Kathi and Cheri discuss the connection between perfectionism and clutter, as well as: How to get away from all-or-nothing thinking The myth of form over function What procrastination might be telling you Sign up here to be notified when Why Your Perfectionism Is Keeping You Stuck in Clutter (and What You Can Do About it) Part 2 is released. Would you like to receive Kathi's Clutter Free Academy Newsletter in your in box? Get it free here! Meet Our Guest: Cheri Gregory Links Mentioned: SensitiveAndStrong.com Books by Kathi Lipp & Cheri Gregory You Don’t Have to Try So Hard: Ditch Expectations and Live Your Own Best Life Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity An Abundant Place Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter-free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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When it’s time to make dinner, do you fall prey to the game of “Freezer Roulette?” Do you find yourself pulling out a container of presumably edible, yet completely unidentifiable frozen food, wondering: What is that? How long has it been there? Do I really want to eat that? Join Kathi and Roger Lipp for tips and tricks to organize your freezer and save yourself time, money, and hassle. Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Meet Our Guest: Roger Lipp Favorites: FoodSafety.gov Milwaukee gloves Upright freezer with drawer organization Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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1 602 - How to Sort Through a Loved One's Belongings After They're Gone Part 2 17:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever had a loved one pass and had to navigate the delicate and nuanced situation of going through the items left behind? Sweet friend, you are not alone. Listen to How to Sort Through a Loved One’s Belongings After They’re Gone Part 1 and then join Kathi Lipp and her guest Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, author of the book Breathing Through the Grief, A Devotional Journal for Seasons of Loss. Nine years ago, Dorina and her young daughters lost their 40-year-old husband and father to cancer. Listen in as Kathi and Dorina continue their conversation about love, honor, and preserving the memories of loved ones who have passed. They cover topics such as: Creative and honoring ways to use your loved one’s treasured belongings How to permit yourself to grieve Journaling to help with the processing of trauma Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young wanted all of you to have easy access to an article she wrote highlighting ideas she and Kathi did not have time to talk about. Check out 10 Creative Ways To Honor A Loved One’s Memory (And Clean Out The Garage) for this valuable information. Interested in Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young's newest book she and Kathi talked about in the past two episodes? Check out Breathing Through the Grief, A Devotional Journal for Seasons of Loss to take a closer look. Sign up here to be notified when the next Clutter Free Academy Podcast is released. Meet Our Guest: Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young Links Mentioned: Kathi Lipp's Clutter-free Academy Facebook Group Breathing Through the Grief, A Devotional Journal for Seasons of Loss by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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1 601 - How to Sort Through a Loved One's Belongings After They're Gone Part 1 16:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe loss of a loved one is a complicated road to travel. There are many layers to the grief. One of those layers is what to do with the belongings of that loved one once they are gone. In today’s episode, Kathi interviews the author of the book Breathing Through the Grief, A Devotional Journal for Seasons of Loss. Nine years ago, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young and her young daughters lost their 40-year-old husband and father to cancer. In this part 1 episode, Kathi and Dorina talk about this delicate subject as well as: When and how to start the sorting process How to avoid decision-making fatigue in the grief process How to involve close family members Dorina also shares ideas for ways to remember and honor your loved one. Grab a copy of Breathing Through the Grief, A Devotional Journal for Seasons of Loss by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. Sign up here to be notified when part 2 of this conversation about grief and clutter is released. Meet Our Guest: Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young Links Mentioned: Kathi Lipp's Clutter-free Academy Facebook Group Breathing Through the Grief, A Devotional Journal for Seasons of Loss by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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1 600 - Unpacking Money and Clutter: Exploring the Deep Connection Part 2 with Coach Stefania Mariaa 21:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe all have a limited amount of our three greatest resources: time, energy, and money. Do you feel like you could be doing a better job making decisions about how to use those resources? Welcome to the conversation, friend! In Part 2 of Unpacking Money and Clutter: Exploring the Deep Connection, Kathi and Coach Stefania Mariaa continue the conversation about wanting to put every dollar, every bit of energy, and every bit of time into something that gives us a return. But what do those returns look like? Listen in as they talk about financial intimacy and other topics such as: How to get out of shame cycles How to change your mind set about mistakes. How “spending by proxy” affects your financial health Have you listened to 599 Unpacking Money and Clutter: Exploring the Deep Connection Part 1 with Coach Stefania Mariaa? Click here. Find information about Coach Stefania Mariaa’s financial Master Class here . Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Favorites: Meet Our Guest: Stefania Mariaa BANK: Financial Intimacy Curriculum Burn Book to Bank Book: Inner Teen Money Masterclass Clutter Free Resources: Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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1 599 - Between Scarcity to Abundance: Understanding the Spectrum of Financial and Clutter Mindsets with Coach Stefania Mariaa Part 1 24:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe all have a common struggle with clutter and how it makes us feel – but did you know those same emotions apply to our relationship with money? Kathi Lipp and her guest, multidisciplinary coach and TikTok star Stefania Mariaa, have innovative and imaginative answers to the questions, “What is financial intimacy and why do I need it?” In this episode, Kathi and Stefania discuss ways to manage your personal finances and spending habits more deliberately and thoughtfully. Tune in to learn: Where do I stand on the spending spectrum? How do I make my time, energy, and money count? How does my inner teen influence my decisions? Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Favorites: Meet Our Guest: Stefania Mariaa BANK: Financial Intimacy Curriculum Burn Book to Bank Book: Inner Teen Money Masterclass Clutter Free Resources: Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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Are you ready to start the year with less clutter? This is the episode for you, my friend. As you put away the holiday decorations and look around, you may feel like it’s time to start fresh with some decluttering for the new year. Kathi Lipp and her partner in life and decluttering Roger Lipp give us 7 perfectly practical ways to declutter by buying less in 2024. They’ve looked at their personal practices and come up with some fabulous ideas for you to implement to start 2024 a bit more clutter-free. Listen in as they discuss decluttering ideas such as: How to make online shopping inconvenient. How to use it up before you buy more. How to recognize your personal clutter traps. Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Favorites: Meet Our Guest: Roger Lipp Clutter Free Resources: Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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1 597 - 5 Things I Do the Day After Christmas to Stay Clutter Free 12:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedYou made it through the holiday…but your living room didn’t! Are you wondering how to deal with all that Christmas clutter? In this episode, Kathi and Roger Lipp share five timely tips for taming the mayhem left behind after all the merriment. Listen in for their hints and hacks on: Knowing whether to return, recycle, or donate stuff left over from the festivities. Sharing out of your abundance. Saving your after-Christmas sanity! Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Favorites: Meet Our Guest: Roger Lipp An Abundant Place: Daily Retreats for the Woman Who Can't Get Away Clutter Free Resources: Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 596 - Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Money 25:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you feel like Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year…until you look at your bank account? Kathi Lipp and her co-host Deanna Day Young have clever, creative, and clutter-free answers to the question, “How can I celebrate the holidays and not overspend?” In this episode, Kathi and Deanna gift us with ten tips to keep the cost of Christmas down and the enjoyment up. They have ideas to help enjoy the holidays such as: How to use experiences as gift ideas. How to involve those you love in your decisions. And Kathi and Deanna share a brilliant surprise when giving gift cards! Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Did you miss the first three episodes of this series? You can find them here: Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Space Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Time Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Energy Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Deanna Day Young Deanna Day Young Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 595 - Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Energy 22:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and her guest Deanna Day Young are returning for part three of their discussion on how to design your holiday gameplan! This week they are helping us know what to do when we are low on energy. Listen in as they share ten ideas that will help us all to: Think through what is most important. Set realistic expectations. Divide responsibility among family members. Take care of ourselves. Use our resources wisely. Next week Kathi and Deanna will finish the series by talking about what to do when you’re low on money. Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Did you miss the first two episodes of this series? You can find them here: Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Space Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Time Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Deanna Day Young Deanna Day Young The Christmas Project Planner Apple Hill in Placerville, California Ace Hardware Costco Holiday Paper Plates Clutter Free Resources: Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 594 - What I Learned About Clutter in 2023 that Will Change My Relationship with Stuff in 2024 Part 2 21:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you struggle with trusting yourself when it comes to living clutter-free? Kathi Lipp and her cohost Tonya Kubo are here for you! In part 2 of "What I Learned About Clutter in 2023 that Will Change My Relationship with Stuff in 2024," Kathi and Tonya give us tips #2 and #3 for your clutter-free journey. Listen in and learn: The importance of community Kathi and Tonya’s personal challenges with clutter Kathi’s solution to the problem that plagues so many of us! Kathi mentions the virtual Abundant Home Conference that is a BONUS when you sign up for Clutter-Free for Life. You'll find that information here . Want to know tip #1 from Part 1 of today's episode? Click here. Be sure to sign up here and be notified when the next episode is released. Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Tonya Kubo Clutter Free For Life Clutter Free books and resources Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life The Clutter Free for Life annual membership is on sale right now for $118 (regular price is $299 or $24.99 per month) from Nov. 28 to Dec. 8. It returns to its regular price on Dec. 9, so join here today! Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 593 - What I Learned About Clutter in 2023 that Will Change My Relationship with Stuff in 2024 Part 1 21:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo have been decluttering their own homes and teaching others to do the same for many years. But there are always new things to learn! In this two-part series, this decluttering duo discusses what they have been learning this year about their clutter and about themselves. Listen in and learn: What kind of language can we use to talk about clutter with those we live with? How can we focus on our own stuff without building up resentment toward others? Ways to discover if your stuff problem is really a relational or personal issue, and what to do about it. Come back next week for the rest of the conversation, when Kathi and Tonya talk about how to trust yourself and how to know yourself when it comes to your clutter. Be sure to sign up here and be notified when the next episode is released. Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Tonya Kubo Clutter Free For Life Clutter Free books and resources Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life The Clutter Free for Life annual membership is on sale right now for $118 (regular price is $299 or $24.99 per month) from Nov. 28 to Dec. 8. It returns to its regular price on Dec. 9, so join here today! Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 592 - Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Time 25:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you feel like there is too much to do and not enough time to do it during the holidays? You are not alone, friend! Kathi Lipp and her favorite elf Deanna Day Young talk about strategies to keep your holidays less stressful so you can take care of the future you. In Part 2 of a three-part series, they lay out ten time-saving and preplanning tips to keep you moving and merry during this season when time is a valuable commodity. Listen in as Kathi and Deanna each share five of their favorite holiday hacks such as: How do they plan their holiday outfits? Hint: It keeps things clutter-free! How to keep holiday gift-giving manageable. And they share their favorite holiday recipes with us! Check those out below. Have you listened to 591 Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Space? Click here. Next week Kathi and Deanna will continue the holiday theme as they discuss what to do when you’re low on money. (And who isn’t?) Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Do you find the Clutter Free Academy podcast helpful? Would you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? Each review helps us share the word about this podcast and reach more listeners with the Clutter Free message. We would be so grateful for your recommendation. Baked Mac & Cheese Ingredients: 1 Box of Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese 1 cup milk ½ cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Prepare Mac & Cheese as directed on package. Add milk and sour cream. Mix well. Spoon into 8"x8" baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and lightly browned. **This recipe can easily be doubled and baked in a 9"x13" baking dish. Increase bake time to 45 minutes. S'mores Bars Ingredients: ½ c. butter, softened ½ c. sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ c. graham crackers, crushed or graham cracker crumbs ¾ c. all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 regular size Hershey bars 7 oz jar of marshmallow creme In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Add crushed graham crackers or graham cracker crumbs, flour, salt and baking powder; beat until well mixed, scraping the sides of the bowl. Put a layer of aluminum foil down in the 8"x8" pan and grease the foil. This will allow you to lift the dessert out of the baking pan to cool after baking and allow for easier cutting into bars. Spoon half of the dough into a greased 8"x8" baking pan and spread evenly. Break chocolate bars into pieces and arrange over the dough. Spread a layer of marshmallow creme over the chocolate. Flatten the remaining dough and lay over marshmallow creme. The remaining dough may not cover the entire layer of marshmallow creme but place sporadically over the marshmallow creme layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Lift foil out of baking pan and place on cooling rack. Allow dessert to cool and cut into squares. Honey Bun CakeMix together: 1 box yellow cake mix 8 oz. sour cream 2/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs Pour half of batter in greased 9x13 pan. In separate bowl, mix together: 2 Tablespoons cinnamon 1 cup of brown sugar Sprinkle cinnamon/brown sugar mixture over batter. Pour remaining batter on top. Bake 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes Poke holes in cake with a fork while hot and pour the following mixture over cake: 2 ½ cups powdered sugar ½ cup milk 1 tsp vanilla Artichoke Dip Servings 8 people Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Total Time 40 minutes Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese 1 c. Parmesan cheese – shredded 1 c. mayonnaise low-fat or fat-free is acceptable (pantry) ½ t. dill weed 1 clove garlic crushed 1 can artichoke hearts drained and chopped (pantry) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 Cream the cream cheese, add the Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, dill weed and garlic. Mix well. Fold in the chopped artichoke hearts and then spoon mixture into a 9×9 pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Recipe Notes: Serve with crackers, toasted baguettes, or toasted pita points. Serves 8 as an appetizer Overnight Sausage, Egg, and Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole Ingredients: 1 pound breakfast sausage, crumbled 6 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed 12 large eggs 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika Instructions: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled breakfast sausage until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, evenly spread the thawed shredded hashbrowns. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk or half-and-half, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined. Stir in the cooked sausage, diced onion, diced red bell pepper, chopped fresh parsley, and both shredded cheeses until well mixed. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hashbrowns in the baking dish. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to gently press the mixture down, ensuring that the hashbrowns are well-covered. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours. The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes before baking. Remove the cover and bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown. To check for doneness, insert a knife in the center of the casserole; it should come out clean. Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Cut into squares and serve with your favorite hot sauce, salsa, or ketchup, if desired.…
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1 591 - Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Space 28:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and her guest Deanna Day Young love decorating for Christmas, but what do you do when you are low on space? Kathi and Deanna both have experienced living in small spaces, and in today’s podcast they share ten ideas for decorating for the holidays, no matter how much room you have to work with. Listen in and hear some helpful tips, including: What to consider when decorating for each season. Deanna’s trick for making cleanup extra easy! The best color choice for decorating a holiday table. How to keep your gifts clutter-free. Next week Kathi and Deanna will continue the holiday theme as they discuss what to do when you’re low on time. (And who isn’t?) Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Do you find the Clutter Free Academy podcast helpful? Would you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? Each review helps us share the word about this podcast and reach more listeners with the Clutter Free message. We would be so grateful for your recommendation. Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Deanna Day Young Deanna Day Young Custom Stamp (Kathi is using for Christmas tags) Samaritan’s Purse Gift Catalog Barnes and Noble Clutter Free Resources: Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 590 - Thrifting with Purpose: Tips and Strategies for Finding Gems and Reducing Clutter - Part 2 22:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedYou might have heard of the Circle of Life but how about the Circle of Thrift? In this part 2 episode, Kathi interviews full-time Pinterest employee and thrifting enthusiast Erin Handley. Erin and Kathi both have a love for a great thrift find and share personal stories about how thrifting has been a real benefit to them and their families through the years. Listen in as she and Kathi laugh and discuss some tips and tricks they have learned about thrifting, such as: There are times of year when people donate certain items. Kathi and Erin share when those times are! How to develop your personal style while thrifting. What is the Circle of Thrift? Bonus: Erin shares her super secret thrifting tip of where, when, and how to find those special items you’re looking for! Haven’t listened to 589 Thrifting with Purpose: Tips and Strategies for Finding Gems and Reducing Clutter - Part 1? Click here. Join the free Clutter Free Academy group on Facebook ! Be sure to sign up here and be notified when the next episode is released. Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Erin Handley Erin Handley on the Leading Bold Podcast Erin Handley on Instagram Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Kathi's Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 589 - Thrifting with Purpose: Tips and Strategies for Finding Gems and Reducing Clutter - Part 1 22:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedCan thrifting and staying clutter-free go hand in hand? Kathi Lipp and our podcast guest today say YES YOU CAN! Meet Erin Handley: San Francisco Bay Area resident, full-time Pinterest employee, and long-time thrifting enthusiast. Kathi and Erin discuss how thrifting is not acquiring a bunch of items you don’t need. Thrifting gives us a chance to give something a new life or at least a second look. Join them as they dive into three questions to ask before you purchase that thrift store treasure that you have in your cart. Where will it go? Sucker for cool art? Even if it’s cheap or you have to store it long term, say no. What is it for? Need it for a project? Say yes, but is it going to happen in the next 60 days? What does it improve? Found a vase you love? Okay, but is there a vase you can part with at home? Erin Handley’s house rule: if one thing comes in, one thing goes out. Join the free Clutter Free Academy group on Facebook ! Be sure to sign up here and be notified when the next episode is released. Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Erin Handley Erin Handley on the Leading Bold Podcast Erin Handley on Instagram Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Kathi's Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 588 - How to Eliminate 1000 Clutter Pieces in 30 Days: The Clutter Free Academy Method 28:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat is Kathi’s favorite thing in Clutter Free Academy? The 30 Day 1K! What is the 30 Day 1K, you may ask? It is a challenge to eliminate 1000 pieces of clutter over 30 days. If this sounds daunting, listen in as Clutter Free Academy queen Tonya Kubo answers common objections to the 30 Day 1K. Do any of these resonate with you? There’s no way I have 1000 things in my house to get rid of. I have so much clutter that 1000 things won’t even make a dent! I don’t have time to declutter 1000 things. November is so busy. I can’t possibly tackle this challenge then. Tonya also shares her secret to making the 30 Day 1K work in her home. How do you join the challenge? Easy - join the free Clutter Free Academy group in Facebook ! In November, group members will receive a printed action plan for the month with simple tasks, weekly live coaching workshops, and the encouragement of nonjudgmental friends. This is going to be a life changing 30 days, and we hope you will join us as we get control of our stuff together! Be sure to sign up here and be notified when the next episode is released. Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Tonya Kubo Deanna D ay Young Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Kathi's Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 587 - Taking Organization to the Next Level: Advanced Tips for Accessibility and Aesthetics 24:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedCan our spaces be organized and look great at the same time? Yes, they can! Clutter Free Academy's own Deanna Day Young joins Kathi Lipp today in this continuation of last week's episode. (Haven't listened to Episode 586 Unlocking the Power of Organization: Expert Tips from Deanna Day Young yet? Click here ! ) This week is all about the Double-A: accessibility and aesthetics. Meaning it is easy to access but looks pretty sitting. Deanna and Kathi chat and laugh their way through the Three Steps to Organization 101. Kitchen ideas? It's in here. Organizing with things you already have? It's in here. What do do with bathroom towels? It's in here, too. Listen in as Deanna and Kathi share the Three Steps to Organization 101 plus so many real-life examples: Decluttering You don't need to buy a new item. Kathi uses books as a pedestal to elevate cherished items! Putting things where they make sense Deanna has drawer pulls for her silverware drawer that looks like silverware! Labeling Laundry soap can be aesthetically pleasing Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Deanna Day Young Deanna Day Young Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi's Favorites: Cabinet Pulls Spoon Knife Fork Shape Door Handles Hole Center 3" Silver Quart Compact Stackable Plastic Storage Drawer 18 Gallon Holiday Storage Containers, Durable Latching Lids, Clear Bins, Red Lids/Green Handles Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 586 - Unlocking the Power of Organization: Expert Tips from Deanna Day Young 31:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSeveral years ago, Deanna Day Young joined Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free Academy. Deanna felt pretty confident about her organizational skills, but she realized there is always more to learn and thought she could learn some good strategies for organization. However, what she actually realized is that she had previously been trying to organize a bunch of clutter! Since then, Deanna has strengthened her decluttering muscles, and on today’s podcast Kathi asks Deanna to share her best advice for someone who is starting out on their decluttering and organization journey. Listen in as Deanna shares: What is the most important thing to do first? Three simple steps to organize any space. When to be creative, and when to keep it simple. Next week, Deanna and Kathi will return and dive deeper into aesthetics. How can we be organized and still make it look great at the same time? Be sure to sign up here and be notified when the next episode is released. Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Deanna Day Young Deanna Day Young Angela Sue Garvey Proverbs 31 Ministries Kathi's Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group The Clutter-Free Home Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 585 - Designing for Decision Fatigue: Minimal Choices, Maximum Freedom 15:39
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Part 3 of the Abundant Home Conference series! In this segment, Kathi and her guest Amy Betters-Midtvedt talk about having a neurodiverse family and how having a brain that processes differently affects how people declutter. Together they discuss: The process of body doubling: helping someone complete a project like decluttering by completing pieces of that project for them while training them to take over the entire process eventually Why it's important to decide on systems like organization and decluttering as a team Chaotic creativity and why not everything needs to be special all the time If you missed Part 1 of their conversation, Why Just in Case Is a Trap or Part 2 Fear, Finances, and Finding Peace: Decluttering Your Mind and Home , click the link. Be sure to sign up here and be notified when the next podcast episode drops. This conversation is a small excerpt from the Abundant Home Conference - a half-day conference held exclusively for members of Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free for Life membership community. Are you ready to take the next step in your decluttering journey? The step-by-step plan inside Clutter Free for Life can guide you, and the community you find there will encourage you to keep going. It’s time to change the way you think about your home and your stuff! Click here to learn more and join us today, for only $24.99 per month. Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Amy Betters-Midtvedt website Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Instagram Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Facebook Kathi's Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group The Clutter-Free Home Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 584 - Fear, Finances, and Finding Peace: Decluttering Your Mind and Home 19:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to Part 2 of the Abundant Home Conference series! In this segment Kathi and her guest Amy Betters-Midtvedt face the fears and hidden perfectionism that often sabotage our decluttering efforts. Together they discuss: How can you avoid a scarcity mindset and start to think differently about your stuff? How do you combat the feeling that the things you have are not enough? How can you challenge the idea that your stuff is protecting you and instead realize that it is limiting you? If you missed Part 1 of their conversation, you can find it here: Why Just in Case Is a Trap. Be sure to sign up here and be notified when the third part of this three-part conversation releases next week. This conversation is a small excerpt from the Abundant Home Conference - a half-day conference held exclusively for members of Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free for Life membership community. Are you ready to take the next step in your decluttering journey? The step-by-step plan inside Clutter Free for Life can guide you, and the community you find there will encourage you to keep going. It’s time to change the way you think about your home and your stuff! Click here to learn more and join us today, for only $24.99 per month. Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Amy Betters-Midtvedt website Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Instagram Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Facebook Harry Styles Zipper Bag - Orange Kathi's Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group The Clutter-Free Home Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 583 - Why "Just in Case" is a Trap: Your Guide to Living Clutter-Free 16:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo any of these sound like you? I’m afraid to get rid of things, because what if I need it in the future and don’t have money to replace it? My kids’ notes and artwork are all so special and I can’t part with any of it! I better buy three of those, that way I’ll always be able to find at least one. If so, then today’s podcast is for you! In this session Kathi chats with self-proclaimed “pack rat” Amy Betters-Midtvedt about her process of digging out from under all the clutter. They talk about green bananas, earring emergencies, and how worry and sentimentality can trip us up. You don’t want to miss it! This conversation is a small part of the Abundant Home Conference - a half-day conference held exclusively for members of Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free for Life membership community. Are you ready to take the next step in your decluttering journey? The step-by-step plan inside Clutter Free for Life can guide you, and the community you find there will encourage you to keep going. It’s time to change the way you think about your home and your stuff! Click here to learn more and join us today. Be sure to sign up here and be notified when the second part of this three-part conversation releases next week. Also, if you haven't listened to Kathi and Amy laugh through episode 547 Why I Don't Eat Green Bananas Anymore , put that one in your queue! Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Amy Betters-Midtvedt website Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Instagram Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Facebook Noonday Poshmark GapKids Kathi's Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group The Clutter-Free Home Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 582 - Garden Or Grocery Store: Eating Like a Homesteader No Matter Where You Call Home - Part 2 16:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever read the ingredients on the bread you buy from the grocery store and thought, “I can’t even pronounce these words! What are they?” Maybe you’d like to take control over what you put into your meals but don’t know where to start? Start here! In this episode, Kathi and Roger Lipp discuss what they have learned on their homestead journey about getting closer to the source of their food and what goes into the meals they prepare. As they continue to celebrate the release of Kathi’s new book “The Accidental Homesteader: What I’ve Learned About Chickens, Compost, and Creating Home”, Kathi and Roger share ways we can all eat like a homesteader even if we don’t have a garden. For example: Making your own bread (Keep scrolling for recipes!) Making your own cake & brownie mixes Making your own cheese (Kathi and Roger are in LOVE with her homemade mozzarella cheese.) Canning and preserving your abundance Batch cooking and creating Kathi’s favorite fast food swap out: individual serving cubes of soup Haven’t listened to Part 1 of Garden Or Grocery Store: Eating Like a Homesteader No Matter Where You Call Home? Don’t miss those tips! Click here to listen. As promised, here are Kathi’s favorite soup and sandwich bread recipes. Sandwich Bread 1 cups warm water ½ Tablespoon active dry yeast 2 T honey 2.5 cups all purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon salt 2 T melted butter, divided Mix the water, yeast, and honey together. Add 2 cups flour, salt and 1 T melted butter together and mix. Put dough on a surface with ¼ cup of flour and knead it for about 5 minutes adding in the other half cup of flour to get a doughy texture. Take your dough ball and put it in a bowl. Cover it with a dishcloth and stick it in the oven with the light on for an hour (it should approximately double in size.) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter loaf pan. Shape the dough into roughly the size of the loaf pan. Let it double again, covered. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing. Soup BreadPrep time: 12-16 hours (rise time) Cook time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water, room temperature to warm 1/2 teaspoon yeast 3 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Instructions: Mix all ingredients together in an ovenproof bowl. You may use a stand mixer to combine and leave the dough in the bowl. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and place it in the oven with the oven light on. Let it sit undisturbed for 12-16 hours. Remove the bowl from the oven and preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a Dutch oven with parchment paper. You may find it helpful to crinkle the parchment in your hands so it stays in place. Flour a surface and place the dough on that surface. Stretch and fold the dough ball, then place it in the parchment-lined Dutch oven. Use kitchen shears to make three snips on the top of the bread, allowing the bread to expand. Cook the bread in the covered Dutch oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, uncover the Dutch oven and continue cooking for 15 more minutes. Serve warm, accompanied by salted butter or a mix of oil and balsamic vinegar. Yields: Dependent on serving size (typically 8-12 servings) Kathi also mentioned her favorite cheese making kit. It can be found on Amazon. Kathi is not an affiliate of this product. Mozzarella & Ricotta Cheese Making Kit | 5 Piece DIY Kit Includes Cheesecloth, Vegetable Rennet, Citric Acid, Cheese Salt, & Cooking Thermometer Click here for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter and be notified when future episodes are released. Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Roger Lipp Order Kathi's book The Accidental Homesteader here ! Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 581 - Garden Or Grocery Store: eating like a Homesteader No Matter Where you Call Home - Part 1 21:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIs it possible to eat like a homesteader even if you live in an apartment? Yes, it is! Eating like a homesteader is really about being more purposeful and thoughtful about what you eat and where you source your food. In this episode, Kathi and Roger Lipp discuss what they have learned on their homestead journey about growing their own food in the garden as well as the non-gardening ways they source their food. For example: The satisfaction of growing your own food Start with a salsa garden/container garden. Don’t have a garden? Try: Shopping at a Farmers' Markets or Roadside Stands Joining a Food Swap or Bartering Group Be a part of a Community Garden And what to do if you have an abundance of produce For those of you wondering where Kathi and Roger’s chickens fit into the “Eating like a Homesteader” plan, don’t be worried. Kathi's philosophy is they don’t want to meet their meat. Looking for the Meal Planning Calendar Kathi mentioned in this episode? It's right here! Calendar_Meal_Planner Click here for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter and be notified when future episodes are released. Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Roger Lipp Order Kathi's book The Accidental Homesteader here ! Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 580 - Accidental Homesteader: How To Plan Like a Homesteader No Matter Where You Call Home Part 2 20:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWould you like some tips and tools to help you move from last minute scrambler to organized planner? Welcome to Part 2 of How to Plan Like A Homesteader where Kathi and her co host in life and on the mic Roger Lipp discuss strategies for advanced planning. You might not need to worry about your snow blower not working like they do out in the wilderness they call home, but there are so many things you can plan in advance for to make your life run more smoothly. For example: Pet and animal care Regular medical appoints to avoid a medical crisis And the many joys of putting a vacation on the calendar If you haven’t listened to 579 How To Plan Like a Homesteader No Matter Where You Call Home, Part 1 yet, click here . Also…today is the day that Kathi Lipp’s new (and visually stunning) book The Accidental Homesteader: What I’ve Learned About Chickens, Compost, and Creating Home releases! You can still get in on all the preorder goodies but you MUST order it today. How? Listen at the end of the episode to get the details on how to procure your Accidental Homesteader extras! Click here for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter and be notified when future episodes are released. Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Roger Lipp Pre-order Kathi's book The Accidental Homesteader here ! Notion app Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 579 - Accidental Homesteader: How to Plan Ahead 37:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWould you consider yourself a natural planner, or is it challenging for you to plan ahead? If you think planning doesn’t come easily, then you share that trait with Kathi and Roger Lipp, but moving to the Red House has forced them to plan ahead. In today’s podcast they share their hard-won wisdom with all of us. Even if you don’t live on acres in the wilderness, you can still apply these lessons to lessen the stress in your life. For example: Are you prepared for extreme weather events or other emergencies in your area? Have you been thinking longer term in your financial planning? What home maintenance issues are going to turn into big problems without attention? Are you taking the time to build practical skills? Kathi and Roger give us some helpful ideas in all these areas and more. Listen and find out how you can experience more peace in your home by planning ahead. Sign up here to get an email when Part Two comes out next week, when we will learn seven more areas to think about in order to plan like a homesteader. Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Roger Lipp Pre-order Kathi's book The Accidental Homesteader here ! The Six Types of Working Genius Christmas Project Planner | Kathi Lipp Profit First The Automatic Millionaire Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . Facebook Instagram iTunes tiktok Amazon…
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1 578 - Accidental Homesteader: The Magic List 24:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever been working on a project and had to run to the store to buy something you needed? How about run to the store multiple times to buy what you needed? You might be in need of what Kathi and Roger Lipp call the Magic List! Kathi and Roger are starting a series titled Accidental Homesteader, where they take some of the principles they’ve learned about homesteading and applied them to everyday life. In this episode it’s all about creating effective, precise, time and money saving lists! Listen in as Kathi and Roger laugh and lay out listing making tips, such as: How to create effective shopping lists How to organize your To Do lists so things actually get done Why it’s important to keep a master list (Kathi keeps hers on her phone!) Don't forget to give Clutter Free Academy a one sentence review on your favorite podcast platform! Sign up here for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter and be notified when future episodes are released. Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Roger Lipp Pre-order Kathi's book The Accidental Homesteader here ! Sam's Club Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . Facebook Instagram iTunes tiktok Amazon…
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1 577 - How to Thrive When Your Life is Just too Overwhelming with Author Jennifer Cowart 30:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat happens to your time when you have a rare moment, and nothing is scheduled on the calendar? Does it immediately get full of all the things that aren’t on your to-do list, but could be? Jen Cowart, a pastor, Bible teacher, and author, recently experienced a season with extra margin, and she chose to be intentional with her time instead of letting others fill up her calendar. (Can you even imagine?) In today’s episode, Kathi and Jen discuss how to thrive when your life is just too overwhelming. They talk about: How seasons play a role in our schedule What a “win” looks like Specific times that MUST be carved out What to prepare for in order to thrive The schedule considerations that matter most Want to dig deeper? If so, check out Jen’s new Thrive Women’s Bible Study . You can download a free discussion guide for the first two lessons in the Thrive Participant Workbook here. Jen has two copies of the Thrive Bible Study to give away to Kathi’s listeners. For your chance to win, answer this question in the comments: What area of your life would you really like to get practical about creating margin in? You are meant to thrive. You may need to get still before the Lord and do a little work, and that work may be to embrace who He created you to be. Sign up here for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter and be notified when future episodes are released. *This episode is sponsored by United Methodist Publishing House. Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Jennifer Cowart Thrive Bible Study Thrive Video Preview Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . Facebook Instagram iTunes tiktok Amazon…
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1 576 - Subscription Boxes, Clutter and Why We Buy 39:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you love the excitement and intrigue of that the arrival of a subscription box brings? We do too! But are all subscription boxes equal? Can subscription boxes become just one more thing to declutter? Join Kathi and her Tik Tok famous guest Meredith Lynch as they discuss decluttering and the world of subscription boxes. Meredith started out as a beauty influencer but pushed back on the fast fashion/fast beauty culture. She is not afraid to speak her mind and has the cease and desist letters from beauty brands to prove it! Kathi and Meredith covered so much in this episode that Kathi has labeled it an XXLarge episode of information, such as: The origins of subscription boxes How some subscription boxes have become a scam The concept of White Labeling - mass producing a product and slapping a designer label on it But we love new beauty products! Are there any trusted voices out there? YES! Meredith Lynch gives us two people to follow for authentic beauty product insight. Don't forget to give Clutter Free Academy a one sentence review on your favorite podcast platform! Thanks! Sign up here for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter and be notified when future episodes are released. Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Meredith Lynch Pre-order Kathi's book The Accidental Homesteader here ! Meredith Lynch at meredithmlynch on Tik Tok Meredith Lynch at meredithmlynch on Instagram Stefanie Fritz- Luxury Makeup Artist at stefaniefritzxo on Instagram Jamie Greenberg - Celebrity Makeup Artist at jamiemakeup on Instagram Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . Facebook Instagram iTunes tiktok Amazon…
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1 575 - Best of Series - Back to Basics: How to Declutter Your House Fast 19:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome back to the basics! Kathi Lipp is joined by Roger, her husband and fellow declutterer, and they are here to recap some of the best tips they have discovered about decluttering. How do you declutter quickly? Kathi has an easy to follow decluttering system for you and it only takes 15 minutes. Step 1 - Gather your tools. Kathi likes to use 3 tote bags. One bag is "give away," one bag is "put away," and one bag is "other rooms." The 2 additional bags Kathi adds to the mix are a garbage bag and a recycling bag. Step 2 - Pick a small area. This could be a desk, drawer, or shelf. Make sure it is something so small, you don't have to move your feet for the 15 minutes you are decluttering. This will also limit the number of decisions you have to make and avoid B.S.O. (Bright Shiny Object Syndrome). More decluttering tips from Kathi and Roger: Listen to something dedicated to your declutter time. Kathi listens to the Scientology: Fair Game podcast from Leah Remini. Body Doubling - Make yourself accountable by telling someone you will be decluttering. Or have someone in the room with you - this is also known as body doubling. It helps to have someone there to help you focus and accomplish your goals. Join Kathi’s Clutter Free Academy group on Facebook for some online accountability with a community who understands! Break big projects into smaller goals. Don't let yourself get overwhelmed. Find doable steps such as spending 15 minutes a day to declutter. After each 15 minute decluttering session, set your timer for another 5 minutes to take care of the items you have sorted into different bags or boxes. Remember that when you declutter every day, it keeps you from wanting to bring things into your house in the first place. Don't forget to give Clutter Free Academy a one sentence review on your favorite podcast platform! Thanks! Sign up here for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter and be notified when future episodes are released. Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Roger Lipp Pre-order Kathi's book The Accidental Homesteader here ! Scientology: Fair Game Podcast Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kickstart to Clutter Free eCourse Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . Facebook Instagram iTunes tiktok Amazon…
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1 574 - Best of Series-Back to Basics: Asking Yourself the 3 Clarifying Questions as You Declutter 22:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this Best of Series episode, Kathi and her best friend, Roger Lipp, are taking the clutter free journey back to the basics. Do you need specific criteria to guide your decision making for what to keep and what to get rid of? Kathi and Roger are here to remind us of the three clarifying questions we should be asking ourselves as we declutter. Join in the conversation to learn the art of how to keep the best and get rid of the rest by knowing and practicing these three questions as you declutter: Do I love it? Do I use it? Would I buy it again? Listen in as Kathi and Roger explain how asking yourself these three questions can get you past the mental block of clearing out your clutter. Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Roger Lipp Pre-order Kathi's book The Accidental Homesteader here ! The Clutter-Free Home Clutter Free Academy Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected! To share your thoughts: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . Follow Kathi on Social Media: Facebook Instagram iTunes tiktok Amazon…
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1 573 - Best of Series - 5 Reasons Your Home is MORE Cluttered 21:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you ever look around your home wondering why it feels more cluttered, despite your decluttering efforts? In this "Best Of" episode, Kathi and her decluttering partner Roger are uncovering this mystery by clueing us into five reasons our homes may be more cluttered: You don’t know what you have, so you keep buying more. You have backups for your backups. (We’re looking at you, broken can-opener in the garage!) You are storing things for other people, with no limit or deadline. You are holding onto things for “some day.” (Is that item something you would buy again today?) You are keeping tools that were useful in a past season of life. Your life has changed and moved on, so now those items have become clutter. Clutter is a battle that has to be fought on every side. Together let’s learn how to break these habits that leave us with more clutter and less peace. Want some encouragement on the journey? Join us on Facebook in Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy . Sign up here for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter and be notified when future episodes are released. Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Roger Lipp Pre-order Kathi's book The Accidental Homesteader here ! Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Pinterest Excel Let's stay connected! To share your thoughts: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . Follow Kathi on Social Media: Facebook Instagram iTunes tiktok Amazon…
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1 572 - Best of Series-Clutter and Creativity – How Decluttering Helps the Creative Process 18:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this Best of episode, Kathi Lipp is talking with Clutter Free community leader, friend, and screenwriter, Grace Church, about how decluttering and creativity can actually help one another. Have you ever struggled to balance decluttering time and creative time? You are not alone. In this episode, Kathi and Grace share how they have found that balance by: Shifting their mentality Doing a little bit every day Establishing routines If you’ve ever found your creativity blocked by the clutter around you, you won’t want to miss this episode. Meet Our Guest: Grace Church You can connect with Grace on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube at “Rise and Write with Grace & James” — or catch her movie “ DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH ” on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Tubi! Links Mentioned: Pre-order Kathi's book The Accidental Homesteader here ! The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Grace Church Diamond in the Rough Clutter Free 21 Day Declutter Challenge Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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On this very special podcast Kathi Lipp is joined by Clutter Free queen Tonya Kubo to get all of us excited about the month-long celebration we call No Buy July! Some may think that No Buy July sounds crazy, after all - it is fun to spend money. But this challenge is meant to be a kind of retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Let's put all our creative energy into doing something that is going to help our houses and our budgets breathe a little easier! Listen in for all the details, and answers to questions like these: What are the "rules" for No Buy July? (Hint - You don't have to be a minimalist to participate.) How can I convince my family to join in this challenge? What happens if there is an emergency, or if I have a special event coming up? What can we do for fun in July without spending money? What will I wear? What will we eat? How does this whole thing work? If you are as excited as we are about No Buy July, then be sure to join us! All you have to do is be part of Kathi Lipp's free Facebook group, Clutter Free Academy. Go here to join , and be sure to answer the questions, then one of our friendly group admins will be sure to get you in. Throughout the month of July there will be posts in the group with ideas and encouragement, and you can also ask your questions and cheer on one another in the kindest corner of the internet. If you are not on Facebook, email support@kathilipp.org and we will send you the activity guide to give you lots of ideas for making No Buy July a fun experience for you and your family. P.S. Looking for Tonya Kubo's bread pudding recipe? You can find it here! Links Mentioned: Clutter Free Academy Clutter Free for Life Tonya's Bread Pudding Recipe Stove Top Stuffing Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter and get a free Clutter Free Kit with printables and videos. Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 570 - Urge to Splurge? How to Manage Your Impulsive Shopping - Part 2 28:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDid you know the “urge to splurge” is a brain chemistry response and can last from 7 - 12 MINUTES? No wonder it can be a difficult mindset to break! In this Part 2 episode, Kathi and spending coach Paige Pritchard talk about brain chemistry and the way it affects our behavior. Today they finish discussing Paige’s five tools to managing your impulsive shopping. The conversation is fascinating. Here are just a few of the many highlights: How to use an Urge Jar to change your behavior (and maybe save enough for a trip to Disneyland). Making a list of what you want to buy is actually a healthy choice. There is a big difference between an intentional buy and an impulse buy. Haven’t listened to #569 Urge to Splurge? How to Manage Your Impulsive Shopping - Part 1? Click here . As promised in the episode, here’s a link to Paige Pritchard’s Free Masterclass Why You Impulse Shop & How To Stop . Join Kathi and friends for No Buy July! Click here to join her free Facebook community Clutter Free Academy , and get ready to participate in this No Buy challenge that can change your home and your life. Sign up here for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter and be notified when future episodes are released. Links Mentioned: Paige's Free Masterclass Why You Impulse Shop & How To Stop What to work with Paige directly? Overcoming Overspending Group Program Guest Host: Paige Pritchard Organizational Website Notion Kathi's Favorites: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Clutter Free for Life Facebook Group Sundance Catalog - Women's Clothing Giveaway: Paige Pritchard has a FREE Masterclass for you! It's an hour long pre recorded class you can watch at your convenience. Once you sign up, you only have access for a limited time so carve out that hour and start on a path to curbing your urge to splurge. Here's the link: Why You Impulse Shop & How To Stop with Paige Pritchard Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 569 - Urge to Splurge? How to Manage Your Impulsive Shopping - Part 1 23:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever struggled with impulsive spending or another “urge to splurge” mind set? You are not alone, friend. Kathi and spending coach Paige Pritchard are digging into the root cause of our impulsive shopping and how to change those behaviors. Today they discuss the first of Paige’s five tips to managing your impulsive shopping, plus answer questions like: Why are you shopping? What is a de-influencer? What is an Urge Jar? As promised in the episode, here’s a link to Paige Pritchard’s Free Masterclass Why You Impulse Shop & How To Stop . Join Kathi and friends for No Buy July! Click here to join her free Facebook community Clutter Free Academy , and get ready to participate in this No Buy challenge that can change your home and your life. Sign up here for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter and be notified when future episodes are released. Links Mentioned: Paige's Free Masterclass Why You Impulse Shop & How To Stop What to work with Paige directly? Overcoming Overspending Group Program Guest Host: Paige Pritchard Kathi's Favorites: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Clutter Free for Life Facebook Group Giveaway: Paige Pritchard has a FREE Masterclass for you! It's an hour long pre recorded class you can watch at your convenience. Once you sign up, you only have access for a limited time so carve out that hour and start on a path to curbing your urge to splurge. Here's the link: Why You Impulse Shop & How To Stop with Paige Pritchard Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 568 - Responding Responsibly to a “Waste Not, Want Not” Mentality - Part 2 16:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHow do you start a conversation with someone who says that absolutely everything is valuable and should be cherished? Especially when that means that you, not they, should be the person to make space for it? Kathi and her friend Cheri Gregory are returning today for the second part of their discussion on how to respond responsibly to another person who has a “waste not, want not” mentality. Here are their tips for how to keep the peace without keeping all the stuff: For people living in your household, give each person their own space and they can keep what they want in that space. Have agreed upon standards for cleanliness, maintenance tasks, and decorating budgets. If someone says, “I can fix that,” set a time and have a plan for getting that item fixed. Consider whether or not fixing a particular item is enjoyable and worth the time. Realize that you may not agree or change the other person’s mind, and you can still keep boundaries around your own space and belongings. Did you miss the first part of this conversation? If so, you can listen to that here . Sign up here for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter and be notified when future episodes are released. Links Mentioned: Cheri Gregory Books co-authored by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory: An Abundant Place Overwhelmed You Don’t Have to Try So Hard Kathi's Favorites: Subscribe to get your free Clutter Free Kit (handout + video interview with Kathi) and many other goodies. The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Kathi's author page on Amazon *As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Are you a tinkerer who enjoys repairing and restoring items? What is the last item you updated? Tell us in the comments! Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 567 - Responding Responsibly to a “Waste Not, Want Not” Mentality - Part 1 17:04
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSometimes we hear sayings like “waste not, want not” and we assume they are true all the time and in every circumstance. Or we may want to get rid of something, but someone else in our life expects us to keep it. What to do then? Today Kathi is discussing this very issue with her friend and co-author, Cheri Gregory. Cheri tells the tale of some big items she has recently decluttered and shares how her mindset about those items has changed over time. Some of those shifts in her thinking include: Realizing that just because an item was nice several decades ago, doesn’t mean it is still nice. Learning to set a time limit on fixing things - just because something could be fixed someday by someone doesn’t mean I have to keep it (broken) forever. There is a cost to keeping things - time dealing with them, lost space to enjoy other things, and missed opportunities. Listen next week to hear Part 2 of the discussion, in which Cheri gives advice for how to start a conversation with someone else who is opposed to our decluttering efforts. Sign up here for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter to be notified when Part 2 is available. Guest Host: Cheri Gregory Links Mentioned: Cheri Gregory Books co-authored by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory: An Abundant Place Overwhelmed You Don’t Have to Try So Hard Kathi's Favorites:Kathi's New Book: Highly practical, humorous, and inspirational, The Accidental Homesteader will encourage you to live with more peace, joy, and contentment. Order your copy of The Accidental Homesteader here. The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Kathi's author page on Amazon *As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 566 - How to Reclaim a Space In Your Home - Part 2 16:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever dreamed of creating a space just for YOU? This is your episode! Today Kathi Lipp is joined by fellow book lover Amy Betters-Midtvedt. On the daily, Amy uses humor to share her expertise in all things home and parenting but today, they talk about decluttering to create a sacred space. For Amy, it’s for her beloved books. Listen in as Kathi and Amy discuss: Managing the push and pull of deciding what stays and what goes The benefit of having a reward at the end of your project Knowing when to call a trusted professional Have you listened to Part 1 of this series with Amy Betters-Midtvedt? Click here to listen to episode 565 How to Reclaim a Space In Your Home - Part 1. Also, if you haven't listened to Kathi and Amy laugh through episode 547 Why I Don't Eat Green Bananas Anymore , put that one in your queue! Links Mentioned: Amy Betters-Midtvedt website Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Instagram Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Facebook 5-Shelf Narrow Bookcase Modern Velvet Single Sofa Chair Faux Fur Ottoman Stool Kathi's Favorites: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group 30 Qt/7.5 Gal, Pack of 6 Stackable Plastic Storage Containers In this episode, Kathi and Amy discuss creating a space does not have to be creating a whole room. It could be a shelf or a wall. Question: Look around your home. Is there a nook that could be repurposed? Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 565 - How to Reclaim a Space In Your Home - Part 1 18:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever longed for a space to call your own? Welcome to your tribe! Today Kathi Lipp is joined by fellow book lover and Abundant Home Conference speaker Amy Betters-Midtvedt. Amy is an expert in all things home and parenting stirred with a super sized spoon of humor but today they talk about Amy’s decluttering path to carve out a space for something she loves: books. Listen in as Kathi and Amy discuss: Creating small goals to decluttering bins of treasures from the past Knowing when to ask for help Giving yourself permission to change your plan Also, if you haven't listened to Kathi and Amy laugh through episode 547 Why I Don't Eat Green Bananas Anymore , put that one in your queue! Guest Host: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Links Mentioned: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Website Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Instagram Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Facebook Kathi's Favorites: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group 30 Qt/7.5 Gal, Pack of 6 Stackable Plastic Storage Containers Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 564 - How to Go from Full House to Living Light 17:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWant to go from full house to living light? Today, we have a case study that will help you get there. Kathi is interviewing author Barb Raveling, who has a history of over-stuffing her closets and hiding things under the bed. The result? Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by clutter. (Can you relate?) She tried to get organized, made piles and sorted donations, and - nothing changed. “What if I need this in the future?” she cried. In the meantime, her present self was distracted by all the stuff. (Perhaps you have felt this way too?) About a year ago, Barb and her husband made a huge change. They started traveling every 13 weeks to live in a new place for work, and all they could bring was what fit in the car. Along the way, Barb discovered the freedom of leaving her things behind, and she wants to share what she has learned with you. Here are Barb’s top tips for downsizing and living with less: Bring as little as possible - after a short stay at home Barb packed even less for the next adventure. What you do bring, be sure to keep it neatly contained. Think carefully before putting things in storage - is it really worth it? Letting go of things means letting go of stress. Would you like to join others on a decluttering journey and move toward more peace in your heart and home? Join us for free in Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free Academy on Facebook (a.k.a. the kindest corner of the internet) and get the encouragement and helpful hints you need along the way. Can't wait to see you there! Bonus: Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi. Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Barb Raveling Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating eBags Packing Cubes Collapsible Storage Containers Moving Bags Kathi's Favorites: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 563 - How to Declutter A Lot - FAST - Part 3 23:39
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you feel life circumstances change so quickly that it’s a struggle to keep your spaces clutter free? Kathi and her husband, declutter buddy, and cohost Roger Lipp are with us today sharing the last three tips in their Top 10 Ways of Getting Clutter Free podcast series. If you haven’t listened to Parts 1 (listen here) and 2 (listen here) of this series, put those in your queue! In today’s Part 3 they discuss: How to curate your items ("Curate" is Kathi’s new favorite word! ) Organizing activity supplies into separate tubs Using a spreadsheet to keep an inventory Links Mentioned: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Good Cook Can Opener, Safe Cut Manual Can Opener Stackable Plastic Storage Containers with Durable Latching Clear Lids Bamboo Cheese Board and Knife Sets Kathi's Favorites: Kathi Lipp's Clutter-Free Academy Facebook Group Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart Kathi Lipp's Clutter-Free Academy Facebook Group Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.…
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1 562 - How to Declutter a Lot - FAST - Part 2 15:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLast week Kathi and Roger Lipp shared the first three of their tips for how to declutter a lot - FAST! To recap: Participate in the 30-day 1k to get rid of 1,000 things in 30 days - join right now for free at Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free Academy on Facebook ! Have your garbage bags and boxes ready for trash, recycling, and donations. Find a declutter buddy. Today, after Moose stops licking the microphone, the decluttering duo will cover the next three tips on their list: Set a number goal. Let the date do the deciding. Use the "outfit trick." Come back next week to hear even more ideas for getting rid of your clutter fast! If you need to catch up on Part 1, you can do that here . And be sure to sign up for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter to be notified when Part 3 is available. Links Mentioned: Little Free Library Large Black Trash Bags Tall White Trash Bags Airbnb Costco First Aid kit Kathi's Favorites: Kathi Lipp's Clutter-Free Academy Facebook Group Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 561 - How to Declutter A Lot - FAST- Part 1 15:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you feel like there are not enough hours in your day to tackle a decluttering project? You are not alone, friend. Kathi and her snow bound cohost Roger Lipp are with us today discussing not only decluttering but decluttering when you are short on time. Listen in as they discuss the crazy amount of snow at the Red House as well the first two tips of their top ten ways they have found to get rid of clutter. Ideas such as:: Using different colored trash bags What size boxes to use The importance of a declutter buddy Bonus: As mentioned in the podcast break, here's a link for Michele Cushatt's newest book A Faith That Will Not Fail . Double Bonus: As mentioned in the podcast, a picture of how much snow was surrounding the Red House at the time of the interview! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi! Links Mentioned: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . ProGrade Contractor Trash Bags Large Black Drawstring Trash Bags Tall White Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags Blue Painter's Tape Kathi's Favorites: Kathi Lipp's Clutter-Free Academy Facebook Group Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 560 - Untangling Your Faith While Decluttering Your Home: An Honest Conversation 26:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn today’s episode Kathi dives deep with author Amberly Neese, as they discuss how their clutter journeys and spiritual journeys collide. Feeling guilty about getting rid of things we no longer need, or being paralyzed by the fear of needing more in the future, reveals what we believe about the goodness of God and how much we can trust Him to provide for us. How do we untangle our faith while working through our cluttered closets? Recognize how God provides for our needs - often through the generosity of other people. Take the words “bad” and “good” out of the conversation in regards to buying. Recognize the patterns and make different choices in the future. Think of the person who will receive the items you donate and pray for them. Keep what you use, and be okay without the excess. A house with less clutter allows for more peace and joy. Amberly is giving away 2 copies of her new Bible study - Untangling Faith: Reclaiming Hope in the Questions Jesus Asked . To enter to win, leave a comment below telling Kathi and Amberly what is it that you are untangling in your life? Pre-order your copy now in order to access the online study with Amberly. Simply send your purchase receipt to Amberly by email. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi! Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Amberly Neese Ready for Anything Christianbook Cokesbury 1980s Fun Stuff: Banana Clips The Best of Poison Bananarama The Bangles Kathi's Favorites: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . "These aren't the droids you're looking for" on YouTube Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . What is it that you are untangling in your life? Tell us in the comments below and enter to win a copy of Amberly Neese's new Bible study!…
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1 559 - Lessons Learned from Living Through a Renovation Part 2 23:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedCan there be guilt-free home organization? Oh sweet sister, there is! Kathi Lipp and her three-time coauthor Cheri Gregory are with us today discussing the lessons each learned during their recent home renovations. Cheri has three simple strategies for us regarding clutter, home organization and renovations. In Part 2 of Lessons Learned from Living Through a Renovation Part 2, Kathi and Cheri do a deep dive into strategies 2 & 3, as well as giving us gems of advice such as: There is satisfaction in waiting for the right item for a space Give yourself permission to “waste” some money Find places where returning items is easy Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi! Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Cheri Gregory The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . An Abundant Place By Kathi Lipp & Cheri Gregory Sensitive and Strong By Denise J. Hughes and Cheri Gregory Sensitive and Strong Community Cafe Kathi's Favorites: Overwhelmed by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory 2 Pcs Wardrobe Clothes Organizer with Support Board Premium Acacia Wood Napkin Holder Ultra Fine Continuous Water Mister for Hairstyling, Cleaning, Plants, Misting & Skin Care Organizer Caddy Tote Divided Basket Bin with Handle KUT from the Kloth (Kathi’s favorite brand of jeans) Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 558 - Lessons Learned from Living Through a Renovation Part 1 17:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever second guessed a decision you’ve made, even after doing thoughtful and thorough research? Have you vacillated between decisions and then ended up doing... nothing? You are not alone, friend. It’s called thrashing and Kathi and her three-time coauthor Cheri Gregory are with us today discussing the concept of thrashing as well as some lessons each learned during their recent home renovations. Cheri has three lessons for us regarding clutter and renovations, the first of which she shares in this episode. Listen in to Part 1 of this two part episode to find out: Cheri’s #1 sanity saver during the renovation How a renovation can reveal clutter habits you didn’t know you had The importance of “putting a pin” in your decisions Remember, you can do anything for a short period of time. If you know you’ll be moving soon (or even if you aren’t), start with one area or one room and work from there a little bit each day. You can do it! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do, you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi! Links Mentioned: An Abundant Place by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory Overwhelmed by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory Sensitive and Strong by Cheri Gregory and Denise J. Hughes Sensitive and Strong Community Cafe Single Burner Portable Electric Stove Drawer Organizer for Clothes Guest Host: Cheri Gregory Kathi's Favorites: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Mars Robot on Tik Tok Crockpot Air Fryer Let's stay connected: To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now. Question: What is something you've gotten rid of that you never thought you could OR something that you are contemplating getting rid of that's hard? To enter, let us know in the comments what is one thing, figuratively or literally, that you want to declutter from your closet.…
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1 557 - Decluttering to Sell - How to Make Your House the Best on the Block 23:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday Kathi is talking with her real estate agent, Kelli Simmerok, about tips and tricks to help us stay clutter free whether or not we are selling a house. Listen in and learn: The importance of removing personal items and some furniture before selling. How to pack away some of your stuff and create space for the potential buyer. Ways to make a great first impression, including front porch flowers and the smell of fresh baking. Ideas for saving time in daily routines to allow more time to keep the house ready to show. Remember, you can do anything for a short period of time. If you know you’ll be moving soon (or even if you aren’t), start with one area or one room and work from there a little bit each day. You can do it! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi! Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Kelli Simmerok Kelli Simmerok's E-mail Household Moving Kit Kathi's Favorites: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 556 - Michele Cushatt What to Do When Your World is Falling Apart 22:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you struggled with grief this past year? Your life has fallen apart due to one big crisis or perhaps a series of crises that feel like death from a million paper cuts. Sweet friend, you are not alone. Join Kathi and her trusted friend and fellow trauma navigator Michele Cushatt as they discuss Michele’s newest book “A Faith That Will Not Fail: Ten Practices To Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart.” The practices in Michele’s newest book are not homework for you to complete. Not even close! They are less about doing and more about being. Kathi and Michele discuss these practices as they share very personal stories of grief and trauma. Listen in as they give a sneak peak into some of the practices that can be found in Michele Cushatt’s latest book, such as: When we’re overwhelmed, we need to make things smaller, not bigger. One of the best things we can do is get grounded in THIS moment. How these practices and more help us lead a clutter free life. Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Michele Cushatt Order your Pre Order Bonus today! Michele Cushatt on Facebook Michele Cushatt on Instagram Kathi's Favorites: A Faith That Will Not Fail: Ten Practices To Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 555 - The Time Saving Mom - How to Juggle A Lot, Enjoy Your Life and Accomplish what Matters Part 2 13:15
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week Kathi returns with Crystal Paine, author of The Time Saving Mom , for part 2 of their discussion on how to juggle a lot, enjoy your life, and accomplish what matters. Last week Crystal shared the six priorities that keep her from feeling distracted by a million little things. This week Kathi digs in and asks how Crystal makes that work in her day-to-day life. Crystal and Kathi share about these methods to manage time: Using a hybrid of digital and paper planning systems Time blocking and space blocking Leaving some hours each day unplanned Crystal lived through an extremely busy season while writing this book, so she claims to be living proof that this system works even when life is turned upside down! Saving time is about focusing on your priorities - it is not about cutting everything out, but living your life intentionally and living a life that matters. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi! Links Mentioned: Crystal Paine Money Saving Mom The Time Saving Mom Google Calendar Microsoft Outlook Kathi's Favorites: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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1 554 - The Time Saving Mom - How to Juggle A Lot, Enjoy Your Life and Accomplish what Matters Part 1 14:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday Kathi is joined by Crystal Paine, also known as the Money Saving Mom, as they discuss how to juggle a lot, enjoy your life, and accomplish what matters! Crystal is a busy entrepreneur and mother of six who has been on a journey including secondary infertility, foster care, adoption, and caring for a child with special needs. How does she decide what to take on and what to say no to at any given time? Crystal shares her six by two priority system - six priorities, focusing on two each day. These are her top priorities: Spiritual health Marriage Kids Home Business Friendships Rotating the focus of these priorities during the week gives her a little breathing room, while still making sure she accomplishes what matters. Next week Crystal Paine will continue her conversation with Kathi, as they chat about planning systems and how to turn these priorities into action steps. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi! Links Mentioned: Crystal Paine Money Saving Mom The Time Saving Mom Undone by Michele Cushatt Renee Swope Weekend at Bernie’s Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . Kathi's Favorites: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Sponsor Highlight: Get affordable, private therapy with BetterHelp anytime, anywhere. Special offer for our Clutter Free community – get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/clutterfree (code clutterfree will automatically be applied) Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 553 - Cleaning Your Closet, Guilt, and Lent 25:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you feel guilty that you’re not doing more? Keeping your house up to snuff? Taking care of yourself and others? If guilt seems to follow you around wherever you go, then this episode is for you! Kathi is talking with author and Bible teacher Barb Roose about her struggles with perfectionism and performance, and how that affects both her closet and her faith in God. Here are Barb’s 3 rules for a better closet: Don’t wear it if it makes you sad. If it doesn’t fit your current body or style, get rid of it. Don’t let fear or shame make you keep clothing that doesn’t fit your current size. Barb says that our closets are full of memories, and our relationship with God is the same way. How can we move on from experiences in our past that bring up feelings of guilt today? Barb has been on a spiritual journey: moving from a place where guilt robbed her of feeling like she could connect with God, to a place of freedom and understanding of how big God’s love is. Her life has been changed by focusing more on the promises of God, and less on her performance for Him. Her favorite prayer in a time of need? “Save me O God.” That 4 word prayer is a whole prayer. Barb reminds us of God’s promise from Isaiah 43: “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.” So take a deep breath, remember God’s promises to you, and then do the next right thing. Giveaway Barb is giving a copy of her book to one lucky Clutter Free Academy listener! To enter, let us know in the comments what is one thing, figuratively or literally, that you want to declutter from your closet. Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Barb Roose Finding Jesus in the Psalms Enough Already: Winning Your Ugly Struggle with Beauty Beautiful Already Bible Study (in)courage Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . Kathi's Favorites: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Click here for Kathi's Clutter Free kit (4 steps to a Clutter Free home).…
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1 552 - Helping Older Relatives Declutter Part 2 20:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSorting and shifting through a life time of memories and mementos can be emotionally and physically overwhelming for our parents and older relatives. But space is a finite resource. So how can we best start this process of helping our parents or older relatives declutter? In Part 2 of this two part series our host Kathi Lipp and her co-conspirator in decluttering Tonya Kubo discuss Korean food and simple, stress relieving strategies to help your parent or older relative declutter such as: Defining the three options for decluttering help Documenting the process to record their memories? What to do when they want you to take some mementos home with you. Be prepared, they WILL want you to take some mementos home with you! Kathi and Tonya provide a variety of tips and techniques in this episode. Listen in and discover hope and help for the parent, older relative, and you on this clutter free journey. Links Mentioned: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . Click here for Kathi's Clutter Free kit (4 steps to a Clutter Free home). Guest Host: Tonya Kubo…
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1 551 - Helping Older Relatives Declutter Part 1 20:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHas this happened to you yet? A parent or older relative asks for help decluttering their space. Do they really want help? Are they telling you what they think you want to hear? Having a parent or older relative who needs to declutter is an acute pain point. Kathi Lipp and her guest know this pain far to well. Listen in as Kathi and Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group guru Tonya Kubo discuss those questions as well as: Why do they ask their children instead of a friend to help declutter? What are they actually asking for when they say declutter? Is it okay to let people live the way they want, baring a safety issue? Kathi and Tonya admit to opening a can of worms in Part 1 of this two part series but they do not leave us empty handed. They provide some practical tips to starting the decluttering process with older relatives and parents to tide us over until Part 2. Let's stay connected: To share your thoughts: • Leave a note in the comment section below. • Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now. Click here for Kathi's Clutter Free kit (4 steps to a Clutter Free home). Guest Host: Tonya Kubo Links Mentioned: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.…
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1 550 - Toss, Sell or Donate? How to Decide What to do with Your Stuff 17:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhen decluttering a space, what do you do when you come across something good, but you don’t love it, don’t use it, and wouldn’t buy it again? Some would never get rid of something that is potentially useful. It can be a struggle to know what to do with your stuff! In today’s episode, Kathi is joined by the ever-effervescent Tonya Kubo as they talk villain origin stories and the clutter quandaries of fancy photo backdrops and chicken diapers. Here are some helpful hints that will help you sort through what to sell, what to donate, and what to toss: Determine what the item is currently worth. Ask how much time you want to invest in getting rid of it. Would someone else enjoy and get use out of that item? Bottom line: Value your time, value your money, and value the process. You can do this! Need some encouragement? Join us on Facebook in Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free Academy. Subscribe to the podcast here and get your free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi! Let’s stay connected: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . Special Guest: Tonya Kubo Links Mentioned: Clutter Free Academy Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free Academy | Facebook Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type by Isabel Briggs Myers Buy Nothing Project…
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1 549 - Should You try to Be Clutter Free in A Crisis (And How)? 22:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever found yourself in a crisis? Sometimes we know a crisis is coming and other times, it takes us by surprise. Decluttering might not take top priority during a crisis but decluttering can help us feel that we can handle the crisis so much better. In this episode Kathi and her partner in decluttering and chicken wrangling Roger Lipp discuss their latest adventures homesteading through the latest California “bomb storms” and how decluttering can significantly impact the way you feel during a crisis. Listen in and discover: How to plan in advance for a crisis Three tips to staying decluttered during a crisis The saying, “Madder than a wet hen” is a real thing! Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . Click here for Kathi's Clutter Free kit (4 steps to a Clutter Free home). Guest Host: Roger Lipp Links Mentioned: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life . Windy weather app…
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1 548 - How to Define the Clutter You're Dealing with? House, Heart or Head 16:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you wondered why some clutter is harder to make decisions about and why some clutter never seems to disappear? All clutter is not created equal and comes from different sources. So, to make the tough decisions about our clutter we need to determine what type of clutter we're dealing with. Thankfully, we have Kathi and Tonya, leader of all things clutter-free, here helping us figure it out. So, if you want to be clutter-free in 2023 and want to make this your year, tune in to learn how to go straight to the root and determine exactly what clutter you're dealing with: House Clutter Heart Clutter Head Clutter Guest host: Tonya Kubo Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Kathi's book: The Clutter Free Home Click here for my Clutter Free kit (4 steps to a Clutter Free home). Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 547 - Why I don't Eat Green Bananas Anymore 26:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat do eating green bananas and decluttering have in common? More than one would think! Join Kathi Lipp and writer, educator, and fellow recovering green banana eater Amy Betters-Midtvedt as they laugh and discuss their way through topics such as: How to figure out what we like and not settle all the time. How to not get stuck in a poverty mindset. Why it’s okay to order an ice cream sundae just for yourself! And as promised by Kathi in the episode, here’s a copy of Amy’s Green Banana Article for your enjoyment and edification. There was a time I just ate bananas. Like any banana. I’d buy them put them in my lunch and eat them. Green, light green, yellow, brown I didn’t pay much attention. Then one day I was driving to my awesome college job at Gap kids, and I took a bite of my greenish banana. I realized it wasn’t good. As a matter of fact every time I ate a greenish banana I didn’t really like it. Suddenly I realized I didn’t like green bananas. And I didn’t have to eat any banana I didn’t like. I was a legit grown up I could pick the color of bananas I would eat. I rolled down my window and SPIT OUT the gross banana in my mouth and to this day I’ve never eaten a banana with a grace of green. Life is too short for green bananas. This life lesson has served me well in a million areas of my life. With friendships, jobs, picking out jeans and how I spend my time on a Saturday. The applications are endless. Tonight I share this lesson with you. You don’t have to eat green bananas either my friends. Only eat bananas you really enjoy. Pass it on. Guest host: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Click here for my Clutter Free kit (4 steps to a Clutter Free home). Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 546 - All the Tools You Need to Start Your Clutter Free Journey Today 18:04
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever made a New Year's Resolution to start decluttering but then thought, “Where do I start?” You are not alone! Kathi and friend, author, and social media guru Tonya Kubo are with us today discussing tips and tools to decreasing stress and increasing peace though living a clutter free life, as well as a very unexpected and surprising career Tonya had in the past! Listen and discover: The three types of clutter Products to help you organize your time How using totes can help you in your clutter free journey Join Clutter Free for Life Today! What if you were able to create a life where you not only got rid of the clutter in each room of your house but were able to stay on top of it? What if you learned to organize in a way that made sense to you so that once you decluttered, you could find the things that were important enough to keep? What if you could live in a house that was at peace? You’ve been thinking about how this will be the year to finally declutter your house and create the home you’ve always dreamed of. One that is filled with peace instead of stuff. Is changing your home something you’d like to start working on? Because, right now, I have a plan that will show you how: Clutter Free For Life Join Clutter Free For Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now . Guest host: Tonya Kubo Links Mentioned: Dyson Vaccum Dual Trash Can Timer 3 Tote System: Green, Purple, & Orange or 3 Different Colors Tote Options We Love: Tote bag Collapsable Tote Waterproof Tote Utility Tote…
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1 545 - 10 Ways to Prepare Yourself to be Clutter Free in 2023 17:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAs this year comes to a close, don't get stuck reflecting on what you didn't do. A brand new year is right around the corner. Being clutter free in 2023 can be your reality! First, we heard how Deanna determined to make 2022 her year. Last week Kathi and the clutter-free Queen, Tonya Kubo, started coaching us through the 10 ways to be clutter-free in 2023 so we can make this our year! Now they are continuing the conversation, so join in to learn how you can prepare to be Clutter Free in 2023 with ten mind shifts we can make now including: Using the 3 Totes, 2 Bags System Taking care of your future self Set yourself up for success with the support you need. Join us over at Clutter Free For Life Links Mentioned: Featured Guest: Tonya Kubo Clutter Free For Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 544 - 10 Ways to Prepare Yourself to be Clutter Free in 2023 Part 1 27:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAre you hoping to be Clutter Free in 2023? Not only is it a catchy rhyming phrase and a great goal, but it can also be our reality - especially if we prepare our hearts and minds now! Last week we heard how Deanna determined to make 2022 her year. This week Kathi and the clutter-free Queen, Tonya Kubo, are coaching us through the 10 ways to be clutter-free in 2023 so we can make this our year! Join in the conversation to learn how you can prepare to be Clutter Free in 2023 with ten mind shifts we can make now including: Taking before pictures Think about your life after clutter - what will it look like? Have a plan for getting things out of the house Scheduling donation days Join Clutter Free For Life Today! So here is the real question – Is peace in your home worth it to check out this program? Even if it does only half of what I’ve claimed today, it will pay for itself as soon as you start to see real results not only in your home, but in your mind. So if you’re ready, just go ahead and click the ENROLL NOW button below and take advantage of this very special offer. ENROLL NOW Links Kathi mentioned: Guest: Tonya Kubo Clutter Free For Life Woobles Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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Are you dreaming of a decluttered home this Christmas? Maybe you are wondering how to sustain your clutter-free journey in the midst of a busy life and hard circumstances. Give yourself the gift of deciding to be clutter free in 2023! That’s exactly what Deanna did last year. Then she set out to intentionally make 2022 her year to be clutter-free. Join Kathi and Deanna today as they share with us exactly how she did it and how we can too, including: Asking ourselves honest questions Having a vision board Setting our why Special Guest: Deanna Day Young: deannadayyoung.com Resources: ORDER THE CLUTTER-FREE HOME It’s time to kick clutter to the curb once and for all. 2023 is YOUR YEAR to start your journey to Clutter Free for Life. Join today! Let's stay connected! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.…
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1 542 - How Using My Timer Keeps Me Decluttered and Organized 21:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAre you using a lot of mental space to remember all the things? Sometimes even the things we easily remember most of the time can slip our present memory. Life is full of things to remember and routines and timers help us to manage them well. Kathi, and her decluttering and organizing partner Roger, have worked on building routines that work all throughout their clutter-free journey. Routines can be challenging because they don’t always come naturally, and life sometimes breaks them. This is why breaking down projects into smaller, doable sessions and using a timer is so effective. Listen in to learn how: Timers can be used in many different ways Valuable the 15-minute sprint can be To really do the things you love…
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1 541 - The Amish, ADHD and Being Clutter Free Suzanne Woods Fisher 19:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you struggle with staying focused long enough to declutter? Is a lot of your clutter the result of struggling to stay focused on one thing at a time? You are definitely not alone. Join Kathi and special guest Suzanne Woods Fisher as they talk about an Amish girl with ADHD who is Anything But Plain and offers hope to all of us. Her story helps us to see a different way of thinking is actually a gift and something to celebrate. Listen in to learn how you: Learn to reframe Recognize the gift of thinking differently Celebrate your gifts…
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Do you struggle with the idea of throwing things away? You’re not alone. In this episode, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo to unpack the complexities of this topic. Throwing things away is difficult for a number of reasons, but especially because it triggers a sense of wastefulness. In addition to explaining when it’s time to throw something away, Kathi shares with us four tips for how to get comfortable with getting stuff out of our houses, such as: Stop feeling guilty about throwing things away. Put it on your calendar to go to the dump. Give everything away that you can, but you don’t get to give away junk. Know how to dispose of things.…
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1 539 - How To Make Clutter Decisions With Counselor Michael Gembola 27:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you struggle to make small daily decisions and it leaves you feeling stuck? You know the ones. The decisions that feel like they shouldn’t be this hard to make and they seem to come easy or naturally to “everyone else.” Join Kathi and guest Michael Gembola for this hopeful and healing conversation that cuts right to the heart of the why behind the "what" of our clutter. Small decisions don’t always seem small to the person making them. If we want to grow in our clutter free journey, learning to make these decisions is essential. Listen in to discover how to make decisions about getting rid of things including: Learning to risk regret Why we need “the accelerator and the brakes to drive safely” - Michael Gembola Knowing “even if this is the wrong decision, most things are recoverable” - Kathi Lipp…
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1 538 - 5 Reasons Your House is MORE Cluttered 20:40
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Do you dread having hard conversations? Or try to avoid them altogether? Hard conversations are a part of every relationship if we are in it for the long haul. It’s easy to fill in the gaps with our assumptions. What if we learned how to navigate these conversations in a way that makes every relationship stronger and better? Come and sit with Kathi and Becky Keife to learn how to have hard, but healthy conversations, and how to prepare your heart and mind for them by: Coming to the table with curiosity Asking for a heart of tenderness Coming to an understanding…
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1 536 - How to Get Rid of 250 Items in One Day 18:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAre you up for the challenge of decluttering 250 things in one day? Kathi and Tonya Kubo, the original decluttering queen and the fearless leader of Clutter Free, are laying the foundation for decluttering those 250 items in one day by answering some of the hows and whys of this project. So, whether you’re thinking: 250 things in one day is not doable, you're plotting a way you could do this challenge every day for a month until your house is just the way you want it, or somewhere in between, this conversation is for you. Kathi and Tonya will give you guidelines and creative ideas for accomplishing it by: Knowing when a great time for a 250-item declutter day is Knowing how and why to plan for where the clutter will go Getting a jump start on the November challenge If you're interested in tackling the 30 Day 1k Challenge, be sure to join us in the Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group .…
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1 535 - The 2022 30 Day 1k Challenge: Get Rid of 1000 Things in November 20:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedCan you imagine how much lighter your home, and your heart, would be if you got rid of 1000 things next month? If you can envision that accomplishment and its accompanying peace, we will take care of teaching you how to get it! And guess who is back on Clutter Free helping lay out this challenge? Kathi is here with her partner in crime, Tonya Kubo, discussing one of their favorite challenges of the whole year. This challenge encourages and supports us in decluttering 1000 items in the month of November! Listen in to find out details and how this can work for you, no matter how many times you’ve tried to get clutter free before, or even if you feel like you’re always asking: Where do I begin? How do I get a loved one on board? Am I too far gone?…
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Do you struggle to keep your car clean? Have you tried certain techniques only to have them not work? Between errands, kids’ activities, and appointments, sometimes it seems like keeping clutter out of the car is impossible. Join Kathi as she talks with Mary Carver, author and podcaster, about how to keep your car clean. Today, they are sharing the top 10 tips that they use and love, including: Keeping a trash can in the car Tidying the car when they get gas Using a little box to contain important items Listen in and learn how you, too, can keep a clean and tidy car.…
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1 533 - Decluttering When You Don't Know Where to Start Part 2 16:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you feel overwhelmed by your clutter, not knowing where to start? Kathi and Roger have both been there. Through experience and lots of decluttering, they have learned what works to launch them back into decluttering. In part one of this conversation, we learned the framework of the system they use to help tame the chaos and get their space back in order. Now, in part two, we take a deeper dive into the details of that system. Often, we can get hung up on making decisions about what to do next. Kathi and Roger are here to explain how this routine can help us make decisions and move on. Listen in to find out what it means to: Find the trash Fill the containers Feed the machines…
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1 532 - Decluttering When You Don't Know Where to Start Part 1 16:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by the clutter, not knowing where to start? Kathi and Roger have both been there. Through experience and lots of decluttering, they have learned what works to launch us back into a productive space when we are feeling this way. Join in the conversation to learn a system that can help when you are feeling chaotic and like you need to get your space back into order. Many times we get hung up on making decisions about what to do next, and this system gives us a routine that can help us make decisions and move on including: Find the trash Fill the containers Feed the machines…
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1 531 - 5 Decorating Mistakes That Lead to Clutter 17:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you ever look around your house only to discover that it doesn’t look as appealing as you envisioned it would? You might have unintentionally put cute on top of your clutter. Kathi is here today with her friend and decorating diva Deanna Day Young. Together they are transparently sharing how they have struggled with contributing to clutter through well intended decorating gone wrong. Don't worry though, Kathi and Deanna won’t leave us in our “cute, but not cute” clutter. Listen in to this candid conversation as they help us learn how to remedy five decorating mistakes they know from experience lead to more clutter: Too many Cute containers Buying something before you know where you will put it Form over function Adding cute before decluttering Not sticking to your style…
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Last week , Kathi and Roger Lipp started this discussion managing your technology and how to get rid of old computers. This week, the pair is back to help us continue decluttering our old tech. Are you intimidated by the prospect of getting rid of old technology? Do you have old VHS videos and cassette tapes of memories that you want to keep? Listen in as the duo give great advice on what to do with old tech including DVD players Cameras Remotes And as an added bonus in keeping your tech organized, Kathi and Roger also have some great suggestions for keeping your cords tidy.…
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Are you unsure how to declutter and deal with different aspects of your tech? Does it get more complicated because you aren’t sure about the proper answer to questions like: what if there is personal information on there and what if I need it as a backup? Now you can safely lay those questions to rest because Kathi is here with Roger, her “chief tech get – a – ridder,” today. With such a fancy title, there is obviously much to learn from him! As an engineer with decades of tech experience, Roger has navigated many different tech scenarios, both in the corporate world and the work-from-home world. There is a lot of anxiety and fear of unknown things surrounding tech. How to declutter, repurpose, organize, and dispose of tech responsibly is challenging to most of us cluttery people. Listen in to find out how you can be proactive about tech starting with: Knowing who the tech person of the house is Being able to find tech components when we need them Agreeing on space Why everyone needs a “Tech Gu Box” Let’s stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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1 528 - 5 More Amazon Items to Help You Declutter Part 2 19:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you spend way too much time looking for things? The more organized things are, the less time we have to spend looking for them. These days, there are so many options for keeping things contained and organized. Most of them are only a click away on Amazon. For those of us dealing with clutter, it’s super beneficial to have someone to help us sort through the enormous number of choices out there. Thankfully, in their wealth of experience, Kathi and Roger know what to look for and have done just that. Last week, they gave us a great list of Amazon items to help us declutter. This week the conversation and great list continue with some really helpful items to help us organize and reduce our daily friction and the time we spend looking for things, including: Can Organizer Label Maker Pull-out Pantry Shelf Let’s stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter , Facebook , or Pinterest . Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now .…
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Are you on top of your container game? These days we have all sorts of new verbs: if we want to know something we "google” it, if we want to go somewhere we "uber” there, and if we need something in a few days we "amazon” it. Naturally the accidental homesteaders Kathi and Roger have things "amazon-ed" to their mountain home to make their clutter-free life easier and more functional. Join Kathi and Roger as they take us through their process of choosing containers for a clutter-free success story. The best part is these items are only a click away, including: Grocery Bag Holder Extending Drawer Spice Rack Matching Hangers Be sure to come back next week for part 2 when Kathi and Roger will equip us with even more Amazon favorites for decluttering.…
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Have you ever felt like you could only enjoy something after you’ve decluttered a certain space? This mentality is at the heart of Kathi’s discussion with Deanna Day Young and Grace Church. All of them have, at one point, felt unworthy of decluttering. Today, they are sharing some of their best advice for how to overcome these feelings of unworthiness, including: Why it’s so important to live with margin The benefits of being intentional How to find and invite beauty into your life You are worthy of living a joyful, adventurous life right now. Don’t wait to start embracing your worthiness or the beauty all around you; choose to invite it in and see what wonderful moments await you today.…
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1 525 - Partner Power How to Get My Partner Help Me Declutter Part 2 17:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you long for partner power in your decluttering? Do visions of decluttering productively together bounce in your head, but you can’t seem to make it a reality? Kathi and Kelly are continuing the conversation on decluttering with a partner. Kathi’s response to this dilemma may surprise you as she discusses: “how doing the Clutter-Free program while trying to declutter with your spouse can be a problem.” In the first episode, Kathi brilliantly covered some of the C’s of decluttering with our spouse. Listen in as the conversation continues to cover more great aspects of decluttering together including: How our differences can strengthen us Allowing each other to make low-value mistakes How to be aware of controlling and codependent behavior…
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1 524 - Partner Power: How to Get My Partner Help Me Declutter Part 1 19:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you struggle to get your partner on the same decluttering page as you? It can be lonely and overwhelming to be only one in charge of getting stuff out of the house. In this episode, Kathi and friend Kelly Wilbanks have a candid discussion about some of the challenges often faced when decluttering with our partner. Kathi has some great tips to lend us from her own success in partner decluttering. Listen in to find out how to make decluttering more cooperative for you and your spouse with Kathi’s ‘C’s of decluttering together, including: Clearly Communicate Coach Cost Ceiling Make sure you come back next week to get Kathi’s insight for inviting your spouse into your clutter free process.…
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1 523 - Remodel Decluttering without Divorcing - A Survivor Story with Roger and Kathi Part 2 25:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Roger are back to conclude their great remodel survivor story and give us the secrets to their survival. In part one they shared their first three major tips for decluttering, preparing, and navigating a remodel well. This week they are sharing their list of must-have supplies as well as their remaining tips including: Take before pictures Use up your stuff Have a five percent buffer Remodels are stressful, but with a little bit of patience and a good plan, it’s possible to survive with both your sanity and your relationship intact.…
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1 522 - Remodel Decluttering without Divorcing - A Survivor Story with Roger and Kathi 20:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever wondered if it’s possible to get through a remodel with your sanity AND your marriage still intact? Join Kathi and Roger as they take us through their remodel survivor adventure. For anyone going through a remodel, or even considering one, there are some things you need to know, including: Why you don’t want to store clutter How to get rid of things well The importance of reducing and “life decisions” Be sure to come back next week for part 2 when Kathi and Roger will equip us with a checklist and guidelines for how to prepare for a remodel.…
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1 521 - One Day Challenge: Creating a Master List 20:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you struggle with keeping up with your decluttering efforts, despite the best of intentions? A Master List may be just the thing you need! Kathi and her favorite “clutter-buster,” Roger Lipp are preparing and equipping us for the One day Master List Challenge that will take place on July 20th over in Clutter Free Academy . Get ready for the challenge and join in the conversation to find out why Kathi says: “my lists give life” and: How a master list is like jazz Why our list should meet in the middle of an Actual List and an Aspirational List How to break down and divide your list into doable goals Then, make sure to join us live on Facebook for an even deeper dive into decluttering our storage on Wednesday, July 20th.…
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1 520 - Clutter and Creativity - How Decluttering Helps the Creative Process 17:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi Lipp is talking with Clutter Free community leader, friend, and screenwriter, Grace Church, about how decluttering and creativity can actually help one another. Have you ever struggled to balance decluttering time and creative time? You are not alone. In this episode, Kathi and Grace share how they have found that balance by: Shifting their mentality Doing a little bit every day Establishing routines If you’ve ever found your creativity blocked by the clutter around you, you won’t want to miss this episode.…
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1 519 - A Complete Guide to "No Buy July" Part 2 22:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi is back with Clutter Free Academy and Clutter Free for Life leaders, Grace Church and Deanna Day Young for part 2 of her guide to “No-Buy July”. Together, the trio are sharing some personal examples and helpful strategies for our upcoming "No-Buy July" Challenge! Listen in as Kathi, Grace, and Deanna help us build a No Buy July strategy of our own through the four key principles: Use it up Wear it out Make do Do without If you’re not already a member of Clutter Free Academy, be sure to join here so you can get in on the fun and community of “No-Buy July!”…
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1 518 - A Complete Guide to "No Buy July" Part 1 16:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi is joined on the podcast today by two intrepid guides of Clutter Free Academy and Clutter Free for Life. Grace Church and Deanna Day Young are true long-time listeners and first-time guests here to offer inspiring and relatable insights from their own clutter free journey. Listen in as Kathi, Grace, and Deanna explain No Buy July through the four key principles: Use it up Wear it out Make do Do without Be sure to come back next week as we continue this discussion on how to strategically participate in the No Buy July.…
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1 517 - 1 Day Declutter Sort Your Storage with Roger 21:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you have a storage area, or two, that needs decluttering? The key, Kathi says, is to pick one of them and set a day for this challenge. Today on the podcast, Kathi and Roger are giving us an inside peek at their best tips for sorting and decluttering our storage including: Plan a dump day Sort your storage into different categories Make categories for freecycle & donations Make a goal to get rid of as many storage bins as possible Then, make sure to join us live on Facebook for an even deeper dive into decluttering our storage on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022.…
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1 516 - What to Watch While Decluttering with Mary Carver Part 2 19:33
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1 515 - What to Watch While Decluttering with Mary Carver Part 1 14:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi Lipp is here today with one of her new favorite people, author Mary Carver, to talk about what to watch while decluttering. Are you the kind of person who needs more than a playlist of worship music to declutter to? Maybe you enjoy a good television show to keep you company while you declutter, but you’re not sure how to strategically choose a show that will allow you to stay on task. In part one of this two-part series, Kathi and Mary share their criteria for shows that you should avoid watching while you declutter including: Shows you’re excited about Shows with complicated plotlines Subtitles We’d love to know what shows you would add to their list. What shows do you avoid watching while you declutter?…
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1 514 - The Automatic Home with Roger Lipp Part 2 21:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Roger are back for part 2 of The Automatic Home. Last week, the pair told us about all the automations they’ve put in place to make their home run more smoothly. Today they are here to talk about systems. We learned that the keys to an automated home are in the decisions and planning. We also learned there are so many ways to automate our home. Now, continuing the automatic home conversation, Kathi and Roger walk us through setting up routines for maintaining that smooth, peaceful life by thinking through: Which regular items can be set up on autoship Keeping running lists Scheduling things easily overlooked Setting reminders Developing routines around things Which of these routines can you see being valuable in automating your life? Let us know in the comments below!…
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1 513 - The Automatic Home with Roger Lipp Part 1 22:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever dreamed for an automated house like the Jetsons had? While Rosey may not be moving in, Kathi and Roger Lipp are here to help walk us through setting up a home that works for us and not against us. The keys to an automated home is in the decisions and the planning. There are so many ways to automate our home. Join in the conversation to hear about some of the key automations that serve Kathi and Roger well and how to: Think through the automations you need Set your home up to make things smoother Maintain the automations once they’re in place Tell us - what automations serve you well in your home? Let us know in the comments below!…
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Kathi and the OG of Clutter Free, Tonya Kubo are here to help us declutter our desk with the clean desk challenge! Do you have trouble focusing or being efficient at your desk? Our work is so much more productive when we have only what we need on our desk. Listen in to learn how Kathi and Tonya get so much done at their decluttered desks, exactly what they keep on them, and how we can have a clean desk too by knowing: What are the desk essentials How to set up your desk Why being specific and intentional matters The Clean Desk Challenge is live on Declutter with Kathi in the Clutter Free Academy Facebook group on May 18, at 11:00am pacific. We can't wait to see your before and after clean desk pictures!…
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1 511 - How Knowing Your Personality Can Help You Declutter Part 3 18:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you sometimes burn out from so much decluttering at once or because you can't figure out the best system? We often feel the need to understand things like how we make decisions and where our need for control comes from to move forward. Kathi and enneagram coach Lori Young are helping us to build better strategies for tackling our clutter based on our personality. In the first episode, they discussed decluttering strategies for those of us who like to think through decisions . In the second episode, they offered help for those who decide from the heart . Now, in episode three, they are giving great suggestions for those who make decisions from the gut. Join in the conversation to learn more about how knowing the tendencies of your personality can help you declutter better by: Knowing how to plan and strategize better Recognizing our tendencies Understanding our motivators If you don’t know your enneagram number, you can find out here . Embrace your God-given personality while you tackle the clutter in a more efficient way. Don't forget to leave a review if you found this episode useful!…
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1 510 - How Knowing Your Personality Can Help You Declutter Part 2 15:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi Lipp is back with good friend and Enneagram expert, Lori Young for part 2 of this series: “How Knowing Your Personality Type Can Help You Declutter. Have you ever heard someone talk about a clutter strategy that has been helpful for them and thought, “there is no way that would work for my personality?” You may be right! Different personality types have different challenges and solutions. Knowing your Enneagram number can help you identify your clutter roadblocks as well as provide insight for getting past them. This week, Kathi and Lori are talking specifically about the heart triad: Type 2: The Helper Type 3: The Achiever Type 4: The Inspirer If you missed part one of the series, be sure to go back and catch up here , and don’t miss next week’s episode when Kathi and Lori will wrap up the series with information about the head triad.…
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1 509 - How Knowing Your Personality Can Help You Declutter Part 1 24:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you struggle with making decisions and taking more action toward decluttering? Sometimes we need to recognize and understand things like how we make decisions and where our need for control comes from to move forward. Kathi is here with her friend and enneagram expert Lori Young, helping us to build better strategies for tackling our clutter based on our personality. Join in the conversation to learn more about how knowing the tendencies of your personality can help you declutter better by: Knowing how to plan and strategize better Recognizing our tendencies Understanding our motivators And don't forget to leave a review if you found this episode useful!…
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Kathi Lipp and Clutter Free OG Tonya Kubo have a challenge for you this month. Do you have a makeup and skin care graveyard in your bathroom? You know the one; the drawer full of old eye makeup you haven’t used in 3 years, and – let’s be honest – looks good on no one? On April 20th, you are invited to join the Great Product Purge. The mission: to purge 50 beauty products of any kind – makeup, cleansers, lotions, shampoos, masks, and all those little hotel bathroom bottles from that pre-pandemic vacation. Listen in as Kathi and Tonya break down the plan: Dump it all out – the whole drawer Group similar products Look at the expiration dates – if there’s not one, and you can’t remember when you bought it, TOSS IT Join us on April 20th at 11:00AM PST (2:00PM eastern) in the Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group for a special Declutter with Kathi with special guest Dorothy Strouhal , makeup artist to the stars! If you can't be there for the live, the replay will be available. So, show up! Kathi doesn't want you to lose an eye.…
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1 507 - How to Get Through the Crisis with Susy Flory Author of Sanctuary 18:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi Lipp is here today with her very good friend, Susy Flory for a special conversation about crisis. Have you ever found yourself surrounded by crises and it causes you to feel stuck? Join Kathi and Susy as they talk about Susy’s new book Sanctuary , a story about a man from a tiny village in Ireland who grew up on a donkey sanctuary. When Patrick Barrett left the donkey sanctuary to find his own path, he found himself living through one crisis after another. Listen in as Susy shares the lessons she learned from Patrick including: Reach out when you need to Get outside and into nature Adopt a meaningful morning ritual If you are feeling stressed out and stuck in crisis mode, you won’t want to miss this episode; and you can get your own copy of Sanctuary here .…
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Kathi Lipp is flying solo today and is bringing you her very own #1 trick for staying on task. Do you have unfinished tasks during the day? Kathi wants to help you solve that problem with "The List." To make your own list, find a notebook that makes you happy and write down the things you need to do - ALL the things you need to do - even if that includes taking a shower. It's that easy! Keeping a list will: Help you get stuff done - You have a visual representation of your work Prioritize - Not all tasks are of equal importance or time sensitive Keep your mind clear - Writing it down means you don't have to keep thinking about it and can focus on the task at hand Things on your list should take you 5 minutes, so you can keep crossing things off all day long. Once you accomplish a task, you can cross it off the list. And doesn't crossing things off just feel great? If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and a short review wherever you listen! This helps us get noticed and spread some more joy and helpful tips. Thank you!…
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1 505 - Back to Basics: How to Create an Evening Routine 15:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and her best back to basics buddy, Roger Lipp, are taking us back to the basics by helping us establish routines. After a super crazy 12 months, the Lipps are the perfect pair to talk about the importance of routines. Having a habit of good routines helped them to keep up with responsibilities during unexpected circumstances. There are a lot of misconceptions about routines, but the bottom line is when we have good routines, we can avoid decision fatigue and overwhelm. An evening routine takes care of our future self and sets us up for great success the following day. Listen in to learn how an evening routine can: Set the tone for your day Impact your entire tomorrow Take care of your future self Help avoid decision fatigue And just for fun - who steals the covers in your house? Let us know in the comments below!…
Kathi and Roger Lipp are here with helpful decluttering and downsizing tips based on personal experience. This power couple has gotten rid of HALF of their stuff TWICE. Now you may be thinking, "Kathi! That's crazy! I can't get rid of half of my stuff!" The great news is that you don't have to. Let Kathi and Roger break down their helpful strategies they learned when purging their living space. Let's talk about categories. Maybe you have a lot of jewelry. Make your goal to sort through that jewelry and get rid of the half you don't wear, like, or find uncomfortable. How do you make a decision when you have too much of a category? Kathi suggests picking up each item and consider how much you actually like it, and if you have something similar that you like better? Get rid of those repeat items that no longer serve you. Having too many choices day to day eliminates how much we value the things we have. And giving away your stuff could help bless people with the things they need. Keep what you love and get rid of the rest. You don't need the Tupperware you lost the lid to. Remember to give us a rating wherever you listen to podcasts, thank you!…
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Kathi is here with the clutter-free OG and queen of the fresh start, Tonya Kubo, to introduce the next Clutter Free Challenge - The Great 50 Item Closet Clean-Out. Have you been looking for ways to declutter your closet, make it more functional, find your style and have more space to enjoy the clothes you love? On March 16, Kathi will be joined by style expert Kim Nowlin live in the Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group at 11:00am (PT) to help you figure out how to make the most of this challenge. Listen in to this episode to find out: Why now is the perfect time to clean out your closet What you need to prepare for the challenge How to have a functional closet that helps you get dressed every day If the support of Kathi, Kim, and the entire Clutter Free Academy group isn’t enough, two lucky commentors on this post will win a copy of Clutter Free!…
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1 502 - Back to Basics: How to Declutter Your House Fast 19:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi Lipp and Roger Lipp are back to continue their Back to Basics series. Are you new to the Clutter Free Academy and wondering what this program is all about? This week, Kathi revisits her clutter free system and explains how she manages to get the clutter out of her house by focusing on one room per day for 15 minutes at a time. To get started, you’ll need three bags designated for things to give away, put away, and move to other rooms. Once you have your bags ready, listen in for the Kathi and Roger’s tips for decluttering success including: Avoid BSO (Bright Shiny Object) Syndrome by not moving your feet Listen to a podcast (Kathi likes Fair Game with Leah Remini ) Tell someone what you’re doing for accountability If you’re ready to get rid your clutter, but not sure where to start, you won’t want to miss a single episode of this Back to Basics series.…
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1 501 - Back to Basics: Asking Yourself the Clarifying Questions as You Declutter 21:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and her best friend, Roger Lipp, are taking the clutter free journey back to the basics. Do you need specific criteria to guide your decision making for what to keep and what to get rid of? Kathi and Roger are here to remind us of the three clarifying questions we should be asking ourselves as we declutter. Join in the conversation to learn the art of how to keep the best and get rid of the rest by knowing and practicing these three questions as you declutter: Do I love it? Do I use it? Would I buy it again? Listen in as Kathi and Roger explain how asking yourself these three questions can get you past the mental block of clearing out your clutter.…
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1 500 - Tempted to Hire a Junk Removal Service? 18:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Roger Lipp are here, up before the sun, with some real talk about whether or not you need a junk removal service. Have you ever thought your clutter problems would all be solved if you could just point at the clutter and someone would take it away? That's a great solution in some situations, but most of the time, removing the clutter is not the real problem - it's making decisions about the clutter. Kathi and Roger have some great tips for getting through the clutter including: Give yourself a hard deadline - Designate a junk/recycling/charity dropoff day Double up your errands - If you know you're going out tomorrow, load up your car with items to donate today "Body-Doubling" - Have someone sit with you, even if it's just on the phone, as you declutter. If no one is available, join us every Wednesday at 11:00am (PT) in the Clutter Free Academy FaceBook group for a 15 min declutter. We'd love to be your body double!…
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1 499 - 1 Day Declutter: The 50 Book Challenge 17:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi Lipp and guest Tonya Kubo are back with another 1 Day Declutter challege. Can you get rid of 50 books in one day? Join Kathi and special guest Trisha Goyer on February 16 at 11:00am PST in the Clutter Free Academy Facebook group for a special Declutter with Kathi. So many of us have complicated relationships with the books in our homes, and it can be so hard to know how or when to get rid of them. Listen in as Kathi and Tonya talk about how they know it's time to "break up" with a book, as well as what to do with them so that they actually leave your house. This challenge includes all things printed and bound including Kids books Cookbooks Magazines If you're a book collector running out of shelf space, you won't want to miss this episode.…
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1 498 - When You Feel Guilty Getting Rid of Stuff Part 2 13:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Tonya are back for part two of how to get rid of your clutter without feeling guilty about it. In episode 1 , the duo gave us the hierarchy of getting rid of stuff - give it away, sell it, pitch it. But what happens when you can't seem to let it go because it feels wasteful? Listen in as Kathi and Tonya give great advice on how to get past the mental blocks that cause us decluttering resistance such as: Environmental impact Money spent Guilt If you feel stuck in your decluttering journey, this series is one you'll want to put on repeat!…
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1 497 - When You Feel Guilty Getting Rid of Stuff Part 1 16:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and her Clutter Free OG, Tonya Kubo, are here to help us get rid of the clutter, and the guilt, at the same time. Kathi's number one goal for herself and us is to only have things in the house that we use, love, or would buy again. A functional home is a home you can be at peace in. We can all achieve this by: Getting intentional at giving stuff away Selling stuff - but only if you're good at it! If you can't give it away or sell it in 3 days... Donate it or Trash it! You won't want to miss these valuable tips, and be sure to listen next week for part 2!…
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1 496 - 1 Day Declutter Your Pop Up Clutter Free Focus 14:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Tonya are here today with details on the upcoming "Great 100 Item Cupboard Clean-Out!" On Wednesday January 26th, Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo are hosting a friendly challenge in Clutter Free Academy . You mission, should you choose to accept it: get rid of 100 items in your kitchen. It's time to throw out those extra soy sauce packets, expired items, donate-able items, and takeout menus (you can find those menus on the Internet anyway). Listen in as the pair give all the details and guidelines for a successful kitchen clean-out. Now, gather your supplies - some of Kathi's go-to suggestions include: Garbage can/recycling can A box for food bank donations A black marker and labeling tape Plastic containers (Kathi's favorite are the OXO Containers ) You got this!…
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1 495 - Re-release! The Top 5 Ways to Declutter Your Kitchen 26:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you find yourself constantly overwhelmed by the clutter in your kitchen? The kitchen can be the hardest area of the house to keep decluttered because it is constantly being used. Kathi and Tonya are here in this re-released episode to break down their top 5 favorite tips to keep your kitchen free from clutter. Listen in as Kathi explains why she considers the kitchen countertops to be the most important real estate in your home (with the refrigerator running a close second), and many more tips including including: Law of proximity Do your dishes every night Get rid of duplicate or excess dishes and appliances Note: Since this is a re-release of a previous episode, the mentioned giveaway has ended.…
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1 494 - An Abundant Place Celebration and How to Have an At-Home Retreat 19:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi Lipp is here with friend and co-author, Cheri Gregory, to celebrate the release of their new book of devotionals: An Abundant Place . If you have found yourself overcommitted, overstressed, and in need of a mental getaway, Kathi and Cheri have written this book for you. In this special episode, the pair share their favorite ways to declutter their mental space and prepare for their time with God. AND if you order your copy of An Abundant Place today, you are still eligible for pre-order bonuses including the An Abundant Place journal and the special podcast series “Devos for Dropouts.” GIVE-A-WAY ALERT! Kathi and Cheri want you to have the key ingredients to a successful stay-at-home retreat! Leave a comment telling us what stay-at-home retreat item you would adore most, tag a friend, and you BOTH could win a copy of An Abundant Place , the (In)courage Devotional Bible, as well as all of Kathi’s must-have items for a cozy at-home retreat!…
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1 493 - The Four Critical Strategies You Will Need to Stay Clutter Free For Life Part 2 20:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Tonya are back in part 2 of the four critical strategies we need for staying clutter free for life. Last week, in part 1, we unlocked the secret key of challenges and talked about the power of a calendar. Fighting clutter is more about how we deal with it on a regular basis than about our circumstances and situations, yet for some reason, we allow our clutter to cause us to feel shame. One of the best ways we can combat that shame is with the motivation and encouragement that comes through the power of community. There are a million different cluttery circumstances. The Clutter Free For Life Community has people from all kinds of backgrounds, and they really get it. It is really a place to find your people and gain: Great Community that really understands Checklists that keep you on track Interactive coaching sessions Is a clutter free home on your Christmas wishlist? Clutter Free For Life is on sale until January 6th!…
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1 492 - The Four Critical Strategies You Will Need to Stay Clutter Free for Life 18:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi Lipp and Clutter Free OG, Tonya Kubo, are here to share critical strategies guaranteed to help you live your best Clutter Free life. Listen in to learn how committing to challenges and being bossed around by the calendar can help you: Maintain mental energy while decluttering Manage decision fatigue Avoid BSOS (Bright Shiny Object Syndrome) Don't miss this first episode in a 2-part series sure to help you end your year on a Clutter Free high note. And be sure to take advantage of the amazing offer to join the Clutter Free for Life program for the entire year of 2022 at a hugely discounted rate. Click here to find out more .…
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Kathi and her favorite holiday celebrant, Roger Lipp, are bringing all the best tips for our least stressful holiday season ever and equipping us with a game plan to carry it out. So much of preparing our house is about being comfortable in our own space. There are some key things we can do to declutter and make the holidays less stressful including Determine the priority places & spaces to be decluttered Make a help list Don’t leave room for unmet expectations Get a membership to Clutter Free for Life…
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1 490 - How to Make the Hard Decisions in Life with Author Nicki Koziarz - Flooded 20:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi is here with long awaited guest: three times best selling author, Nicki Koziarz to talk about how to make challenging decisions. So much of the clutter in our lives is caused by avoiding decision. As the clutter continues to build, we are flooded with choices, and that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Even though many of the decisions we are faced with on a daily basis are small decisions, they can seem very daunting causing us to continue to avoid them. Listen in as Kathi and Nicki give us some hard truths that can help us develop our decision muscle, including: None of us are exempt from hard things How to deal with the emotion attached to the clutter How to make hard decisions when it seems contrary to what’s expected For a chance to win a copy of Nick Koziarz' book, Flooded: The Five Best Decisions to Make When Life is Hard and Doubt is Rising, click here…
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1 489 - 10 Ways to Prep for a Clutter Free Holiday Part 2 10:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi Lipp and her partner in decluttering and everything else, Roger Lipp, are back to continue their great discussion on to how to celebrate the holiday season without sabotaging your Clutter Free journey. Are you unsure of how to approach the holidays without adding to your or your loved ones' clutter? Kathi has 10 incredibly helpful tips just for that. She and Roger shared the first five suggestions in part 1 . Listen in now as they share the last half of their insightful list of suggestions for celebrating the season clutter-free. Kathi explains the value in: Do an inventory Ask for specifics Gift a membership to Clutter Free for Life And more!…
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1 488 - 10 Ways to Prep for a Clutter Free Holiday Part 1 14:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi Lipp is here with her partner in decluttering and everything else, Roger Lipp, to talk about how to celebrate the holiday season without sabotaging your Clutter Free journey. Are you unsure of how to approach the holidays without adding to your or your loved ones' clutter? Kathi and Roger give five insightful suggestions to celebrating the season clutter-free, including: Go gift-less Give "clutter-less" gifts Gift a membership to Clutter Free for Life Be sure to catch next week's episode when Kathi and Roger will share the last half of their advice for a Clutter-Free holiday.…
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1 487 - Get the First Peek at Kathi and Cheri's New Book 15:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you been in need of a retreat, my friend, but can’t get away? Kathi and Cheri Gregory, her most frequent co-author, are giving us a sneak peek into their new devotional: An Abundant Place. If you are living in the real, everyday mess of life, then you will love learning about this devotional and how it takes us on a journey to that abundant place where Jesus redeems those messes and makes beauty out of them. The best part is that if you pre-order now you get some really fun bonuses including: Devos For Dropouts Podcast Series Companion Journal Invitation to a Private Devotional Group with Kathi and Cheri ORDER AN ABUNDANT PLACE…
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1 486 - How to Get Rid of 250 Things in One Day Part 2 17:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey friend! We are better together, and today we are going to join forces to declutter together! So grab your tools, set up your stations, and join Kathi on this episode to declutter together. First, if you haven’t already, go and listen to last week’s episode, How to Get Rid of 250 Things in One Day, Part 1 to set yourself up for success. Then jump on in and let’s get rid of some things together, make hard decisions, and learn about Envisioning your decluttered spaces & people using the things you don’t need How to repurpose things What storage is costing you…
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1 485 - How to Get Rid of 250 Things in One Day Part 1 13:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi is talking about the exciting new 30 Day 1K challenge! Let’s crush it together and get rid of 1000 things this November. Tune in to this episode to find out how you can get rid of 250 things in just one day by following nine simple steps including: Set your goal Gather your tools Checklists Set up stations and a timer…
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If you work outside of your home, or even if you have a home office, you know how hard it can be to keep a clean desk. Our desks often seem to be the catch-all for anything we aren't sure what to do with. If you're like the rest of it, you're desk quickly gets out of control with clutter. You can tame this clutter monster too! Join Kathi and Tonya today as they discuss how to have and keep a clean desk.…
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1 483 - The 30 Day 1K Challenge: Get Rid of 1000 Things in Your Home This November 20:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi has Tonya Kubo, who really loves a good challenge, with her today. The excitement can’t be contained as they uncover all the details of the upcoming 30 Day 1K challenge that is happening in November! The most important thing in decluttering is decision. When we are overwhelmed with decisions, we really just need clarity. Join in the conversation to discover how you can wake up at the end of November with 1000 things gone from your house and a significant amount of space freed up by: Knowing the guidelines of the challenge Knowing these guidelines are here to serve you Gaining clarity about clutter and decisions…
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1 482 - How to Store Everything You Need When You Just Don't Have the Space 20:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Tonya are back with us today discussing how to store everything with limited space. Listen in as they encourage us to find creative spaces using what we already have. Together let’s think about what kind of storage we have and how we are using it by: Designating each space for a purpose Making it work hard for us Making the spaces function for us Looking for hidden storage spots…
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1 481 - My 4 Favorite Recipes to Use Up Everything in Your Fridge 20:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Tonya, the clutter free queen, are disclosing their favorite recipes to help us use up everything in our fridge. The possibilities are endless when we learn to think from the repurpose angle. Listen in as they encourage us to make creative combinations using what we already have. Get a few more recipes for your collection and learn to simplify your life and declutter your fridge with: • LOOP • Staples and go to meals • Clean out the fridge soup…
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Kathi is here today with Becky Keife, author of The Simple Difference. They are leaning more heavily on the live more life aspect of being clutter-free. Kathi and Becky explore how every small kindness makes a big impact and we can incorporate it into our everyday life. Many of our clutter problems are often rooted in living in the past or the future, causing us to neglect the present. Join Kathi and Becky’s conversation to learn things we can do right now that help with being clutter-free and making a difference through kindness, including: Being where your feet are Live eyes wide open Consider your STEM resources The Simple Difference: How Every Small Kindness Makes a Big Impact We’ve all got a lot of questions these days: In a world marked by division, how do we create bridges of meaningful connection? When despair runs rampant, is real hope possible? When competition is elevated, is compassion still relevant? And at the end of the day, can one person really make any impact at all? When the world’s problems loom large and your ordinary life stretches you thin, it is still possible to be a difference-maker–one small, intentional, extravagant act of kindness at a time. Rather than telling you to do more, The Simple Difference shows you how to see more: more of the people in front of you, more of God’s lavish love for you, more of his power within you. The Simple Difference will help you – stop getting buried in busyness and distraction and discover countless opportunities for impact right where you are – remove your perceived limitations and learn to see that your “not-enough” is exactly what the world needs – discard expectations of what it takes to make a difference and delight in the life-changing power of simple kindness The Simple Difference isn’t about totally changing the course of your life; it’s about letting God change you and work through you in the midst of your ordinary days. To say, As I go on my way, Lord, have your way with me. Be a part of The Simple Difference movement–your life and the world will never be the same.…
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Coming in for the third round of teaching us all things organization are Kathi and Tonya, the organizational queen who gets things done. Really only 10 percent of organization has to do with the frou frou stuff. The other 90 percent can be split into thirds. In the first episode, Kathi and Tonya walked us through the first 30 percent: decluttering the nonsense so we don’t have to touch it again. The second episode covered the next 30 percent and was all about making decisions in advance and bossing our inner child around. Now, in the finale, they’re talking about how to put those decisions into action and showing us: • We underestimate the fatigue of many little decisions • How these decisions end up zapping our energy • What Mr. Rogers has to do with organization THE CLUTTER-FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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Kathi is back with her buddy Tonya continuing the conversation on how to get organized for good. Last week they helped us discover that decluttering is the first 30 percent . Today the discussion moves into pre-deciding, the second 30 percent. Only a tiny 10 percent make up the part we typically think of when it comes to organization. Listen in to find out about Part 2 of the important 90 percent and how these three principles will help you actually get organized for good: 10 percent is choosing the systems that work for you 30 percent is decluttering 30 percent is pre-deciding Wondering about the last 30 percent? Be sure to join in next week to find out in Part 3 of How to Actually Get Organized for Good. THE CLUTTER-FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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Kathi is talking with Tonya Kubo today, and they’re cracking the case on perhaps the most common topic in Clutter Free Academy: just how in the world do we get more organized? Organization is really about getting ahead and thinking about where things will be when we need them. Kathi simplifies this process by reminding us that everything has a cost of space, time, energy, or money. Then she helps us prioritize the systems and things we really need in this season, teaching us about the first 30% of organization: Don’t let it into the house Kick it back into play Lessen the amount of things we manage THE CLUTTER-FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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Kathi is here today with her ride or die decluttering partner Tonya Kubo. They’re bringing all the energy as they give us three strategies for overcoming the most common decluttering misconceptions. If you’ve ever thought decluttering should be easier than it is, then you won’t want to miss this conversation. Let’s stop rearranging our stuff or trying to reinvent the wheel each time and start decluttering. Together we can start applying these great strategies today and overcome these misconceptions: This should be easier You don’t know the people I live with Fifteen minutes just isn’t enough time THE CLUTTER-FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 475 - Meal Planning for Mere Mortals: Eat at Home Cooks 18:55
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin Kathi and one of her very favorite podcast co-hosts, Tonya Kubo, in this discussion of one of the most common struggles: meal planning. We all have to eat. So, why is meal planning so challenging sometimes? And doesn’t it just seem like it should be easier? For those of us who struggle with clutter, meal planning is often a companion struggle and compounds the decision fatigue. Something that has really helped me is having meal plans from Eat at Home Cooks. They come straight to my inbox, complete with a coordinating grocery list, and relieve me of so many decisions every month. One of the best parts is that Eat at Home Cooks has thought of everyone and has a variety of plans including: Instant Pot and Slow Cooker meal plans No Flour, No Sugar meal plans Plant-Based meal plans EAT AT HOME and Save Money, Time, and Energy: If you struggle with making dinnertime happen, you’ll LOVE these easy meal plans that do all the hard work for you! Color-coded shopping lists and printable tried and true family recipes make dinnertime a breeze! Use EAT to claim yours here. Eat at Home meal plans takes care of all the “thinking” part of dinner by giving you the meals, recipes, grocery lists, and more! This is huge because it relieves us from decision fatigue in the area of meal planning. Say yes to making dinner easy (and save 30% through August 31 with code EAT!).…
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Kathi and Tonya are back in the bathroom today continuing the conversation of creating a one-bathroom wonder. In the first episode, they talked all about decluttering the bathroom. In this second episode, Kathi and Tonya are offering tips for organizing the bathroom and giving us the opportunity to think outside the bathroom box to create a space that works for our unique situation. Listen in to learn some of these simple bathroom organizing hacks including: Assigning different colors Adding shelving, hooks, and bars How we can do traditional things differently THE CLUTTER-FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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Kathi is here with Tonya Kubo, the queen of all decluttering, talking about going from bathroom sagas to one bathroom wonders. In this first episode, they give helpful tips for decluttering your bathroom and making it a space for essentials and necessities. Listen in to find out how you can design your essential one bathroom wonder by thinking through things like: Having designated spaces Containment and limits Having a schedule Being strategic with placement and utilizing other rooms THE CLUTTER-FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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Join Kathi and her friend Jennifer Dukes Lee as they unpack the concept of growing slow. Do you ever feel the desire to un-hurry the pace of your life and your heart? Jennifer finally started asking a different question and learned to do just that by applying a few simple yet meaningful things to everyday life. Listen in to find out how you can grow slow and incorporate these simple things into your life: Setting the tone for your day Enjoying nature Growing and caring for things We Long to Make a Break from the Fast Pace of Life … But if we’re honest, we’re afraid of what we’ll miss if we do. Yet when going big and hustling hard leaves us stressed, empty, and out of sorts, perhaps this can be our cue to step into a far more satisfying, sustainable pace. In this crafted, inspiring read, beloved author Jennifer Dukes Lee offers a path to unhurried living by returning to the rhythm of the land and learning the ancient art of Growing Slow. J ennifer was once at breaking point herself, and tells her story of rude awakening to the ways her chosen lifestyle of running hard, scaling fast, and the neverending chase for results was taking a toll on her body, heart, and soul. But when she finally gave herself permission to believe it takes time to grow good things, she found a new kind of freedom. With eloquent truths and vivid storytelling, Jennifer reflects on the lessons she learned from living on her fifth-generation family farm and the insights she gathered from the purposeful yet never rushed life of Christ. Growing Slow charts a path out of the pressures of bigger, harder, faster, and into a more rooted way of living where the growth of good things is deep and lasting. Following the rhythms of the natural growing season, Growing Slow will help you: Find the true relief that comes when you stop running and start resting in Jesus Learn practices for unhurrying your heart and mind every day Let go of the pressure and embrace the small, good things already bearing fruit in your life And engage slow growth through reflection prompts and simple application steps…
Have you often wondered about all the amazing benefits of essential oils but found it overwhelming to understand all the different facets? Join Kathi and her new friend, Dawn Camp, as they simplify the whole thing and give us the essentials of essential oils. Dawn is the author of It All Began in the Garden and My Essential Oil Companion . As we declutter each room and give it a purpose, we can also give that room a signature scent. Listen in to learn more about “scent-sitising” our decluttered spaces and all things essential oils including: The essence of shrubs and plants The importance of scent associations Discover what the Swiss Army Knife of essential oils is Learn how to make the allergy bomb My Essential Oil Companion Expand your knowledge and know-how of 50 different essential oils and go deeper with journaling questions, tips, tricks, and testimonials, plus plenty of space for recording notes. If you currently use essential oils or are curious about them and would like to learn more about their many benefits, oil expert Dawn Camp would love to share what she’s learned with you. Dawn has designed this unique journal to appeal to novices and seasoned oil users alike. Find new uses for popular favorites, including lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus, and encounter many lesser-known oils along the way. You will also learn how to safely and correctly use each oil. In addition to journaling, encounter dozens of new diffuser and roller blends, and DIYs for making lotions, balms, and scrubs. Let this book be your essential guide to getting the most out of the oils you enjoy.…
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1 470 - Hour of Power: Crushing It for the Week Ahead 19:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Roger are back in Part Three of this great series on creating your Hour of Power. This episode focuses on our morning and evening routines. Planning and prepping ahead help us take care of our future self. Our Hours of Power are making a huge difference in our lives and we want it to do the same for you. Join in to learn the elements of creating your own hour of planning power by: Taking a realistic look ahead Thinking through details Deciding on what you can prep ahead Keeping it simple Ready For Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis Big or Small Bad stuff happens all the time but this doesn’t mean we have to live in constant fear. Ready for Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis Big or Small gives finite simple steps for being proactive rather than reactive—helping you prepare their mind, heart and home for any unfortunate circumstance. Full of stories and humor along with facts, tips and lists, Kathi offers a down-to-earth guide that will show you how to face the unexpected with confidence, relying on God’s strength and plan rather than giving in to fear and anxiety. Her step-by-step plan is easy to implement and will help anyone become a better steward of their resources as well as be the neighbor who can help in a crisis rather than needing help themselves. Kathi’s goal is to equip you to be the front line of helpers in any crisis from a natural disaster to a friend’s job loss.…
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1 469 - Create Your Hour of Power: Crushing it for the Week Ahead: 16:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Roger are back in Part Two of this great series on creating your Hour of Power. This episode focuses on planning. Most of us need to manage all the different things we have going on, and a realistic look at the week ahead makes it so much less stressful. This hour of planning power alleviates confusion and provides a rhythm that leads to huge progress. Join in to learn the elements of creating your own hour of planning power by: Taking a realistic look ahead Discussing clear expectations Deciding on projects Making lists Ready For Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis Big or Small Bad stuff happens all the time but this doesn’t mean we have to live in constant fear. Ready for Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis Big or Small gives finite simple steps for being proactive rather than reactive—helping you prepare their mind, heart and home for any unfortunate circumstance. Full of stories and humor along with facts, tips and lists, Kathi offers a down-to-earth guide that will show you how to face the unexpected with confidence, relying on God’s strength and plan rather than giving in to fear and anxiety. Her step-by-step plan is easy to implement and will help anyone become a better steward of their resources as well as be the neighbor who can help in a crisis rather than needing help themselves. Kathi’s goal is to equip you to be the front line of helpers in any crisis from a natural disaster to a friend’s job loss.…
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Kathi is back with Tonya Kubo filling us in on the rest of the details for No Buy July! What do WWII and July 2021 have in common? Find out next month in Clutter Free Academy as we engage in a project called “No Buy July” together. Listen in to Part 2 to find out what the rules are and what kind of results may be possible for you, including: Getting rid of excess Being creative Finding out we are more capable than we think we are THE CLUTTER-FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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Kathi is here with Tonya Kubo talking about bossing us around this July! What do WWII and July 2021 have in common? Find out next month in Clutter Free Academy as we engage in a project together called “No Buy July.” Listen in to Part 1 to find out how this project will go, including: Watching out for unconscious spending Thinking creatively Thinking and planning ahead Taking a look at unfinished projects THE CLUTTER-FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 465 - Can You be Crafty and Clutter Free at the Same Time? 13:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi is here with the admittedly not crafty Tonya Kubo talking about all things crafting. You do not need to consider yourself crafty to get something of value from this episode. Crafting, creating, and all hobbies that bring us joy have this in common: a need to keep all the supplies in one area where we can get a little and create something beautiful with it. Together, let’s think about how little we can use to create what we want, grow our supplies as we grow our skills, and ask ourselves these questions to get started on the journey: Do I have a designated spot? How can I change my thinking? How clever can I be with my supplies and space? What do I actually need to craft with joy? THE CLUTTER-FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 464 - HELP - My House is Going on the Market Next Week! 15:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn the first recorded episode of Questions with Kathi and Kelly, Kathi and her friend Kelly Wilbanks give us a roadmap for putting our house on the market and moving. If the thought of moving and making your house marketable overwhelms you, don’t worry. This is the action plan you need for continued clutter free peace in your home. Listen in to hear Kathi’s seven steps to putting your house on the market, including: Don’t add anything Concentrate on the noticeable things Work front to back And more … The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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Kathi is here with her friend Kelly Wilbanks, who takes your great questions and brings them to Kathi to come up with the answers about all things clutter free. Today, they are continuing the discussion about Kathi’s best hacks and how to get things done in a short amount of time. It’s common to get overwhelmed very quickly. Kathi’s solution is all about the Checklist Challenge. The problem with most checklists is that many items on them tend to be way too far-reaching and contribute to overwhelm. Take Kathi’s advice and don’t participate in abuse of the checklist. Instead, tune in to find out how you can thrive with a checklist by: Breaking it down Imagining the space before you start Pre-deciding Curating & not settling for second best The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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Kathi is here with Kelly Wilbanks, the voice of Clutter Free, who takes your great questions and brings them to Kathi to come up with the answers about all things clutter free. Today’s question is about discovering Kathi’s best hacks and how to get things done in a short amount of time. It’s common to get overwhelmed very quickly. Kathi’s solution is all about the Checklist Challenge. The problem with most checklists is that many items on them tend to be way too far-reaching and contribute to overwhelm. Take Kathi’s advice and don’t participate in abuse of the checklist. Instead, tune in to find out how you can thrive with a checklist by: Breaking it down Making it time-constrained Making it specific Making it motivating The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 461 - HELP! I'm Not Making Any Progress on My Clutter 19:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAre there times you feel like you’re not making the desired progress on your clutter? Sometimes we hit a plateau, especially as the decisions get harder. Join in this episode of Questions with Kathi and Kelly today to discover how to get over that plateau by: Shaking it up Jolting your system Thinking outside the box Knowing when to work on each layer of decluttering The Clutter Free Home: Making Room for Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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Paper can truly be the bane of everyone’s existence. Have you ever wondered how to keep it from taking over the house? Join in this episode of Questions with Kathi and Kelly today to discover how to handle our paper problems by: Reducing the paper that crosses the threshold Establish an intake basket Kicking the ball back into play The Clutter Free Home: Making Room for Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 459 - Common Ground Loving Others Despite Our Differences with Amberly Neese 22:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedClutter steals our peace and it also steals the peace of the ones we love. Join Kathi today in a great conversation with Amberly Neese, author of Common Ground, discussing how we can live at peace with other people. Clutter issues in our head, our heart, and our home often disrupt this peace and cause tension between loved ones. Join in the discussion to find out ways that we can clear out this clutter and live at peace with others by: Finding common ground Asking important why questions Fully embracing and loving God, ourselves, and then others Common Ground: Loving Others Despite Our Differences Whether it is in politics, the professional world, a party, or a pew, we face conflict every day. As discussions get more heated and social media is deluged with opinion-spewing, hurt feelings, and broken relationships, we need hope and practical tools to navigate the tumultuous waters and live at peace with everyone. Fortunately, the Scriptures hold the key to living at peace despite our differences. In Common Ground, a four-week Bible study, Amberly Neese combines stories of sibling rivalries from the Bible with personal experience, humor, hope, and her love of God’s Word. Stories examined from the Old and New Testaments include: Joseph and His Brothers: How to Combat Jealousy Moses, Miriam, and Aaron: How to Work Together Despite Differences Mary, Martha, and Lazarus: How to Appreciate the Contributions of Others Rachel and Leah: Having Compassion for the Plight of Others These stories point us to peace and reconciliation in all our relationships, reassuring us that it is possible to find common ground with everyone—despite our differences.…
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Kathi is here with Tonya Kubo, the co-commander of all things clutter free, and they are super excited to talk about the upcoming challenge. This challenge, Kickstart to Clutter Free, is the foundation of where all things clutter free started. We’re going to engage in this challenge all together! So, listen in to find out how joining the challenge can help you: Get rid of 500 things Get the whole family involved Find out how easy it is to do a little bit and how a little bit is enough Kickstart to Clutter Free 14 Days. 500 Things. No Mercy. Kickstart to Clutter Free (starts May 3) (Regularly $49; On Sale for $25) https://shop.kathilipp.com/product/kickstart-to-clutter-free/…
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1 457 - Help! I Fell Off the Declutter Wagon. Now What? 19:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat do you do when you feel like you’ve lost the momentum in your decluttering? Kathi and Kelly are here on the rescue wagon to help us get back on! Today they’re discussing living in the tension of not decluttering while taking a short break that provides space to refocus with fresh eyes. We become exhausted when we declutter out of shame. What happens when we’re able to switch to grace-based decluttering instead? Well, that, friends, is a beautiful thing. Listen in to discover how to make the switch and get back on the wagon by: Resting but not quitting Getting involved with the CFA FB group Never going back to the broken normal Jolting your system Finding a grace-filled buddy The Clutter Free Home: Making Room for Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 456 - Jen Hatmaker and Kathi Talk Things, Money and How to Make a Difference in the World 18:12
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Jen Hatmaker, who needs no introduction, are talking about all the things and how to make a difference in the world. Too much of everything led Jen to a social experiment that she lays out in the book Simple and Free. Listen to Kathi and Jen candidly talk about how to get over some of those internal dialogues that lead to believing more stuff makes us happy and discover the truth about: How finances and clutter go together How lending each other courage and resolve has a contagious effect How fear, guilt and shame keep us trapped Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering if it’s possible to move from “out of my mind” to “in control” when you’ve got too many projects on your plate and too much mess in your relationships? Kathi and Cheri want to show you five surprising reasons why you become stressed, why social media solutions don’t often work, and how you can finally create a plan that works for you. As you identify your underlying hurts, uncover hope, and embrace practical healing, you’ll become equipped to: trade the to-do list that controls you for a calendar that allows space in your life decide whose feedback to forget and whose input to invite replace fear of the future with peace in the present You can simplify and savor your life—guilt-free! Clutter, tasks, and relationships may overwhelm you now, but God can help you overcome with grace. Kathi and Cheri Gregory, co-author of Overwhelmed, get together for this episode for a little discussion regarding the concepts of being overwhelmed and being clutter-free. So often we find that our clutter overwhelms us and that being overwhelmed contributes to our clutter. It can be a vicious cycle. Kathi and Cheri discuss five steps to keep from getting overwhelmed as you declutter your home, your heart, and your life.…
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1 455 - Jen Hatmaker and Kathi Talk Things, Money, and How to Make a Difference in the World 13:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Jen Hatmaker, who needs no introduction, are talking about all the things and how to make a difference in the world. Too much of everything led Jen to a social experiment that she lays out in the book Simple and Free . Listen to Kathi and Jen talk candidly about how to get over some of those internal dialogues that lead to believing more stuff makes us happy, and discover the truth about: How acquiring stuff always overpromises How acquiring stuff always underdelivers How lessoning acquisitions and possessions frees creativity Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering if it’s possible to move from “out of my mind” to “in control” when you’ve got too many projects on your plate and too much mess in your relationships? Kathi and Cheri want to show you five surprising reasons why you become stressed, why social media solutions don’t often work, and how you can finally create a plan that works for you. As you identify your underlying hurts, uncover hope, and embrace practical healing, you’ll become equipped to: trade the to-do list that controls you for a calendar that allows space in your life decide whose feedback to forget and whose input to invite replace fear of the future with peace in the present You can simplify and savor your life—guilt-free! Clutter, tasks, and relationships may overwhelm you now, but God can help you overcome with grace. Kathi and Cheri Gregory, co-author of Overwhelmed, get together for this episode for a little discussion regarding the concepts of being overwhelmed and being clutter-free. So often we find that our clutter overwhelms us and that being overwhelmed contributes to our clutter. It can be a vicious cycle. Kathi and Cheri discuss five steps to keep from getting overwhelmed as you declutter your home, your heart, and your life. Order your copy of Overwhelmed here.…
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Kathi has Angela Sue Garvey, author of Tiny Houses and Tummy Tucks, with her today, and they’re talking about how to have a clutter free move. Being prepared and ready for anything is a great place to be. It is especially great if you’re facing a move or any large project. Kathi and Angela offer some great tips for a clutter free move including: 3 Things to Downsize 3 Things to Keep 2 Essentials for Any Move The #1 Thing to Do if You Find out You Need to Move Ready For Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis Big or Small Bad stuff happens all the time but this doesn’t mean we have to live in constant fear. Ready for Anything gives finite simple steps for being proactive rather than reactive—helping you prepare their mind, heart and home for any unfortunate circumstance. Full of stories and humor along with facts, tips and lists, Kathi offers a down-to-earth guide that will show you how to face the unexpected with confidence, relying on God’s strength and plan rather than giving in to fear and anxiety. Her step-by-step plan is easy to implement and will help anyone become a better steward of their resources as well as be the neighbor who can help in a crisis rather than needing help themselves. Kathi’s goal is to equip you to be the front line of helpers in any crisis from a natural disaster to a friend’s job loss.…
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1 453 - How Do I Even Know Where to Start With My Mess 17:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAnother great episode of questions with Kelly and Kathi is here. In this episode, they’re addressing one of the most common questions in clutter free. How do we know where to start with our mess? Decluttering in action is all about making decision after decision. After too many decisions, decision fatigue sets in. We have all tried to put systems around our clutter. Kathi leads us in a better way and teaches us how to start with these four principles: You can’t organize clutter The simpler the system the better Ask yourself where you would look for certain items when you need them Label everything like it belongs in a kindergarten room The Clutter Free Home: Making Room for Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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Kathi is loving this series with her friend Kelly Wilbanks. This week they answer the question many of us have asked ourselves: should we buy a bigger house? After this last year of living in close quarters and doing life in unconventional ways, most of us are looking at our spaces with a different perspective. Kathi’s answer may surprise you. Listen in as they discuss how to determine the answer for your family, including: How to know when a gutting of your house is in order How to determine the right size home How your thinking may indicate the need for this assessment The Clutter Free Home: Making Room for Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 451 - When Someone You Live with (and Love) Thwarts All Your Decluttering Attempts 18:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and her partner in crime, Tonya Kubo, are addressing a specific challenge that is common to many. Do you desire to have a peaceful home but have felt thwarted at every turn on your clutter free journey? There are a few things you can do that will make a big difference and raise the level in your home in so many ways. Listen in to gain great insight on compromising your way to a more peaceful home and … Come up with a common goal Don’t argue about stuff; agree on space If you can’t get cooperation, get containment THE CLUTTER FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 450 - How Do I Get My Kids to Help with Decluttering 20:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi is back with Kelly Wilbanks in another segment of Questions with Kelly and Kathi. Today’s question helps guide us in how to get our kids involved in decluttering with us. Join in the conversation as they teach us to develop our resourcefulness muscles and lead the way by learning how to: Reset and let attitude lead Anchor routines to rewards Create, post, and follow a schedule The Clutter Free Home: Making Room for Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 449 - HELP! I'm Living in a Remodel. What Should I Do? 21:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi is back with Kelly Wilbanks in another segment of Questions with Kelly and Kathi. Today’s question helps us discover how to live well in an active remodel or another large project at home. There are so many factors that can prolong a remodel project. Thankfully, Kathi gives us six things that we can do to live peacefully while undergoing a project in our home: Consider the seasons Declutter everything you can Figure out how to eat; create a suite Create a sanctuary Create a punch list Learn a new skill The Clutter Free Home: Making Room for Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 448 - What Does Jesus Have to Say About Your Stuff 14:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and her favorite declutter bud, Tonya Kubo, are with us, talking about what Jesus has to say about our stuff. Have you ever wondered if there is a deeper reason why it’s hard to get rid of our stuff? We talk a lot in Clutter Free about the fear, guilt, and shame attached to our clutter. Looking at these deeper reasons brings realizations that will propel us forward and … Teach us about the spiritual aspect of clutter Answer questions about stewarding our stuff well Give vision for long-term change Clutter Free Bible Study Online Course We all know that our clutter can keep us from doing the things we really want to do. But what does the Bible say about our stuff? In Clutter Free Bible Study: What Jesus Has to Say About Your Stuff , Kathi helps us go deeper into the will of God for our lives and tells us how clutter keeps us from living that life. The online version of the Bible study is set up as a six-week study and includes the downloadable version of the workbook. It also includes a weekly video session with Kathi to help you go deeper into what Jesus says about your stuff and tips to overcome clutter. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive immediate access to the online study materials.…
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1 447 - Do I Sell It, Donate It or Give It Away 16:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi is back with Kelly Wilbanks in another segment of Questions with Kelly and Kathi. Today’s question helps us settle that endless debate between selling, donating, and giving things away. There are truly so many factors that go into this decision. Thankfully, Kathi lays out a guide for us to discover our best option by exploring these three questions: What is your urgency? What is your motivation? What is your main objective? The Clutter Free Home: Making Room for Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 446 - How Do I Keep Things Clean With Everyone at Home? 19:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi is back with another one of her favorite segments: questions with Kelly and Kathi. This past year has left many of us wondering how to keep our house clean and clutter free with everyone at home. Thankfully, Kathi has some great ideas for doing just that: Establish what an acceptable space is. Don’t face the clutter alone. Teach our kids how to be zero sum kids and care for themselves and their things. The importance of routines and boundaries The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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Kathi is back for another one of her favorite segments, questions with Kelly and Kathi. This time they’re talking about how to keep our cars clean and clutter free. Thankfully, they aren’t talking about dedicating a Saturday to this task. Instead, they offer practical ways that can easily fit into our lifestyle. Listen in to learn about the four ways that helped Kathi keep her car clean even with kids and teens: Minimize things allowed in your car and have a system for getting things out of it Have trash bags in the car Use your gas station stops Kick it back into play THE CLUTTER FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 444 - Can You Have Kids and Be CF at the Same Time w/Tonya Kubo 20:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi is here with Tonya Kubo, “the princess-in-training” of clutter free, talking about how to keep clutter to a minimum even when you have kids. As kids and families grow, so does the clutter situation. With things changing at the speed of life, how do we help our children appreciate and care for their things? Join in the conversation as we dive into one of our clutter free principles: anchoring our systems and routines. In anchoring our routines with children, we will learn to: Limit the number of items in our house Empower kids to care for themselves and their things Create simple routines, stability, and expectations THE CLUTTER FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 443 - Creating a Kitchen You Will Actually Cook In Part 2 23:15
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Tonya are back with part two of creating a kitchen you will actually cook in. In part one they discussed the first few principles of creating a kitchen you will want to cook in . They are continuing the conversation this week by helping us limit our decision making so we can get dinner on the table easier and enjoy doing it. Instead of allowing the thoughts and ideas of what we should do direct our decisions, let’s think about what we actually need and how we can: Find and reach everything we need Set up stations in our kitchen Make our kitchen really work for us THE CLUTTER FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 442 - Creating a Kitchen You Will Actually Cook In Part 1 21:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and her partner in crime in all things clutter free, Tonya Kubo, are kicking off the clutter free year by helping us create a kitchen we’ll actually cook in. We’re all probably cooking exponentially more in this current culture, and we’ll enjoy it more if our kitchen is set up for it. Join in the conversation to find out how to create a kitchen you want to cook in and … How we can apply principles from professional kitchens to our own Why everything in the kitchen should have a place How to eliminate obstacles and minimize decisions in the kitchen THE CLUTTER FREE HOME When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 441 - The 6 Habits You Must Have to be Clutter Free for Life Part 2 11:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Tonya Kubo are here celebrating the end of this year, the final three habits on the list of six you must have to be clutter free for life … and the beginning of the rest of your clutter free for life journey. Last week they discussed the first three habits . Listen in as they teach and encourage us to take care of our future selves by: Developing habits that stick Not leaving trails of bad decisions behind us Developing daily routines for being clutter free for life Clutter Free For Life The Clutter Free for Life annual membership program is on sale from now until January 2nd for less than half the regular price and also includes the great bonus, the Clutter Free Bible Study. Come join us in this amazing group as we encourage and cheer each other on in our clutter free journey. This upcoming year we will be going through the book The Clutter Free Home as a group, and together we will make more room for life!…
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1 440 - The 6 Habits You Must Have to be Clutter Free for Life Part 1 25:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Tonya Kubo are in the house and the end of the year is finally here in this 12th anniversary of March! They’re here to dispel a myth and teach us how to build habits that help us be clutter free for the rest of our life. Join in this great conversation to hear about this system of progress over perfection and … Why it’s so important to develop the muscle of decision making daily Three ways to be clutter free for life Why there is no wrong way to get rid of our clutter Clutter Free For Life The Clutter Free for Life annual membership program is on sale from now until January 2nd for less than half the regular price and also includes the great bonus, the Clutter Free Bible Study. Come join us in this amazing group as we encourage and cheer each other on in our clutter free journey. This upcoming year we will be going through the book The Clutter Free Home as a group, and together we will make more room for life!…
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Our physical spaces aren’t the only ones that get cluttered in this digital world. Do you wonder how to stay on top of email and keep your inbox from remaining cluttered? Thankfully, there is help in this brand new series, Questions with Kelly and Kathi. Join in to hear how Kathi turns email into a game and learn about: Kathi’s three best tips for staying on top of email The zero inbox concept Kathi’s email game and point system Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering if it’s possible to move from “out of my mind” to “in control” when you’ve got too many projects on your plate and too much mess in your relationships? Kathi and Cheri want to show you five surprising reasons why you become stressed, why social media solutions don’t often work, and how you can finally create a plan that works for you. As you identify your underlying hurts, uncover hope, and embrace practical healing, you’ll become equipped to: trade the to-do list that controls you for a calendar that allows space in your life decide whose feedback to forget and whose input to invite replace fear of the future with peace in the present You can simplify and savor your life—guilt-free! Clutter, tasks, and relationships may overwhelm you now, but God can help you overcome with grace. Kathi and Cheri Gregory, co-author of Overwhelmed, get together for this episode for a little discussion regarding the concepts of being overwhelmed and being clutter-free. So often we find that our clutter overwhelms us and that being overwhelmed contributes to our clutter. It can be a vicious cycle. Kathi and Cheri discuss five steps to keep from getting overwhelmed as you declutter your home, your heart, and your life.…
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Kathi and Kelly Wilbanks share about decluttering fast when company is coming. This common question from the clutter-free community comes to a peak during the holiday season. When the in-laws or other company come to visit, how can we declutter fast and create an inviting atmosphere, focusing more on making connections than a good impression? Clear surfaces first Ask for help Decide your intent The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room For Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 437 - How to Deal With Clutter From This Season of Your Life 28:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi is talking today with Elisa Morgan, former CEO of MOPS International, and Eryn Eddie, CEO of So Worth Loving, about how to deal with clutter from different life seasons. Clutter is the tangible of what our soul and mind are dealing with. Beautiful things happen when we allow God to make space in both the physical and in our heart. Join in the conversation to learn about: How to deal with circumstantial clutter How the definition of “space” is a beautiful thing Practical action for a life that looks different than expected The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room For Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 436 - How to Stop Resenting Household Chores 22:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi is back with co-host extraordinaire Tonya Kubo, the fearless leader of Clutter Free Academy Facebook group , discussing how to stop resenting those household chores. Regardless of our circumstances, most of us have some inescapable chores. If the world were fair, what are some of the chores you would choose to never do? Join in the conversation to hear Kathi and Tonya talk about the ones they would scratch off their lists and how to deal with the chores that seem to be unavoidable by: Re-framing Re-naming Re-claiming The Clutter Free Home: Making Room For Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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Today Kathi is talking with Alli Worthington, author of Standing Strong: A Woman’s Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence, about gaining confidence and roombas and clutter. In our clutter free journey, many times the lack of confidence in decision-making and self-doubt holds us back from moving forward. Join Kathi and Alli to hear how to: Grow in confidence to hear God’s voice Grow in confidence to trust ourselves Grow in confidence to tell yourself the right story Standing Strong: A Women’s Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living With Confidence For the woman who longs to break free from what holds her back, bestselling author Alli Worthington offers a no-nonsense, guilt-free guide to take back your life from self-doubt. In Standing Strong, Alli comes alongside as your guide as you: • Eliminate, once and for all, the lies that keep you from being who God made you to be. • Become an unbreakable woman who finds her strength from God for any adversity. • Gain strategies for tackling the obstacles of self-doubt, fear, and insecurity. • Find the confidence to say yes and amen to God’s call on your life. You are stronger than you think, and you are worth more than you could ever imagine. So, let go of the guilt, shake off the shame, and fend off your fears as you fight with your faith.…
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Kathi is here with The Grand Poobah of Clutter Free Academy Facebook group, Tonya Kubo. They are discussing the one glaring difference between them. Have you been on this clutter free journey for a while and wondered whether or not you should rent a dumpster or why someone else would? Join in the conversation to determine: When a dumpster is needed Why a dumpster may be needed How it can help you focus on all those delayed decisions The Clutter Free Home: Making Room For Your Life When it comes to your home, peace is possible… Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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1 433 - Fangirling and the Keys to Creating Consistency in Your Life with Chrystal Evans Hurst 19:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday Kathi Lipp is talking with Crystal Evans Hurst, author of The 28 Day Prayer Journey . Sometimes, on this clutter journey, it’s hard to establish the consistency we desire. Thankfully, Kathi and Crystal are here to show us how to create beautiful daily rhythms and routines. Listen in to learn about creating these rhythms and routines and: Why consistency requires us to start small Why, sometimes, we need to give ourselves grace and hit the reset button How we can create daily conversations with God The 28 Day Prayer Journey: A Daily Guide to Conversations With God In her new book, The 28-Day Prayer Journey: A Daily Guide to Conversations with God (Zondervan, Aug. 11, 2020), Hurst leads readers on a journey to pray, bit by bit, day by day, to make regular, consistent, fervent prayer become less formidable and more integral to their daily lives. “The goal of this journey is for you to become addicted to your time with Jesus,” writes Hurst. “There are a lot of things you could be addicted to that will kill your spirit, harm your soul, or cripple your body, but talking to Jesus because you can’t imagine your life without Him—that will only give you life!” Each day on the 28-day journey, Hurst invites readers to pray, along with three short devotional readings—for the morning, afternoon, and evening—that cover the basic tenets of prayer. Readers are invited to journal their dialogue each day, and to reflect on their progress at the conclusion of each week. “Prayer is our conduit into relationship with God. Just like any relationship, our relationship with God requires time, intentionality, and consistent deposits of our hearts while listening to His. Don’t let distraction or forgetfulness throw you; just pick up where you left off with Him. He is ready and willing to listen and wants to talk to you, no matter how long it has been.”…
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Do you have a storage unit or other large storage area filled with indecision? Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo are here to help us make those decisions, get rid of the storage clutter, and experience the freedom that comes with doing it. Friends, let’s decide together what is important and not pay rent for things that aren’t serving our current life. Listen in to discover five keys to getting rid of storage including: Why having a buddy helps with the process Decide where the money will be redistributed Find out what the 3-Bag System on Wheels is Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering if it’s possible to move from “out of my mind” to “in control” when you’ve got too many projects on your plate and too much mess in your relationships? Kathi and Cheri want to show you five surprising reasons why you become stressed, why social media solutions don’t often work, and how you can finally create a plan that works for you. As you identify your underlying hurts, uncover hope, and embrace practical healing, you’ll become equipped to: trade the to-do list that controls you for a calendar that allows space in your life decide whose feedback to forget and whose input to invite replace fear of the future with peace in the present You can simplify and savor your life—guilt-free! Clutter, tasks, and relationships may overwhelm you now, but God can help you overcome with grace. Kathi and Cheri Gregory, co-author of Overwhelmed, get together for this episode for a little discussion regarding the concepts of being overwhelmed and being clutter-free. So often we find that our clutter overwhelms us and that being overwhelmed contributes to our clutter. It can be a vicious cycle. Kathi and Cheri discuss five steps to keep from getting overwhelmed as you declutter your home, your heart, and your life. Order your copy of Overwhelmed here.…
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1 431 - How to Have Real Joy in the Midst of All This Crazy with Author Suzie Eller 22:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat a joy-filled message we have for you today, friends! Kathi and her guest, Suzie Eller, author of Joy Keeper, are with us today, discussing how to have real joy in the midst of all this crazy. I think we can all agree that 2020 has been filled with crazy and we would love to know some practical ways we can still experience joy in the middle of it all. Join in this uplifting conversation to hear how to do just that and learn: What the biggest misconception about joy is How joy is in the knowing About “Chalk Line Faith” and how it brings freedom Joy Keeper: 6 Truths That Change Everything You Thought You Knew About Joy Joy can feel elusive when defined by how you feel in a given moment or what your circumstances are at the present. Sometimes joy feels like it can be taken away, even when things are good.…
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Kathi and Cheri Gregory are back with us today in Part 4 of this series, talking about decision fatigue, how it’s often a stumbling block to decluttering, and what we can do about it. Friends, in this series, we’re learning together how to get rid of this decision fatigue and keep going even when it’s hard. Join in to be encouraged and learn about: How to get rid of all this stuff in the middle of a crisis How to get past the all or nothing thinking What to do when you’re stuck in decluttering Overwhelmed How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering if it’s possible to move from “out of my mind” to “in control” when you’ve got too many projects on your plate and too much mess in your relationships? Kathi and Cheri want to show you five surprising reasons why you become stressed, why social media solutions don’t often work, and how you can finally create a plan that works for you. As you identify your underlying hurts, uncover hope, and embrace practical healing, you’ll become equipped to: trade the to-do list that controls you for a calendar that allows space in your life decide whose feedback to forget and whose input to invite replace fear of the future with peace in the present You can simplify and savor your life—guilt-free! Clutter, tasks, and relationships may overwhelm you now, but God can help you overcome with grace. Kathi and Cheri Gregory, co-author of Overwhelmed, get together for this episode for a little discussion regarding the concepts of being overwhelmed and being clutter-free. So often we find that our clutter overwhelms us and that being overwhelmed contributes to our clutter. It can be a vicious cycle. Kathi and Cheri discuss five steps to keep from getting overwhelmed as you declutter your home, your heart, and your life. Order your copy of Overwhelmed here .…
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1 429 - Getting Over the Shame of Getting Rid of it - Why It Feels Impossible to Declutter During a Crisis 17:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and Cheri Gregory, are back with us today in Part 3 of this series talking about the shame associated with clutter and what we can do about it. Friends, in this series, we’re learning together how to get rid of the three common emotions attached to clutter and keep going even when it’s hard. Join in to be encouraged and learn about: Why shame is often tied to perfectionism How to get rid of the shame voices in your head What are you allowing to re-criminalize yourself? Overwhelmed How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering if it’s possible to move from “out of my mind” to “in control” when you’ve got too many projects on your plate and too much mess in your relationships? Kathi and Cheri want to show you five surprising reasons why you become stressed, why social media solutions don’t often work, and how you can finally create a plan that works for you. As you identify your underlying hurts, uncover hope, and embrace practical healing, you’ll become equipped to: trade the to-do list that controls you for a calendar that allows space in your life decide whose feedback to forget and whose input to invite replace fear of the future with peace in the present You can simplify and savor your life—guilt-free! Clutter, tasks, and relationships may overwhelm you now, but God can help you overcome with grace. Kathi and Cheri Gregory, co-author of Overwhelmed, get together for this episode for a little discussion regarding the concepts of being overwhelmed and being clutter-free. So often we find that our clutter overwhelms us and that being overwhelmed contributes to our clutter. It can be a vicious cycle. Kathi and Cheri discuss five steps to keep from getting overwhelmed as you declutter your home, your heart, and your life. Order your copy of Overwhelmed here .…
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1 428 - Getting Over the Fear of Getting Rid of it 17:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi and her coauthor, Cheri Gregory, are back with us today in Part 2 of this series talking about the guilt those of us who deal with clutter know all too well. Friends, in this series, we’re learning together how to get rid of the fear and guilt and keep going even when it’s hard. Listen in to learn how we can preserve memories in other ways, rather than keeping all the clutter, and learn about: Unpacking these emotions Normalizing things so the emotions don’t make the decisions for us Finding grace Finding the familiar Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering if it’s possible to move from “out of my mind” to “in control” when you’ve got too many projects on your plate and too much mess in your relationships? Kathi and Cheri want to show you five surprising reasons why you become stressed, why social media solutions don’t often work, and how you can finally create a plan that works for you. As you identify your underlying hurts, uncover hope, and embrace practical healing, you’ll become equipped to: trade the to-do list that controls you for a calendar that allows space in your life decide whose feedback to forget and whose input to invite replace fear of the future with peace in the present You can simplify and savor your life—guilt-free! Clutter, tasks, and relationships may overwhelm you now, but God can help you overcome with grace. Kathi and Cheri Gregory, co-author of Overwhelmed, get together for this episode for a little discussion regarding the concepts of being overwhelmed and being clutter-free. So often we find that our clutter overwhelms us and that being overwhelmed contributes to our clutter. It can be a vicious cycle. Kathi and Cheri discuss five steps to keep from getting overwhelmed as you declutter your home, your heart, and your life. Order your copy of Overwhelmed here .…
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1 427 - Getting Over the Guilt Of Getting Rid Of It 21:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you struggled to keep decluttering right side up while the world turned upside down this year? You are not alone, friend. Kathi and coauthor Cheri Gregory are with us today discussing the common emotions when it comes to clutter, why it’s hard to declutter in a crisis, and how to keep going when it’s hard. Listen in to find out: What you can do practically How to respond in a healthy manner How to dispel the fear Overwhelmed How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering if it’s possible to move from “out of my mind” to “in control” when you’ve got too many projects on your plate and too much mess in your relationships? Kathi and Cheri want to show you five surprising reasons why you become stressed, why social media solutions don’t often work, and how you can finally create a plan that works for you. As you identify your underlying hurts, uncover hope, and embrace practical healing, you’ll become equipped to: trade the to-do list that controls you for a calendar that allows space in your life decide whose feedback to forget and whose input to invite replace fear of the future with peace in the present You can simplify and savor your life—guilt-free! Clutter, tasks, and relationships may overwhelm you now, but God can help you overcome with grace. Kathi and Cheri Gregory, co-author of Overwhelmed, get together for this episode for a little discussion regarding the concepts of being overwhelmed and being clutter-free. So often we find that our clutter overwhelms us and that being overwhelmed contributes to our clutter. It can be a vicious cycle. Kathi and Cheri discuss five steps to keep from getting overwhelmed as you declutter your home, your heart, and your life. Order your copy of Overwhelmed here .…
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1 426 - The Episode Where Kathi Says She Wanted to Punch Roger In The Face 17:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you sometimes wish that someone else would do your meal planning? Kathi and Tiffany King are here to make your wish come true. We all know that successful meal planning lessens decisions and chaos in this busy life, but finding the time to consistently devote to it can be challenging. Tiffany King has developed Meals at Home to help relieve decision fatigue and help us save time and money. Join in the discussion to find out: Why it’s so helpful to have a consistent meal plan How meal planning will help you save time and money How meal planning will help to alleviate decision fatigue Ready For Anything Bad stuff happens all the time, but this doesn’t mean we have to live in constant fear. Ready for Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis Big or Small gives finite simple steps for being proactive rather than reactive—helping you prepare your mind, heart, and home for any unfortunate circumstance. Full of stories and humor along with facts, tips, and lists, Kathi’s book offers a down-to-earth guide that will show you how to face the unexpected with confidence, relying on God’s strength and plan rather than giving into fear and anxiety. Her step-by-step plan is easy to implement and will help anyone become a better steward of their resources as well as be the neighbor who can help in a crisis rather than needing help. Kathi’s goal is to equip readers to be the frontline of helpers in any crisis, from a natural disaster to a friend’s job loss.…
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Kathi is back with Melissa Norris, author of The Family Garden Plan . Last week they talked about how to grow and store food for your family for an entire year . This week they are discussing the details of food preservation. Join in the conversation to learn more about the four types of food preservation and … How to make the food last all year long Which food preservation method is the most cost-efficient How and why to eat with the seasons How all this contributes to a clutter-free way of life Ready For Anything Bad stuff happens all the time, but this doesn’t mean we have to live in constant fear. Ready for Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis Big or Small gives finite simple steps for being proactive rather than reactive—helping you prepare your mind, heart, and home for any unfortunate circumstance. Full of stories and humor along with facts, tips, and lists, Kathi’s book offers a down-to-earth guide that will show you how to face the unexpected with confidence, relying on God’s strength and plan rather than giving into fear and anxiety. Her step-by-step plan is easy to implement and will help anyone become a better steward of their resources as well as be the neighbor who can help in a crisis rather than needing help. Kathi’s goal is to equip readers to be the frontline of helpers in any crisis, from a natural disaster to a friend’s job loss. Order your copy of Ready For Anything today.…
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1 424 - How to Grow A Year's Worth of Food For Your Family 20:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIf you have a homesteader complex in the least, this is the woman you want to be friends with! Kathi is here today with Melissa Norris, author of The Family Garden Plan, and they are talking about how to grow a whole year’s worth of food for your family. Listen in as they talk about how much space, time, energy, and money are really required. Find out why this really isn’t just a fool’s dream and how you can learn: How to have a plan for growing and preserving food for your family How to figure out your climate and what crops will do best there How much should I plant for my individual family’s needs Why gardening zones and planting times are not the same Ready For Anything Bad stuff happens all the time, but this doesn’t mean we have to live in constant fear. Ready for Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis Big or Small gives finite simple steps for being proactive rather than reactive—helping you prepare your mind, heart, and home for any unfortunate circumstance. Full of stories and humor along with facts, tips, and lists, Kathi’s book offers a down-to-earth guide that will show you how to face the unexpected with confidence, relying on God’s strength and plan rather than giving into fear and anxiety. Her step-by-step plan is easy to implement and will help anyone become a better steward of their resources as well as be the neighbor who can help in a crisis rather than needing help. Kathi’s goal is to equip readers to be the frontline of helpers in any crisis, from a natural disaster to a friend’s job loss. Order your copy of Ready For Anything today.…
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1 423 - How To Kickstart Your Major Decluttering This Fall 16:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKathi’s back with Tonya Kubo, the queen of major decluttering and leader of Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group , to continue the discussion on how to kickstart your major decluttering this fall. In the first episode, they talked about some of the how-to’s and why 500 things. Today, they’re walking us through how to reset our houses by getting the most out of the kick start to clutter free course and tell us: The 5 ways to get the most out of the 14 day kickstart course How to help children be a part of it How to keep the momentum going Clutter-Free Home Are you longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. In The Clutter-Free Home , you’ll walk through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be. Order your copy of The Clutter-Free Home on Amazon today.…
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1 422 - How to Kickstart Your Major Decluttering this Fall Part One 20:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you been feeling like you need to go a little deeper in your clutter free journey? Well, Kathi is here and with her is the grand poobah of all things clutter free and Clutter Free Academy Facebook group , Tonya Kubo. They are here with exciting news to ramp up your second half of the year and help kick start your major decluttering this fall. Listen in to find out: When you have to go deep and do the big thing Why 500 things How to kick things back into play How we’re going to dive into Kick Start together Use the code cfa_kickstart to get it at $25 Clutter-Free Home Are you longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. In The Clutter-Free Home , you’ll walk through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but also create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be. Order your copy of The Clutter-Free Home on Amazon today.…
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1 421 - Creating a Clutter-free Community of Sharing 21:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOn today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group . Kathi and Tonya share about the value of creating a clutter-free community and how you can create a culture of generosity and reciprocity in your own community. On today’s show you’ll learn: How a “small give” can be a great way to start building a community of sharing Why it is a false economy to hold onto stuff “until I have time to sell it” The many benefits of a “semi-permanent” loan Clutter-Free Home Are you longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. In The Clutter-Free Home , you’ll walk through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be.…
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