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#624 Decluttering Family Heirlooms: Navigating Emotional Attachments


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624 Decluttering Family Heirlooms: Navigating Emotional Attachments

Hey 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.

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    The Accidental Homesteader: What I’ve Learned About Chickens, Compost, and Creating Home

    Homesteading [hohm-sted-ing]
    noun
    1. an act or instance of establishing a homestead.
    2. the act of loving where you live so much that you actively ignore the fact that your house is trying to kill you on a regular basis.

    For Kathi Lipp and her husband, Roger, buying a house in one of the most remote parts of Northern California was never part of the plan; many of life’s biggest, most rewarding adventures rarely are.

    Kathi shares the hard-won wisdom she’s gained on her homestead journey to help you accomplish more at home, gain fresh perspective, and give yourself grace in the process. Here’s a handful of the lessons Kathi shares:

    • Prepare before the need arises
    • Everything is always in process, including us
    • Your best household solution is time and patience
    • You don’t have to do everything the hard way
    • Be open to new and better ways of doing things
    • A lot of small changes make a huge difference.
      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: What I’ve Learned About Chickens, Compost, and Creating Home here.

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          Tonya Kubo

          Tonya Kubo is the illustrious and fearless leader of Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free Academy Facebook group and the Clutter Free for Life membership program. A speaker and writer, Tonya makes her home in the heart of California with her husband, Brian, their two spirited daughters, and one very tolerant cat. Visit her at www.tonyakubo.com.

           

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