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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:
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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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:
Order your copy of The Accidental Homesteader: What I’ve Learned About Chickens, Compost, and Creating Home here.
www.Tonyakubo.com
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Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group
What are some creative ways to preserve memories and honor family history without holding onto physical clutter?
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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.
#624 Decluttering Family Heirlooms: Navigating Emotional Attachments
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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:
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.
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:
Order your copy of The Accidental Homesteader: What I’ve Learned About Chickens, Compost, and Creating Home here.
www.Tonyakubo.com
Learn more about Clutter Free for Life
Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group
What are some creative ways to preserve memories and honor family history without holding onto physical clutter?
Share them in the comments!
To share your thoughts:
Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.
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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