Clutter Free Academy

#565 How to Reclaim a Space In Your Home – Part 1

Have 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!

Amy Betters-Midtvedt Website

Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Instagram

Amy Betters-Midtvedt on Facebook

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

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.

#564 How to Go from Full House to Living Light with Barb Raveling

Want 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.

Guest Host: Barb Raveling

Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating

eBags Packing Cubes

Collapsible Storage Containers

Moving Bags

The Clutter-Free Home

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

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.

#563 How to Declutter A Lot – FAST – Part 3

Do 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

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 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

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. 

#562 How to Declutter A Lot – FAST- Part 2

Last week Kathi and Roger Lipp shared the first three of their tips for how to declutter a lot - FAST! To recap:

1. 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!
2. Have your garbage bags and boxes ready for trash, recycling, and donations.
3. 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. 

Little Free Library

Large Black Trash Bags

Tall White Trash Bags

Airbnb

Costco First Aid kit

Kathi Lipp's Clutter-Free Academy Facebook Group

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

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.

#561 How to Declutter A Lot – FAST- Part 1

Do 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!

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 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

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.