Sorting 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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Do 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.

614 - Breaking Free from Decorating "Rules": Creating a Home You Love Part 1

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.

613 - 5 Steps to Unstuff Your House

Do 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.  

612 - How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2

Do 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.  

611 - How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 1

In 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. 

552 - Helping Older Relatives Declutter Part 2

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