Kathi 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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Welcome 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.  

619 - Decluttering Sentimental Items: Transforming Loved Items into Meaningful Displays

Do 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.

618 – Decluttering Sentimental Items: A Step-by-Step Guide

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.

617 - Making Your House Work For You

Hey 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.

616 – The Great Closet Cleanout with Lauren Horst

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. 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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