Have you ever found yourself in a crisis? Sometimes we know a crisis is coming and other times, it takes us by surprise. Decluttering might not take top priority during a crisis but decluttering can help us feel that we can handle the crisis so much better. In this episode Kathi and her partner in decluttering and chicken wrangling Roger Lipp discuss their latest adventures homesteading through the latest California “bomb storms” and how decluttering can significantly impact the way you feel during a crisis. Listen in and discover:  How to plan in advance for a crisis Three tips to staying decluttered during a crisis The saying, “Madder than a wet hen” is a real thing!   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: Roger Lipp Links Mentioned: The Clutter-Free Home Learn more about Clutter Free for Life. Windy weather app  

549 - Should You try to Be Clutter Free in A Crisis (And How)?

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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.

615 - Breaking Free from Decorating "Rules": Creating a Home You Love Part 2

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.  

549 - Should You try to Be Clutter Free in A Crisis (And How)?

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