Blog posts and Podcast Episodes Related to Clutter Free
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Episode 312- How to Actually Enjoy Cleaning (and an Amazing Free Offer Just for Our Listeners)
Do you wait until your home resembles a frat house after a two-night kegger to actually get the gumption up to clean? It’s time to take some delight in getting your space clean. We all want a clean house, but so much of the time cleaning is the least enjoyable...
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Why Clutter Is Like Every Bad Boyfriend You Ever Had
My friend Sarah (not her real name,) is out there. “There” being the dating world. And after hearing about her adventures out there, it makes me doubly grateful for my husband Roger. Because while Roger is one of the good guys, there are a whole lot of bad guys. A...
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Episode #311: Plan Ahead for Your Next Instant Party – How to be Ready to Celebrate at a Moment’s Notice
Who doesn't love a good get-together with friends or family? How do you make an instant party when you don't have time to run to the store and you haven't done a deep clean in awhile? Kathi and her clutter free expert, Tonya Kubo, join in on this fun episode full of...
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How to Build Your Daily Routine: The Morning Edition
I have one job in this post – to convince you that creating your daily routine is possible. Even if habits are not your thing. Even if you are not a morning person. Trust me. This is possible. We’ve all tried to create habits that would make us be more efficient, keep...
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How to Not Lose Things: 7 Ways to Keep Track of Absolutely Everything
Learn 7 simple ways to not lose things so you can stay organized. My contention for years was that I am powerful, I am amazing, and I can change the world – if only I could find my car keys. I was a loser. I would constantly lose things: keys, headphones, purse,...
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Episode #310: NECESSARY ENDINGS- 4 Reasons to Say Goodbye to Clutter and Hello to Freedom
There is season for everything. And we, as a society, are terrible at letting things end. Our stuff is no different and can frankly, be the most difficult, yet necessary, ending. How do we say goodbye to clutter, when we have feelings of shame, attachment and doubt...
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“Organize Me Now!”: The Ultimate Storage Organization Guide (& a Chance to Win!)
Organize Me Now! Discover 8 genius organizing tips plus enter to win my new fave organizing tool! When I first started on my clutter free journey, I imagined my life would be so far removed from “stuff” that I would never need any type of storage again. (I also...
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Clutter Free Success Story – Grace Church
We’ve got another Clutter Free Success Story from the amazing Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group today. Grace Church is an active member of our online community, often sharing her Monday Morning Musings about clutter struggles with the group. Grace discovered Clutter...
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Clutter Free Habits for Kids
Picture this. You’ve just spent the last few hours tidying up the house while the kids are at school and you finally sit down to have a drink of water. You take a sip, let out a huge sigh of relief, and marvel at the wondrous sight of your squeaky-clean kitchen. “Nice...
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Episode #309: The Clutter Free Bedroom The 6 Simple Habits I Have Everyday So I Can Fall Asleep in a Clean Bedroom Every Night
Should your bedroom be declared a disaster area? Does it seem to attract clutter? For many of us the master bedroom is a catch-all for everyone's stuff. But every room needs to be de-cluttered and that includes the master bedroom. So join Kathi and Tonya in today's...
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Clean Laundry How Tos … (AND an Amazing Freebie Just for My Readers)
Whether you’ve been doing laundry for 50 years, or your mom just finally gave up on doing yours, I think we all need to revisit the basics every once in a while. Here is the Clutter Free Guide to having clean laundry every single day. (And don’t miss this offer from...
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Love Lives Here: Creating a Home that Combats Chaos and Practices Peace Everyday
For years, home was not my happy place. There were tense words, loud conversations, lots of noise, and a whole bunch of chaos. I remember thinking, “When these kids grow up…,” “When my husband is nicer…,” “When we have more money…,” things will calm down.” But peace...
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Want to Kick Clutter to the Curb Once and For All? You Need One Book and These Two Things
Are you feeling suffocated by your stuff? Do you have one or more places in your home that you would be ashamed for others to see? You know you should do something but you’re busy, you’re tired and you’re overwhelmed. That’s why “Clutter Free: Quick and Easy Steps to...
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You Can Officially Stop Apologizing for Loving the Hustle: 5 Ways to (finally) Make Peace with Being a Super Achiever
It was one of those conversations that feels like it comes along once in a lifetime. I was online with four other women who all run businesses from home or work in a corporate office. We were talking about work and raising kids and the conversation veered toward the...
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Back to Basics: Clutter Free Book Club Launches June 18
It’s been three years since Clutter Free came out and took the clutter/organizing world by storm with its quick and easy steps to simplifying your space. When the book was written, we had no idea it would change the course of our ministry by changing thousands of...
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Episode #307- The Top 5 Ways to Declutter Your Car: Car Organization Ideas That Keep You Clutter Free and Give Your Ride that New Car Feel
Like the rest of us, you're busy. You're running kids to soccer, baseball, and ballet. Some days it feels like you're living out of your car and well, it looks like it too. How can you declutter your car on the go? Is this even possible? Kathi and Tonya are here to...
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Get Rid of It: The One Surprising Reason You Will Want to Declutter Half of Your Things and Live Clutter Free
Earlier this week, I was so proud of myself. I finally decluttered my jewelry. Why is this such a huge deal? Because I love jewelry. Love it. And to get rid of it? Is so very, very hard for me. (Like Sophie’s Choice hard for me…) For most of my life, I loved clothes....
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Creating the Closet You Love: Declutter Your Wardrobe with These Seven Closet Solutions to Help You Get Dressed and Out the Door Every Single Day
As much as I know you want closet solutions, I know it can be incredibly challenging to actually give things away. Here are some ideas that will help you love what you own, cut down on what you don't, and have more choices without being overwhelmed. Closet Solutions...
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Episode #306 Is a Balanced Life Possible? Finding Peace in the Busy
Is a Balanced Life Possible? Finding Peace in the Busy Do you spend your days rushing from one task to the next, frantically checking things off your list? It's easy to become so consumed with keeping it all together that you forget to seek God's plan for your life....
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Episode #305 How to get to an absolute Zero Inbox Once a Week & Live Guilt Free Every Single Day in the Process
Is your inbox overflowing? There's hope for a cluttered inbox and Kathi and Erin MacPherson are here to help with simple steps to show you how to get to an absolute zero inbox once a week and live guilt free every single day in the process. Listen in to find out 9...
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How to Declutter Your Home Fast: 3 Clarifying Questions You Must Ask
Standing in front of my closet that is packed like one of those Pillsbury biscuit cans (careful…careful…), yet magically contains nothing to wear, I think to myself, “This is it! I’m going to totally become a minimalist, have a capsule wardrobe and never be stuck in...
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Episode #304 Fling Your Bag – It’s the Clutter Free Way to Carry Everything you Need
Join Kathi and Erin MacPherson as they talk through why it's important to clean out your handbag and how to do it. It's not hard, but it's important. Grab 2 plastic bags and listen in to hear Kathi's simple steps to get rid of the clutter in your handbag. You'll be...
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How to Enjoy Your Mother’s Day and Love On a Single Mom
“Isn’t this day supposed to be about ME?” I remember saying those words one frustrated Mother’s Day years ago to a husband who just woke from a nap and kids who were fighting. Sometimes Mother’s Day doesn’t feel like a celebration of mom to MOM. Yes, you could look at...
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Spring Fling #10: Garage Cleaning
Day 10 and it’s time to get out of the house ... and get your garage cleaning underway. For years, my garage has been the dumping ground for everything. My business, my kids’ stuff, tools, craft projects, out of season clothes, out of season decorations, mid-project...
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Spring Fling Day #9: Tackle the Extra Room That’s Driving You Crazy
Day 9 and it’s time to earn some bonus points ... by dealing with that extra room. Got a kids’ room, linen closet, or a space under the stairs filled with clutter? If so, today is the day to tackle the room that’s making you crazy and get 20 things out of there, stat!...
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Spring Fling Day #8: It’s Time to Reclaim Your Bedroom
Day 8 of the Spring Fling and it’s time to get some rest and reclaim your bedroom! Is your bedroom where all your “stuff” goes to hide? Is this the place where the stash and dash gets “stashed”? If so, it’s time to reclaim your bedroom so you can relax. I KNOW that I...
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Spring Fling Day #7: Create a Clutter-Free Living Room
The living is easy ... Okay, depending on what you use your living room for, maybe the living isn’t all that easy. And whatever you call it (living room, family room, den), it can be a clutter trap. In many houses, the living room sees the worst of every family...
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Episode 303- The Spirit-Led Heart: Living a Life of Love and Faith Without Borders
In this powerful interview with author Suzie Eller, Kathi talks with her about who the Holy Spirit is and His role in our lives. If you've ever been curious about what the Holy Spirit actually does listen in. (Plus, Susie shares how she and her husband got two...
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Spring Fling Day #6: Organize the Laundry Room
Day six of the Spring Fling and it’s time to come clean ... and organize the laundry room. It is my pit of shame. Oh friends. I can’t even believe I am showing you the before picture… It Gets Better in the Laundry Room Yes, my laundry area gets CRAZY, but the good...
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Spring Fling Day #5: Organize the Office Area (Or Craft Room)
Day five of the Spring Fling and it’s time to get crafty ... and organize the office area (or your craft room). Oh, you crafters. I appreciate your talents and gifts deeply. But your natural desire to stash and hoard has made it so you can barely pull out a project...
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Chp. 21: When Are We Going to Get There?
The Project I’m usually in the car for at least three hours a day and that’s only if I don’t have any appointments for myself or the kids or a playdate to attend. I try to keep things simple but sometimes we’re just in the car for a long time and there’s nothing I can...
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Spring Fling Day #4: Clear Books (And Other Media)
Day four of the Spring Fling and it’s time to hit the books ... Of all the things that people have a hard time getting rid of, I think books are at the top of the list. As an author, that feels like a very good thing. But as a woman who is working to make the world a...
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Spring Fling Day #3: Clear Out the Bathroom
Day three of the Spring Fling, and it’s time to get serious ... Let's clear out the bathroom! I’m not so worried about your sentimental attachments in the bathroom. (“But I can’t throw away that bottle of Axe Body Wash! I have to keep it — it was the last time my son...
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Spring Fling Day #2: Taming the Closet
Day two of the Spring Fling. This may be your hardest yet. Taming the closet! Asking women to get rid of clothes is like asking men to get rid of tools. If you’ve ever struggled to get ready in the morning with dozens of items of clothes in your closet, but have...
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Episode 302- Spring Fling Kickoff
Welcome to the 2nd annual Clutter Free Academy Spring Fling! Join Kathi and Tonya Kubo as they share details about this year's Spring Fling. Your home will be 1,000 items lighter when you join in on the challenge. Listen in, find a buddy, sign up for the newsletter...
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Spring Fling Day #1: Let’s Declutter the Kitchen
It is day one of the Spring Fling and we are going to start easy … in the kitchen. If you declutter the kitchen, it will make a big difference in how you cook and enjoy family time together. Time to declutter the kitchen The kitchen doesn’t seem to hold as much...
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The Mom Project: Have a Game Night
Welcome to The Mom Project. For the next few weeks, we’ll be launching my book The Mom Project by hosting several mom friends who have tried it out for themselves. They read the book, completed a project from the book with their kids, and wrote all about it. And these...
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Episode 301- From Hands-On Mom to Mom of Adults- Dealing with the Transition and Your Kids Stuff
Is your nest emptying? Dealing with transition can be hard! It is both an exciting and difficult time as you process the loss you feel as your kids move out. We need to remember that as The Lord lets us go through the hardship of our children leaving because He has...
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How to Kick Self-Criticism to the Curb
Of all the things that make parenting challenging, the perpetual self-criticism is the worst. We lose sight of the fact that the most important thing our kids need from us is to feel loved. We spend a lot of time beating ourselves up for not being “perfect” parents....
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The Mom Project Chapter 13: Shower Your Kids With Grace
Welcome to The Mom Project. For the next few weeks, we’ll be launching my book The Mom Project by hosting several mom friends who have tried it out for themselves. They read the book, completed a project from the book with their kids, and wrote all about it. And these...
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