In this episode, Kathi Lipp shares the one tool that rescued her holidays from overwhelm: the Help List. If your brain goes blank when guests ask, “How can I help?” this episode gives you an easy, repeatable system to turn stress into shared responsibility. Listeners will learn how to: - Create a list of five-to-fifteen-minute jobs guests can grab without instructions - Pre-stage hosting tasks (charcuterie tools, serving dishes, bathroom wipe-downs, ice duty) - Delegate non-cooking roles (greeting, recycling runs, kid/dog duty, dessert station) - Keep food hot and transitions smooth with real-life tips from the Clutter Free community (trivets + sticky notes, buffet swap captain, leftovers station) Kathi shows how a simple Help List declutters your mental load and builds a shared home culture—so you can enjoy your people without playing the one-woman show. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays, and small groups.

In this tender, timely episode, Kathi Lipp welcomes her friend Tenneil Register to help listeners who feel the pressure to be merry when life hurts. If you’re carrying loss, change, or exhaustion into the holidays, this conversation offers slow, practical steps to honor your grief—and still make room for moments of joy. Listeners will learn how to:

• Identify your core need this season (quiet, simplicity, or supportive people) and adjust traditions accordingly

• Create a “safe haven” at home or a mobile breathing space to check in with your heart

• Set loving boundaries and reset expectations with family when energy is low

• Use a simple permission slip to skip activities without guilt

• Try gentle remembrance practices (a candle at dinner, an empty chair, a ribbon or ornament) that bring meaning without overwhelm

• Use grounding techniques for overstimulation (engage one sense at a time, savor small joys)

• Build a nourishing rhythm of rest, connection with safe people, and small acts of creation

• Reflect and release—recognizing what’s hard while noticing new strength and hope

They also share a resource to walk beside you: Tenneil’s "When Joy Takes Courage: A Guide to Healing Through the Holiday Season" —a 12-day, retreat-style guide to help you move gently through the season. If your holidays need to be smaller, slower, and softer this year, you’re not failing—you’re being faithful to the season you’re in. This episode will help you breathe again.

In this fun, practical episode, Kathi Lipp and her favorite person, Roger Lipp ,go off the beaten clutter path to share their favorite frugal foodie tool: the Too Good To Go app. If you want great food for a fraction of the price, hate seeing food go to waste, or just need an easy meal that isn’t from your own kitchen, this one’s for you. Listeners will learn:

• How Too Good To Go works (and when it’s worth it)

• Their best “surprise bag” wins (pizza, bagels, bakery, gumbo, and more)

• What to know before you go: pickup windows, freshness, and cancellations

• Smart hacks for leftovers: air fryer reheat, freezing donuts, and sharing the bounty

• Who this is great for (and who should skip it)

• How to weave it into errands, travel, and low-cost date nights

You’ll walk away with a simple, step-by-step plan to save money, reduce waste, and bring a little adventure back to your meals—without adding chaos to your life.