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

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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!

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A House That Cleans Itself

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Myquillyn Smith's website The Nester.com

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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!

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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)

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Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky

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"The Help List" - Kathi's social media post about her kids/guests helping at the holidays that went VIRAL!

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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

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Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky

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