I'm answering some decluttering questions: What about stuff that needs to stay out because that's the only way I remember to use it? My mother and her business have moved into my home. How do I help her? What should I do about items that are oddly shaped and don't fit in their "container"? Can I count sewing as decluttering? Get …
320: Dealing with the House When Everything Is Changing
In this episode we talk about: Re-figuring out home management and daily habits when there's a new schedule. sweeping every day when you have all hardwood/tile downstairs. getting down to the nitty-gritty deep cleaning. Take Your House Back course is open for registration! You can find out more and/or sign up here. My …
319: Working Together When Your Clutter Thresholds are Different Podcast
In today's podcast we discuss: preparing for baby’s arrival. the difference between her clutter threshold and her husband’s clutter threshold and ways to help find a balance. how best to find ways to have all her children help with decluttering. ideas on figuring out laundry day. Pre-order Organizing for the Rest of Us and fill out …
318: Setting Goals When You’ve Always Failed at Setting Goals Podcast
Do you feel the urge to make goals but don't make them because you've always failed before? I'm talking about rethinking how to make goals and ways to be successful. Pre-order Organizing for the Rest of Us and fill out the form to get pre-order bonuses. The Pre-order form My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show. Join …
After Christmas Cleanup Plan
I hope you had a wonderful holiday and you were able to relax and enjoy your time. I'm good at enjoying and relaxing and not worrying about the mess that seems to explode on Christmas Day. I can smile and sip my cider and read a book and be purposeful about living in the moment and acknowledging that this is a unique day when mess should be …
317: The Appearance of Clean Podcast
As we're getting settled into our new home, I've realized that some things I've heard "normal" people say over the years make sense. They didn't make sense to me before, and I'm now wondering why. Specifically, why have I not seen the value in flooring that "doesn't show dirt?" Pre-order Organizing for the Rest of Us and fill out the form to get …
316: Ins and Outs of Decluttering Podcast
In today's podcast we discuss: overcoming decluttering paralysis. how to begin getting the items you're keeping in the correct location when other stuff is in those spaces? trying something in a new space first, before moving everything there. having a good mindset when decluttering after the death of a loved one so that you’re not …
My New Book Releases Next Month!!!
So I wrote another book, and it's releasing January 11th! Organizing for the Rest of Us: 100 Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control is a hardcover gift book. That means it's pretty! It has pictures and a ribbon bookmark and I love it. So what makes this book different from my last two books? While the other books were 60,000ish …
315: A Place for Every (Christmas) Thing
As I put up Christmas decorations in my new home, I'm reminded of the reality that everything needs a place. Not that I'm not still super-annoyed by the old "A place for everything" saying. This week, I'm sharing how I'm looking at dealing with holiday decorations as I face the reality that some of them don't have a spot here. Pre-order my new …
