Podcast Episodes

Y'all know I've been gardening for the first time ever. I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, but I'm having fun! As I learn, I see so many parallels decluttering. I'm sharing these decluttering thoughts today.   Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the … [Read more...]

In this episode, we discuss: getting out of project mentality stuff shifting feeling like you are the only one who can tackle the clutter The Take Your House Back course is open for registration!  Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us  My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.      … [Read more...]

I had a conversation recently and was asked if I thought the root of this problem with keeping a house under control had more to do with nature or nurture. I've been thinking a lot about that question since. So I thought I'd talk about it. My books Patreon   … [Read more...]

In this episode we talk about: how to deal with areas that seem to collect clutter no matter what. how to deal with “his” stuff.   how to handle scrapbooking and pictures when I don't even know where to start. how cooking without a plan actually makes things harder.  My new book: Organizing for the Rest of … [Read more...]

I've learned the power of maintenance. Even before (or especially before) I got my house under control, doing maintenance tasks was key. I've been thinking about the need for and my resistance to maintenance tasks as spring has arrived and I see all the little projects that are popping up in our new home. My books Join us over on Patreon to … [Read more...]

In this episode, we discuss: dealing with incoming paper strategies to help teenage family members declutter involving the family in 5 minute pickups Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us  My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.      … [Read more...]

In this episode, we discuss: combining 2 households figuring out storage solutions for the things she really wants to do making progress in a time of limbo Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.        … [Read more...]

In this episode we talk about: excitement that a friend’s child commented on how tidy her house was. how she’s figured out how to maintain laundry day. having a cleaning person which isn't a solution to being a slob. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon     … [Read more...]

Checklists are so appealing! But sometimes, they backfire. I'm talking about how I do and don't use checklists in today's podcast.   Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.          … [Read more...]