Podcast Episodes

I'm sharing the ways I'm coping with the house and keeping things running as well as I can during my recovery from my hysterectomy   Mentioned in this podcast: The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle! Patreon My books.   … [Read more...]

I'm sharing updates on how my basic strategies like daily dish doing, Laundry Day and such are going right now in my home. Some of these things I've now been doing for more than NINE years! So I know I'd want to know . . . "But, what does that look like right now!!" My explanation about the Scary Space Challenge (and why I did a challenge when I … [Read more...]

Today, I'm talking about dealing with messy teenagers (some who live in rooms with not-so-messy siblings), adjusting chores as kids enter new life stages, and strategies and perspectives on young adult "kids" who move in and out and back again and back out again of your house. I'm thankful to have my friend Connie Albers, author of (affiliate … [Read more...]

This week, I'm sharing my in-the-moment thoughts about having officially, FINALLY, actually decorated my living room. I painted the fireplace and everything! I'm including a photo as promised. As someone who attracts clutter, decorating scares me because I fear going over my Clutter Threshold. But I have hopes, and I'm sharing them with you as … [Read more...]

I'm answering a few of the questions you asked over on Instagram recently. Questions like: How do you feel about "Normal People" using your strategies? How do I know when I’ve reached my clutter threshold? Do I declutter my fridge on a regular basis? Have I ever gone in to  someone else’s house to declutter? (Here's the video from … [Read more...]

I'm talking with my friend Jessica today. She's snarky and fun and excessively practical like me/us. I think you'll like her and feel inspired to incorporate some tradition/fun routines into your family. But don't worry. She does this in a way that will help you not feel overwhelmed.   Mentioned in this podcast: Jessica's … [Read more...]

I'm answering a question about project-related clutter. What do you do when there are various projects laying around?? Especially when they're things you actually do?     … [Read more...]

I've had a lightbulb moment that will hopefully help explain how to make organizing systems work better for the whole family, not just for the one member who set them up!   Mentioned in this podcast: Andrea's comment Clutter Threshold Podcast Podcast page (with podcast email signup) My books Patreon … [Read more...]

  Sometimes using a different word to think of a task in your home can move you forward on making progress in your home. When that happens, use the different word. I have a Project Brain. Accepting that (which doesn't mean accepting a messy house) has taken me far in this deslobification journey. I'm talking about the ways I have to … [Read more...]