A Slob Comes Clean

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…

In this conversation, we discuss: how to apply the container concept to the room used to store inventory for reselling.   zones to help find things that are needed, but stored all over the house. how…

I know. I’m always thinking about my stuff and decluttering and clutter and such, so it only makes sense that the moving process has given me a lot to think about. I mean, touching every last thing w…

I personally had a breakthrough recently in my own mindset when I realized the power of focusing on the things I can do and not on the things I can’t do. I know it doesn’t sound like much, and I was …

In this episode, we discuss: keeping everything under control when you have four kids at home. when you’re going to be ready to start decorating. how to manage outdoor gear.   My books Sign up for my…

In this episode, we discuss: strategies for keeping craft room/items decluttered. how to decide on seasonal or rarely worn, but necessary, items and decluttering clothes/closets. how to handle family…

In this episode, we discuss: the struggle to get the kitchen picked up after dinner every night. keeping the house picked up and the dailies done without losing her mind, specifically in the evenings…

“Maintenance” can feel pointless when the house is in a state you do NOT want to maintain. But re-framing this concept as “maintaining progress” works better for my brain. I like progress, and I don’…

Treating my house like a project doesn’t work, but that doesn’t mean my Project Brain isn’t a gift. I’m getting to use it now as I plan a move. I talk about details and how to use this strength/weakn…

In this episode, we discuss: when the container changes sizes, the rule doesn’t change. how to more routinely go through an area and declutter. ways you can be hospitable even with a small space.   M…

In this episode, Heather and I discuss: issues with visual clutter. how to avoid stuff shifting. identifying and celebrating success and letting yourself enjoy it even if you aren’t “done.”  My books…

In this episode, we discuss: how to feel prepared for the future with the things you may need without keeping excess just in case. practical organization tips. the difference between being efficient …

In today’s strategy session, we discuss: how to get your home office under control. keeping the inside of your car clean. how to figure out a system to help with massive paperwork and emails. Mention…

Some of the topics we covered: Storage solutions for stuffed animals Dealing with a Monica closet What to do when the majority of items to declutter are sentimental You’re not broken, you just organi…

Do your attempts to reward yourself seem to backfire? Or just not work? I’ve tried motivating myself to get stuff done by promising that I can do something fun after, but I end up renegotiating with …

My husband is joining me for the third time! I guess it’s now a tradition for episodes that end in 00!! He answers questions about our house, what convinced him to get involved, and more. I love when…

I finally found a paper organization system that actually works for me! I’m sharing it today. I learned this system from my co-instructors in the Take Your House Back course, which just so happens to…

I’m talking with Jessica to come up with strategies for: getting into a decluttering habit and keeping momentum. not getting stuck on visible spaces only. how to not make decluttering a bigger projec…

  Anyone else having trouble with focus these days? No? Oh. Well, in case you ever do end up struggling to focus, here are some ways I fight this battle. My books Patreon   Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/c…

  This is the third and final episode in the three part series of sponsored podcast interviews I’m doing with  Good Chemistry Lives Here. I really loved my conversation with Dave Jones, a chemist who…