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**Clutter Free Academy**

Have you always known you could change the world – if only you could find your car keys on the regular?
Clutter Free Academy is for you. If you want to live clutter free, organized and prepared for anything, this is to podcast you must listen to.
With practical ideas and tons of hope, humor and how-tos, host Kathi Lipp with teach you to live with Less Cutter, More Life.

Latest Episodes:

562 - How to Declutter a Lot - FAST - Part 2 Apr 25, 2023

Show notes

Last week Kathi and Roger Lipp shared the first three of their tips for how to declutter a lot - FAST! To recap:

Participate in the 30-day 1k to get rid of 1,000 things in 30 days - join right now for free at Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free Academy on Facebook!
Have your garbage bags and boxes ready for trash, recycling, and donations.
Find a declutter buddy.

Today, after Moose stops licking the microphone, the decluttering duo will cover the next three tips on their list:

Set a number goal.
Let the date do the deciding.
Use the "outfit trick."

Come back next week to hear even more ideas for getting rid of your clutter fast! If you need to catch up on Part 1, you can do that here. And be sure to sign up for the Clutter Free Academy newsletter to be notified when Part 3 is available.

Links Mentioned:

Little Free Library

Large Black Trash Bags

Tall White Trash Bags

Airbnb

Costco First Aid kit

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Kathi Lipp's Clutter-Free Academy Facebook Group

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

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561 - How to Declutter A Lot - FAST- Part 1 Apr 18, 2023

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Do you feel like there are not enough hours in your day to tackle a decluttering project? You are not alone, friend. Kathi and her snow bound cohost Roger Lipp are with us today discussing not only decluttering but decluttering when you are short on time. Listen in as they discuss the crazy amount of snow at the Red House as well the first two tips of their top ten ways they have found to get rid of clutter. Ideas such as::

Using different colored trash bags
What size boxes to use
The importance of a declutter buddy

Bonus: As mentioned in the podcast break, here's a link for Michele Cushatt's newest book A Faith That Will Not Fail.

Double Bonus: As mentioned in the podcast, a picture of how much snow was surrounding the Red House at the time of the interview!

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi!

Links Mentioned:

The Clutter-Free Home

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

ProGrade Contractor Trash Bags

Large Black Drawstring Trash Bags

Tall White Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags

Blue Painter's Tape

Kathi's Favorites:

Kathi Lipp's Clutter-Free Academy Facebook Group

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart

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560 - Untangling Your Faith While Decluttering Your Home: An Honest Conversation Apr 11, 2023

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In today’s episode Kathi dives deep with author Amberly Neese, as they discuss how their clutter journeys and spiritual journeys collide. Feeling guilty about getting rid of things we no longer need, or being paralyzed by the fear of needing more in the future, reveals what we believe about the goodness of God and how much we can trust Him to provide for us.

How do we untangle our faith while working through our cluttered closets?

Recognize how God provides for our needs - often through the generosity of other people.
Take the words “bad” and “good” out of the conversation in regards to buying. Recognize the patterns and make different choices in the future.
Think of the person who will receive the items you donate and pray for them.
Keep what you use, and be okay without the excess. A house with less clutter allows for more peace and joy.

Amberly is giving away 2 copies of her new Bible study - Untangling Faith: Reclaiming Hope in the Questions Jesus Asked. To enter to win, leave a comment below telling Kathi and Amberly what is it that you are untangling in your life?

Pre-order your copy now in order to access the online study with Amberly. Simply send your purchase receipt to Amberly by email.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi!

Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Amberly Neese

1980s Fun Stuff:

Kathi's Favorites:

The Clutter-Free Home

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

"These aren't the droids you're looking for" on YouTube

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What is it that you are untangling in your life? Tell us in the comments below and enter to win a copy of Amberly Neese's new Bible study!

559 - Lessons Learned from Living Through a Renovation Part 2 Apr 04, 2023

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Can there be guilt-free home organization? Oh sweet sister, there is! Kathi Lipp and her three-time coauthor Cheri Gregory are with us today discussing the lessons each learned during their recent home renovations. Cheri has three simple strategies for us regarding clutter, home organization and renovations. In Part 2 of Lessons Learned from Living Through a Renovation Part 2, Kathi and Cheri do a deep dive into strategies 2 & 3, as well as giving us gems of advice such as:

There is satisfaction in waiting for the right item for a space
Give yourself permission to “waste” some money
Find places where returning items is easy

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Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Cheri Gregory

The Clutter-Free Home

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

An Abundant Place By Kathi Lipp & Cheri Gregory

Sensitive and Strong By Denise J. Hughes and Cheri Gregory

Sensitive and Strong Community Cafe

Kathi's Favorites:

Overwhelmed by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory

2 Pcs Wardrobe Clothes Organizer with Support Board

Premium Acacia Wood Napkin Holder

Ultra Fine Continuous Water Mister for Hairstyling, Cleaning, Plants, Misting & Skin Care

Organizer Caddy Tote Divided Basket Bin with Handle

KUT from the Kloth (Kathi’s favorite brand of jeans)

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558 - Lessons Learned from Living Through a Renovation Part 1 Mar 28, 2023

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Have you ever second guessed a decision you’ve made, even after doing thoughtful and thorough research? Have you vacillated between decisions and then ended up doing... nothing? You are not alone, friend. It’s called thrashing and Kathi and her three-time coauthor Cheri Gregory are with us today discussing the concept of thrashing as well as some lessons each learned during their recent home renovations. Cheri has three lessons for us regarding clutter and renovations, the first of which she shares in this episode. Listen in to Part 1 of this two part episode to find out:

Cheri’s #1 sanity saver during the renovation How a renovation can reveal clutter habits you didn’t know you had The importance of “putting a pin” in your decisions

Remember, you can do anything for a short period of time. If you know you’ll be moving soon (or even if you aren’t), start with one area or one room and work from there a little bit each day. You can do it!

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do, you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi!

Links Mentioned:

An Abundant Place by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory

Overwhelmed by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory

Sensitive and Strong by Cheri Gregory and Denise J. Hughes

Sensitive and Strong Community Cafe

Single Burner Portable Electric Stove Drawer Organizer for Clothes

Guest Host:

Cheri Gregory

Kathi's Favorites:

The Clutter-Free Home

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

Mars Robot on Tik Tok

Crockpot

Air Fryer

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Question:

What is something you've gotten rid of that you never thought you could OR something that you are contemplating getting rid of that's hard?

To enter, let us know in the comments what is one thing, figuratively or literally, that you want to declutter from your closet.

557 - Decluttering to Sell - How to Make Your House the Best on the Block Mar 21, 2023

Show notes

Today Kathi is talking with her real estate agent, Kelli Simmerok, about tips and tricks to help us stay clutter free whether or not we are selling a house.

Listen in and learn:

The importance of removing personal items and some furniture before selling.
How to pack away some of your stuff and create space for the potential buyer.
Ways to make a great first impression, including front porch flowers and the smell of fresh baking.
Ideas for saving time in daily routines to allow more time to keep the house ready to show.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi!

Links Mentioned: Guest Host: Kelli Simmerok

Kelli Simmerok's E-mail

Household Moving Kit

Kathi's Favorites:

The Clutter-Free Home

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group

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556 - Michele Cushatt What to Do When Your World is Falling Apart Mar 14, 2023

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Have you struggled with grief this past year? Your life has fallen apart due to one big crisis or perhaps a series of crises that feel like death from a million paper cuts. Sweet friend, you are not alone. Join Kathi and her trusted friend and fellow trauma navigator Michele Cushatt as they discuss Michele’s newest book “A Faith That Will Not Fail: Ten Practices To Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart.” The practices in Michele’s newest book are not homework for you to complete. Not even close! They are less about doing and more about being. Kathi and Michele discuss these practices as they share very personal stories of grief and trauma. Listen in as they give a sneak peak into some of the practices that can be found in Michele Cushatt’s latest book, such as:

When we’re overwhelmed, we need to make things smaller, not bigger.
One of the best things we can do is get grounded in THIS moment.
How these practices and more help us lead a clutter free life.

Links Mentioned:

Guest Host: Michele Cushatt Order your Pre Order Bonus today!

Michele Cushatt on Facebook

Michele Cushatt on Instagram

Kathi's Favorites:

A Faith That Will Not Fail: Ten Practices To Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

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555 - The Time Saving Mom - How to Juggle A Lot, Enjoy Your Life and Accomplish what Matters Part 2 Mar 07, 2023

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This week Kathi returns with Crystal Paine, author of The Time Saving Mom, for part 2 of their discussion on how to juggle a lot, enjoy your life, and accomplish what matters. Last week Crystal shared the six priorities that keep her from feeling distracted by a million little things. This week Kathi digs in and asks how Crystal makes that work in her day-to-day life.

Crystal and Kathi share about these methods to manage time:

Using a hybrid of digital and paper planning systems
Time blocking and space blocking
Leaving some hours each day unplanned

Crystal lived through an extremely busy season while writing this book, so she claims to be living proof that this system works even when life is turned upside down! Saving time is about focusing on your priorities - it is not about cutting everything out, but living your life intentionally and living a life that matters.

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Links Mentioned:

Microsoft Outlook Kathi's Favorites:

The Clutter-Free Home

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group

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554 - The Time Saving Mom - How to Juggle A Lot, Enjoy Your Life and Accomplish what Matters Part 1 Feb 28, 2023

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Today Kathi is joined by Crystal Paine, also known as the Money Saving Mom, as they discuss how to juggle a lot, enjoy your life, and accomplish what matters! Crystal is a busy entrepreneur and mother of six who has been on a journey including secondary infertility, foster care, adoption, and caring for a child with special needs.

How does she decide what to take on and what to say no to at any given time? Crystal shares her six by two priority system - six priorities, focusing on two each day. These are her top priorities:

Spiritual health
Marriage
Kids
Home
Business
Friendships

Rotating the focus of these priorities during the week gives her a little breathing room, while still making sure she accomplishes what matters. Next week Crystal Paine will continue her conversation with Kathi, as they chat about planning systems and how to turn these priorities into action steps.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi!

Links Mentioned:

Crystal Paine

Money Saving Mom

The Time Saving Mom

Undone by Michele Cushatt

Renee Swope

Weekend at Bernie’s

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The Clutter-Free Home

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Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group

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553 - Cleaning Your Closet, Guilt, and Lent Feb 21, 2023

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Do you feel guilty that you’re not doing more? Keeping your house up to snuff? Taking care of yourself and others? If guilt seems to follow you around wherever you go, then this episode is for you!

Kathi is talking with author and Bible teacher Barb Roose about her struggles with perfectionism and performance, and how that affects both her closet and her faith in God.

Here are Barb’s 3 rules for a better closet:

Don’t wear it if it makes you sad.
If it doesn’t fit your current body or style, get rid of it.
Don’t let fear or shame make you keep clothing that doesn’t fit your current size.

Barb says that our closets are full of memories, and our relationship with God is the same way. How can we move on from experiences in our past that bring up feelings of guilt today? Barb has been on a spiritual journey: moving from a place where guilt robbed her of feeling like she could connect with God, to a place of freedom and understanding of how big God’s love is.

Her life has been changed by focusing more on the promises of God, and less on her performance for Him. Her favorite prayer in a time of need? “Save me O God.” That 4 word prayer is a whole prayer. Barb reminds us of God’s promise from Isaiah 43: “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.”

So take a deep breath, remember God’s promises to you, and then do the next right thing.

Giveaway

Barb is giving a copy of her book to one lucky Clutter Free Academy listener! To enter, let us know in the comments what is one thing, figuratively or literally, that you want to declutter from your closet.

Links Mentioned:

Guest Host: Barb Roose

Finding Jesus in the Psalms

Enough Already: Winning Your Ugly Struggle with Beauty

Beautiful Already Bible Study

(in)courage Let's stay connected

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