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  • 684 - Decluttering for Real Life: Simple Steps for Busy, Overwhelmed Women
    2025/08/26

    Is your clutter making a comeback…again? You tidy up, you declutter, but somehow, all those piles and projects sneak right back into your life. If you’ve ever felt defeated when the mess keeps resurfacing, this episode will speak right to your heart.

    Join Kathi and her guest, Tenneil Register, as they unpack the real reasons why lasting organization seems so hard—and how you can break the cycle for good. They talk through absolutely doable steps for busy, overwhelmed women, get real about guilt and grace, and reveal how faith can shift your mindset about home and stuff.

    Whether you’re trying the "one-drawer challenge" or just wishing someone else would do the laundry, you’ll find encouragement (with a little laughter!) and practical hope for creating peace in your home that truly lasts.

    Catch this episode’s full show notes and resources here.

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    29 分
  • 683 - Declutter Your Bathroom Sink Space (Even With Zero Storage!)
    2025/08/19

    Tired of opening your bathroom cabinets only to find chaos staring back at you? You're not alone. In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi teams up with decluttering expert Tonya Kubo to tackle one of the most frustrating spaces in many homes: the bathroom sink area.

    Whether you're blessed with ample storage or struggling with a pedestal sink and four family members sharing one bathroom (like Tonya!), this episode offers hope and practical solutions. You'll discover why taking everything out might be the best first step, how to make smart decisions about duplicates and expired products, and creative storage hacks that will transform your space.

    Kathi shares her game-changing discovery about medicine cabinets in unexpected places, while Tonya offers wisdom from working with Clutter Free for Life members on their bathroom transformations. From stackable organizers to tension rods for spray bottles, you'll walk away with actionable strategies you can implement today.

    Remember: the goal isn't perfection—it's creating systems that work for your family's current season of life. As Tonya beautifully puts it, "Maybe not forever, but for now."

    View this episodes full show notes and resources here.

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    27 分
  • 682 - Back-to-School Prep: Tips for a Smooth Transition
    2025/08/12

    In this episode of Clutter-Free Academy, Kathi Lipp is joined by Tonya Kubo to tackle the often chaotic back-to-school season. They explore practical strategies to help families organize their homes and lives for a smoother transition into the school year such as

    • Creating a backpack drop zone

    • The importance of meal planning

    • Practical ideas for keeping on top of the chaos

    Kathi and Tonya share personal insights and actionable tips. They also introduce the upcoming Back-to-School Clutter Free Challenge, a community event offering daily encouragement and inspiration. If you're looking for ways to turn back-to-school chaos into calm, this episode is for you.

    Find this episode’s full show notes and resources here.

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    26 分
  • 681 - Embracing Empty Spaces: A New Approach to Clutter
    2025/08/05

    Join Kathi Lipp and the creative genius, Tenille Register, as they explore the journey of embracing space over stuff to live a clutter-free life. In this episode, you'll discover

    • Practical strategies for decluttering with purpose.

    • How choosing space can lead to a peaceful home environment.

    • How to start your own decluttering tradition.

    Tenille shares her insights on storing with intention using creative solutions like her shape sorter technique for your household items. If you're seeking inspiration and practical steps to reclaim your space, this episode is a must-listen.

    Find this episodes full show notes and resources here.

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    24 分
  • 680 - From Overwhelmed to Organized: Transform Your Closet in 45 Minutes
    2025/07/29
    Is your closet causing you stress instead of bringing you joy? In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo share their proven system for creating a closet you'll actually love opening every day. What You'll Discover: How to set a clear vision for your ideal closet (and why this matters more than you think)Simple organizational solutions that make any closet feel 40% more organized Storage solutions that work for small spaces and tight budgets Perfect for listeners who: Feel overwhelmed every time they open their closet door Struggle with decision fatigue when getting dressed Want practical systems that actually work long-term Are tired of failed decluttering attempts Kathi and Tonya share their personal closet confessions, favorite organizational tools, and the small changes that make the biggest difference. You'll leave this episode with a clear plan to create a closet that feels like "the best curated consignment shop" of items you actually want to wear. Access this episodes full show notes and resources here.
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    22 分
  • 679 - Grief and Clutter - A Journey Through Loss and Letting Go
    2025/07/22

    Join Kathi as she has a conversation with Lisa Woolery who lost her husband Eric suddenly at age 50. Lisa faced an overwhelming reality: not only was she grieving the love of her life, but she also inherited his extensive collection that filled their 6,700 square foot home. From dozens of guns to barrels of water and MREs, Eric's "beautiful, cluttery" nature had created a different kind of burden for his wife and their two children.

    In this deeply moving episode of Clutter Free Academy, Lisa shares her raw and honest journey of grieving not just her husband, but also dealing with the mountain of possessions he left behind. You'll discover how she navigated the anger, the overwhelm, and ultimately found peace through intentional decluttering.

    Listeners will gain an inside look at someone having to manage a loved one’s clutter after they are gone, learn practical strategies for honoring a loved one's memory without keeping everything, including Lisa's "five box rule" that helped her teenagers choose what mattered most when they downsized. She reveals the difference between sentimental items worth keeping and collections that served their purpose, and how creating a curated space helped her heal and move forward.

    Whether you're dealing with your own loss or simply struggling with a partner's clutter, this episode offers hope, practical wisdom, and permission to choose peace over possessions.

    Find this episode’s full show notes and resources here.

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    31 分
  • 678 - The Great Laundry Debate: Sorting, Systems, and Space-Saving Secrets
    2025/07/15

    Join Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo as they tackle the challenges and opportunities of laundry room organization. Explore the practical steps you can take to transform your laundry space from chaos to calm. In this episode, discover why your laundry room may be a hidden source of stress and how you can revamp it into a place of order and efficiency. Whether it's optimal storage solutions, must-have products, or debunking the biggest laundry myths, Kathi and Tonya offer practical tips and insights to refresh your routine. This episode is your guide to a clutter-free laundry life, filled with humor, honesty, and hope. Don't miss out on learning how to make laundry less of a chore and more of a breeze.

    You can access this episode’s full show notes and mentioned resources here.

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    42 分
  • 677 - The Secret to a Clutter-Free Laundry Routine
    2025/07/08

    In this engaging episode of Clutter-Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and clutter comrade Tonya Kubo are back to tackle the ever-daunting task of laundry. For those feeling overwhelmed by never-ending laundry piles and chaos, this is your chance to reclaim a peaceful and organized home.

    Kathi shares her newfound appreciation for a certain someone’s folding techniques and reveals how a few simple tools, like drawer dividers, can revolutionize your laundry routine. Plus, Tonya gives invaluable advice on managing allergy-friendly laundry needs and keeping the family clad and cheerful.

    Listeners will come away with practical insights on evolving their laundry system, maintaining cleanliness, and battling tough stains with a magical secret weapon. Whether it’s finding joy in organizing or nurturing a household with faith, there’s something special for every laundry warrior ready for change.

    Tune in and transform each laundry day from a dreaded chore to a manageable part of your daily rhythm!

    This episode’s full show notes and mentioned resources can be found here.

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    20 分