Podcasts – A Slob Comes Clean

I’m answering some questions today: How can I get projects done (like spring garage clean out, etc.) when it seems like I can barely keep up? How do I handle extended family who don’t understand your decluttering efforts? How do you best handle receiving gifts that you don’t want in your home? What are your […] The post 213: Big Tasks/Projects, Family Who Doesn’t Understand, and More Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

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 Sponsors: Right now during the Openfit 30-day challenge, my listeners get a special extended 30-day free trial membership to Openfit, where you can lose up to 15 pounds in 30 days, […] The post 212: Managing the Home While Sick Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

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!!” Join […] The post 211: Updates on How My Basic Strategies are Working Right Now appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

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, […] The post 210: Teenagers and Young Adults and Cleaning and Clutter appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

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 […] The post 209: My Fine (Blurry) Line Between Clutter and Décor Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

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? […] The post 208: Decluttering Q & A appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

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. Sponsors: Right now during the Openfit 30-day […] The post 207: Building Family Traditions (So Life Doesn’t Get Away From You) with Jessica Smartt of Memory Making Mom appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

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? Sponsors: For $20 off your first box and 2 pounds of FREE Ground Beef in every box for the life of your subscription, go to ButcherBox.com/slob or enter SLOB at checkout. […] The post 206: Project-Related Clutter Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

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! Sponsors: For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/CLEAN Sponsor: Native Deodorant! – Use promo code “clean” during checkout for […] The post 205: Why Your Family Doesn’t Maintain Your Organizing Systems Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

  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 […] The post 204: Project Brain – The Good and the Bad Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

  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. Sometimes using a different word to think of a task can paralyze you, though. The goal in this episode is to help you break […] The post 203: Cleaning, Decluttering, Tidying, Straightening or Whatever You Want to Call It appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

  I’m answering questions about when it’s okay to let people into the house, how to know when you’re ready and your house is ready. I’m also talking about friendships and the getting-to-know-you awkward conversations and assumptions about housekeeping being easy for women and not for men, and how to get past this into deeper […] The post 202: Letting People Into Your Home and In On Your Slob Secret appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m interviewing my husband in this episode, asking him the questions sent in by you! This was fun, and he makes me laugh. I hope it’s helpful and encouraging for you. Sponsors: For 2 FREE Filet Mignons, Free Bacon and $20 off your order, go to ButcherBox.com/slob and enter SLOB at checkout Sponsor: Blinds Chalet! […] The post 201: Interview with My Husband Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Ever wonder why things that seem easy for others feel so difficult to you? I’m explaining a few things about this issue and answering questions about storing dress up clothes and working homework and folder-checking into your family’s routine. Sponsors: For a free two week trial of PrepDish, go to PrepDish.com/aslobcomesclean For a $75 off […] The post 200: Defining “Easy” Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Want to get others on board in your deslobification process? I’m sharing the ways I’ve found that work, but also (and probably more importantly) the mindset issues that are important when this is your goal. Sponsors: Sponsor: Blinds Chalet! – visit their website or call 888-633-7840! Use promo code “clean ” for a special discount […] The post 199: Getting Others On Board Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering two of your questions in this podcast. 1) Since dishes and laundry have made such a huge impact, do you have any other tips or chore days that you designate that help you run your house better? 2) Curious about your thoughts when you think “ I work so hard and have been so […] The post 198: Q&A Chore Days & Lack of Progress Stress appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

I recently had to work through a horribly overwhelming mess in my home. As I used my decluttering steps (which I personally use all the time with all kinds of messes) I was able to get through it. I’m sharing that story, but also talking about how people like me react to decluttering challenges and […] The post 197: The Decluttering Steps Are There When You Need Them Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Want to know the absolute worst decluttering strategy ever (for me)? I’m sharing it, and why it’s the worst (for me) and what I do instead. Sponsors: For a free two week trial of PrepDish, go to PrepDish.com/aslobcomesclean Sponsor: Blinds Chalet! – visit their website or call 888-633-7840! Use promo code “clean ” for a […] The post 196: The Worst Decluttering Strategy EVER Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

A big part of making real decluttering progress is stopping the flow of new stuff coming into the house. But what if that’s a habit? What if great deals and cute stuff are SO HARD TO RESIST? I’m sharing how I completely changed my desire to get new stuff. Sponsors: Sponsor: ModCloth.com – To get […] The post 195: Stop Cluttering Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Do you ever feel like you’ve been decluttering (and decluttering and decluttering) but have nothing to show for it? It’s very possible/probable that you’ve actually just been stuff shifting. (Sorry.) I’m talking about how to avoid stuff shifting so you can make real decluttering progress. Sponsors: Sponsor: Blinds Chalet! – visit their website or call […] The post 194: Stop Stuff Shifting (And Actually Declutter) Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.