Top 10 reasons why you should read But I’m Not a Wicked Stepmother:
You may think you’ve got too much going on to start your decluttering project. Or you may think you’re too old or too tired to tackle something quite so daunting. Wait till you read this note I received from a woman in her 80s! Be inspired by her – it’s never too late!
Dear Kathi,
Last week I picked up a copy of Clutter Free and enjoyed reading through it. A few nights ago as I was getting ready for bed, I looked at the stash of books in my bookcase and thought I’d just pick out the books I hadn’t yet read and decide what to do with the rest. To my surprise, one that I picked up was The Get Yourself Organized Project! Since it is copyrighted 2012, I must have gotten it a couple of years ago. Have I done anything with it in that time? No! So now I think it’s about time I get off my duff and start doing.
Let’s just say that I am one of the world’s worst procrastinators. I do have sort of a half-baked excuse. For four and a half years my husband was in a nursing home, but he changed his address to heaven on Easter Sunday – so I no longer have an excuse to let things pile up until I would be embarrassed to have my pastor drop in unexpectedly. I “temporarily” lose things – such as the bill that I know came in a few days ago and must be somewhere in the mess that is my kitchen table (do I really need more than enough open space for my dinner plate and mug?). You’d think that at my time in life (I’m in my early 80s) I would have things more together, but maybe – just maybe – when my eldest daughter comes to visit me here in Colorado from her home in Massachusetts, she will no longer be able to say, “Mom, you’ve got too much stuff”!
Thank you for saying what needs to be said. I’ve been a bit jealous of those women who can welcome any and all into their homes without saying, “Good grief! I wish I had picked up this morning!”
Thanks for you listening ear. I’m determined to get started using your practical steps to becoming organized.
Sincerely, Mary
Have you tried decluttering a thousand times and it’s never stuck? You find yourself returning to the clutter over and over again? Have you been thinking about trying Clutter Free but you’re afraid it’s just another book that will clutter up your shelves?
Here’s what Sue, one of our readers, said is different about Clutter Free…
“I have a collection of de-clutter and organizing books. Yours is the best…I love your book! I will be clutter free in heaven…I hope. You really helped me with your insights as to why and what we “clutter”. I am making progress slowly…but surely. Tomorrow I’ll pick out the pj’s I actually wear and get rid of the rest. My most cluttered area is my vanity…creams, creams, and more creams. Thanks for your great help!”
Expert, Shari Braendel, returns to answer listener fashion questions regarding decluttering our wardrobe.
What are some rules for accessorizing for different body types?
How to deal with weight fluctuations?
How does a Stay-at-Home-Mom plan for having a “Sunday Best” wardrobe?
And other questions…….
Shari Braendel is one of the nation’s most sought-after Christian speakers on the topic of fashion, beauty and modesty. As a successful image consultant, she saw firsthand that women didn’t recognize the beauty that God gave them and lacked the knowledge of how to dress themselves with confidence so their outside appearance represented who they were on the inside. Shari knows that women often judge themselves based on the world’s standards and are forever coming up short. As a result she began speaking to women’s groups on “what TO wear”.
Expert, Shari Braendel, returns to answer listener fashion questions regarding decluttering our wardrobe.
What (and how many) pieces do you need in your wardrobe?
How do you dress while losing weight?
What are the best types of shoes to invest in and what color?
What pieces do we need to help us transition into Fall?
And other questions…….
Shari Braendel is one of the nation’s most sought-after Christian speakers on the topic of fashion, beauty and modesty. As a successful image consultant, she saw firsthand that women didn’t recognize the beauty that God gave them and lacked the knowledge of how to dress themselves with confidence so their outside appearance represented who they were on the inside. Shari knows that women often judge themselves based on the world’s standards and are forever coming up short. As a result she began speaking to women’s groups on “what TO wear”.
Want to have hot date nights, but don’t know where to start?
Need some creative ideas?
Join us as Erin and I talk about being intentional when making date nights and which elements are important in planning a great date with your man. Listen now and be inspired!
Erin MacPherson lives in Austin, Texas with her husband Cameron, her sons Joey and Will and her daughter Kate. She is the author of “The Christian Mama’s Guide Series“, a staff writer for Dun & Bradstreet and a freelancer for publications like Thriving Family Magazine, MOPS MomSense, FamilyLife Magazine, Daily Guideposts and BEMag. She blogs about her life, her kids and her faith at ChristianMamasGuide.com.
5 Ways to Connect Better with Your Kids by Paula Tobey
Have you ever had an encounter with one of your children that left you feeling like the ‘bad guy’? Either there was eye rolling, or stomping and yelling, or even better – a door slammed on your hand (check out my article about that one here http://phemomenallife.com/need-god) and all you could do was pray or kill a kid, lol. Well here are five great tips for you to have a better relationship with your child that will help prevent any of this from ever happening!
Believe it or not, kids need love. They don’t act like they do (and the older they get they may tell you often they don’t) but they do. The ‘kind’ of love is what is in question. Sure as anything, that too changes as kids grow. They want to show love to you. It’s just differently than before. Less kisses and hugs and more ‘trust’ or privileges. Kids need to feel like they have some control, and if that means telling you to stop kissing them at the bus stop, then they will use what works. Just remember, they do love you! Help them feel loved and respected by trying these tips:
For more great tips on parenting practices, check out all of my blog posts. http://phemomenallife.com/category/family
Do you want more great information to make your family the best it can be? Subscribe to my blog and get weekly posts and encouragement to help you on your parenting journey. http://phemomenallife.com/
Paula Tobey is founder of PheMOMenal Life Ministries a community for women to go get encouraged and equipped to be the best mom’s they can be to their children by living a healthy balanced life and by becoming all that God created them to be.
Ever go to your closet only to find that you have nothing to wear?
Today we talk with fashion expert, Shari Braendel, about what we can do to declutter our wardrobe and make it work for us.
We will talk about what is important to have in our closet and what we can get rid of.
She also shares the following amazing resources:
FREE Color Analysis! HERE
Sign up for Shari Braendel’s fabulous Fashion Meets Faith Newsletter HERE
Follow Shari on Facebook HERE
There’s also a GREAT give away that you won’t want to miss!
WIN a free copy of Help Me, Jesus! I Have Nothing to Wear! AND Kathi and Erin’s 10 Quick Fashion Fixes to Feel Confident and Sexy: A Hot Mama Challenge: Just leave a fashion question for Shari below in the “Submit a Comment” section and she will come back in a couple of weeks to answer. One lucky person will be chosen to win!
Shari Braendel is one of the nation’s most sought-after Christian speakers on the topic of fashion, beauty and modesty. As a successful image consultant, she saw firsthand that women didn’t recognize the beauty that God gave them and lacked the knowledge of how to dress themselves with confidence so their outside appearance represented who they were on the inside. Shari knows that women often judge themselves based on the world’s standards and are forever coming up short. As a result she began speaking to women’s groups on “what TO wear”.
Guest post by Paula Tobey
Dear Clutter Free Friends,
When was the last time you looked under your sink? Was it when you were frantically looking for the Resolve carpet cleaner for the spilled coffee? Was it when you could not find the pot scrubber brush for the burnt on macaroni? I bet it has been a while. At least it had been for me! I don’t often think to clean out under my sink, but let me tell you when you do a whole lot can be found under there, and you can actually organize it!
This Week’s Maintenance Challenge:
Go through the cabinet under your sink by emptying it. Wipe it down top to bottom. Find all of the items that are practically empty and throw out any of them that are old, expired or you don’t remember what they are for anyway.
Put back the items that:
When you use this simple but effective way to organize your sink cabinet, you will be able to find what you are looking for easier, limit the need for gutting the entire thing each time you need some cleaner and keep a safer home in case a pair of little fingers wonder into the cabinet. Also consider going online to get “Mr. Yuck Stickers” from Poison Control if you have young children OR elderly people living in your home. This will also help keep accidents down if they are visibly aware of what is safe and what is not. You can also get baby proofing magnets. These are an easier way to lock cabinets and don’t scrape fingers trying to find little plastic hooks inside the cabinet door. Magnets need to be placed in the correct position and a small child will not be able to find it where as an elderly adult probably could.
Want More Fun? Join the Clutter Free Facebook Community!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clutter-Free/410093652478105
Looking for More ways to Clean the Clutter? Try the 3-Bag Combo!
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Tell us how many items you found under the sink that could be thrown away. Tell us how many bottles you had of the same thing that were all half full. Join in and have some fun with this.
For great ideas on making your marriage more connected and fulfilled, come on over to my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ParentingCoachPaula and check out the posts, books and videos.
Paula Tobey is founder of PheMOMenal Life Ministries a community for women to go get encouraged and equipped to be the best mom’s they can be to their children by living a healthy balanced life and by becoming all that God created them to be. For more information go check out her website here www.PheMOMenalLife.com
When was the last time you and your husband went out on a hot date?
Remember back when you were first married? The romance, the candlelit dinners, the anticipation of that good night kiss . . . and then you had kids.
Let’s be blunt: kids, while adorable and lovable and a gift from God, are romance killers. Suddenly come-hither looks are replaced with bleary-eyed glances accompanied by the vague notion that the guy across the dinner table looks familiar, but you just can’t quite place him.
Well, that guy is your husband and the two of you deserve more! It’s time to put your marriage first, to commit to intentional (and intense!) romance. We all have budgets and packed schedules, so inside this short ebook you’ll find tips and tricks that fit your lifestyle.
If you’re ready to fall in love all over again, you’re ready for this Hot Mama Challenge!
Get the eBook or paperback version of 10 Hot Date Night Ideas for Married Couples today and get your hot dates back!
And if you like this, you’ll love Kathi and Erin’s full-length book, Hot Mama: 12 Secrets to a Sizzling Hot Marriage due for launch in August and the other eBooks in the series, 10 Quick Fashion Fixes to Feel Confident and Sexy, and 10 Ideas to Inspire Red Hot Sex.
