by kathilipp | Jul 21, 2015 | Podcast |
Let’s start this school year on the right foot!
What supplies do you already have?
Are you ready to keep the best and get rid of the rest?
How can you organize tools in a way that works best for your family?
Listen as Kathi and Erin discuss tips to Be Clutter Free Before School Starts in this second part of a two part series.
Mentioned in this podcast: Keepy.me
Keep favorite memories and artwork without keeping clutter!
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.
by kathilipp | Jul 14, 2015 | Podcast |
Set up your family for a successful Back to School season!
What areas of the house are most important for you children’s success?
How can you teach your children the generosity that comes from decluttering?
Today we talk with Erin MacPherson about ways to give your children the tools they need to think through the decluttering process and be clutter free before school starts.
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.
by kathilipp | Jul 8, 2015 | Blog |
Guest post Paula Tobey
Dear Clutter Free Warriors,
Is there not anything worse than when you are frantically searching for the plastic container lid to give to your company as a parting ‘thank you’ from the feast you just enjoyed, as they are ready to leave – only to be missing the correct fitting lid? Am I the only one that can’t seem to find the right lids when I need them the most? I mean really, why do we keep Tupperware, Ziploc or even Cool-Whip Containers when we cannot even find their correlating lids? Or better yet, you have tons of lids and no containers- because if push came to shove, you could put the food in a container and then put plastic wrap on top (and of course secure it with a rubber band because the wrap really does not stick even though it claims to). How come I can’t ever have enough containers? Well, I decided one day to go on a hunt to figure out this mystery and here is what I found.
We need containers! Containers are awesome and they are useful on so many levels. We put all kinds of things in them and don’t even realize we are doing it! When I went looking I found two in my master bathroom. One had a sponge in it and was used to hold the sponge (and its contents) while cleaning, and the other was holding hair bands, elastics and headbands. I then went into my kid’s bath thinking I’d find similar things, I found another two containers. One had homemade bath soap (which smelled pretty nice!) and the other had teeny tiny plastic pieces much resembling Barbie doll shoes or Polly Pocket type toys in it. I then went to my fridge, and oh boy….. I found my problem. Way too many left overs- experiments actually, and so I needed to clean the fridge out! So there you have it. We loooovvveee our plastic! Here are some basic things you can do to be sure you keep the ‘good stuff’ and recycle the rest.
This Week’s Maintenance Challenge:
- Go through your cabinet that contains your plastic ware. Gut it. Sort out the stuff that is good, bad or ugly. Recycle any of it that is cracked, stained, missing the lid (permanently) or you are not sure where the lid is now.
- Take the big pieces for lots of food, storing big items or used for a purpose like freezing or marinating and nest them on the bottom.
- Take your medium sized ones that you use frequently for leftovers and nest them in the middle.
- Take the smallest ones and nest them on the top.
- Put all of the lids (that match the container) near it so it can be found easier.
- Recycle any that have no mates or are just ugly.
- Vow to repeat this process in another three months.
It really can be quite simple to do this process when it is on your radar. Make a point to stay on top of it before it is out of control. (Now I know you are thinking this would be great if it weren’t your toddler’s favorite place to play. Which IS understandable, but while you are at it, teach that precocious little primate that important concept of clean up time by sharpening his or her mathematical and spatial reasoning by showing them how to sort, nest and store away those ‘fun toys’. It’s never too early for that!
For More Help and Support, Join the Clutter Free Facebook Community
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clutter-Free/410093652478105
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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
by kathilipp | Jul 7, 2015 | Podcast |
- Tired of always wondering, “What should I make for dinner?”
- Overwhelmed by planning meals week after week?
- Want to have good friends over this summer but it all seems like too much to plan?
Today Erin and I share our quick and easy ideas to have clutter free meal planning and summer entertaining!
After listening, share one of your quick summer recipes and be entered to win a FREE book by Susan May Warren!!
To start you off, here’s the Whole Roasted Chicken and Chicken Salad recipes mentioned in this episode.
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.
by kathilipp | Jun 30, 2015 | Podcast |
Want to unlock the key to your child’s personality? Roger is here to help.
Today I have my very own personality expert – Roger! on the show to help us understand each of our kids’ unique personalities and how to connect with them.
Roger and I have one child for each of the four personalities – and we have the stories to prove it!
You won’t want to miss this fun – and super informative podcast!
Roger has been happily married to Kathi for 10 years. He has worked for a large high-tech firm in Silicon Valley for the past 30 years. He and Kathi speak on Marriage and family issues around the country.
by kathilipp | Jun 23, 2015 | Podcast |
You’ve heard of bucket lists for life, but what about making a bucket list for this summer?
Today we discuss the things we WANT to do to make a memorable and adventurous summer. Listen as we share some highlights of our list and then start one of your own.
After listening and coming up with your own Fun Summer list, post yours in the comments to help others create their list!
This promises to be the best summer yet!
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.
by kathilipp | Jun 16, 2015 | Podcast |
What do you do when someone criticizes you?
In today’s world of social media, we are open to just about any kind of attack and it can be hard to take no matter what the situation.
What motivates others to criticize?
- Are they just being crazy?
- Are they confrontational?
- Are they confused?
Listen as we discuss the three types of criticism and how to respond when it comes your way.
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.
by kathilipp | Jun 16, 2015 | Blog |
Can you handle six days in the Caribbean? I know I can!
Why don’t you join me, Cynthia Ruchti and Carol Kent on April 9, 2016 for a refreshing and inspiring time together. Did I mention it’s in the Caribbean? I’m talking fresh ocean air, ship activities, beautiful scenery and exciting excursions in the ports, PLUS the fellowship of Christian women on the cruise. You’ll be inspired with messages and drawn closer to God so that you can experience the abundant life Jesus came to give!
For more info about the cruise, visit Educational Opportunities Tours!
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by kathilipp | Jun 10, 2015 | Podcast |
Rules, Boundaries, Guidelines….. How do we raise our children to be responsible adults?
Do you lay down the law or do you let your kids have a say?
And have you ever uttered words you never expected to have to say like, “No slugs in bed!”
Listen as Kathi and Erin discuss setting rules for kids and then leave comments with your input and advice.
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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.
by kathilipp | Jun 2, 2015 | Podcast |
What can you do to help when people are (literally) underwater?
Last week, terrible flooding hit Texas and much of the southern United States. Thousands of people lost their homes and several lost their lives, and many of us were left heartbroken and wondering if there was anything we could do to help.
You can! Listen in as Kathi and Erin discuss how people can help when disaster strikes and give you a few tangible (and totally doable) things you can do to help your neighbors in need. Plus, we’ll give you the opportunity to send $5 to an actual family who was actually affected by the flood. (Click here to donate after you listen!)
Thanks for your prayers and concern.
Link to donate now: http://www.gofundme.com/vuzugs
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.
