#356 An Interview with Ty Pennington on Creativity and How to Get Your Most Important Work Done

#356 An Interview with Ty Pennington on Creativity and How to Get Your Most Important Work Done

by | May 14, 2019 | Clutter Free, Podcast | 8 comments

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Ty Pennington author of Life to the Extreme: How a Chaotic Kid Became America’s Favorite Carpenter. Kathi and Ty discuss clutter, creativity, Ty’s experience growing up with ADHD and the lessons he’s learned through the years.

On today’s show you’ll learn:

  • Why creativity actually thrives when thinking small
  • How limitations might seem like obstacles but are actually gifts
  • Why we often create our best stuff when the pressure’s on

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Ty Pennington

Ty Pennington

Ty Pennington has been recognized as a leader in the field of volunteerism for his work on Extreme Makeover and Ty’s Great British Adventure. He is back on the small screen in the new Trading Spaces, Small Business Revolution and While You Were Out. He served as ambassador for the Sears American Dream campaign. In line with his passion for creative and practical housing, he frequently volunteers time with Abod Shelters Foundation, a charitable organization whose mission is to provide sustainable, quality housing to areas in need around the world. Learn more

#355 Dealing with the Most Difficult Relationships with Blythe Daniel and Helen McIntosh

#355 Dealing with the Most Difficult Relationships with Blythe Daniel and Helen McIntosh

by | May 7, 2019 | Podcast | 2 comments

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi tackles “the mother of all topics”, mother-daughter relationships. Kathi is joined by Blythe Daniel and Helen McIntosh, authors of Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters. Kathi, Blythe and Helen discuss the heart clutter that can build up from unhealthy patterns of communication between mothers and daughters.

On today’s show you’ll learn:

  • Why clutter is just a physical manifestation of the fear, guilt and shame that we have in our lives
  • Why asking before giving advice can help strengthen mother-daughter relationships
  • How healing between mothers and daughters can sometimes comes from doing hard things together

 

Giveaway!

Don’t miss our fantastic giveaway sponsored by Harvest House! One grand prize winner will receive a copy of the book Mended, a gorgeous wood frame, fruit infuser water bottle, and assorted note cards.

To enter, visit the blog post from yesterday at https://www.kathilipp.com/2019/05/kids-and-how-to-handle-their-clutter.

 

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Blythe Daniel & Helen McIntosh

Blythe Daniel & Helen McIntosh

Blythe Daniel is a literary agent and marketer with 20 plus years of experience in publishing. She is a speaker at writer’s conferences and is interviewed for podcasts and webinars. She has written for Christian Retailing and Focus on the Family publications, and she links hundreds of bloggers with millions of readers through BlogAbout. Her passion is helping authors share their unique stories. The daughter of Dr. Helen McIntosh, she lives in Colorado with her husband and three children. www.theblythedanielagency.com

Dr. Helen McIntosh (EdD, Counseling Psychology) is a counselor, speaker, educator, and author of Messages to Myself and Eric, Jose & The Peace Rug®. Her work has appeared in Guideposts, ParentLife, and HomeLife magazines. She resides in Georgia with her husband Jim. They have two children and five grandchildren. Learn more. 

#354 Decluttering the Sentimental – How to get Rid of Family Treasures without Getting Rid of the Memories

#354 Decluttering the Sentimental – How to get Rid of Family Treasures without Getting Rid of the Memories

by | Apr 30, 2019 | Podcast | 4 comments

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. Kathi and Tonya talk about a pretty big issue- how to get rid of sentimental treasures without getting rid of the memories.

On today’s show you’ll learn the three questions to ask when it comes to decluttering the sentimental items:

  • Is this the best representation of my relationship?
  • Does this bring back good memories?
  • How can I remember the person without the possession?

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Tonya Kubo

Tonya Kubo

Tonya Kubo is the illustrious, fearless leader of Kathi Lipp’s Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. A speaker and writer, Tonya makes her home in the heart of California with her husband, Brian, their two spirited daughters and one very tolerant cat. Visit her at www.GreatMoms.org.

#353 Creating Declutter Routines that Actually Work with Tonya Kubo

#353 Creating Declutter Routines that Actually Work with Tonya Kubo

by | Apr 23, 2019 | Podcast | 1 comment

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. Kathi and Tonya talk about how to create and keep decluttering routines that actually work.

On today’s show you’ll learn:

  • How “anchoring” one habit to another can help create successful routines
  • Why our decluttering routines are necessary in order to take care of our future self
  • How to stay organized once the space is decluttered

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Tonya Kubo

Tonya Kubo

Tonya Kubo is the illustrious, fearless leader of Kathi Lipp’s Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. A speaker and writer, Tonya makes her home in the heart of California with her husband, Brian, their two spirited daughters and one very tolerant cat. Visit her at www.GreatMoms.org.

#352 How to be a Focused Mom in a Distracted World with Anne-Renee Gumley and Amanda Bacon

#352 How to be a Focused Mom in a Distracted World with Anne-Renee Gumley and Amanda Bacon

by | Apr 16, 2019 | Clutter Free, Podcast | 0 comments

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Anne-Renee Gumley and Amanda Bacon, authors of the new book Shiny Things: Mothering on Purpose in a World of Distraction. Kathi, Anne-Renee and Amanda discuss the challenges of living and parenting with purpose in a time when we are inundated by distractions as well as offer some help for how to stay focused on your most important priorities.

On today’s show you’ll learn:
• Why distraction and clutter are “kissing-cousins”
• The biggest distractions for women
• When distractions are harmless and when they are hurtful

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Giveaway!
The generous people over at Harvest House want to give our readers Amanda Bacon and Anne-Renee Gumley’s book, Shiny Things. 5 people will win a copy and 1 grand prize winner will receive:

• A copy of Shiny Things
• Rustic Felt Letter Board 10×10
• A Notebook Journal
• 18 Colored Felt Pens

Enter to win by commenting over on yesterday’s blog post

Don’t wait to win! Get a copy of the book here.

 

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Anne-Renee Gumley and Amanda Bacon

Anne-Renee Gumley and Amanda Bacon

Anne-Renee Gumley and her husband, Andrew, live in Alaska, with their two children and a bunny. Her days are a messy mix of work, motherhood, and ministry, with time reserved for bike rides, breakfast foods, and bonfires. She loves words—especially the mom related ones.

Amanda Bacon lives in North Carolina with her husband, Jeremy, and their eight children. She works for Proverbs 31 Ministries and loves encouraging women with biblical truth and authenticity. When she isn’t driving carpool or feeding people, you can find her writing, reading, or wandering outdoors. Learn more. 

#351 Dealing with Family Clutter Part 2 with Tonya Kubo

#351 Dealing with Family Clutter Part 2 with Tonya Kubo

by | Apr 9, 2019 | Podcast | 1 comment

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. Kathi and Tonya wrap up the conversation on clutter in the family in part two of this discussion.

On today’s show you’ll learn:

  • Why the principle of negotiating space works regardless of who your family member is or how old they are
  • The secret to getting your family on board with de-cluttering
  • Why we as parents need to be OK with what they choose to let go of

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Bonus- Download Tonya’s guide to making de-cluttering fun so the whole family wins!

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Tonya Kubo

Tonya Kubo

Tonya Kubo is the illustrious, fearless leader of Kathi Lipp’s Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. A speaker and writer, Tonya makes her home in the heart of California with her husband, Brian, their two spirited daughters and one very tolerant cat. Visit her at www.GreatMoms.org.