Best Abc Declutter Podcasts (2025)

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Don’t Buy the Hype: Conscientious Shopping in the Holiday Season - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #283 57:37

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As the holiday shopping season shifts into high gear, marketers use every trick they know to get us to buy, buy, buy. But we can resist the noise and pressure to overspend and add to clutter if we practice thoughtful, conscientious shopping habits. In episode #283 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The C…

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Magazine Moments: Gifting Experiences Instead of Things (Ep 53) 17:55

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How to Give Clutter-Free Gifts That Create Memories In this heartwarming Magazine Moments episode, Julie and Janis dive into one of the most freeing concepts of the holiday season: gifting experiences instead of stuff. Inspired by Joshua Becker’s article “How to Gift Experiences Instead of Things” from Becoming Minimalist, this conversation unpacks…

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Helping Hands: How to Ask for Decluttering Support (or Offer Yours) - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #282 1:01:01

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The work of decluttering and organizing can be too overwhelming for one person to tackle. So we ask for help. But assistants who aren’t sensitive to our goals, priorities, and emotional needs can create as many problems as they solve. In episode #282 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy i…

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Cleaning the Laundry Room ~ Ep52 16:48

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Julie and Janis tackle the often-neglected laundry room, transforming it from the "Bermuda Triangle of the home" into a clean, functional space. They break down the cleaning process into manageable steps that work whether you have a dedicated room, stacked units, or just a basement corner. Why Your Laundry Room Matters A cluttered laundry room make…

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Clear the Deck: Organize to Prepare for Injury, Illness, Disability - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #281 54:45

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Sooner or later, most households will experience health or mobility issues of some kind. An injury, illness, or age-related loss of mobility will often exacerbate existing clutter problems. In episode #281 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores steps we can take …

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Cleaning the Entryway & Dining Room for Holiday Hosting - E51 14:25

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Episode 51 | The JJs Declutter Podcast Episode Description Get your home holiday-ready! Julie and Janis tackle the two spaces that make or break your hosting game—the entryway and dining room. Learn the "Clear, Clean, Contain (+ Celebrate!)" system that transforms these high-traffic areas from cluttered chaos to guest-ready gorgeous. In This Episod…

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Being Grateful for What We Have (or Don’t): Gratitude and Clutter - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #280 59:16

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It’s easy to get swept up and carried away by the excitement of the holiday season. But as we prepare for this busy time of family, fun, and celebration, let’s reflect on our feelings of gratitude and how they impact the way we accumulate, manage, and dispose of our stuff. In episode #280 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional org…

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Menu Planning ~ "From 5PM Panic to Pizza Friday" E50 22:21

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Ep50 "From 5PM Panic to Pizza Friday (No Spreadsheets Required)" Stop staring into the fridge at 5PM wondering what to feed everyone! Julie & Janis are tackling menu planning—simple, doable, & realistic for actual busy people. No spreadsheets, no color coding, just a system that saves time, money, & your sanity. Everyday Menu Planning Basics: Start…

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Learn from the Past | Clutter on the Go | Default Capsule Wardrobes - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #279 57:10

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What did we do differently at times in our lives when we were less cluttered? What’s good advice for staying organized and decluttered while traveling? Is it still a “capsule wardrobe” if you just happen to wear only a small number of items? In episode #279 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter …

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Magazine Moments ~ Preparing for Guests E49 23:07

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"Preparing for Guests (Yes, People DO Check Your Medicine Cabinet!)" It's Magazine Moments time! Janis & Julie review articles from TheSpruce.com about prepping your home for guests. From entryways to under-bed dust bunnies, here's how to make guests feel welcome without losing your sanity. Article 1: 7 Forgotten Spots to Declutter Before Guests Ar…

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Service Solutions: When Doing All the Work Yourself Is Too Much - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #278 59:10

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Decluttering and organizing is time-consuming, emotionally challenging, and sometimes physically demanding work. If you find that can’t get it all done yourself even with the help of family and friends, consider hiring service providers to assist with the toughest chores. In episode #278 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional orga…

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Kitchen Crusade Part 2 ~ The Deep Clean Ep48 13:35

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JJs Declutter Podcast - Episode 48: Kitchen Crusades Part 2 "The Deep Clean (Roll Up Your Sleeves Territory)" Welcome back, brave warriors! This is NOT your daily wipe-and-walk. This is question-your-life-choices territory where we tackle crumb colonies, sticky secrets behind the fridge, and that expired hoisin sauce from 2019 (why is it always hoi…

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Value Versus Values: How We Think About What Our Stuff Is Worth - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #277 1:02:26

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Our perceptions of the value of our stuff can cloud our judgment about what really supports the life we want to be living—and what doesn’t. But a focus on our values helps us ground our decluttering decisions in a better understanding of ourselves. In episode #277 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The C…

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Kitchen Crusades Part 1 ~ "The Routine Clean Ep47 (AKA: How to Keep Your Kitchen From Becoming a Biology Experiment)" 21:01

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Grab your dish gloves, friends! Julie & Janis tackle routine kitchen cleaning that keeps your kitchen functional without Pinterest-level perfection. Spoiler: Your sink has more bacteria than your toilet seat. The JJs 7-Step Kitchen Cleaning Routine Step 1: Declutter First Flat Surface Sweep with laundry basket Move appliances (yes, even the coffee …

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Book Club: ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life (Kolberg/Nadeau) - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #276 1:00:55

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People with ADHD often struggle to declutter and organize because of challenges with time management, planning, and executive function. ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life seeks to address these challenges with advice written specifically for an ADHD audience. In episode #276 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer an…

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From Grime To Shine: Your Complete Floor Cleaning Guide (E46) 27:30

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Welcome to the ultimate floor cleaning bootcamp! 🧹 Your hosts Janis and Julie are getting down and dirty (literally) as they tackle every type of flooring in your home ... from hardwood to carpet, tile to that fancy cork flooring your neighbor Susan won't stop Instagramming about. Discover why your floors are probably staging a quiet rebellion agai…

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From Chaotic Hiding Place to Peaceful Retreat: The Primary Bedroom - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #275 58:39

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The main bedroom should be a quiet, peaceful sanctuary where we recharge ourselves and enjoy intimate moments. But when clutter invades, visual distractions and mental noise can drain our energy and diminish the quality of our sleep. In episode #275 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in…

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Magazine Moments. All About Brooms! 26:16

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By Julie Weisgerber and Janis Kosmala

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More ABCs of Clutter: Another Alphabet of Organizing Suggestions - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #274 56:04

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Clutter insinuates itself into every part of our lives: our space, our time, our emotions, our relationships. From boxes moldering in the Attic to the Zester lurking in a kitchen drawer, we must examine our lives to discard the stuff we no longer need, love, or use. In episode #274 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer …

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Bathroom Battles ~ Let's Get It Clean! Ep44 15:57

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Welcome to the land of toothpaste fossils and mysterious soap scum rings! Julie and I (Janis) are tackling the grimiest, grungiest room in your house, and trust me, we're bringing the sparkle. What You'll Learn The Royal Treatment for Your Throne We're starting where nobody wants to but everybody needs to ... the toilet. We'll walk you through our …

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Clutter Hacks: Five-minute Maintenance Habits to Make a Big Impact - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #273 56:29

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Clearing clutter is really two jobs: reducing the backlog of accumulated stuff and cultivating habits to keep the mess from getting worse. The more effectively you handle ongoing maintenance, the more energy you’ll have to devote to the backlog project. In episode #273 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of …

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The Bedroom Clean-out You Actually Want to Do (Ep43) 20:13

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Your bedroom should be your retreat—not your laundry room, office, snack bar, or panic zone. Julie & Janis break down their step-by-step bedroom cleaning process with the JJ's Clean and Cozy Bedroom Checklist. From finding your pillow under 17 mismatched socks to creating a 5-minute nightly routine, this episode transforms bedroom overwhelm into sa…

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Creative-output Clutter | Learning to Live in Decluttered Space - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #272 1:00:59

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What are we supposed to do with art and craft projects after we’ve finished them? How can chronically cluttered people learn to be comfortable in a decluttered space? It’s time for another “Ask Us Anything” episode! In episode #272 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, a…

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Ep 42 ~ From Dust Bunnies to Deep Dives ~ 5 Types of Cleaning 15:58

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The 5 Types of Cleaning (And Why Your Social Life Depends on Knowing the Difference!) Welcome back to the JJs Declutter Podcast with your fairy godmothers of freshness, Julie and Janis! 🧚‍♀️✨ Think cleaning is just one boring category? Think again! We're breaking down the 5 types of cleaning that can save your time, sanity, and possibly your social…

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Clutter-friendly Ways to Give, Receive, Downsize, and Regift Gifts - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #271 57:46

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We often endow items we receive as gifts with a special status in our decluttering decision-making. But even gifts become clutter if we don’t love, need, or use them! In episode #271 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores the complex issues of decluttering gifts …

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Ep 41 ~ Henny Penny and the Sky High Clutter 13:04

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Episode 41: Henny Penny & Sky High Clutter Episode Description Join Julie and Janis as they transform the classic tale of Henny Penny into a hilarious decluttering adventure! When panic meets piles and storage becomes dangerous, our feathered friends learn that the sky isn't falling—it's just buried under years of accumulated stuff. From expired co…

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A Houseful of Limitless Potential: Clutter and the Creative Mind - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #270 1:01:29

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Do your efforts to declutter conflict with your calling to live a brilliant, original, and creative life? For artists, craftspeople, and hobbyists, the stuff in our homes can stimulate our imaginations at the same time it stands in the way of our freedom to create. In episode #270 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer a…

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Episode 40: Magazine Moments - Weekend Cleaning Habits 20:52

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Episode Summary Julie and Janis dive back into "Magazine Moments" territory. This episode they're breaking down weekend cleaning habits that won't make you want to hide under your (hopefully weekly-washed) sheets! The JJs tackle two articles about Saturday and Sunday cleaning routines, sharing their own hilarious cleaning confessions along the way.…

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Partners in Clutter: Organizing With (or in Spite of) Other People - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #269 1:02:41

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Other people can be valuable companions in our decluttering and organizing journeys, or they can interfere with our best efforts. We have to be careful and mindful about who gets a say in our decision-making. In episode #269 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, discusse…

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Ep 39 ~ Hansel & Gretel and the Crumbs of Clutter 20:29

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Episode Title: Hansel & Gretel and the Crumbs of Clutter Welcome to another whimsical adventure with Julie & Janis! This is where fairy tales meet clutter chaos! Yes, it's another installment of our Fractured Fairy Tale Series!🧹✨ In this episode, Hansel and Gretel aren’t just leaving breadcrumbs—they’re conquering clutter one magical mess at a time…

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Not Getting Any Younger: Age as a Factor in Clutter (continued) - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #268 59:07

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The effects of aging can add significant challenges to the work of managing our clutter. But decluttering and organizing our spaces yields lots of benefits for older people, such as greater ease of movement, improved safety, and increased mental clarity. In episode #268 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of…

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Ep 38 ~ Rumpelstiltskin: Spinning Chaos into Clarity 12:40

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Episode 38 – Rumpelstiltskin: Spinning Chaos into Clarity In this whimsical, laugh-out-loud episode of The JJs Declutter Podcast, Julie and Janis re-imagine the classic tale of Rumpelstiltskin — only this time, it’s less about spinning straw into gold and more about spinning clutter into calm. From the Miller’s Daughter’s “Room of Doom” to the Quee…

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Not Getting Any Younger: Age as a Factor in Clutter and Organizing - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #267 58:31

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The effects of aging can add significant challenges to the work of managing our clutter. But decluttering and organizing our spaces yields lots of benefits for older people, such as greater ease of movement, improved safety, and increased mental clarity. In episode #267 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of…

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Ep 37 ~ Little Red Riding Hood's Locker of DOOM 13:43

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🎙️ Episode 37: Little Red Riding Hood’s Locker of DOOM Podcast: The JJs Declutter Podcast Hosts: Julie Weisgerber & Janis Kosmala Duration: ~13 minutes ✨ Episode Summary: Middle school lockers can get scary fast—and in this hilarious, heartwarming tale, Little Red Riding Hood’s locker has crossed into doom territory. Julie and Janis take us through…

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The Clutter Fairy’s Favorite Organizing Solutions and Products - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #266 56:42

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You’ve done the tough work of decluttering, and now it’s time to organize the treasures you’ve decided to keep. If putting stuff away is the part of the project that trips you up, this week’s show is for you! In episode #266 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, discusse…

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Ep 36 ~ Magazine Moments ~ Back To School Edition 18:48

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🎒 Episode 36: Magazine Moments – Back to School Edition The JJs Declutter Podcast Is your house still clinging to summer while your calendar screams “First Day of School”? Julie and Janis are here to rescue your routines and restore sanity before the school bell rings. In this jam-packed Back to School episode, the JJs guide you through 7 essential…

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How We Define “Organized” | Answering Your Decluttering Naysayers - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #265 58:39

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A viewer asked, “Can you define the term ‘organized’?” The dictionary definition leaves us a little cold, so we’ll suggest one that works better for our audience! We’ll also talk about how to respond to people who pooh-pooh your decluttering efforts. In episode #265 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The…

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Ep 35 – The 3 Pigs & the House of Clutter 13:08

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🎧 Episode 35 – The 3 Pigs & the House of Clutter Welcome to another delightfully messy fairy tale reboot with a decluttering twist! 🐷🏡 This week on The JJs Declutter Podcast, Julie and Janis take on the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs—but instead of big bad wolves and huffing and puffing, we’re sorting through board games, DOOM boxes, and dus…

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Getting Honest With Yourself About What Works and What Doesn’t - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #264 55:06

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Have you struggled with clutter for years, but keep feeling like you’re right back at square one? Maybe it’s time to take a critical look at the beliefs, assumptions, and routines that aren’t getting the job done. In episode #264 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, exa…

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Epi 34 – Henny Penny’s Picnic Panic Fractured Fairy Tale Edition 14:11

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🎙️ Episode 34 – Henny Penny’s Picnic Panic The JJs Declutter Podcast: Fractured Fairy Tale Edition 🧺 Episode Summary In this whimsical, pun-filled episode of The JJs Declutter Podcast, Henny Penny sets the gold standard for picnic prep—until her messy, unprepared feathered friends arrive in a flurry of chaos and mystery casseroles. From spotless ca…

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The Home Office: Align Your Workspace with How You Really Work Now - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #263 1:04:38

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New technologies and trends have transformed the way many of us work, but our home workspaces haven’t always kept up with the changes. One consequence is clutter that cuts into productivity and diminishes enjoyment of our homes. In episode #263 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Hous…

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Epi 33 ~ Beauty & The Mess: A Tale as Old as Time 14:01

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🎙️ The JJ's Declutter Podcast — Episode 33: Beauty & The Mess: A Tale as Old as Time Episode Summary: In this whimsical and wildly relatable fractured fairy tale, Julie and Janis take you on an enchanted journey through Beauty and the Mess — a cluttered castle comedy starring Belle (the bellhop of everyone’s baggage) and a Beast who’s deeply attach…

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Reality Checks: What We Learn About Ourselves as We Get Organized - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #262 1:00:39

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The decluttering and organizing process is a journey of self-discovery. As we peel back the layers of our lives, we learn valuable lessons about who we are in relation to our stuff. In episode #262 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, shares the reality checks and “Aha!…

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Epi 32: Cinderella & the Mothball Masquerade 15:37

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🎙️ Episode 32: Cinderella & the Mothball Masquerade Fractured Fairy Tale Edition — When Moths Attack and Closets Fight Back! Episode Summary: Once upon a grime, there was a tale of lace, legacy... and larvae! In this whimsical and pun-filled fractured fairy tale, Cinderella isn’t waiting for a prince—she’s waging war against moths, mildew, and mayh…

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How to Organize and Store Cleaning Products, plus More Short Topics - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #261 1:01:43

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How many cleaning supplies do we really need? How much is too much? And what’s the best way to organize and store cleaning products? In episode #261 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers strategies and best practices for organizing and storing cleaning products—pl…

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Episode 31: Magazine Moments - Fourth of July Prep 🎆 30:11

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Get ready to spark some patriotic decluttering magic! Julie and Janis dive into their "Magazine Moments" series with Fourth of July prep tips that'll help you celebrate without the clutter chaos. From flag etiquette to grilling wisdom, they're serving up red, white, and blue organization tips with their signature whimsical style. Episode Highlights…

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When It’s Time for a Change, Downsize and Declutter Your Wardrobe - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #260 59:17

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Does your wardrobe include clothes you’ve never even gotten around to wearing? The convenience of online shopping, the proliferation of fast fashion, and the temptation of “retail therapy” have helped us stuff our dressers and closets to overflowing. In episode #260 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The…

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Epi 30 ~ Porch & Patio Pandemonium 12:03

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🧹 Episode Summary: Porch & Patio Pandemonium In this laugh-out-loud episode, Julie and Janis take you on a wild ride through the cluttered jungles of porches, patios, and decks. Is your outdoor space a peaceful retreat or a dumping ground for broken plant pots and squirrel-sized Airbnbs? From gnomes who’ve seen too much to citronella candles that h…

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Your Home Is Not a Museum: Making Tough Choices About Collections - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #259 55:25

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Collections become clutter as soon as they outgrow our systems of organization, the space allotted to them, or our capacity to enjoy them. It takes a careful, thoughtful approach to store and display collections and to recognize when it’s time to cut back. In episode #259 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner …

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Episode 29: Goldilocks Goes Glamping 17:21

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Welcome back to the whimsical world of decluttering! In this episode, Julie and Janis trade porridge for propane as they follow Goldilocks on her glamping getaway. Spoiler alert: it’s less Pinterest-perfect and more “Pinterest Panic.” From overstuffed coolers to collapsing cots, Goldie’s cluttered campsite becomes a cautionary tale. 💡 You'll learn:…