Episode 559: 559: Lessons Learned from Living Through a Renovation Part 2
Can there be guilt-free home organization? Oh sweet sister, there is! Kathi Lipp and her three-time coauthor Cheri Gregory are with us today discussing the lessons each learned during their recent home renovations. Cheri has three simple strategies for us regarding clutter, home organization and renovations. In Part 2 of Lessons Learned from Living Through a Renovation Part 2, Kathi and Cheri do a deep dive into strategies 2 & 3, as well as giving us gems of advice such as:
- There is satisfaction in waiting for the right item for a space
- Give yourself permission to “waste” some money
- Find places where returning items is easy
Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering if it’s possible to move from “out of my mind” to “in control” when you’ve got too many projects on your plate and too much mess in your relationships?
Kathi and Cheri want to show you five surprising reasons why you become stressed, why social media solutions don’t often work, and how you can finally create a plan that works for you. As you identify your underlying hurts, uncover hope, and embrace practical healing, you’ll become equipped to:
- trade the to-do list that controls you for a calendar that allows space in your life
- decide whose feedback to forget and whose input to invite
- replace fear of the future with peace in the present
You can simplify and savor your life—guilt-free! Clutter, tasks, and relationships may overwhelm you now, but God can help you overcome with grace.
Kathi and Cheri Gregory, co-author of Overwhelmed, get together for this episode for a little discussion regarding the concepts of being overwhelmed and being clutter-free. So often we find that our clutter overwhelms us and that being overwhelmed contributes to our clutter. It can be a vicious cycle.
Kathi and Cheri discuss five steps to keep from getting overwhelmed as you declutter your home, your heart, and your life.

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Cheri Gregory
Sensitive and Strong Community Cafe
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Resources Mentioned
- Overwhelmed by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory
Book referenced and authored by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory, providing advice on overcoming stress and clutter.
- 2 Pcs Wardrobe Clothes Organizer with Support Board
Wardrobe clothes organizers referenced in the discussion about home organization.
- Premium Acacia Wood Napkin Holder
Acacia wood napkin holder mentioned as part of helpful organizing items.
- Ultra Fine Continuous Water Mister for Hairstyling, Cleaning, Plants, Misting & Skin Care
Household organizer tool for cleaning and plant care discussed in the episode.
- Organizer Caddy Tote Divided Basket Bin with Handle
Caddy tote mentioned as an organizational helper in the episode.
- KUT from the Kloth (Kathi’s favorite brand of jeans)
Denim brand mentioned as a personal favorite and organization recommendation.
- The Clutter-Free Home
Book by Kathi Lipp providing further tips on creating a clutter-free home.
- Clutter Free for Life
Ongoing program/resource for continuing clutter-free lifestyle by Kathi Lipp.
- An Abundant Place By Kathi Lipp & Cheri Gregory
Book co-authored by the episode hosts, referenced for abundance mindset.
- Sensitive and Strong By Denise J. Hughes and Cheri Gregory
Book by Cheri Gregory and Denise Hughes mentioned in the show's favorited resources.
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