I have had my fair share of personal struggles with feeling inadequate in the face of unrealistic cleaning standards and the never-ending list of household chores. And while I know that a clean and organized environment impacts our well-being I also know that it doesn't have to be perfect. This episode includes my personal tips for living "cleanish," which i ... Show More
May 11
AP 783: The Importance of Cultivating the Smallest of Joys, Even Amidst the Toughest of Times || with Diane Shiffer, Your Chubby Vintage Nana
As I sat down with Diane Shiffer, I was awestruck by her radiant perspective on joy, especially in a world that often feels engulfed in darkness. Diane, known as the Internet's favorite nana, believes in the transformative power of small joys. As I listened, I realized that joy i ... Show More
51m 24s
May 7
AP 782: Staging Fiddler on the Roof, crisis-turned-cleaning spree, reclaiming routines, a workshop for summer adventures, and savoring a Nashville escape || Messy Middle May 2026
This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I'm loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my life, my family, my work, and my own self development ... Show More
36m 54s
Jan 2023
Getting your Maids to be Organised (#229)
This week I wanted to talk about maids. A lot of people have maids full time or part time in this region and in other parts of the world. When you have a busy household, working, and kids, you need someone there to help with cleaning the house, cooking and sometimes looking after ... Show More
15m 8s
Oct 2023
Simplified Speech #181 – Doin’ the chores
Nobody likes to do chores, but we all have to do them. In this episode, Andrew and Kassy discuss how they split chores in their households, and chat about cleaning services while sharing some useful cleaning tips and life hacks. Join in to improve your listening and speaking skil ... Show More
22m 33s
Apr 2023
5 Easy Steps to Make Your Home and Your Mind Clutter-Free
<p>This episode blew my freakin’ mind.</p><p>After you meet our expert today and learn her revolutionary approach to simplifying your life, you will never approach the topic of picking up, cleaning up, or organizing the same way again.</p><p>Whether it’s your desk or closet that ... Show More
52m 55s
Mar 2024
A Butler's Guide to Managing Your Household
<p>It's a tough job to manage a household. Things need to be regularly fixed, maintained, and cleaned. How do you stay on top of these tasks in order to keep your home in tip-top shape?</p><p>My guest knows his way all around this issue and has some field-tested, insider advice t ... Show More
49m 15s
Nov 2022
How to get your Family to Help Clean the House! | Clutterbug Podcast # 149
Are you tired of being the only one who cares about housework? Are you tired of nagging, begging, and yelling at your family to get them to help you clean the house? In today's podcast, we chat about FIVE techniques that are guaranteed to get your family to help you clean more of ... Show More
22m 14s