Pruning To Prosper/ Catholic, Declutter, Organize, Motivation, Budget, Meal Plan

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?    Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big pi...

Opening Bible Verse: Luke 4:16   You've decluttered, you've organized the rest with cute bins, baskets and labels, now what?  Even the cutest bins won't stay tidy on their own.  Routines are the key to keeping a home tidy.  In today's episode, I share some of my tips and tricks for getting jobs done and keeping your home nice and tidy ****What’s your first thought when the doorbell rings?  Do you...

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?    Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big pi...

Opening Bible verse: Nehemiah 1:9 This episode is part 2 of 3.  Please listen to episode 114 if you missed the topic of how to determine if you have a clutter problem or a routine problem.  You can listen to that episode here: Episode 114 So you've determined that you have a clutter problem.  Now what?  When I work with a homeowner that is completely overwhelmed by every room of her house, I alway...

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?    Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big pi...

Opening Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 14:40  This episode is part 1 of 3.  We will determine if you have a routine problem or a clutter problem and in the next two weeks, we'll talk about what to do with each of these problems. What’s your first thought when the doorbell rings?  Do you excitedly swing open the door to greet the person on the other side or do you turn off the lights, remain silent and...

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?    Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big pi...

Opening Bible verse: Luke 1:39-45 Inspired by the Lenten Rosary Group and of course...The Visitation.  What is your first thought when the doorbell rings?  Do you hide? Do you quiet the children and pretend you're not home?  Does your clutter make you feel less than, embarrassed, ashamed and isolated?  The happiest people on earth are those that have strong relationships in their lives.  Is clutte...

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?    Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big pi...

Opening Bible Verse: Matthew 18:20 Lent is meant to be a time of sacrifice and growth in our faith.  Similar to January 1st, we begin with high hopes and good intentions but often fall short of our goals.  However, when we gather together with like-minded women, join forces with God, the fruits of our efforts are beyond our expectations.   In today's episode you'll hear from 6 of the women who sig...

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?    Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big pi...

Opening Bible verse: John 19:25 Here is the painting I'm describing in this episode.  Please check it out and let me know your thoughts Pieta by Daniel Crespi   In both the opening Bible passage and in this painting, our Blessed Mother is standing.   After all the sorrows you have endured or are currently walking through, fix your eyes on Jesus. Happy Easter   If you would like to work with me 1:1...

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?    Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big pi...

Opening Bible verse: Matthew 26: 40-41 So much goodness in this passage!  You could read this everyday and gain new perspective.   As Palm Sunday approaches, we will hear the longest Gospel reading of the year.  You've probably heard it every year of your life.  But have you ever really heard it?  We all have a bit of Peter in us.  Peter, James and John famously fall asleep after Jesus asked them...

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?    Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big pi...

Thank you for one year of growing in our faith together while trying to get dinner on the table in a semi-tidy house!   You are the best! Mentioned in this episode: Stef Gass Podcasting Course https://stefaniegass.com Let It Be Easy by Susie Moore https://www.amazon.com/Let-Be-Easy-Simple-Stressing/dp/1608687570 If I read your review on today's episode, please email me so we can set up a time to w...

Opening Bible verse: James 1:22-25 Are you a hearer or a doer? Do you take in all the information? Buy all the personal finance books, listen to all the podcasts and talking heads, yet haven't started doing anything with your money?  In today's episode, I challenge you to move from being a hearer to a doer.  Retiring with dignity and living a life of financial freedom is in your control.  May toda...

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?    Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big pi...

Opening Bible verse: Matthew 14:24-33 Some months you're okay.  All the bills are paid and you can exhale.  You are walking on water.  The next, you're not okay. You feel overwhelmed and as if you are drowning financially.  Are you tired of not feeling safe financially?  Do you feel like one storm will do you in with your money?  Take a look at this one number to see if this could be the problem....

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?    Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big pi...

Opening Bible Verses: Genesis 3:6, 3:11-13 Adam and Eve do two things in this first book of the Bible that we can say people are still doing today that is keeping them broke, drowning in debt, overweight and miserable.  There is a different way.  The way of the wealthy.  In today's episode, I share what not to do like Adam and Eve and what you can start doing today to go from a poor person mindset...

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?    Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big pi...

Opening Bible verse: Luke 9:18-20 Less than 10% of all Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.  Part of the final step is to complete a project for your community.  While every Eagle Scout project is a major accomplishment, the story I share with you today is clearly not your average Eagle Scout project.   We are all being called.  We have all been designed to do something here on earth for God's...

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?    Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big pi...

Opening Bible verse: Psalm 119:27-28 Happy Ash Wednesday, friends!  I am excited to bring this episode to you today as we begin this Holy Season of Lent.  Today we have author, Tina Brienza Guida joining us today to talk about her new book, The Mindful Morning - Meditate, Pray and Love Your Life: A Catholic Guide to Why You Should Meditate and How to Get Started.  Tina is an advocate for mental he...