The Clutter Fairy Weekly

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By: Gayle Goddard and Ed Gumnick

The Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips. To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (cfhou.com/meetup), follow us on Facebook (cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (cfhou.com/subscribe). To help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (cfho...

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A Matter of Style: Reducing Clutter Conflict in Relationships - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #324
A Matter of Style: Reducing Clutter Conflict in Relationships - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #324 episode artwork
#324
Yesterday at 6:00 PM

We love the people in our lives—and we also love our stuff. But sometimes our feelings about and handling of our clutter can create distance, conflict, or tension with people we care about. In episode #324 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores how organizing style mismatches can complicate relationships and offers strategies for defusing conflict and making space for peaceful coexistence.

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It’s Never Too Early to Start: Plan and Declutter for Retirement - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #323
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#323
10/21/2026

Retirement brings significant disruptions to our lives, our homes, and the way we spend our time. Even if your retirement is decades away, it’s not too soon to start thinking about how you’ll prepare for life after you leave the working world. In episode #323 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores the implications of retirement for decluttering and organizing efforts and suggests age-appropriate strategies to work on retirement planning now.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw323

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Out With the Old, In With the New: Declutter at a Change of Seasons - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #322
Out With the Old, In With the New: Declutter at a Change of Seasons - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #322 episode artwork
#322
10/14/2026

The transition from each season to the next can increase the clutter in our homes as we shift our wardrobes, our habits, and our lifestyles. But each of these inflection points is a fresh opportunity to evaluate our stuff, eliminate what we no longer need, and reset our spaces. In episode #322 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores how to leverage a change of seasons to make progress in our decluttering and organizing efforts.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw322

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It Might Come in Handy One Day, But Probably Not | Short Topics - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #321
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#321
10/09/2026

A viewer asked, “What’s a category of stuff that almost everyone keeps for too long because they overestimate the likelihood they’ll need it someday?” In episode #321 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, delves into some of the most problematic types of “just in case” clutter and explores other short topics suggested by our viewers and listeners.

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More Bigger-Buckets Organizing | Priorities for Older Declutterers - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #320
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#320
10/01/2026

Can we apply The Clutter Fairy’s “bigger-buckets” approach to paper organizing to other categories of clutter? Is there a template that older declutterers can follow to guide our focus as we work to manage the stuff we’ll leave behind? In episode #320 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores “bigger buckets” organizing strategies, prioritizing decluttering activities, and other short topics suggested by our viewers and listeners.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw320

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The Science of Clutter Brain: How Your Mess Hijacks Your Mind - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #319
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#319
09/23/2026

It’s obvious to many declutterers that our messy environment adds to the stress we experience. But recent advances in neuroscience and psychology have led to a more detailed understanding of how a cluttered space can produce the phenomenon of “clutter brain.” In episode #319 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores neurological, biological, and psychological impacts of clutter and offers strategies to clear the fog and keep moving forward.

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Organize Social Spaces to Entertain, Relax, and Enjoy Family Time - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #318
Organize Social Spaces to Entertain, Relax, and Enjoy Family Time - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #318 episode artwork
#318
09/17/2026

Social spaces—the areas in our homes where we gather with family and friends—are frustratingly susceptible to clutter collection. High traffic, a central location, multiple functions, and the shared character of these spaces can make them hard to keep clear. In episode #318 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, continues our room-by-room organizing series by examining the clutter issues of living rooms, family rooms, and other spaces where we gather with family or welcome guests.

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Decluttering Our Ideas About Stuff: Organizing Myths versus Reality - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #317
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#317
09/11/2026

Many people approach the task of organizing with our heads full of myths, urban legends, and flat-out lies we’ve collected from TV shows, mass-market books, well-meaning family members, and other people’s entrenched beliefs. In episode #317 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, uncovers the realities hiding behind common myths, misconceptions, and limiting beliefs that interfere with efforts to declutter and organize our stuff.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw317

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The Persistent Problem of Paper—Part II: Corralling the Influx - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #316
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#316
09/02/2026

The fight against paper clutter begins at the sources. We take in paper through the mail, our daily activities, and dozens of other sources, and if we don’t have a clear plan to deal with it, it can quickly pile up and get out of control. In episode #316 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores ways to bring the influx of paper under control and outlines a “bigger buckets” strategy for managing the paper we need to keep.

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The Persistent Problem of Paper—Part I: Addressing the Backlog - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #315
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#315
08/30/2026

More Clutter Fairy clients struggle with paper clutter than any other single category of stuff. Paper piles up at an overwhelming pace, and the passage of time seems to make paper decluttering even harder. In episode #315 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores the complexities of paper clutter and suggests strategies for getting your paper pile backlog under control.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw315

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Logic versus Heart | The Need to Feel Good About Letting Things Go - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #314
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#314
08/23/2026

How do we act on the things that logic tells us we need to do when our hearts are telling us no? And how important is it that we make peace with where our cast-off stuff is going? In episode #314 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, answers these and other viewer and listener questions and discusses short topics suggested by our audience in our surveys and social-media channels.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw314

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Most Effective Mindsets for Downsizing | Favorite Client Excuses - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #313
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#313
08/09/2026

When it’s time to downsize, what sort of decluttering mindset produces the least stress and the greatest sense of freedom? And what are some of the best excuses Gayle hears from her organizing clients? In episode #313 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, answers these and other viewer and listener questions and discusses short topics suggested by our audience in our surveys and social-media channels.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw313

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Accidental Collections: The Stashes We Collect Without Meaning To - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #312
Accidental Collections: The Stashes We Collect Without Meaning To - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #312 episode artwork
#312
07/31/2026

When we say “collection,” we usually mean a deliberate accumulation of items in a specific category: postcards, stamps, dolls, and so on. But sometimes we end up with a collection completely by accident, such as 50 pairs of shoes we don’t wear, a cabinet full of coffee mugs, or enough gift-wrap to cover Manhattan. In episode #312 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, identifies common sources of accidental collections and suggests strategies for getting them under control.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw312

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Shopping for the Home That Has Everything: Alternatives to Buying - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #311
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#311
07/24/2026

Do you continue to enjoy shopping even though you’ve reached a place in your life where you need almost nothing? The dopamine rush from acquiring something new can keep us hooked on the hunt even as we labor to manage the stuff we already own. In episode #311 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores why many of us struggle to break the retail-therapy habit and suggests alternative outlets to scratch the shopping itch.

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Other People’s Stuff: Setting Clear Boundaries to Control Clutter - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #310
Other People’s Stuff: Setting Clear Boundaries to Control Clutter - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #310 episode artwork
#310
07/17/2026

If we’re not careful, other people’s gifts and cast-off belongings can easily become our problem. Friends, family members, and housemates may carelessly, unwittingly, or even aggressively sabotage our efforts to reduce clutter and organize our homes. In episode #310 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores how setting firm and meaningful boundaries with other people can reduce the accumulation of clutter in our spaces.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw310

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When the World Confounds Expectations, Declutter Your Expectations - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #309
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#309
07/13/2026

A wise woman said, “You need to declutter your expectations of yourself.” This suggestion felt like advice we should share with The Clutter Fairy audience! In episode #309 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores how real-world experiences confound our expectations for decluttering and organizing projects—and how to adjust our thinking for better results.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw309

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Summertime and the Clutter Is Easy: Summer Decluttering Ideas - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #308
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#308
06/30/2026

Summer is here, and the living is supposed to be easy, right? But clutter can interfere with our ability to enjoy the extra daylight and leisure time that summer offers. In episode #308 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers tips for clearing summer-related clutter to make space for fun in the sun, the water, or your beautiful, peaceful home.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw308

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Quick Wins: 50 Easy Ways to Start (or Restart) Clearing Clutter - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #307
Quick Wins: 50 Easy Ways to Start (or Restart) Clearing Clutter - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #307 episode artwork
#307
06/19/2026

Are you having trouble deciding where or how to begin your decluttering and organizing work? Or maybe you’re struggling through a big project, and you’d like to score an easy win. The Clutter Fairy has a few ideas! In episode #307 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, suggests 50 items or areas of focus where you can start or re-energize your decluttering and organizing efforts.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw307

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While You Declutter, Don’t Forget to Leave Space for Yourself - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #306
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#306
06/14/2026

Decluttering is more than just emptying closets and throwing things away. Mindfully clearing clutter and organizing our possessions can be a valuable form of self-care that creates space for peace and growth in our lives. In episode #306 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores how mindful decluttering and organizing can help us release negative feelings and brighten our emotional landscape.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw306

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How to Start Decluttering a Large Space—and Other Small Topics - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #305
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#305
06/05/2026

A viewer asked, “What’s the best way to declutter large areas like attics and basements?” A vast, cluttered space can shut us down before we even get started, but there are simple strategies you can implement to tame the beast! In episode #305 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, outlines a flexible plan for decluttering a large space and explores other short topics suggested by our audience.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw305

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Declutter Room-by-Room: Guest Rooms and Other Multi-function Spaces - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #304
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#304
06/01/2026

Do you have a guest room that’s also your home office, the gift-wrapping room, and the craft room? Or maybe you live in a studio where the challenge is to carry out all your activities in one space. In episode #304 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, continues our room-by-room decluttering series by exploring multi-function spaces—how to make them work, or at least make them work better.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw304

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Lifestyles in Transition: Get Out of What You’re No Longer Into - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #303
Lifestyles in Transition: Get Out of What You’re No Longer Into - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #303 episode artwork
#303
05/16/2026

Sometimes we lose interest in things we used to appreciate—or we no longer have the time, energy, or physical capacity to pursue and enjoy them. After the thrill is gone, what was once essential gear can become nagging, guilt-ridden clutter. In episode #303 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores how to assess changes in our interests, evaluate the debris thereof, and let go of the old to make room for new passions.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw303

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Everything But the Sink: Declutter and Organize Kitchen Contents - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #302
Everything But the Sink: Declutter and Organize Kitchen Contents - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #302 episode artwork
#302
05/08/2026

What belongs in the kitchen? It seems like an easy question to answer, but lots of stuff ends up there by default or because the kitchen just happens to be on the way to everywhere else. In episode #302 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, examines kitchen contents from a fresh angle and suggests strategies to streamline your kitchen to be lean, clean, and ready for essential kitchen tasks.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw302

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Special Guest: Karen Baker on Productivity, Routines, and More - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #301
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#301
05/01/2026

Cluttered spaces diminish our productivity by adding distractions, draining energy and focus, and wasting our most valuable resource—time. Organizing can help us find the clarity and confidence to accomplish important work and boost our mental wellbeing in the process. In episode #301 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, welcomes back productivity guru Karen Baker to explore the complex relationship between productivity and organization and offer tips to boost your productivity.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw301

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Come Celebrate Episode #300 With Us - And Ask Us Anything! - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #300
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#300
04/24/2026

An audience member asked, “Should you declutter when you’re angry?” Decluttering can be challenging work even when you’re in a great mood, so it’s important to consider the effects of strong emotions on your organizing process. In episode #300 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, answers viewer and listener questions and discusses short topics suggested by our audience in our surveys and social-media channels.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw300

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The Chicken or the Egg: Complexities of the Organizing Process - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #299
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#299
04/17/2026

An audience member asked, “Is there a ‘Which came first, the chicken or the egg?’ way of thinking about decluttering?” We started pondering the conundrums we face as we work to organize—such as whether more storage ever really solves the problem of too much stuff. In episode #299 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, examines “chicken and egg” dichotomies that challenge people with clutter and offers strategies for escaping these mental traps.

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Out of Sight, On Your Mind: Declutter Your Personal Space of Shame - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #298
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#298
04/01/2026

Many of us have a place that serves as a last private refuge for clutter. Junk drawers, inaccessible closets, spare rooms—we use these spaces to conceal stuff from our families, our guests, and even ourselves. In episode #298 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores hiding places for clutter and offers tips for reclaiming your “personal space of shame” as a usable part of your home.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw298

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Not My Stuff, But Still My Problem: Decluttering for Caregivers - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #297
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#297
03/23/2026

Managing our own stuff is tough enough—but the process gets even more difficult and complicated when we’re caregivers for children, dependent adults, or elderly parents. In episode #297 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores the complexities of decluttering and organizing for people who depend on us and offers strategies for navigating these special clutter situations.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw297

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Book Club: New Order: A Decluttering Handbook for Creative Folks (and Everyone Else) (Wolf) - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #296
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#296
03/13/2026

“Can a decluttered space fuel a creative mind?” Author Fay Wolf answers an enthusiastic yes in her book New Order: A Decluttering Handbook for Creative Folks (And Everyone Else). In episode #296 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, reviews New Order and discusses lessons from this decluttering and organizing guide aimed at making space in your home and life for artistic inspiration.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw296

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Decluttering and Organizing in Relation to the Death of a Spouse - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #295
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#295
03/06/2026

The death of a spouse or life partner can create profound disruptions in the lives and homes of the survivors. The combination of grief with a huge additional load of responsibilities can shut down even the most organized among us. In episode #295 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores the implications of a spouse’s death on our decluttering and organizing efforts and offers strategies to plan for and manage this difficult transition.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw295

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Collect and Organize Paperwork to Get Ready for Tax Preparation - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #294
Collect and Organize Paperwork to Get Ready for Tax Preparation - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #294 episode artwork
#294
03/01/2026

It’s tax prep season in the U.S.—time to gather, review, and organize the documents you’ll need to file your taxes. If you’ve been organizing records as you accumulated them, this will be a simple process. If not, we’ll help you get them in order! In episode #294 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers tips for organizing tax documents in preparation for filing your tax returns.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw294

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How to Disassemble a Loved One’s Craft Room and More Short Topics - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #293
How to Disassemble a Loved One’s Craft Room and More Short Topics - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #293 episode artwork
#293
02/20/2026

How do you go about breaking down a deceased loved one’s art or craft room? A creative space can be a minefield of memories, emotional challenges, and tough decisions that require a careful and thoughtful approach. In episode #293 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explains how to manage a late loved one’s creative space and tackles other short topics suggested by our audience.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw293

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The Right Stuff: Assemble Your Decluttering and Organizing Toolkit - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #292
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#292
02/13/2026

As you work toward your organizing goals, it’s important to set yourself up to succeed by creating a supportive environment. A key condition for success is having the right tools and supplies at your disposal. In episode #292 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers guidance for assembling an organizing toolkit so you’ll be equipped to face nearly any clutter challenge that may arise.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw292

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Overcome Overwhelm: Stop Your Emotional Juggling and Move Forward - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #291
Overcome Overwhelm: Stop Your Emotional Juggling and Move Forward - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #291 episode artwork
#291
01/31/2026

People with clutter issues often report feeling overwhelmed—like a juggler trying to keep too many balls in the air. Even when they know where they’d like to go, they can’t always see a way to get there through the confusion. In episode #291 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores the condition of overwhelm and offers practical pointers to get unstuck and stay in motion on your organizing projects.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw291

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Clean Break: How to Declutter and Organize the Bathroom - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #290
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#290
01/23/2026

Bathrooms are typically small rooms that play a huge role in our health, hygiene, appearance, and relaxation. But the frequent and steady traffic they get makes bathrooms a hot spot for clutter accumulation! In episode #290 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, examines the sources of restroom clutter and offers strategies for making your bathroom an efficient, organized, attractive, and relaxing place.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw290

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Special Guest: Karen Baker on Productivity and Organization - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #289
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#289
01/17/2026

Cluttered spaces reduce our productivity by draining energy and focus, adding distractions, and wasting our most valuable resource—time. Getting organized can help improve our mental wellbeing and find the clarity and confidence to accomplish important work. In episode #289 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, welcomes guest organizer Karen Baker to explore the complex relationship between productivity and organization and offer tips to boost productivity.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw289

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Looking Back to Move Forward: Your Organizing Year in Review - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #288
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#288
01/08/2026

What did you learn about yourself and your stuff through your decluttering efforts in 2025? What lessons will you take forward into your organizing work in the new year? In episode #288 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, guides us through a decluttering and organizing review of 2025 and suggests ways for our audience to continue their growth, learning, and success in 2026.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw288

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Commitments You’ll Love to Keep: Reframe New Year’s Resolutions - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #287
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#287
12/30/2025

As New Year’s Eve approaches, we spend moments of self-reflection and inspiration coming up with ambitious goals for next year. We set them…and then get distracted and leave them by the curb. In special episode #287 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explains reasons that New Year’s resolutions fail more often than they succeed and suggests more effective ways to frame the changes you want to make in your life.

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Season’s Greetings from The Clutter Fairy Family to You and Yours! - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #286
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#286
12/23/2025

Season’s greetings from The Clutter Fairy family to you and yours! In special episode #286 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, thanks our clients, patrons, friends, family, viewers, and listeners for your generous support this year and wishes you a joyous and peaceful holiday season filled with all that your heart desires!

The text of this message and other show notes can be found at https://cfhou.com/tcfw286.

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Celebrate Wins | Set Boundaries on Stuff | Declutter Subscriptions - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #285
Celebrate Wins | Set Boundaries on Stuff | Declutter Subscriptions - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #285 episode artwork
#285
12/18/2025

What are your favorite ways to celebrate decluttering wins? What boundaries does the Clutter Fairy set on her own stuff? How do we declutter our subscriptions? In episode #285 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, answers these and other viewer and listener questions and discusses short topics suggested by our audience in our surveys and social-media channels.

Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw285

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