Welcome back to the JJ's Declutter Podcast ~ Fractured Fairy Tales Edition! 

We're heading back to Whoville, where the halls are decked, the stockings are hung, and the glitter is absolutely everywhere. Full-on festive explosions that would make even the most enthusiastic decorator question their life choices.
 
The Holiday Chaos
It's early December in Whoville—garland on banisters, bows on pets, twinkle...

 Welcome to the JJ's Declutter Podcast Fractured Fairy Tale Edition! This holiday special tells the transformation story of the Grinch of Mount Messmore—a grumpy, cluttered soul who discovers that joy was hiding underneath all that junk. Spoiler alert: He didn't steal Christmas, but he did reclaim his peace, one #Tidy12 session at a time!
 
Meet Our Grinch

Forget Mount Crumpit—our Grinch lives on Mount M...

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 why experience-based gifts deepen connection, reduce clutter, and create lif...

 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 makes an already unpopular chore even more stressful
• Organiz...

 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 Episode:

The Entryway Strategy
 

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 With Your Goals - Budget-friendly? Health-focused? Three-soccer-p...

"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 Arrive

1. Declutter Your Entryway

• First impressions matter!
• Pret...

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 hoisin sauce?).

Pro tip: Take before pictures to celebrate your progress...

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 maker)
• #Tidy12 Challenge: 12 minutes to clear surfaces

Step 2: Dishes & Si...

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 against your one-size-fits-all cleaning approach, and learn the correct wa...

 ✨ Episode 45: Magazine Moments – All About Brooms! ✨ 

Who knew brooms had so much history, mystery, and a whole lot of superstition? In this Magazine Moments episode, Julie and Janis sweep through time with fascinating facts, folklore, and modern cleaning tips about one of the oldest household tools: the humble broom. 

From ancient twig bundles to the angled Costco corner broom, from witches’ besoms to Trader Joe’s cinnamon-scented ...

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 top-to-bottom cleaning routine, including tho...

 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 sanctuary bliss.

🧹 What You'll Learn:

• Why your bedroom directly impac...

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 life. From routine "keep the wolves at bay" cleaning to emergency &quo...

 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 coupons to the dreaded "Ottoman of Doom," discover how t...

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. Spoiler alert: Janis's Chromecast remote will never be white...

 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. From a garage full of “mystery wires” and Capri Suns past their expir...

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 Queen’s collapsing crown rack, we uncover how magical organizing systems, funny item nickna...

🎙️ 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 Red’s chaotic, crushed-snack-filled locker journey and her magical organ...