048. Prepping with Humor, Community, & Confidence with Ready for Anything Author Kathi Lipp

“You are smarter than you know, more resourceful than you know, and you are more prepared than you know.” Ready to laugh AND be inspired? Then listen to this episode! We are going to stop guessing and start preparing because organization & declutter queen Kathi Lipp is here to take the overwhelming idea of prepping and bring information, joy, and good laughs into our day! Kathi is like the nicest neighbor that shows up in book form. You’re going to love her! Kathi’s Bio: Kathi Lipp is a national speaker and host of the Clutter Free Academy podcast, and bestselling author of The Husband Project, Clutter Free, and Overwhelmed. She and her husband Roger live in San Jose, California, and are parents of four young adults. Using humor and wisdom, Kathi offers hope paired with practical steps to women looking to live with meaning. “Organization is taking care of your present and prepping is taking care of your future." What We Talk About: · Chickens and homesteading (for real…and it’s hilarious) · Kathi’s Book Ready for Anything: Preparing Your Heart & Home for Any Crisis Big or Small · Why prepping doesn’t have to be a heavy · Why it’s important to take time to pause, get organized, & prepared · 3-2-3: Kathi’s formula for starting your preparedness journey that puts supply lists into perspective · Finances (and why they aren’t scary) · Who you need to prepare for (and why it’s important to consider community in your head count) · Ditching denial and taking action · Societal messages that hold us back · Pantry basics · Finding peace, relief, & security in the prepping process · Reframing overwhelm while prepping Be a little more prepared today than you were yesterday. (Yes you can!) Please Visit Today’s Sponsors: Beautiful & Simple. Today’s episode is sponsored by Beautiful & Simple. An online boutique I’ve created and filled with products that remind us to slow down, practice self-care, & focus on the meaningful parts of our day: the beautiful & simple moments  My favorite mug is the one that says “you cannot pour from an empty cup.” It’s my daily reminder to take care of myself so I can take care of my family. Go check out the collection of mugs, shirts & bags currently available at www.beautifulandsimple.com Homeschool Explained. This course is for anyone who is interested in homeschool (now or in the future) but isn’t sure where to start. The information in this course will help you make an educated decision about whether homeschool is the right fit for your family and help you understand what modern homeschool days actually look like—all while covering major topics like curriculum, homeschool styles, subjects to teach, cost, state laws, socialization and so much more. This course takes the guess work out of where and how to begin and leaves you with solid support and resources. Start your homeschool journey with confidence! Find out more at www.elevatingmotherhood.com/homeschool Kathi's Links:  Website: www.kathilipp.com Podcasts: https://www.kathilipp.com/clutter-free-podcast/ Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/kathilipp/and Clutter Free Academy on FB: Other Books We Mention: The Clutter Free Home, Clutter Free, Overwhelmed, and The Husband Project Find Lori Beth at www.elevatingmotherhood.com + IG: @loribethauldridge