Less Mess in Minutes - The Podcast

This week’s episode is a short, real-life declutter focused on hair accessories — clips, headbands, bobby pins, bandanas, and a few “why do I even have this?” items. Jeni starts with a small carryover bin from a recent office declutter and decides to keep going with a second small container from the bathroom. You’ll hear her talk through quick decisions, honest hesitation, and why it’s okay to keep something “for now” and revisit it later. By the end, one bin is completely empty, several items are donated or tossed, and everything that’s staying has a clear home. A perfect example of how small, manageable tasks add up — without pressure or perfection.

In this episode of Less Mess in Minutes, I’m spending some time decluttering and tidying the main bathroom, focusing on practical spots like under the sink and the medicine cabinet. This bathroom gets a lot of use right now, so even a small reset can make the space feel easier. I talk through a few decisions as I go and let myself keep things simple, reminding myself (and you) that progress doesn’t have to be perfect to be helpful. This isn’t a full bathroom overhaul, but rather a realistic reset in a space that works hard every day. This episode was recorded during an active, real-time decluttering session, so you’ll hear more movement and rustling than usual, along with normal household sounds as I work through the space.

In this episode of Less Mess in Minutes, I’m easing back into my office after the holidays and giving it a simple tidy — nothing intense, just a few thoughtful minutes to help the space feel better again. I talk through some of my decisions as I go, and I also let myself work quietly at times, with the sounds of real-life tidying happening in the background. This episode is meant to feel like a calm companion while you reset your own space. No pressure to do it all, no rush to finish — just a gentle reminder that even small resets can make a big difference. You may hear some quiet background sounds as I tidy in real time — this episode was recorded right in the middle of the process.

Wrapping paper is one of those things that seems harmless… until it’s not. In this episode of Less Mess in Minutes, I’m sorting through wrapping paper, gift bags, and all the little odds and ends that tend to pile up — especially during busy seasons. I talk through my decisions as I go, share what I’m keeping (and why), and let go of what’s no longer working. This isn’t a big overhaul — just a few simple minutes that make a surprisingly big difference. If you’re craving an easy reset or a quick win, this is a great one to listen to while you tidy along with me. You may hear some background noise as I declutter in real time — this episode was recorded right in the middle of the process.

We all have one: a random box of stuff that’s been sitting around forever. In this episode, Jeni digs into a shoebox-sized container packed with an assortment of surprises — from a toy snake and camera lenses to lanyards, pencils, candy, masks, chargers, and even a curtain rod bracket. As she sorts everything piece by piece, you’ll hear: • How to loosely group items without getting overwhelmed • Why things get worse before they get better (and why that’s okay) • How she decides what to keep, what to toss, and what needs a new home • How to scale a task down if your energy or time is limited By the end, the box is empty, the decisions are made, and the space feels lighter. If you decluttered alongside her, let her know what you tackled today!

In this first episode of Less Mess in Minutes, I’m starting with something that has been driving me absolutely crazy: my purse. Even after pulling out a handful of receipts over the weekend, it was still filled with mystery crumbs, random objects, and way too many “how did this get in here?” surprises. Join me as I empty everything onto a flat surface, sort the entire mess into simple categories, and talk through my decisions in real time — from receipts and tissues to forgotten inhalers, old gift cards, cough drops, and a remote control (yes… a remote control). In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why I declutter based on frustration level • The importance of dumping everything out — even if it gets worse first • All the "treasures" discovered at the bottom of my purse • How I group items into easy categories (papers, trash, meds, tissues, money, makeup, etc.) • My process for deciding what actually deserves a spot in my purse • What gets tossed, what gets relocated, and what gets a “to-do later” pile • How much lighter and more functional my purse feels afterward Whether you’re decluttering your own purse, work bag, wallet, or tote — or just listening for a little motivation — you’ll hear exactly how simple and doable this tiny task can be. Small steps. Big calm. Let’s make a little progress together.