{"podcast":{"title":"Clutter Free Academy","slug":"clutter-free-academy-422044","podcast_index_feed_id":422044,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/clutter-free-academy","website_url":"http://www.kathilipp.com/podcast","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/CHgkEDk7AETxjwPpgskAphS-XnXWEjnN8J0B7MIPCRs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83OWRi/YTFiZjNjZTBjNmRm/ZDcyNTQ4Mzk2MDQ4/NjViZS5qcGc.jpg","author":"Kathi Lipp","episode_count":626,"summary":"Have you always known you could change the world - if only you could find your car keys on the regular? Clutter Free Academy is for you. If you want to live clutter free, organized and prepared for anything, this is to podcast you must listen to. With practical ideas and tons of hope, humor and how-tos, host Kathi Lipp with teach you to live with Less Cutter, More Life.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/clutter-free-academy-422044"},"episode":{"title":"T-Minus Two Days: 10 Last-Minute Tasks to Make Christmas Morning Peaceful","slug":"t-minus-two-days-10-last-minute-tasks-to-make-christmas-morning-peaceful","published_at":"2025-12-23T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/clutter-free-academy-422044/t-minus-two-days-10-last-minute-tasks-to-make-christmas-morning-peaceful","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/clutter-free-academy-422044","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/83e59557","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/83e59557/81775a92.mp3","summary":"With Christmas just around the corner, the pressure to have everything perfect can feel overwhelming. But what if peace—not perfection—was the goal this holiday season?In this quick but powerful episode, Kathi and Roger Lipp offer a lifeline for anyone feeling the holiday crunch. Whether you're hosting family, juggling last-minute preparations, or simply trying to enjoy the season without burning out, this episode delivers exactly what you need: practical, doable tasks that will transform your Christmas experience.What You'll Discover in This EpisodeKathi and Roger share their top 10 tasks for December 23rd that will pay off big on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. These aren't deep-cleaning projects or Pinterest-worthy overhauls—they're real, achievable actions designed for busy people who want to actually enjoy their holiday.Key Takeaways:Cook three dishes ahead of time - One side, one breakfast item, one dessert to free up oven and fridge space when guests arriveFocus only on main areas - Living room, kitchen, and guest bath get priority; skip the deep cleanPut away 90% of wrapping supplies - Keep one roll of paper, a few bags, tape, scissors, and a Sharpie accessibleThink through the needs of the day - Extra toilet paper, trash bag liners, paper towels positioned and readyPick your outfit starting with shoes - Comfort is key when you're hosting and running aroundClean out the fridge - Make room for dishes, platters, and leftoversDo all the dishes you can - Run that dishwasher even if it's only three-quarters fullGuest bathroom two-minute rescue - Quick wipe, clean mirror, fresh towel, restock suppliesSend a \"here's the plan\" text - Arrival times, parking, what to bring—predecisions equal peaceFive-minute joy setup - Turn on the tree, light candles, play Christmas mu…","meta_description":"With Christmas just around the corner, the pressure to have everything perfect can feel overwhelming. But what if peace—not perfection—was the goal this h…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":909,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/clutter-free-academy-422044/episodes/t-minus-two-days-10-last-minute-tasks-to-make-christmas-morning-peaceful/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/clutter-free-academy-422044/t-minus-two-days-10-last-minute-tasks-to-make-christmas-morning-peaceful.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}