So it's the beginning of a new year. And I don't know about you, but this time every year,

I just get that urge to declutter and purge and just kind of reset my whole life and my house.

I know a lot of people do spring cleaning.

As a homesteader, spring is insane outside.

So I don't want to clean in spring.

I want to be out in the garden.

But right now is the time, I just want to make the house feel a little bit better.

And over the years, as we pursued more of an old-fashioned and a simplified life,

I've noticed this interesting correlation to the amount of

stuff in my home and my ability to create or be a producer or a creator. And I've thought about

it, but I haven't really quantified that direct connection. But I know there's something there.

So when I got an email from today's guest, I knew I wanted to have her on the podcast to discuss

this very topic, as well as some practical tips for helping you get your house in order,

get it clean, get it ready to roll as we get into this spring in the world of homesteading and

gardening and all the fun that comes with it. So Dana White is a homemaking expert and author

and the voice behind the

very popular blog, a slob comes clean. Through her practical approach to decluttering and home

management, Dana empowers women to simplify their homes and lives so they can focus on what

truly matters. And I feel like that is just a perfect message for our old fashion on purpose

lives.

So, Data, I'm so excited to have you here today.

Welcome.

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