The Spark Joy Club is home to over 200 tidiers in the process of organizing their own home and finding joy in all aspects of their lives. They are our own tidying laboratory and we all find solutions to so many issues we all share along the way.

We want to hear from you. Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life.

Head over to Apple podcasts to subscribe and review the show, which helps us reach others along their tidying journeys.

To extend your tidying experience, you can join the Spark Joy Club!
Visit sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Join the Club” to become a member of the Spark Joy Community or join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Spark Joy Club member Question #1
Katie Grosskopf asks: “Tips for when you get stalled or stuck in the tidying process- how do I jump start my momentum!”

Vision is key and we discuss this all the way back in Spark Joy podcast Ep | 5 How to Visualize Your Ideal Lifestyle and Living Environment

Planning is ALSO key and We discuss this in Spark Joy podcast Ep | 73 How to Plan Your KonMari Tidying Journey

Spark Joy Club member Question #2
Rosemary J. writes: “I'd like some quick win ideas, to something short and sweet and easy to finish.”

We call this sorting the low hanging fruit. Those categories or subcategories are ones that you can accomplish quickly to give yourself an enthusiasm boost. Take a listen for our tips on how to accomplish a quick win.

Spark Joy Club member Question #3
Paige Adelle asks: “I'm interested in how to joy-check furniture. Do I move it? Do I take everything off my shelves? Do I leave furniture in sets or do one item at a time?”

For the most part, consider the use of the room and whether the furniture in that room supports it.

Does the furniture in your dining area support nourishment and family gathering? Or is it just in the way? We discuss how to tidy the Komono category of furniture.

Spark Joy Club member Question #4
Melinda Nina De J writes: “How do we gift experiences instead of things when many places are closed for Covid?”

We discussed some options for safety during the summer, and many of them do apply all year round. Check out Spark Joy podcast Ep 139 KonMari Quick Tips: Safe Summer Fun 2020

Spark Joy Club member Question #5
Christine Mundis writes: “Holiday decorations! I tend to hold onto decorations I’m no longer using, just in case. How do I sort holiday decorations?”

This Komono category is very closely attached to the sentimental category, so we suggest considering this category of seasonal items adjacent to sentimental. Listen for more tips on this subcategory.

Thank you to all our Spark Joy Club members who submitted questions! If we didn’t get to yours on the podcast, keep tuning in and follow our journey in The Spark Joy Club.

We are pleased to introduce the following new members of The Spark Joy Club, joining at the Joy Sparker level:

Welcome!
Vivian Baker
Susan Shirk

Join over 150 serious Tidiers who are making 2020 their very last year of being disorganized. We welcome you to extended conversation around taking action, living, and maintaining a tidy lifestyle.

Please join the conversation by visiting sparkjoypodcast.com and selecting "Join the Club."

The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes!

Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy!

Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes!

• To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/itunes for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts.

• Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest.

• Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1st.

**Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2020 show on December 1, 2020***

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Summer means fun outdoor activities, events, markets, vacations and an easier, more relaxed way of life. At least-that’s what summer usually is all about. But, this is a summer like no other for most of us. No matter where you are in the world, it’s likely that you’ll be much more mindful about where you’re going and how you’re spending your time. If you are looking for ideas, this episode is for you!

We want to hear from you. Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life.

Head over to Apple podcasts to subscribe and review the show, which helps us reach others along their tidying journeys.
To extend your tidying experience, you can join the Spark Joy Club!

Visit sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Join the Club” to become a member of the Spark Joy Community or join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

KonMari Quick Tips:

1. Be mindful of good, preventative actions that will keep you and your family safe.
2. Explore your Vision for a safe Summer. Let your vision be your guide!
3. Look into Thrillist.com and consider one of their local newsletters for up to date activities-virtual and in person. Karin loves the NYC newsletter that arrives every Friday morning. You can select your own town to get one just for you!
4. Learn a new skill. Kristyn recommends:
5. Dabble
6. I Can't Podcast - virtual workshop on July 9
7. Share your voice in your community. Check out virtual town hall and city hall meetings and get involved. Most are virtual now and it’s an easy way to know what is going on.
8. Find your favorite musical artist online. Many of them are hosting virtual events on Instagram and YouTube. (examples: @dnice and @verzuztv
9. Explore your local parks and nature centers. Bonus points for visiting ones you have never been to before.
10. Consider getting into one of your “someday” activities. Have you always wanted to start painting or cross-stitch? What about catching up on your reading or movie list? Maybe explore new methods of photo organizing (see Spark Joy Episode 55.
11. Support your local businesses! They need you and will be glad to welcome you back.
12. Begin that big organization or home renovation project you have always wanted to do. You may have a better idea of how your home can best serve you and your family now, and this would be a great time to make changes that will bring you more joy at home

We are pleased to introduce the following new member of The Spark Joy Club, joining at the Joy Sparker level:
Welcome!

Jessica Shepard

Join over 180 serious Tidiers who are making 2020 their very last year of being disorganized. We welcome you to extended conversation around taking action, living, and maintaining a tidy lifestyle. Please join the conversation by visiting sparkjoypodcast.com and selecting Join the Club

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

We’re lifting the curtain to encourage you to connect with others who’ve made the same commitment to a clutter free life of joy as you move from KonMari practice to KonMari lifestyle.

We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show.

While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast.

Join The Spark Joy Club today!

In this episode, you’ll enjoy:

• Learn what The Spark Joy Club is all aboutand how it started. (Episode 70 where we introduced the The Spark Joy Club)

• How The Spark Joy Club evolved to over 175 members as of May 2020

The benefits of the two tiers of membership in the Spark Joy Club:

• Joy Riser Tier Benefits:

  • A personal thank you for your support that will be mentioned during a Spark Joy podcast and in the show notes during the month you join.
  • Access to the Custom Spark Joy Episode Map and Listening Guide which is updated following every episode.
  • The Joy Riser Tier is $3 per month.

• Joy Sparker Tier Benefits:

  • All the benefits of the Joy Riser Tier.
  • Full membership in The Spark Joy Club on FaceBook.
  • A copy of The Tidy Home Joy Journal created by our very own Kristyn Ivey of For the Love of Tidy.
  • The Joy Sparker Tier is $5 per month.

• What our Spark Joy Club members been doing during the pandemic? They've been very productive and joyful!

• Episode 121 featuring our Spark Joy Club member, Monica. Member Spotlight: Monica’s Tidying Journey

• Learn about the great KonMari victories of our Spark Joy Club members Jennyfer, Evlyn and Betsy.

A very warm welcome to our new Spark Joy Club members:

• At the Joy Sparker Tier:
• Emily Dyson
• Nancy Fleischauer
• Jenny Nix
• Dani Cihak
• Megan Wood
• Sooz Sovern

Join The Spark Joy Club today!

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

From Instagram to Facebook to Snapchat to Tiktok - whatever platform you use, there’s no denying social media is here to stay. We dive into 5 tips that will help you KonMari your social media, by viewing your activity through a lens of joy.

We want to hear from you. Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life.

Head over to Apple podcasts to subscribe and review the show, which helps us reach others along their tidying journeys.
To extend your tidying experience, you can join the Spark Joy Club!

Visit sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Join the Club” to become a member of the Spark Joy Community or join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

KonMari Quick Tips:

1. Envision your ideal social media lifestyle
2. Gather social platforms together
3. Let go of social media accounts that don’t spark joy with a “thank you”
4. Add joy to your feed by curating joyful connections
5. Maintain a healthy social media relationship by setting usage boundaries

We are pleased to introduce the following new members of The Spark Joy Club, joining at the Joy Sparker level:
Welcome!

Vicky Peters
Stacey Locke
Laura Eichman

Join over 150 serious Tidiers who are making 2020 their very last year of being disorganized. We welcome you to extended conversation around taking action, living, and maintaining a tidy lifestyle. Please join the conversation by visiting sparkjoypodcast.com and selecting Join the Club

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Tidying is a self-care activity. But, unlike heading to the spa or grabbing a box of chocolates, your KonMari tidying event is intentionally a bit uncomfortable, launching you into a layered growth journey that extends well beyond your closet.

This is where habit tracking comes in! Once you’ve tidied A-Z, literally making thousands of decisions about all of your greatest treasures, you officially enter maintenance mode.

Post-KonMari is the perfect time to start to take a more critical look at the behaviors that lie beneath the clutter. This includes both good and bad habits you’ve accumulated over time.

We want to hear from you. Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life.

Head over to Apple podcasts to subscribe and review the show, which helps us reach others along their tidying journeys.
To extend your tidying experience, you can join the Spark Joy Club!
Visit sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Join the Club” to become a member of the Spark Joy Community or join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

KonMari Quick Tips:
Analog Tools that Kristyn uses:
- Wall Calendars: Decorative/inspirational; Monthly, Yearly
- Dot Journal

Why Karin doesn’t use analog.

Karin’s Favorite Apps:
- Calorie Counter by NutraCheck
- SleepWatch by BodyMatter
- Ratuken
- Peapod
- Acorns by Acorns Grow
- ZocDoc

Kristyn’s Favorite Apps:
- Google Suite
- YNAB
- Oprah and Deepak Chopra
- Five Minute Journal
- Instagram
- Citymapper
- GroupMe
- Honey

Apps we both love:
-ATracker by WonderApps
-Instacart
-Notes App or Reminders App - come standard with our iPhones

We are pleased to introduce the following new members of The Spark Joy Club, joining at the Joy Sparker level:
Welcome!
April Krantz
Laura Vaughan
Andrea Griffin
Cynthia Page

And joining at the Joy Riser Level:
Welcome!
Mun-mun Anderson

Join over 130 serious Tidiers who are making 2020 their very last year of being disorganized. We welcome you to extended conversation around taking action, living, and maintaining a tidy lifestyle. Please join the conversation by visiting sparkjoypodcast.com and selecting Join the Club

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

This week’s KonMari Quick Tips episode is dedicated to Spring Tidying! This is an annual review of your home to address those minor repairs and little improvements that can be made to keep you home and belongings in joyful condition.

We are OVERJOYED to announce that we have surpassed 1 million downloads of the Spark Joy Podcast! We are so grateful for the support from all of our listeners. Thank you so much!

We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show.

Head over to Apple podcasts to subscribe and review the show, which helps us reach others along their tidying journeys.

To extend your tidying experience, you can join the Spark Joy Club! Visit sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Join the Club” to become a member of the Spark Joy Community or join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

KonMari Quick Tips:
-Tip: Take a tour of your home interior and exterior condition subcategory by subcategory. Inspect the walls for paint touch up, especially the woodwork and doors, which get a lot of dings. Wipe down any fingerprints or splatters.

-Tip: Review the floors and carpets for cleaning needs or repairs, check to see if tiles need repair or re-grouting.

-Tip: Review your plumbing and electrically systems: need some new light bulbs or could you change to higher efficiency bulbs? Could your drains use a good cleaning?

-Tip: Consider all the things in your home that have a filter such as your heating and cooling systems or your humidifiers. The spring is a great time to replace them.

-Tip: Take a look at your furniture and furnishings including your drapes and curtains. Does anything need cleaning or repair? Have you decided that something you once loved no longer sparks joy? Remember your taste and needs change over time and things wear out.

-Tip: Inspect your kitchen cabinets and your overall home storage. Could your shelves benefit from new shelf liners? Do they need a good wipe down?

-Tip: The exterior of your home: Have the gutters cleaned out, paint touched up and windows and doors properly sealed. Consider the springtime activities associated with your landscaping including making sure that your lawnmower and garden tools are clean and in good repair.

-Tip: To get started on the annual project, do a walk through inspection first, making a note of everything that needs action.

-Tip: Make a project plan: Do you need to purchase supplies? Do you need to delegate a task? Enlist your family and friends or look to hire the right professionals. Give yourself a reasonable time line and address each item in turn. A well-maintained home will bring amazing joy to you and your family!

-Tip: Take a look at your Fall and Winter specific items. As always, review by category. Do you have heavy winter clothes, including coats, sweaters, boots or skiwear? Did they bring you joy this winter? Is the future use of these items clear, for example, do you see yourself wearing them again when fall comes? Do they need to be repaired or cleaned?

-Tip: Storing Winter gear: We both believe that all your clothes should be kept together regardless of the season, but for many of us, this is just not practical. It’s fine to pack away your seasonal items if necessary as long as you can say for sure that they spark joy!

-Tip: Getting ready for Summer! Start by revisiting your vision. What are your hopes and aspirations for the upcoming spring and summer? What activities do you see yourself participating in and enjoying? What are your goals for living your best life this spring and summer? When you get your summer wear out, make certain that all your things are clean and ready to be used. Do you have lawn furniture or summer sporting goods to bring out of hiding?

-Tip: Use any outdoor space to do your sorting and joy checking!

-Tip: Bring fresh air inside! Marie Kondo talks about opening the windows and letting the fresh air in everyday. This can be really great during the spring mornings as a way to greet the day.

-Tip: Spring is a great time to bring fresh flowers inside. Treat yourself!

-Tip: After your annual Spring Tidying, invite people over for game nights and barbeques. Plan a capstone event to work towards!

We are pleased to introduce the new Joy Sparker members of the Spark Joy Club.

Welcome!
Tania Rutini
Kristen Munro
Lindsey Hardegree
Brooke Curran

Visit sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Join the Club” to become a member of the Spark Joy Community

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy