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The Diary of a De-cluttering Junkie #1
The Diary of a De-cluttering Junkie: Episode 1
Kaye has had it–utterly fed up with the constant junk that clutters her life. So, armed with a stack of books that each guarantee to teach her the secret to living a clutter-free life, Kaye embarks on a journey that takes her from clutter bug to clutter free–and beyond.
Her family doesn’t know what to think of her and her. While Jacob does enjoy the streamlined beauty of his new life, he is also just as frustrated as their sons as Kaye goes from clean up to clear out–including treasured possessions.
Who knew that what started out as a survival technique would become an addiction?
Her family doesn’t know what to think of her and her. While Jacob does enjoy the streamlined beauty of his new life, he is also just as frustrated as their sons as Kaye goes from clean up to clear out–including treasured possessions.
Who knew that what started out as a survival technique would become an addiction?
50 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 15, 2013
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Chautona Havig
274 books1,840 followers**fingers skittle across the keyboard. Stop. Eyelids blink over the top**
Oh, was this bio day? Oops! I forgot. I was lost in my latest manuscript. Umm... bio. Yeah.
Hi! I’m Chautona Havig. (for those who care, that’s Shuh-TONE-uh HAVE-ig). Yeah. Just work with me here. I should have used a pseudonym, but when you grow up with a name like Chautona, it kind of sticks.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. ~ Hebrews 10: 23–25
Those aren’t just words on a page for me–they’re why I write. I write to encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ. The stories I create are to make people laugh, cry, question, consider.
They’re for you.
When the world screams for hope, I try to point you to the true Source of hope–Jesus.
Sometimes life in the church no longer seems a refuge from the pain of a self-serving world around us, but through my stories, I try to point you to the only Refuge that can truly help–the Father’s Everlasting Arms.
And sometimes we just need an escape from the monotony, the emptiness we see around us. We need joy, laughter–what I like to call “just the write escape.”
Christian fiction without apology or pretense–lived, not preached.
What does that even mean?
It means I care–about you. About your walk with Jesus. I care about the words you put before your eyes, the mental pictures those words conjure. It’s difficult to express just how much I love my brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s difficult to share just how much I love you.
But I do.
And I write for you. I sit in my little house in California’s Mojave Desert and I write to show you why one sister believes one thing, why a brother believes another. I write to show you how some Christians handle trials or triumphs–for you. So when you’re faced with something–good or bad, it doesn’t matter–maybe it’ll spark a memory. Maybe that memory will smolder until you pull out your Bible and see what the Lord said about it–about His great love for you. For YOU!
And maybe, just maybe, you’ll share that love with another hurting, confused, or blessed-with-more-than-she-knows-what-to-do-with soul.
I just happen to think that’s the most blessed giving anyone could hope to receive.
Oh, was this bio day? Oops! I forgot. I was lost in my latest manuscript. Umm... bio. Yeah.
Hi! I’m Chautona Havig. (for those who care, that’s Shuh-TONE-uh HAVE-ig). Yeah. Just work with me here. I should have used a pseudonym, but when you grow up with a name like Chautona, it kind of sticks.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. ~ Hebrews 10: 23–25
Those aren’t just words on a page for me–they’re why I write. I write to encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ. The stories I create are to make people laugh, cry, question, consider.
They’re for you.
When the world screams for hope, I try to point you to the true Source of hope–Jesus.
Sometimes life in the church no longer seems a refuge from the pain of a self-serving world around us, but through my stories, I try to point you to the only Refuge that can truly help–the Father’s Everlasting Arms.
And sometimes we just need an escape from the monotony, the emptiness we see around us. We need joy, laughter–what I like to call “just the write escape.”
Christian fiction without apology or pretense–lived, not preached.
What does that even mean?
It means I care–about you. About your walk with Jesus. I care about the words you put before your eyes, the mental pictures those words conjure. It’s difficult to express just how much I love my brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s difficult to share just how much I love you.
But I do.
And I write for you. I sit in my little house in California’s Mojave Desert and I write to show you why one sister believes one thing, why a brother believes another. I write to show you how some Christians handle trials or triumphs–for you. So when you’re faced with something–good or bad, it doesn’t matter–maybe it’ll spark a memory. Maybe that memory will smolder until you pull out your Bible and see what the Lord said about it–about His great love for you. For YOU!
And maybe, just maybe, you’ll share that love with another hurting, confused, or blessed-with-more-than-she-knows-what-to-do-with soul.
I just happen to think that’s the most blessed giving anyone could hope to receive.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
November 25, 2015
So cute! I am enjoying listening to these on Kindle while I get a lot of work done today. They are short, simple, and fun. I love the story about a very real feeling person in a real life setting.
January 6, 2020
I loved this realistic, relatable, deep, funny story of one woman's decluttering journey! Very informative, inspiring, and humorous. Motivating both materially and spiritually. :)
May 11, 2020
I enjoyed this book! I know it was short and I'm hoping to eventually get the rest of them. This book was so good. I completely understand where she is coming from on having so much junk and things just get moved around. It's overwhelming. Reading this book made me want to start cleaning and getting rid of things that we don't use or are broken. I think this book (even though it was super short) gave me the push to get it started.
December 29, 2019
This was a delightful short read. While I don’t relate 100% with Kaye and her struggles, I have people in my life that do. Even so, I was convicted of some of my own differing struggles when it comes to “stuff” and even got my wheels spinning for my own declutter spree 😆 looking forward to reading the other episodes 😊
February 21, 2017
This book was actually very inspirational. Please MORE!!!! Maybe the stories of the encounters the main character has as she helps others!!!!!!!
November 14, 2013
This was rather funny and did have some good tips but it appears to be a kind of "webisode" book? I only had the first one but I'm contemplating getting the others.
The author has some humor to her style and she is infusing decluttering tips in with her real life experience, complaining about her husband and three kids etc, while also picking at her issues. So... overall, realistic but I'm not sure if I want to buy all the other episodes at $3 bucks a pop. I mean, the tips seemed fairly obvious to begin with. Start small, three piles, donate, recycle and trash. Celebrate the accomplishments. I'm assuming it would get better as you go but I'm not sure if I want to continue...?
The author has some humor to her style and she is infusing decluttering tips in with her real life experience, complaining about her husband and three kids etc, while also picking at her issues. So... overall, realistic but I'm not sure if I want to buy all the other episodes at $3 bucks a pop. I mean, the tips seemed fairly obvious to begin with. Start small, three piles, donate, recycle and trash. Celebrate the accomplishments. I'm assuming it would get better as you go but I'm not sure if I want to continue...?
September 7, 2013
Some of what Kaye is going through is a little scary to me. I've been in some of those places. I want to cry out to her suggestions, encouragement. I've finished episodes 1 and 2 and am almost done with 3. I can't wait for more!
January 10, 2016
The story of how Kaye Harper got her start as a decluttering expert. While it gave good inspiration on cleaning up ones act, this was a short read. Hoping to work like her on getting my clutter cleared out.
September 11, 2013
I generally like her writing, but this just didn't grab me. I have no inclination to continue with this serialization, either.
November 12, 2013
I related to this book so completely, I have a hard time putting it down!!
March 1, 2016
Almost painfully truthful. Inspires one to live in a clutter-free way, but without hurting your people in the process.
September 21, 2013
Interesting way to give out decluttering tips.
Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews