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August 13, 2019

Becoming a Clutter-Free Family, Part 3

When it’s time to clean out the house, we might think we need to start with the kids’ rooms first, but John and Danny say we can’t only point the finger at the kids for having too much stuff, because most of their belongings come from us parents.

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Book and CD Bundle: Clutter Free With Kids

This bundle contains one copy of Joshua Becker's book "Clutterfree with Kids" and a CD copy of the Focus on the Family Broadcast "Becoming a Clutter-Free Family," featuring Joshua Becker.

About the Hosts

Joshua Becker

Joshua Becker’s writings have inspired countless readers to find more life by owning fewer possessions. Based on his thoughtful and intentional approach to minimalism, he is one of the leading voices in the modern simplicity movement. In addition to being the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to intentional living, Joshua is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of Simplify, The More of Less and Clutterfree With Kids. He has contributed to TIME Magazine, Christianity Today and Forbes Magazine, and has appeared on numerous television programs, including the CBS Evening News. Joshua is also the founder of The Hope Effect, a nonprofit organization changing how the world cares for orphans.

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Featured Resource

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About the Hosts

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