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****TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY-RANKED PODCAST**** Are you waking up exhausted and overwhelmed before the day even begins? Is your mind as disorganized as your house? Is the stress of the clutter, debt, and what to make for dinner…again, wreaking havoc on your health, parenting and marriage? Do you wish you had one authentic Catholic friend who understood your struggles? I am so excited you’re here! This podcast will teach you how to create a clutter-free, organized home that practically runs itself, with dinner on the table every night, enough money to stop living paycheck to paycheck and God at the center of it all! Hi, I’m Gina. A Catholic wife, mom and declutter coach. For twenty years, I made sure my home was organized and running efficiently; we ate healthy, homemade dinners, the laundry was done, and the bills were paid on time, yet, I still felt like something was missing. I thought if my home looked like it belonged in a magazine, my family dined on gourmet meals and I stayed out of debt, life would be peaceful and perfect. I finally realized that I was searching for fulfillment and validation from the outside world. Yes, I needed my home to run efficiently, but I felt a nagging in my heart that I was made for more. If I was going to have a full life with the peace that transcends human understanding, I needed to make God the center. I needed to put Him in charge instead of feeling like it was all up to me. I created a plan that fits ME. Simple routines to incorporate faith into my daily tasks. A lifestyle that’s allowing me to prosper into the woman God is calling me to be. And I’m ready to share it with you! If you are tired of waiting for motivation to strike and you are ready to do the work to declutter your home, plan meals your family will actually eat, break free from living paycheck to paycheck, learn to implement routines for a peaceful home that practically runs itself, AND make a new Catholic BFF who wants to share in your joys and struggles, - this podcast is for you! Grab your garden shears because you’re about to prune away the clutter of life so you can prosper into the woman God has called YOU to be! To schedule your in-person or virtual declutter, budgeting or meal planning session, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099615896871716 Instagram:@pruningtoprosperpodcast Freebie to 100 days of decluttering list: https://mailchi.mp/f81329f110cb/9p8tvygn09 Topics included in this podcast: Catholic homemaking, home management, money, money management, broke, debt, debt free, debt free lifestyle, debt free journey, managing God’s money, stewardship, Bible readings, Catholic money management, baby steps, Dave Ramsey, Ramit Sethi, debt snowball, frugal, frugal homemaking, abundant mindset, credit card debt, student loan debt, overwhelming debt, overwhelm, clutter, cluttered home, cluttered mind, decluttering, declutter coach, tidy home, tidying, clutter free home, accountability, meals, meal planning, budgeting for groceries, grocery budget, monthly budget, gluten free meals, gluten free diet, corn free meals, corn free diet, meals for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Catholic faith, Catholic wife, Catholic mom, Catholic friendships, rosary, womens rosary group, prayer group, organizing, organization, home organization
Episodes

6 days ago
6 days ago
Amy Brooks was invited to pray the rosary with a friend and friend's mom. That one invitation led to a small group of friends who watched "FRIENDS", drank wine, ate chocolate and prayed the rosary together. Decades later that group has grown into a Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Business!
On today's podcast episode, Amy Brooks joins me to talk all about how easy it is to use her guide and host your own Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat. You can purchase your digital guide here:
Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat Guide
If you are craving authentic Catholic friendship, you are not alone. Give her retreats a try and watch the Holy Spirit start answering your prayers and the prayers of your friend circle.
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If you live in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania and would like in-home decluttering, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
280. When Tracking Every Dollar Stresses You Out, Try this
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Opening Bible verse: Mark 16:1-8
Does the constant tracking of money stress you out? Do you feel the resentment building when you see your spouse buying a bagel even if the money is there?
I felt the same for years. While we have to know where our money is going, at some point, we can ease up on the tracking. How do we do this?
First, you have to make sure your monthly spending is in line with recommended percentages. Fixed Costs (the bills) are about 50-60%. Your long term investments (retirement) is about 10% and your short term savings (emergency fund/sinking funds) are 5-10%. This leaves you about 20-35% for everything else (discretionary spending). For me, this is grocery money and anything else for the family. These are the only two categories I now track in my spending app. I use Everydollar app. Find the one that works for you. Twice per month I look at the bank balances and savings accounts. Otherwise, I trust that our money is going where it's supposed to go.
Some months are more expensive than others, so you can begin to track your monthly spending in the budgeting app. It will allow you to prepare for next year. You'll be able to better predict what you'll spend and reduce as many surprises as possible. Your money should be boring, that's the goal. Set it and forget it!
Would you like 1:1 support with your spending, decluttering or running of your home? Schedule your 1:1 coaching call today
Oncer per month I offer a free and live zoom with a group rosary or topic such as decluttering, budgeting or meal planning. The weekly newsletter will always have the latest zoom links and helpful topics. You can sign up for the weekly newsletter here:Newsletter Sign Up
For local, in-person decluttering or for guest opportunities, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
279. Digital Declutter with Shawn Lemon, Founder of The Digital Organizer
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Shawn Lemon is the founder of The Digital Organizer where he's been helping individuals and businesses for the past 11 years overhaul their digital world to create order out of chaos.
https://thedigitalorganizer.com
If you want to sit in church on Easter Sunday feeling like you've had a productive Lent, let's schedule a 1:1 coaching call. We can work together to set decluttering goals, prayer life goals or perhaps you just need the accountability. If the days/times listed don't work for you, just email me and see if we can find an agreeable time to meet
Every month I offer free live zoom calls with the Pruning To Prosper community. Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to receive the zoom links and relevant topics for the week.
If you want to join our private Facebook group, click here:
Pruning To Prosper Facebook Group
If you are local to me in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania and want to schedule an in-person declutter session, please email me at:
tightshipmama@gmail.com

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
278. Lent. Let Us Suffer Well
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Isaiah 53:10-12
I can be reached at: tightshipmama@gmail.com

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
277. Fasting for a Declutter Breakthrough
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Opening Bible verse: Mark 15:20-23
The weight of the cross is the weight of sin.
The myrrh offered to Jesus was offered to dull the pain. Jesus refused it.
If clutter is your cross, what is your myrrh? What do you use to dull the pain, to forget, to postpone, to procrastinate dealing with your clutter?
Can you too refuse the myrrh of life and deal with the clutter head on?
Just as Jesus was victorious over sin, you too can be victorious over your clutter.
Are you looking to get your clutter under control, get your home running smoothly, grow in your Catholic faith AND make like-minded friends? Then join my 12 week group coaching program, Declutter Your Life. It's only offered once per year and it begins next week. Classes are offered Wednesdays 1-2pm EST and Thursdays 7-8pm EST. Come to one or come to both! It's up to you. Click here to join:
If you have any questions about the 12 week coaching program, don't hesitate to reach out. Email me at tightshipmama@gmail.com and I'd be happy to answer any questions.

Friday Feb 21, 2025
276. Declutter Your Life
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
The doors are OPEN!
Only happening ONCE in 2025!
12 week group coaching course where you will declutter your home and life to make room for God.
You'll learn practical steps to creating an efficient home like:
Meal Planning and Grocery Budgeting
Decluttering
How to Maintain Your Clutter-Free Home
and more importantly, you'll learn how to make God the center of your home and life. Your Catholic muscles will strengthen with daily rosary, fasting, adoration, mass and more! Let's not forget all the wonderful new friends you will make to support you on your journey!
Don't sit in church on Easter Sunday wishing you had done more during Lent, this program will have you diving into your home and faith with both feet!
FAST ACTING BONUS! Sign up by Sunday, February 23rd and get a free 30 minute unstuck session with me! You can use this gift at any time during the 12 weeks when you feel you could use a little more support or encouragement.
When?
Wednesdays 1-2pm EST beginning March 5th
Thursdays 7-8pm EST beginning March 6th. You are welcome to attend both sessions if you'd like. All sessions will be recorded and available for replay.
What is my investment?
$497 or 3 payments of $217. I'm READY! Sign Me Up!
Any further questions, don't hesitate to email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
275. Motivation for Your Debt Free Journey
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Opening Bible verse: Matthew 27:27-31
Digging out of debt can be a humbling and humiliating experience. The crowning of thorns was meant to be the same...a humiliating experience for Jesus. However, there was way more happening than the cruel soldiers could ever imagine. In today's podcast episode, I hope to give you encouragement as you either embark upon your debt free journey or if you are in the messy middle of a long journey of digging out. Either way, unite your struggles with those of Jesus.
The Declutter Your Life Bootcamp is TODAY from 1pm - 2pm EST.
If this link works, you made it just in time! The zoom link will be available as soon as you register here: Bootcamp Sign-Up
If you could use some 1:1 help virtually with decluttering, meal planning or budgeting, schedule a coaching session with me here:
If you are local to me in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania and need some in-person home decluttering, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com
Join my weekly newsletter here for access to monthly freebies, group rosary or special discounts. Weekly Newsletter
Join the private Pruning To Prosper Facebook Group Here:Facebook Group

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
274. Love, Marriage and Red Flags with Catholic Relationship Coach, Dana Nygaard
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Dana Nygaard joins us on today's podcast episode. She is a licensed professional counselor, relationship coach, author, and national speaker. Dana is passionate about helping others transform their lives through intentional relationships.
You can learn more about Dana and opportunities to work with her here: clarityplease.com
You can buy her book 365 Dates to Renew Your Christian Marriage here: 365 Dates
****Sign up for my one hour Declutter Your Life Bootcamp here!
If you would like 1:1 coaching with me, please check availability here: Schedule Coaching Here
Come join the fun in the private Facebook Group here:
Pruning To Prosper Facebook Group
For in-person decluttering in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania or guest appearances, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
273. First 2 Steps to Get Out of Debt
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Opening Bible verse: Matthew 27:26
Jesus was scourged at the pillar for the sins of all of our ancestors, us and our descendants. He had the weight of all the sins ever committed and to be committed weighing on his shoulders.
When we are faced with an overwhelming amount of debt, it too can feel like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. When every month seems to bring another surprise blow to the budget, it's like we can't get up...ever.
In today's podcast episode, I give you 2 easy places to begin when digging out of debt.
1. You need a zero dollar budget. This means every dollar your household brings in, is accounted for in your budget.
2. You need to save $1,000 for a starter emergency fund.
Don't keep living with the weight of the world on your shoulders, Jesus did that for us. He wants you to live in abundance and freedom. Begin today with a budget.
DECLUTTER YOUR LIFE BOOTCAMP!
Join me LIVE on February 19th from 1-2pm EST for this fun hour of learning how to begin decluttering any area of your home, how to partner with God in your declutter journey and how to replicate these declutter skills in every area of your LIFE!
Two women will walk away with a free virtual declutter session with me. Click the link to get the zoom
Declutter Your Life Bootcamp Sign-Up
Come join the fun in the private Pruning To Prosper Facebook Group: Facebook Group
If you're not on the socials but would still love to get a weekly email to learn about freebies and/or monthly fellowships like group rosaries or some other fun get together. Click here: Weekly Newsletter
Need some motivation or clarity on how to declutter your specific home or budget? Schedule a 1:1 coaching session with me here:1:1 Coaching Calendar
For in-person decluttering in the Lehigh Valley, PA or guest appearances, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
272. Faith-Filled Decluttering with Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Opening Bible verse: Proverbs 31:29-31
Dana K. White is the creator of the No Mess Decluttering Method and (much to her own surprise), a decluttering expert. Dana shares realistic home management strategies and a message of hope for the hopelessly messy in her books: Organizing for the Rest of Us, Decluttering at the Speed of Life, and How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind.
On today's podcast episode, Dana K. White joins us to talk about her new book, which you can pre-order here:Jesus Doesn't Care About You Messy House
***Declutter Your Life Bootcamp***
Learn to quiet the clutter, hear God's voice.
In this one hour, FREE and LIVE bootcamp, you will learn:
The first step to decluttering any area of your home.
How to partner with God in decluttering your home.
How to replicate these decluttering skills in every area of your life.
PLUS!** 2 women will walk away with a free half hour virtual declutter session with me!
Grab your spot here!:Declutter Your Life Bootcamp Sign Up
Have a burning declutter question? Join the private Facebook group here and ask: Facebook Group
Not on the socials but you'd like to know about monthly virtual meet-ups or group rosaries? Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here:Weekly Newsletter
For in-person decluttering in the Lehigh Valley, PA or for guest appearances, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com