This Was Ruining Family Dinners. So I Made a Thing! (S3 E9)

There was one spot in our home that kept filling up… no matter how many times we cleared it.

At first, I thought it was just a discipline problem. That we needed to stay on top of it. But no matter what we did… it always came back.

And it turns out, the problem wasn’t what I thought. In this video, I’ll show you why things keep piling up in the same places, and the simple change that finally made it easier to deal with them.

Because this isn’t really about cardboard boxes and clutter. It’s about what happens when everyday things don’t have an easy next step.

And I came up with a solution that actually works!

If you want to try this for yourself, I made a simple worksheet to help you figure out where things are piling up in your home, and what’s getting in the way.

FREE FRICTION FINDER WORKSHEET:
https://jennifermaker.kit.com/friction-finder

ITEMS IN THE BOXINATOR:
* Shredder that does cardboard: https://amzn.to/4bHpRqi
* Safety box cutter with lanyard: https://amzn.to/4uF68QJ
* Retractable box cutters: https://amzn.to/4sz48Z4
* Electric box cutter: https://amzn.to/4lNJwtx

✨ THIS IS WINTER EPISODE 9 OF 10! I’m making 10 Maker Farm episodes this winter, one every week. Simple, cozy, real-life things like this. Each one will share solutions to craft a life you love and offer something tangible that can make a real difference. Subscribe so you don’t miss them!

✨ SEASON 3 PLAYLIST: If this kind of slow, thoughtful approach to home, systems, and creative living resonates with you, the rest of this season builds on the same ideas — you can watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzaBn2SH5wrDkrvxA6O4a1zqX7Kn1FCCr