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Create a home that Thrives®! Home Functionality Coach® and Realtor Kristina Browning discusses home functionality, aesthetics, and automation challenging you to think about your space differently. With a bit of history and psychology... this isn’t your typical HOUSE podcast. What’s important in your life? This intellectual and relaxing podcast helps you to align your home with your values. I recommend starting at Ep. 1 and SUBSCRIBE for ease of use.
Episodes

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Ep. 123 | When your parent dies; Dealing with the contents of their home
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
What a trying time it can be facing a home filled to the brim with the belongings of someone you spent so much time with. Let's talk about your parents home; whether they are down sizing, moving into assisted living, or they have passed away, this episode is for you.
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If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ My Website & Blog www.SpaceAndReason.com
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- CoinSnap: the app has a coin grading feature and gives a reference price for each coin. With this data, you will be able to easily determine the value of your coin and make informed numismatic purchases, sales, and trading decisions. Coin collection identification.
- Episode 62 Swedish Death Cleaning
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Ep. 122 | Planning Outdoor Spaces during the Off Season
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
During the fall and winter, I like to step back and think more broadly about our outdoor space ~ about my goals, values, functionally, and aesthetics. How successful do I think my outdoor space was this past season?
**KINDLY leave a REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW”
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ My Website & Blog www.SpaceAndReason.com
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
Sources & Reference———————————————-
Episode 72: Lowkey Gathering Ideas
Episode 62: Swedish Death Cleaning
Episode 117: Choosing what gift to give
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Ep. 117 | a Tool: Choosing What Gift to Give
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
The more meaningful and personal the present, the greater the respect and honor being shown. A truly thoughtful gift is far less likely to end up in the landfill. Use this episode as a tool (over and over!) when thinking of what gift to give.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ My Website & Blog www.SpaceAndReason.com
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
Sources & Reference———————————————-
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Ep. 109 | Buying, Donating, Organizing Stuffed Animals
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Let's talk about buying, donating, organizing and the sustainability of stuffed animals. Enjoy special guest Charlotte, Founder of LovedBefore.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ My Website & Blog www.SpaceAndReason.com
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Loved_Before_London on Instagram
- Loved Before Website
- Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag Chair
- Corner Hammock Stuffed Animal Storage
- (Size and Color) Customizable Corner Hammock Stuffed Animal Storage
- Address for donating stuffies in the US: Please send your bears, dogs, and bunnies to Fluff Restoration PO Box Box 163, Spring Arbor, MI 49283.
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Ep. 103 | Preparing Plants for Heat
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
An intentionally short episode meant to refer back to on how to prepare your garden, flower beds, shrubs etc when you know extreme heat is headed your way.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ My Website & Blog www.SpaceAndReason.com
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday May 29, 2024
Ep. 97 | For the Love of Tumblers
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
What is the number one kitchen hog hiding behind our cabinet doors?
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ My Website & Blog www.SpaceAndReason.com
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Medium: Why we Buy Things we Don’t Need
- Episode 57: Morning Experience
- Episode 92: Porches
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday May 15, 2024
Ep. 95 | The Grind of Feeding Yourself (and others) EveryDay
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
The daily task of getting good nutritious food into your body and not having any food waste at the end of it is no small task. Add feeding more mouths into the equation along with a job and overwhelm comes knocking. Let's talk about a light at the end of the tunnel.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ My Website & Blog www.SpaceAndReason.com
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday May 08, 2024
Ep. 94 | 3 Things: Bathroom Functionality
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Let's think about Functionality, Automation and Aesthetics in the Bathroom.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ My Website & Blog www.SpaceAndReason.com
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Shower curtain liner with pockets
- Who Gives a Crap Toilet Paper
- IB Mirrors
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Ep. 93 | Shoes off at the Door?
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Let’s discuss home functionality, cleanliness, allergies and interpersonal relations all around the subject of taking your shoes off at the door. How much really gets tracked in? How am I supposed to ask people to leave their shoes at the door?
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ My Website & Blog www.SpaceAndReason.com
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Association of American Medical Colleges: Do Seasonal Allergies seem to be getting worse?
- The dirty truth about taking your shoes off at the door
- Shower Drain Wigs preventing hair clogs.
- Quora: Removing Shoes inside the House
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Ep. 88 | Trophies, Awards & Plaques
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Let’s discuss winning awards, plaques and trophies as they relate to home functionality, aesthetics, and organization as well as sustainability.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ My Website & Blog www.SpaceAndReason.com
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Rivanna Designs Sustainable Trophy & plaque company
- Sports MEDAL Recycling
- Scrap Exchange in Durham NC
- Trophy Recycling
- The Reddit Thread I referred to
- Trophy shaped chocolate lollipops
- Edible arrangements
- Chocolate messages
- Episode 8: Managing Sentimental Items
- James Clear, quote on purpose driven athletes
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.