Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Simplifying our homes by choosing quality over quantity: in this episode, Melissa and Kate start a new series in which they chat about applying the philosophy of "less but better" to the family bathroom. The two share how they have simplified their bathrooms over the years and ways in which they are consciously choosing better products and avoiding consumerism. Kate and Melissa also share their lo...

Toss the 10 step decluttering guides and tailor your simplicity approach to YOUR Values: In this episode, Melissa and Kate explore the idea of family-sized minimalism inspired by individual values. They walk you through the steps of figuring out your own values and how to purposefully apply them to your home and life. The two also chat about the impact of living simply with children and practical...

Would you ever give up social media? In this episode, Melissa shares how she recently deleted her Instagram account and what life has been like post-social media. Kate shares her own struggles to cut back on tech use and the two mamas refer back to a previous podcast episode on technology, Episode 3. Kate and Melissa share some of the reasons why going tech-light is in alignment with living minima...

The mamas chat about the must have items for your baby and why you should consider going minimalist with baby gear. Whether you don't have kids or have a house full of them, you'll enjoy this lighthearted and silly episode on the benefits to starting your family out with a minimalist mindset. Kate and Melissa also share about Basal Baby, a new subscription bundle service for newborn clothes and gi...

In this episode, the two couples chat about what it takes to achieve dreams while also raising a family. They share their stories as well as chat about what it means to be in a supportive partnership, how it's not always possible to chase dreams and what to do in the meantime, and the role of individual dreams vs. family dreams. The husbands, Brandon and Kirk, also share some words of wisdom for s...

In Episode 23 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa share their thoughts on simplifying resolutions and instead encourage you to focus on internal change. They chat about the ups and downs of 2016, popular resolutions for 2017, and ways to make habit changes an intentional part of your everyday instead of once a year. The CH mamas also review the new  "Joy of Less" journal by Francine Jay...

In Episode 22 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate share the ways each of their families handle spending and how they align finances with their individual values. They also share a few tips for budgeting and cutting back on expenses to create a more purposeful financial approach. Check back in January 2017 for the next episode of the Cohesive Home Podcast and subscribe at  cohesivehome.c...

In Episode 21 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa chat about creating a more sustainable home through zero waste living. They share some easy tips and resources for reducing waste and also challenge you to try it out yourself. If you've ever wondered how to take minimalism to the next level or if you've ever worried about your environmental impact, then you'll enjoy this episode. Subscr...

In episode 20, Kate and Melissa chat about the transformative effect of living adventurously as a family. Whether your curiosity to experience a new culture takes you 30 minutes away or halfway around the world, make travel part of your family culture. Kate and Melissa share their tips for adventuring and raising kids who are inquisitive, confident, and citizens of the world. Subscribe to the podc...

Kate and Melissa share their experiences of staying productive without hustling, how they try to prioritize family, and also find time to be creative. They also openly chat about their experiences growing Cohesive Home over the past year while still managing all of their responsibilities. Kate and Melissa discuss what they're truly passionate about and mention a few mamas you should know who are d...

In this episode, Melissa and Kate chat about ways to pare down your kids' toy collection, helpful guidelines to decide what should stay and what should go, and how to create play spaces within your home. They also share their personal experiences with simplifying their kids' stuff and creative ways they organize the play spaces within their homes.  

In the debut episode of the second season, Melissa and Kate share their thoughts on living simply, minimally, and in harmony with the seasons. They also chat about how living seasonally is a breath of fresh air from the busyness of modern life and how to add a measure of rest to your home this holiday season. These two mamas also encourage you to try a little hygge in your home this winter: introd...

Loving our stuff, imperfect homes, and dirty candles: Kate and Melissa share ridiculous stories about their imperfect homes, weird experiences with German candles, and some candid encouragement for loving the home you're already in. If you need a good laugh and a fresh take on home design, you'll love this episode.

Practicing what we preach: Kate and Melissa chat about their thoughts on social media today and how to balance it with real life relationships.

Calli Birch shares her family's journey and how she transitioned from being an overworked teacher to a homeschool mama and entrepreneur. She also gives her top TIPS on shopping ethically and how she balances work and family life.

Curriculum, Supplies, and Too Much Homeschool Stuff: How to make Homeschooling and Minimalism Compatible. In this episode, Kate and Melissa share their own paths to homeschooling and what learning at home looks like for their families. They also confide that homeschooling options can be overwhelming and that educating your kids, like everything else, can absolutely be simple and minimalist.

Remove closet clutter and love your wardrobe: Kate and Melissa share the juicy details behind their minimalist mama closets, how they create a daily uniform, and their thoughts on buying quality and ethically made clothes. If you desire a simplified closet and need tips for feeling excited about your wardrobe again, then listen now!

In this episode Kate and Melissa chat about how to begin the journey toward a simpler home, and share some of their favorite tips for decluttering and creating a home that supports your values. If you're a newbie to decluttering or need some fresh encouragement if you've been on that journey for awhile, this podcast episode is for you.

Paper planners, digital calendars, and complicated schedules: in this episode, Kate and Melissa share the nuts and bolts of their planning methods. Planning your days shouldn't complicate your life, and the two share how overwhelming schedules throw off the rhythms of their homes.

Hang up your hammock and grab a cold drink: In this episode, Kate and Melissa encourage you to relax this summer and embrace traveling lightly with your family. They also share their personal travel plans as well as spill what's coming up next with Cohesive Home.

Fight the glut of food nonsense on the internet to cultivate simple menus, feed your family well, and keep everyone happy. In this episode, Kate and Melissa chat about why they're trusting their own intuition when it comes to food and encouraging you to do the same. They also share their favorite 5 tips for creating family rituals around mealtime to cultivate a positive and lasting love of good fo...

Creativity, curiosity, and unconditional love: making parenting simple by choosing to cultivate these important traits in our children. Kate and Melissa talk about how parenting has changed from their childhoods to today and why it is important to meet our kids' needs to explore their creativity, find freedom to explore and satiate their curiosity, and above all, to feel unconditionally loved. No...

Fantasies for the rest of us: why you should embrace the quirky ideas you have about what makes a place your home. Kate and Melissa share the offbeat homes they're cultivating in this podcast as they talk about moving beyond home design to creating a home that reflects your values. At the end of the podcast, Melissa announces a giveaway of 3 copies of Francine Jay's newly released book, "The Joy o...

Outta control schedules and frazzled families: how simplifying your schedule and saying no to unnecessary commitments lets you say yes to a more cohesive family home.

Do this daily: why simple rituals and traditions are the foundation of a cohesive home and will help your family to bond and make memories. In this episode we're covering one of our favorite topics, family traditions. At the end of the show, we'll also share how you can enter our next giveaway!