Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips

We are back! We are delighted to be back in your earbuds after taking the summer off. Today we’ll be talking about all the minimalist lessons we learned from taking this intentional break. In this episode we cover: How to structure your kids' time on summer break Traveling to the beach with kids When to completely unplug from technology (for your sanity) Working full-time when your kids are on...

We have a special resource roundup episode where we give our top 20 favorite resources for minimalist moms! If it were up to us avid readers, we would just recommend books. However, we know not every momma has time to read so we’ve included podcasts, e-newsletters, and even a Netflix documentary to watch. They are in no particular order and we are not getting paid to endorse any of these people or...

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week.   This week's mantra is: Need Less   For a complete transcript of the show click here:  Show Notes for EP53: Need Less Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook  page or  Instagram ! Our Sponsors: * C...

Setting a value in your life to live more minimally is a good thing; however, indecision can leave you in a debilitating state that doesn't feel like a positive step forward.   Find all the resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP52: Debilitating Minimalism. Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook  pa...

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week.   This week's mantra is: Don't Organize, Minimize!   For a complete transcript of the show click here:  Show Notes for EP51: Don't Organize, Minimize Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook...

We talk with a fellow minimalist mom, Stephanie, who is eagerly pursuing the zero waste movement. Having a zero waste home means you strive to use or reuse everything that comes into your home so there is no waste going to a landfill. Yes, zero trash is the goal! We don’t think our conversation today will get your household to that goal, but we’d like to introduce the concept and talk about easy w...

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week.   This week's mantra is: Single Task More   For a complete transcript of the show click here:  Show Notes for  EP49: Single Task More Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook  page or  Instagram ! Ou...

We reveal the top 5 anxiety-inducing clutter zones in a family’s home. Researchers from UCLA did a study of how families live, what they keep in their homes and how they use the different spaces. They found a link between high cortisol (stress hormone) levels in female homeowners and a high density of household objects. We’ll share the findings and talk about how to deal with the biggest clutter c...

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week.   This week's mantra is: Borrow, Don't Buy   Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP47: Borrow, Don't Buy Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook  page or...

Today we talk about Megan's favorite minimalist topic: Capsule wardrobes! We interview Jennifer Mackey-Mary of appleandpearwardrobe.com . Jennifer has been a wardrobe stylist for 17 years and focuses on helping moms simplify their style while still keeping it fun and functional. Jennifer will share her expert tips on how to create a fun and stylish capsule wardrobe that still suits our momma s...

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week.   This week's mantra is: Enough Is Enough   Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP45: Enough Is Enough Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook  page or  Instagra...

Let's talk about natural and minimalist beauty routines! Listen in as we interview Lindsey Moeller of Balm Skincare. As founder of the natural beauty line, Lindsey will share with us what prompted her to create this line that prioritizes natural ingredients and how you can take steps to reduce the beauty products in your home. We also talk about our beauty routines. While we haven’t disposed o...

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week’s mantra is:  Keep It Simple Read a full transcript of this show on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook  page or  Instagram ! And, click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Our Sponsors: * Check out Avocado...

Today we’ll be talking with Cait Flanders who is the author of the new book, The Year of Less. Cait took on a year-long shopping ban and discovered life is worth more than anything you can buy in a store. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP42: Shopping Bans with Cait Flanders   Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week.   Let’s k...

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week’s mantra is:  People Over Things Read a  full transcript of this show  on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook  page or  Instagram ! And,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Our Sponsors: * Check out...

Sentimental items are one of the toughest things to minimize. This week, we discuss those items that are saturated in memories: the coffee cup from college, the cabbage patch doll from our childhood, your wedding dress, your grandmother’s costume jewelry, your daughter’s artwork from preschool, or a clipping from your son’s first haircut. Do we purge them? Do we store them? What do we do with them...

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week’s mantra is:  Know Yourself Read a  full transcript of this show  on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook  page or  Instagram ! And,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Our Sponsors: * Check out Avoca...

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week’s mantra is:  Choose JOMO Read a  full transcript of this show  on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook  page or  Instagram ! And,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Our Sponsors: * Check out Avocado...

Today we’re talking with Spiritual Director  Melissa Reed about how minimalism and spirituality are connected, what mindfulness means, and how to you can ban busyness and benefit from some mindfulness practices. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP32: Minimalism and Spirituality Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s kee...

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week’s mantra is:  Reduce Your Choices Read a  full transcript of this show  on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook  page or  Instagram ! And,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Our Sponsors: * Check out...

How to be purposeful with our holiday decor without being a Grinch! Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP30: Minimizing Holiday Decor Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook  page or  Instagram ! Our Sponsors: * Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/...

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week’s mantra is:  One Is Enough Read a  full transcript of this show  on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook  page or  Instagram ! And,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Our Sponsors: * Check out Avoca...

Today we’re talking with Angie Trueblood of  MealPlanningMama.com . She’s going to teach us how to simplify the tasks of grocery shopping and meal planning so we can finally answer with confidence the inevitable question: Mom, what’s for dinner!? Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP28: Minimalist Meal Planning Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to...

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week’s mantra is:  Say "Yes" Less Read a  full transcript of this show  on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook  page or  Instagram ! And,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Our Sponsors: * Check...

No matter how intentional we are with what toys we choose to bring into the home, we can’t escape the reality of our kiddos desire for more. We discuss how to minimize incoming toys and how to organize the toys you already own. While it may seem impossible to fully execute, we hope some of our tips will help you feel a little more organized and more prepared for the future. Get all the links and r...