Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips

A special episode where we join with these awesome podcasts in talking about community: Friendlier 25% Friends   Girl Next Door Cohesive Home Diane and I have often had concerns as we live our lives that we’ll offend others with our minimal ways. This takes many forms: saying no to joining the PTA because we have too much else on our plate, donating items people gave us or getting rid of kid toys...

It’s Minimalist Confessions time! Today Diane and I are going to be confessing the areas of minimalism we struggle with most. Motherhood is hard! We know the road to a cluttered home, schedule and mind is paved with good intentions. So, we’ll be talking about our biggest areas of struggle and how we might be able to get out of our ruts. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show...

We interview Emily Gerde who lives in a 325 square-foot tiny house with her family. Their tiny house build was featured on the HGTV show Tiny House Big Living. We’ll ask her all about what led Emily to tiny house living and what everyday living looks like for them. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP21: Tiny Home Living   Or,  click here  to get the show not...

We bring you a How Not to Get Carried Away Back to School Shopping Guide! 😉 Megan talks all things back to school including backpacks, clothing, shoes, lunch boxes, water bottles, and school supplies. Plus, she brings you four helpful tips to not get carried away while shopping. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP20: Back to School Minimalism Or,  click her...

We discuss some helpful approaches to selling unused household items. As we continue to pursue a more minimalist lifestyle, the clutter needs to go somewhere – out! It’s difficult to navigate the best options for the most profit (and time) but we hope to spark some ideas as you move forward in decluttering your own homes. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP1...

One of our favorite accessories: purses! We talk about purses, diaper bags, and totes – whatever fits your current phase of motherhood. One size definitely doesn’t fit all in this category. We give tips on how to select the right bag to fit all the mom gear you need to haul around. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP18: Purses for the Minimalist Mom Or,  cli...

Minimalist friendship. Is that really a thing? Can we really be minimalist when it comes to our friendships? Join us as we have a candid conversation regarding the benefits of intentional relationship building. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP17: Minimalist Friendship Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the c...

We continue our digital minimalism series by tackling the topic of digital photos. Thousands of photos occupy our iPhone camera rolls and take up hard drive space. We’ll talk about how we attempt to corral all our memories, and enjoy them rather than see them as a chore. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP16: Digital Minimalism (Part Two) – Digital Photos Or...

Between precious pieces of artwork, worksheets, permission slips, dioramas and science fair experiments – the clutter kids bring home from school can be overwhelming. Megan talks about her process to manage it day-to-day, and preserve their school memories. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP15: How to Handle School Clutter Or,  click here  to get the show n...

Let's talk about how to prevent the summer overwhelm. For most families, summer means a completely new schedule and lots of fun activities. We’ll discuss how to plan ahead and enjoy those lazy days of summer. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP14: Prevent the Summer Overwhelm Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s k...

This week we discuss how to pare down your schedule. Some minimalists would disagree with maintaining any type of schedule; however, this doesn’t typically work well for mamas. We can’t say yes to everything – so what do we prioritize? Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP13: Minimizing Your Schedule Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox...

How to stay focused when cell phones and parenting meet. Digital minimalism is mostly distraction management. Minimalism, in general, is a path to focus. We are reducing the number of things we do so we can focus on what’s important. In this episode, we talk about how to avoid retreating into our iPhones when parenting, and how to stay focused when using the phone too. Get all the links and resour...

Whether you’re going on spring break or looking ahead to summer travel, we talk about how to travel with kids – the minimalist way. Megan leads the discussion on packing for small children with lessons gleaned from her last summer traveling 12 states and 3,000+ miles in a minivan with her family. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP11: How to Travel Minimally...

We discuss our approach towards becoming debt-free. We talk about what’s worked, what hasn’t and where we’re still struggling. We give practical tips to encourage you to pursue a debt-free lifestyle. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP10: A Minimalist Approach to Becoming Debt-Free Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s...

In this episode, we discuss the recent documentary  Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things . The Minimalists: Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus present us with a beautiful documentary but what steps do we take moving forward? How do I pursue minimalism that works for me? Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP09: You watched the Minimalis...

Megan tells us about her adventures with keeping a capsule wardrobe and gives an easy, 3-step approach to paring down your mom wardrobe and finding what clothing works for you.  Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP08: The Capsule Wardrobe Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our  Facebook...

We discuss how to approach goal setting with minimalism in mind. We believe moms can find a healthy balance between accomplishing their goals and giving themselves grace.  Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP07: A Minimalist Approach to Goal Setting Or,  click here  to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on ou...

Join us as we discuss schedule priorities and the real meaning of the Christmas season. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP06: A Very Minimalist Christmas (Part Two) 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:...

Join us as we discuss our traditions and minimalist gift-giving during the Christmas season. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for  EP05: A Very Minimalist Christmas (Part One) 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 Matt...

We introduce ourselves and the origin story of this podcast! Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP01: Meet the Minimalist Moms 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/MINIMALI...