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Sentimental items. They are the things we keep because they have meaning to us. They are imbued with memories. Or perhaps they don’t mean a lot to us, but they belonged to a family member and remind us of that person.    Of course we should surround ourselves with things that have meaning to us, but when sentimental items become clutter because of how much we’re keeping (and where we’re keeping it...

Aspirational clutter is the clutter that surrounds us that tell us that who we are and what we are doing in THIS season of motherhood isn’t enough. Stop surrounding yourself with stuff that makes you feel bad about yourself! In today’s episode we dive into what aspirational clutter is, four examples that are especially challenging for moms, and what to do about it.    Additional Resources: Blog Po...

“I can’t get rid of this because I paid so much for it" is one of the most common roadblocks to decluttering. In today's episode, I give three tips on how to overcome it so that you can remove what is no longer serving you - regardless of its monetary value. Ready to take action? Join the  free Facebook group here ! In the month of November, leave a rating and written review in Apple Podcasts (5 s...

Real talk: clutter is not neutral. It is stealing four things from you - four things that are preventing you from having the motherhood and life you so deserve. Ready to take action? Join the  free Facebook group here !   Resources Mentioned: Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids is one of my favorite parenting books ever!   *Not...

Today we talk about a simple rule that will help make sure you don't spend your precious resources of money, time, energy, focus, and attention on finding stuff in your home! I give you three reasons why having a place for everything in your home is SO important. Resources Mentioned: My blog post about how clutter affects our well-being includes all the studies I mention in today's episode. *** I...

Today I take you through the EASIEST way to declutter any space in your home - using the power of the artificial boundaries and containers. We go step-by-step through decluttering your medicine cabinet and how I use the container rule for our library books! You don’t want to miss this one. Be sure to share your progress with me on Instagram (tag @simplebyemmy) or join the  free Facebook group here...

The first place I recommend you start decluttering isn't your home at all...it's your home away from home! (No, not Target or Starbucks!) It's your vehicle. Today I explain WHY to start here and walk you step-by-step through the process! Join the FREE Facebook group here. The first ten people to join get a free goodie from me! *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - &gt...

Where do I start and when do I find the time? When I coach other moms, these are the same two questions I get time and time again. And I get it. When you’re overwhelmed, it’s hard to look at something as daunting as decluttering and think that something that requires so much energy and focus is something you can handle when you’re so inundated already. It’s one more thing to do on a never ending t...

Now that you know what overwhelms you, you may be tempted to go around your house like a madwoman wielding a garbage bag. Not so fast! There is ONE thing you MUST do before you start decluttering. Today I'll take you through a short episode that can help you focus on what truly matters before you start your decluttering journey. Here is the Instagram Post about my laundry method . *** I help moms...

If the podcast is named Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, then we need to define overwhelm to know what we're dealing with, right? In today's episode I discuss what I see are the three major causes of overwhelm and how we can combat them - together. Don't forget to take a screen shot of the episode and share it to Instagram! You can tag me at @simplebyemmy . *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads,...

In today's episode I talk about my journey from miscarriage, to infertility, to discovering how decluttering and simplifying could help me make room for the baby - and life - I so desired. *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com   Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources   Connect -＞ Join our free Face...

Hey there, mama. Are you tired of all the STUFF crowding your home, calendar, and mind? Do you wish you could say goodbye to the endless to-do list running around in your head, while you're running around in the middle of the mess? Want to declutter but don’t know where to start? Are your dreams buried under piles of toys and laundry? Welcome to Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, where you will find prove...