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One of the main questions I get from moms is about how to simplify and streamline their wardrobe. We’ve all been there - our closets are stuffed with clothes and yet we have “nothing to wear”. As an overwhelmed mom, we don’t want to spend a lot of time and energy on getting dressed, and oftentimes we leave our closets feeling frazzled and depressed.  Today I’m going to share my five best tips for...

Did you know that every day we supposedly make 35,000 decisions (although my guess is that it’s higher for moms)? If you’re going through your days exhausted, burnt out, and not sure how you’re going to find an ounce of energy to declutter anything, I have an idea what the culprit may be. Too much stuff means too many choices and too many decisions, which causes decision fatigue! In today’s episod...

Do your kids want to keep EVERYTHING? Not sure how to even approach decluttering with them, but don’t want to throw out everything when they’re sleeping (no matter how much you’re tempted). Today I share my best three tips about how to get your kids (yes YOUR kids) on board with decluttering.  There’s still time to participate in the giveaway for Julia Ubbenga’s course Declutter Your Life NOW . If...

Decluttering our homes is important, but what about the negative thoughts cluttering our minds and hearts? How many times have you thought, “I’m a bad mom” or “I wish I could just get myself together”. Today on the podcast, I am thrilled to have Julia Ubbenga from Rich in What Matters . Julia shares her story of how she discovered simplifying and minimalism in the midst of postpartum depression an...

What if you have done the hard work of shifting your mindset and finally feel ready to go full steam ahead on your decluttering journey, but your family isn’t anywhere close? The number one question I get when I speak to moms groups is: “How do I get my spouse on board with decluttering?” It’s a tricky question for sure, but one that I’m happy to tackle! Based upon my own experience and the experi...

There are so many roadblocks to decluttering that we’ve spoken about in previous episodes - how long we’ve owned something, how much we paid for it, thinking that we might use it “someday” or we “should” keep it because it’s sentimental, or belonged to a family member. But there is one huge roadblock that we’re going to dive into today - something we tell ourselves over and over again. In fact, th...

Whether overt or perceived, guilt is a major reason why we hold onto what we don’t need. And family guilt is particularly tricky, because relationships are involved which (as we know) can be very complex. We have to tread lightly while still holding our boundaries around what comes across the threshold of our front door. In today’s episode I’m going to give you three tips on how to deal with the g...

If you're drowning in toys and dreading the influx of even more after the holidays, don't despair! You can limit the toys without sacrificing holiday cheer. In today’s episode, I give you four powerful tips to make sure you’re starting the new year with all the joy and none of the clutter.  Don’t forget to join the Facebook group for decluttering support and free coaching!  Episodes Mentioned:  Ep...

Today I’m thrilled to bring you my first interview on the podcast. Once a month I will introduce you to a mom who has overcome overwhelm through decluttering and simplifying. Today I chat with Sarah from Simple + Intentional . Sarah is a full-time teacher, mom + wife who is passionate about helping women change their lives through decluttering.  After a cancer diagnosis in 2014, she discovered her...

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...