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Your simple 6-step decluttering plan for spring is here! The S.P.R.I.N.G. plan will help you effectively declutter your home in small pockets of time. Happy decluttering! Resources Mentioned: GreenDrop PickUp Please Salvation Army Pickup Habitat for Humanity Pickup 4 Steps to Decluttering Your Home More Effectively Related Episodes: Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Declutteri...

As you embark on your decluttering and simplifying journey, you start to ask yourself questions such as: What am I making space for? What dreams have been buried in the stuff and chaos around me? Where do I find my self-worth as a mom and woman? Is it in the roles that I play and the things I own, or something deeper? When we start simplifying and creating space in our homes, calendars, and minds,...

Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to refresh our routines! In the first episode of our four-part Spring Decluttering Series, I’m taking you through 4 steps to help you get your routines ready for this new season! Resources Mentioned (NOTE: Affiliate links may be included): Systemize Your Life System Weekly or Hourly Thriving in Motherhood Planner Related Episodes: Episode 50: 5 Must-Have...

Does the thought of decluttering your closet overwhelm you? Do you have NO idea where to start? Do you have a ton of clothes that fit you 3 years, 10 pounds, and 2 kids ago but can’t bear to let them go? Today’s episode is for you! My friend and professional organizer Emily Conley (otherwise known as the Minimal-ish Mama is sharing the steps you need to take to edit your wardrobe the simple, stres...

I promise you, no matter what you have going on in your life, you do have time to declutter. By answering these four questions, you can overcome the roadblocks preventing you from pursuing a more peaceful, clutter-free life. Let’s do this! Resources Mentioned (NOTE: Affiliate links may be included): Article about Big Rocks The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Thriving in Mo...

Are you easily triggered by your kids? Do you struggle with destructive anger, telling yourself every night that tomorrow will be different, but you stay in the same patterns causing you (and your family) to be miserable? In today’s episode, certified professional life coach and mom to three Natalie Hixson gets real about her own struggles with destructive anger and shares the tools that have allo...

Do you think you might have another baby someday, but aren’t sure how much stuff to keep? If so, today’s episode is for you! I’m sharing my five top recommendations about how to handle baby stuff so you have what you need and aren’t drowning in excess! Resources Mentioned: My Top Five Baby Registry Picks Minimalist Moms Podcast episode 322 with Alissa Henry about letting go of baby stuff How much...

How do we empower our kids to develop habits that help them become independent and make our lives easier? How do we recognize what’s not working in our daily routines and develop new ones that support our family and save us time?  In today’s episode, Rachel Norman, mom of 5 and author/podcaster/blogger at A Mother Far From Home is sharing 3 habits you can implement with your kids, and gives me coa...

“Help! I’m always playing whack-a-mole with the kid clutter...while I'm getting one area cleaned, something is getting messy.” This comes from one of my new Facebook group members, and it’s a common problem with so many moms that I know! On today’s episode, I’m diving into the three mistakes you might be making if you’re constantly battling kids’ clutter in your home! Resources Mentioned (note: af...

Do you struggle with people-pleasing that’s leaving you exhausted, burnt out, and resentful? Do you prioritize everyone else’s needs and comfort above your own because you want to be a “good” mom? In today’s episode, Mikki Gardner is sharing where our people-pleasing tendencies come from and how to declutter people-pleasing in three steps. Mikki Gardner is a Certified Life + Conscious Parenting Co...

After almost a decade of decluttering and pursuing a minimalist lifestyle, you’d think I had a lot of decluttering regrets, right? Not exactly. But it’s easy to let the fear of decluttering regret keep you from letting go of what isn’t serving you. In today’s episode I’m sharing five common fears and how to mitigate and overcome them, so we can let go with confidence. Resources Mentioned: Five Min...

Today we’re celebrating the 100th episode with audio clips of the top 10 downloaded episodes of all time! Here’s the list if you want to check out the full episodes: Top 10 episodes of all time (as of 2/14/24): Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time to Declutter Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time a...

Once I removed the physical clutter and calendar clutter that was no longer serving me, I was left with my thoughts. We can’t control our thoughts and according to research we have 12,000-16,000 of them a day. But the issue is that 80% are negative and 95% are repetitive - in other words, they are the negative thoughts, limiting beliefs, “shoulds”, and to-do’s swirling around in our brain. In toda...

How do we find the magic in the “blessed mundane” of motherhood? How do we overcome the martyr mindset and see motherhood as a powerful calling? How do we look outside of our circumstances to see the big picture of our impact on our kids and future generations? Kirsten Vossler, wife and homeschool mom of 9 children (soon to be 10!) has some ideas. In today’s episode, Kirsten talks about how she wa...

If you feel like you're constantly behind and never know when the cycle of overwhelm, burnout, and exhaustion will end - today's episode is for you! I'm taking you through my 6-step S.I.M.P.L.E. method so you can take control again with small, concrete, sustainable actions to get off the Hot Mess Express and back on track.  Resources Mentioned: Hey homeschooling mamas! Check out the Happily Homesc...

When we’re overwhelmed, it’s easy to live “by desire” and reach for the coping mechanism of choice rather than living “by design”. In today’s episode, Barb Raveling shares helpful insights into how we can live more intentionally by asking ourselves some insightful questions and using the powerful process of truth journaling. Barb is a retired homeschool mom of four and the author of eight books, i...

If you’ve fallen off the decluttering wagon, don’t despair! These 3 questions will help get you back on track and supercharge your decluttering success. Resources Mentioned: Don’t miss out on the Chaos to Calm Summit happening from January 29 - February 2! Get your free ticket here . Related Episodes: Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home! Episode 48: The ONE Thing That Yo...

Do you usually feel like you’re drowning and have no idea how to stay on top of your day? Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast is here to help! Michelle is a mom of 3 elementary middle school kids & wife to an amazing guy.  She helps Christian working moms have more time in their week so that they can pour into themselves and their families.  When she’s not time management coaching...

If you struggle to declutter and have tried all the tips and tricks, you may need a mindset shift. On today’s episode, you’ll learn the 5 mindset shifts that can help you discover your deepest why and give you the momentum you need for your decluttering journey! Resources Mentioned: Workbook for 5 Mindset Shifts To Help You Let Go of Clutter REMINDER: I’m having a 100K Giveaway to celebrate 100K+...

Does the word “budget” make you cringe? Do you desire to spend money more intentionally, pay down debt, and also have the flexibility to buy that Starbucks latte? Alli Williams is here to help! Debt-free at 25, Alli married into $154,000 worth of debt and quickly developed a flexible financial plan to help her and her husband pay off debt and reach their goals. Alli is the mom of 2 boys and is the...

Lacking the motivation to declutter? These 10 shocking statistics may make you feel differently about your stuff and provide the motivational boost you need! Resources Mentioned: 100K Giveaway! If you love the show and want the chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card, here’s what you need to do! Starting Tuesday January 16 and ending Sunday, January 28! Leave a podcast review in Apple Podcasts if yo...

Simplifying and streamlining your home to support you and your family members is incredibly important - but even moreso if you have family members with disabilities or special needs. On today’s episode I have the pleasure of speaking to Alana Frost from Alana’s Organizing. We talk about how she has simplified, streamlined, and organized her home to support her husband who has a spinal cord injury,...

I always say you need a system around your stuff…especially the stuff coming into your home. Today I’m sharing my 6-step plan to stop the S.T.R.E.A.M. so you have can calm the chaos and spend less time decluttering! Resources Mentioned: 50 Questions Minimalists Ask Related Episodes: Episode 64: Jumpstart Your Decluttering in 4 Simple Steps with Amy Slenker-Smith from Simply Enough Episode 68: 4 St...

What would you do with an extra 5 hours a day? How would you be able to show up for yourself and your family? Do you find yourself escaping the overwhelm of your life by turning to your phone? Are you afraid to look at your Screen Time stats? On today’s episode, podcast and business coach Stefanie Gass shares her compelling story of how phone addiction was negatively impacting her health and relat...

Does the new year fill you with hope, or with overwhelm about everything you didn’t accomplish in 2023? Today I’m sharing the ONE mindset shift that is changing how I approach 2024 that will help you overcome overwhelm for good. Resources Mentioned: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg The High Five Habit by Mel Robbins (and a quick overview video ) Atomic Habits by James Clear This blog post dives a bit deeper...