The Decluttered Mom Podcast

We’re back! Diana and her family moved during the break. There was so much to manage between the old house, new house, contractors, sick kids, and all the things! But she’s mostly unpacked and so excited to be back this week! After a longer-than-expected break, Diana is back just in time for a holiday episode.  It’s Christmas week, and if you celebrate, you know how wonderful and magical it can fe...

Have you ever caught yourself switching from one social media app to another and thought it was wayyyy too long?? You start on Instagram, then that get’s boring, then you switch to TikTok, then that gets boring, then it’s on to Facebook, and then you switch to Reddit. It just goes on! It’s almost like an instinctual need to keep consuming information and getting that next dopamine hit. In this sho...

Do your kids love reading and have many books at home? Or maybe you want your kids to love reading but don’t want books all over the place. Diana shares how she manages her kids' book collection. She also discusses a change she made with their family board games and how it freed up space in her front hall closet. In this episode, Diana shares two quick organizational tips when it comes to boo...

Diana talks with a VERY SPECIAL guest on this episode. Her eight-year-old daughter, also known as Miss 8! She shares some great tips on decluttering and organizing. In this special guest episode, Diana and her daughter, Miss 8, discuss five valuable tips to help you and your kids while decluttering. They’ll also discuss: Ways to organize your special items and collections How it feels when your ho...

Today Diana answers a question that she gets pretty often. How do I get people to stop buying so many gifts? It’s a tricky question and situation to navigate. People like showing love to others through gift gifting, and they get excited to see your kids happy opening the gift. No one wants to offend someone or create other issues. But you also don’t want more stress than needed when you’re on your...

Getting your kids involved with household responsibilities is fantastic! But sometimes, what we try to implement is too hard, physically or mentally, for their age. And that can be frustrating for both parents and kids! This often leads to a negative connotation with chores, and then it becomes more of a battle. Let’s make it fun and exciting! Let’s teach them, slowly, the skills that will equip t...

Today’s episode is another guest interview. Our guest today is Jess Smith, a wife and mother of 5-year-old twins and a 2-year-old that lives in Waco, Texas. Jess shares all the ways she tried to get control of her home prior to joining Minimal-ish Starts Here. And how she went from a self-proclaimed “messy house” to feeling less overwhelmed. In this guest interview episode, Diana talks with Jess a...

This week is the final installment of our three-part series, all about back-to-school tips for busy moms. Diana provides some examples of the jobs her kids do that help with home management and the school week. There are also tips that are easy to complete weekly for yourself to make the week run smoother. And be sure to enter the giveaway that’s mentioned in the episode. Click here to enter! In p...

This week Diana shares more back-to-school tips for busy moms to ease some stress during the school year. By taking a little extra time to get organized, you can help reduce the daily stress during the week. And be sure to enter the giveaway that’s mentioned in the episode. Click here to enter. In this second part of a special three-part series, Diana shares more tips that you can implement before...

It’s that time of year when the to-do lists grow, and it can get overwhelming trying to keep up with all the back-to-school tasks. In this special three-part series, Diana shares tips for busy moms on how you can get ahead of the game and make the school year less stressful. Being prepared ahead of time will absolutely help you, and your children, throughout the school year. And be sure to enter t...

Diana spent a couple of days earlier this year interviewing women who have either completed or are working through her signature decluttering program called ‘Minimal-ish Starts Here.’ Guests shared their experiences with decluttering and learning how to tackle getting rid of the excess in their life. In this episode, Diana talks with Julia, a mom, and wife who recently went through the Minimal-ish...

Maybe you find yourself spending too much time on social media or your phone in general. And that’s how you connect with people, but it also feels like you aren’t present in “real life.” Sometimes it brings joy and entertainment, and other times it brings guilt or shame. If you’re looking for ways to take control of your digital life, then this episode is for you! In this episode, Diana shares how...

With so much on everyone’s plate, it’s hard to remember all the things! Using a tool called a brain release can drastically reduce the overwhelm and lift some of the mental burdens of trying not to forget anything. Diana does a brain release once a week and schedules tasks according to priority but still allows room for flexibility. In this episode, Diana walks through all the steps of how she com...

We already have so much on our minds regarding our schedules, decisions we need to make, and responsibilities. There’s so much to think about every day. Diana is always looking for ways to make her life easier and the people she helps lives easier. One of those things involves baskets. Something that’s simple but can help reduce decision fatigue and overwhelm daily. In this episode, Diana shares w...

Have you ever thought about the number of items on the surface of your refrigerator? What about all the horizontal spaces in your home? Diana shares a study that compares the number of items on your fridge with the rest of your home’s appearance. She gives quick tips and examples of simple changes you can make in your home that will make you feel better. In this episode, Diana shares what she lear...

Sometimes routine tasks can feel overwhelming or like you just don’t want to do them. Diana shares how she approaches day-to-day tasks that may not be her favorite with concepts she’s learned in business courses. Using them in her home management, motherhood, and overall daily planning, she's been able to make those mundane tasks feel a little bit easier. In this episode, Diana discusses some...

For our first interview episode, Diana talks to Sabra Martin, a new mom of 3 who works full-time and decluttered her entire home in the second fast time frame that Diana has heard to date. Sabra shares her journey to living a decluttered life and what finally helped her stop filling up her home after decluttering multiple times in the past. In this episode, Diana and Sabra discuss living Minimial-...

If you have kids home for summer break, the change in routine can sometimes be stressful. Summer schedules with kids can be very detailed and scheduled to the hour, or they cannot be scheduled at all. If either of those works for your family, great! If not, and you’d like to learn a different way to plan your summer, then this episode is for you. In this episode, Diana shares how she adjusted her...

Are you stressed out by the amount of stuff in your home? Feel overwhelmed and anxious when you walk into your home? Do you wish you had more time to do the things you love instead of cleaning up all the time? What if you could feel comfortable and at peace when you walk into your home? You’re not alone. I have spent the last several years mastering the practice of “minimal-ish living,” and now I...

As moms, we are always trying to find ways to better our children's lives, and we all know children learn through play. So we think that if kids learn through play, and my job as a mom is to help my child learn, grow, and develop, then I will give them all the toys I can help promote that. How many toys should children have? Let’s talk about it! In this episode, Diana shares how her children’...

We all know as moms that sometimes mornings can be rough. Something seems to go wrong or happens unexpectedly. If we can go into it knowing that, expecting that, and being prepared, we can start the day with a little less chaos. In this episode, Diana shares three things you can do in your home to make your busy mornings run smoother. We’ll also discuss: Why these three things will make your morni...

I'm so excited to FINALLY share The Decluttered Mom Podcast. Please share in my excitement and follow along as I teach busy moms how to declutter their homes, simplify their lives, and gain more time to do what they truly love! Find Diana Rene on social media: Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom Pinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready to toss things, but don't know...