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Today I’m talking Christmas minimalism with author, Meg Nordman. Her recent release, Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas, is a great resource as you navigate the holiday season. We live in a society where we’re bombarded with advertisements and, let’s be honest, our children’s irrational input; it’s hard to be decisive and intentional when it comes to the holiday season. I hope this episode assists you as you simplify your homes, schedules and gift giving this year. Disclaimer: Maybe don't listen to this one with the kiddos - we discuss Santa around the halfway point!Show Notes for EP147: Have Yourself a Minimalist ChristmasEnjoy this Podcast?Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:Betterhelp Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A new series focused on ‘real’ minimalist moms: It’s odd to refer to this series that way but I wanted to encourage the everyday mom that you don’t have to go to extremes (or have a giant platform) to influence minimalism to those around you.About Jeanette:Jeannette Cleveland is a Christian, a wife and a stay-at-home mama of 3 small children ages 4, 2, and 10 months. Before having kids, she taught math at a public high school in Durham, North Carolina. She enjoys reading about simple living, counseling others on personal finance through her church, and hosting people in her home.Jeannette began pursuing a minimalist lifestyle about 4 years ago after the birth of her first child. A few months into the journey her life was dramatically altered when her little brother passed away of an opioid overdose at the age of 24. Minimalism has been a helpful tool for her as she has navigated grief and processed physical & emotional baggage in the wake of his death.Pursuing a minimalist lifestyle has helped keep her home, budget, and life from being filled to the max with trivial stuff so she can focus on what matters most to her: loving others. She views the greatest gift of minimalism to be how it frees up space and resources so one can be more generous and more hospitable with less stress.Discussed in this episode:Online Minimalist Party Shop: Simply LiftedBook: The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra AdachiBook: The Art of Happy Moving by Ali WenzkeLet’s keep the conversation going on Facebook or Instagram!And, don’t forget to leave a rating or review on iTunes. Each review is so appreciated as it helps other mamas find me!Thank you, thank you, thank you!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join me today as I bring you the next episode in the series: Decluttering Room by Room. I’ve asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We’ll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Alissa Henry (minimalist mom + TV Host) will take us through bedroom decluttering. Show Notes for EP146: Decluttering the Living Room [Room by Room Series]Enjoy this Podcast?Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:BetterhelpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join me today as I bring you the next episode in the series: Decluttering Room by Room. I’ve asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We’ll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Alissa Henry (minimalist mom + TV Host) will take us through bedroom decluttering.  Show Notes for EP145: Decluttering Bedrooms [Room by Room Series] Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: BetterhelpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join me today as I bring you the next episode in the series: Decluttering Room by Room. I’ve asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We’ll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Amy Eiler (creator of ‘House of Eilers’) will take us through decluttering the bathroom.  Show Notes for EP144: Decluttering Our Closets [Room by Room Series] Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: BetterhelpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join me today as I bring you the next episode in the series: Decluttering Room by Room. I've asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We'll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Emily Eusanio (creator of ‘The Simplified Mom’) will take us through decluttering our closets. Show Notes for EP143: Decluttering Our Closets [Room by Room Series] Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today I bring you the third episode in the series: Room by Room. I’ve asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We’ll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Morgan Tyree (creator of Morganize With Me) will take us through storage decluttering. Show Notes for EP142: Decluttering Storage Spaces [Room by Room Series] Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: BetterhelpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today I bring you the second episode in the series: Room by Room. I’ve asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We’ll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Melissa Corriveau (creator of Life with Less Mess) will take us through pantry decluttering. Show Notes for EP141: Decluttering the Pantry [Room by Room Series] Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today I'm kicking off a new series: Room by Room. I've asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We'll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Brittany Johnson (creator of the microblog 'Home and Heart Mom') will take us through kitchen decluttering. Show Notes for EP140: Decluttering the Kitchen [Room by Room Series] Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: Betterhelp & Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week's mantra is: Only For a Season. For a complete transcript of the show click here:  Show Notes for Mantra: Seize Silence Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join me today as I speak with creator of The Minimal Colonial, Catherine Williams. Catherine is the mother of a three year old boy and military spouse to an Air Force pilot. Catherine believes it's important to create a home where your soul finds peace, and that begins with decluttering your heart in order to declutter your home. Today, Catherine will share her experience with minimalism and parenting an only child. Is it really that different? I wasn't sure so I thought she would be a great person to dialogue with regarding this topic. We also talked a lot about solo parenting (as she has experienced a lot of time alone while her husband has been deployed) and how to navigate overwhelm and apply minimalist principles to your day-to-day. Show Notes for EP139: Solo Systems for an Only Child Mama Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: Betterhelp & Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A series focused on 'real' minimalist moms: It’s odd to refer to this series that way but I wanted to encourage the everyday mom that you don’t have to go to extremes (or have a giant platform) to influence minimalism to those around you. Lindsay is a professional organizer, mother of two boys, a former early childhood teacher, and a military spouse. A transient life in the military placed her on a path toward simplifying. She recently turned this passion into a professional organizing business, A Considered Home, where she helps her clients pursue a lighter life. Find all the resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for Minimalist Mom Spotlight: Lindsay Downes Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join me today as I speak with creator of The Freedom Moms, Ashley Buffa. Ashley is the mother of 10 children (yes, 10!), a business owner, and a dedicated non perfectionist home systems extraordinaire! On today's episode, Ashley answers questions such as: where do we start when managing a large household (kids rooms? toys? schedules?) Sticking points when it comes to getting everyone organized (and how can we move through these challenges) and more!  Show Notes for EP138: Tips for Organizing a Large Family Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: Betterhelp & Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join me today as I speak with author, Jen Gale. This is a second of a two part series on sustainability. This conversation specifically speaks of ways to be sustainable(ish) in your household. Change your impact without radically changing your life and figure out the small steps you can make that will add up to make a big difference. Jen answers the questions: How can we apply sustainable living to our children's lifestyles? How can we teach them? What are practical ways moms can get their kids interested in this new way of living today? I look forward to you hearing this discussion and your thoughts over on the Minimalist Moms Instagram page! Show Notes for EP137: Living a Sustainable(ish) Lifestyle with Children Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: Betterhelp & Disney Hits PlaylistAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A series focused on 'real' minimalist moms: It’s odd to refer to this series that way but I wanted to encourage the everyday mom that you don’t have to go to extremes (or have a giant platform) to influence minimalism to those around you. Becky is a wife and mother of two boys with their first girl on the way! She works full time outside of the home in healthcare management. She is a dietitian by training, but ironically doesn’t like to cook! She is a Massachusetts native but has been living in Kentucky for the past eleven years. Over the past few years she has embraced the notions of simple living and minimalist concepts that have helped her busy life run smoother and give her more time to enjoy her family. Find all the resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for Minimalist Mom Spotlight: Becky Schlueter Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join me today as I speak with the woman behind the Junkyard Journals, Kat Steck. This is a first of a two part series on sustainability. This conversation specifically speaks of fast fashion and the downfalls of shopping this way. Please hear me when I say that I need a lot of growth when it comes to this area. I find a quick trip to Old Navy just as convenient as a lot of you. That said, this information is important to hear and the more I dig, the more convicted I become regarding the downfalls of fast fashion. I look forward to you hearing this discussion and your thoughts over on the Minimalist Moms Instagram page! Show Notes for EP136: The Failings of Fast Fashion Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: Betterhelp & Prose & Disney Hits PlaylistAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, I bring you my conversation with Sarah Therese. Today, we'll discuss how we can teach and encourage our children to play independently! Sarah will give advice on why independent play is important, suggestions to encourage independence, if there is such a thing as too much time playing independently, and what she suggests to the mamas who feel like their kids just can't 'handle it'! It make take some trial and error but it’s worth it.  Show Notes for EP135: Teaching Children to Play Independently  Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Sponsored By: Betterhelp and Disney Hits RadioAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today, I bring you my conversation with the owner and founder of Rachel and Company (a full-service professional organizing firm), Rachel Rosenthal! This is actually the second time I've spoken with Rachel as she spoke last year on episode eighty-seven regarding back to school tips and tricks for back to school organization. This conversation will be somewhat similar; however, now we have the additional element of a global pandemic to navigate. Rachel will address changes we'll need to implement in order to stay organized and, most importantly, relaxed during these uncertain, ever-changing times. Show Notes for Bonus Episode: Back to School Tips for When Life Isn't Exactly Normal with Rachel Rosenthal Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join me today for a conversation with author and mental health advocate, Eda Schottenstein. Eda is the founder of The Multi-Role Woman where she has become a leader in the women's empowerment movement. She is passionate about helping women and children deal with self-doubt and building confidence to boost mental health. Today our conversation will discuss that very topic: how can we foster confidence in our children? We'll discuss how confidence affects mental health, how we can build confidence in our children and how her new book, Sarah Dreamer, supports this message! Show Notes for EP134: Fostering Confidence in Our Children Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Sponsored By: Jonas Paul Eyewear and Disney Hits RadioAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join me today as I speak with Kayla Stoecklein. Kayla is mother of three boys and the author of Fear Gone Wild. In this episode, Kayla shares her personal story through grief and the loss of her husband to suicide. This was a powerful conversation on the importance of prioritizing mental health, and what Kayla's learned about grief and moving through tragedy.  Show Notes for EP133: Fear Gone Wild [Intentionality and Mental Health] If you or anyone you know are dealing with suicidal thoughts, don’t ignore it. Call the suicide prevention hotline at any time: 1-800-273-8255. Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Sponsored By: Betterhelp & Jonas Paul EyewearAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands