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Motherhood Simplified

Motherhood Simplified

Krista Lockwood

Welcome to Motherhood Simplified, a podcast for moms who want to declutter but don't want to become a full blown minimalist!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Motherhood Simplified episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Motherhood Simplified for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Motherhood Simplified episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Motherhood Simplified - Productivity Hacks For Moms

Productivity Hacks For Moms

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07/18/19 • 19 min

Productivity Hack: Simple Tips for Moms to Get More Done at Home

Do you ever feel like you’re always on the go but nothing really gets done? You’re juggling errands, tidying up, managing kids, and yet, by the end of the day, it feels like you’ve hardly made any progress. You're not alone! Many moms go through this, and today, we’re diving into some productivity hacks that will help you take control of your time and energy at home.

By applying these productivity hacks, you’ll start feeling more in control of your day and less overwhelmed. Remember, productivity isn’t about getting everything done—it’s about getting the right things done.

Looking for more ways to streamline your life? Join Decluttering Simplified, where I’ll guide you through creating more time, simplifying your mindset, and tackling the overwhelm so you can focus on what really matters.

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Jennifer Purcell, creator and owner of the blog Teach.Workout.Love shares with us her thoughts on balance and how she practices it in her life. She shares how she delegates and manages ALL of her responsibilities as a teacher, mom, wife, and owner/facilitator of a high traffic and successful blog!

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how Jennifer started her blog Teach.Workout.Love and why, AND her plans for her future in teaching and blogging

... her best tips for delegating both in the home and in her professional life

... how she compartmentalizes the roles and responsibilities she has

... her favorite calendering tips!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home
...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home
...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"

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To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!

To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email [email protected]

You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it! One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry!

If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing!

Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!

Lots of love,

Krista

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Motherhood Simplified - Decluttering with your kids around
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05/24/19 • 28 min

Parenting is already a lot, and when you add clutter to the mix, it can feel downright impossible. If you’re constantly stepping on toys, buried under laundry, or feeling like your home is running you instead of the other way around—you’re not alone.

But here’s the thing: you don’t have to live this way.

Decluttering with kids may seem like an uphill battle, but it’s absolutely possible to create a home that feels calm, manageable, and even enjoyable. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down exactly how to make it happen.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • The emotional toll of clutter on moms – How clutter creates overwhelm, guilt, and exhaustion.
  • Why clutter feels louder when you have kids – Understanding how their toys, clothes, and messes impact your stress levels.
  • How to shift your mindset – Letting go of guilt, prioritizing what truly matters, and ditching the “just in case” mentality.
  • Ways to get your kids involved in decluttering – Fun and easy strategies to teach them lifelong habits.
  • Where to start for the biggest impact – High-traffic areas that will instantly make your home feel lighter.
  • How to create simple systems – Setting up routines that help you stay clutter-free.
  • Tips for maintaining your progress – Keeping clutter from creeping back in.

Looking for More Support in Decluttering?

Join the Motherhood Simplified community and newsletter for weekly decluttering tips, projects, and support—all free. Sign up here.

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Motherhood Simplified - Simplified Christmas Tips Part 1
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11/10/18 • 28 min

In today’s episode, we’re diving into clutter-free Christmas gift ideas and how to give meaningful gifts without letting consumerism take over your home.

Need help simplifying the holidays? Join the Motherhood Simplified community and newsletter for weekly decluttering tips, projects, and support—all free. Sign up here.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • How to simplify kids’ gifts without restriction – Why I don’t follow the “four-gift rule” and how to find a balance between thoughtful giving and keeping the holidays joyful.
  • Gifts as acts of love – How to accept gifts graciously while setting healthy boundaries when needed.
  • Shifting the focus – Why Christmas doesn’t undo all your decluttering progress and how to enjoy the season while keeping your home manageable.
  • Setting boundaries with gift-givers – What to say when family or friends tend to go overboard with presents.
  • Why you don’t have to gift everyone – How to navigate holiday giving without overspending or feeling obligated.
  • Alternative meaningful gifts – Simple, heartfelt ideas that show appreciation without cluttering up your home.

Key Takeaways:

  • Thoughtful, intentional gifts matter more than the number of presents under the tree.
  • Family and friends give gifts to express love—accept them with gratitude while setting boundaries when necessary.
  • The holidays don’t have to leave you financially stressed—focus on creating meaningful moments rather than excessive gift-giving.

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Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you found this episode helpful. Your support helps other moms simplify their homes and enjoy the holidays stress-free.

Christmas is about love, not clutter. Enjoy the season with peace and presence.

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Motherhood Simplified - EP39 Routines and habits for moms
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06/12/19 • 42 min

In this episode I help you understand that difference between schedules, routines, and habits and why they haven't worked for you in the past - and how without you even realizing it probably, how they have.

I help give you a deeper understanding of why routines matter, how they do the hard work of your life for you and then how to create, implement and stick with them by creating your daily "non-negotiables" and figuring out your "simplifiers". These two things will help you create routines and habits that actually help you and are easy to stick with.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the difference between a routine and schedule

... the difference between a routine and a habit

... How to create your daily non negotiable tasks, and your simplifier habits to support those tasks

... how to utilize routines and habits even when life changes and nothing stays the same

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here

Enroll in Clear Your Clutter here (its free!)

Enroll in Motherhood Simplified

Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101 here

Enroll in Clothes Decluttering 101 here

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Come learn FINALLY how I rotate toys for our kids of varying ages (1.5-13 years old), what toys we have and WHY.

I finally share with you HOW I do it, and how to do it without self sabotage, a strict approach and one size fits all toy set up, and of course... what everyone always asks, what toys we have.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how to STOP complicating the toy simplifying process

... How I rotate toys to promote DEPTH in their play

... How I set up toys in our house with a wide range of ages of kids

... The full list of toys that we have

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

These podcast episodes about toys

Ten Reasons To Declutter Your Kids's Toys

How to declutter when you have kids and your friends and family give you so much stuff

The problem with donating toys

A new way to declutter toys (that really works!)

How to see past all the $$ you spent on toys you want to declutter

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here

Enroll in Clear Your Clutter here (its free!)

Enroll in Motherhood Simplified

Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101 here

Enroll in Clothes Decluttering 101 here

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Motherhood Simplified - Why Clutter is Bad for You & How to Take Control of Your Home
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05/24/19 • 36 min

If you’ve ever looked around your house and wondered how it got so cluttered, you are not alone. In today’s episode, we’re talking about why clutter is bad for you, how it drains your time and energy, and what you can do to take control of your home without feeling overwhelmed.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • Why clutter is more than just stuff – How it affects your emotions, stress levels, and daily life.
  • How clutter makes you feel stuck – The common feelings of guilt, anxiety, and frustration that come with clutter.
  • Why clutter demands your attention but gives nothing back – How clutter wastes your time and energy without adding value.
  • The freedom of decluttering – How clearing out the excess can help you feel lighter, more in control, and at peace in your own home.
  • How to stop feeling guilty about decluttering – Why your past choices weren’t wrong and how to let go without regret.

Key Takeaways:

  • Clutter steals your time, energy, and peace of mind, but you can take control of it.
  • Decluttering isn’t just about having a tidy home—it’s about creating a space that supports you and your family.
  • Guilt should never be the reason you keep things. You deserve a home that makes you feel good, not overwhelmed.

Need More Help Decluttering?

Join the Motherhood Simplified community and newsletter for weekly decluttering tips, projects, and support—all free. Sign up here.

Listen & Subscribe:

If this episode helped you, leave a review and share it with a friend. Your support makes a difference and helps more moms create peaceful, clutter-free homes.

Clutter doesn’t have to control your life. Let’s take small, simple steps to create a home that feels good.

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Motherhood Simplified - Toy Clutter & Wasted Money

Toy Clutter & Wasted Money

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05/24/19 • 32 min

Letting go of toys can be difficult, especially when you think about how much money you’ve spent on them. Many moms struggle with feelings of guilt, regret, and worry when it comes to decluttering, but keeping things out of fear of “wasting money” only adds more stress to your home. In today’s episode, we’ll break down how to shift your mindset, let go with confidence, and create a home that truly supports you and your family.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • Why the fear of wasted money keeps moms stuck – The common concerns that make it hard to let go.
  • How to shift your mindset around past purchases – Why the money isn’t truly wasted and how to reframe your thinking.
  • Understanding the true value of your items – What to ask yourself before deciding to keep or let go of something.
  • How to let go of guilt and embrace the lesson – Why decluttering teaches you about intentional spending.
  • Mindful donating – The best ways to pass along toys and other items without feeling wasteful.
  • How to start small and build momentum – Simple ways to gain confidence in decluttering.

Looking for More Support in Decluttering?

Join the Motherhood Simplified community and newsletter for weekly decluttering tips, projects, and support—all free. Sign up here.

Listen & Subscribe:

If you found this episode helpful, leave a review and share it with a friend. Your support helps more moms simplify their homes and feel confident in decluttering.

You deserve a home that brings you peace, not guilt. Let’s take the first step together.

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Motherhood Simplified - Donating Toys To Charity

Donating Toys To Charity

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05/24/19 • 32 min

Donating toys to charity can be a great way to clear space and help others, but how can we do it in a way that teaches our kids generosity without sending the wrong message? In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to approach toy donations mindfully and make sure they truly benefit those in need.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • The problem with donating toys – Why the common message of “giving to kids who don’t have any” can reinforce unhealthy beliefs about happiness and material things.
  • How to shift the conversation – A better way to explain toy donations to your kids so they understand the true value of generosity.
  • Why toys aren’t what struggling families need most – What Krista learned from her own childhood experience and how to make a more meaningful impact.
  • How to donate mindfully – The best places to donate toys where they will actually be used and appreciated.
  • Teaching generosity beyond toys – How to show your kids that giving is about more than just stuff.

Looking for More Support in Decluttering?

Join the Motherhood Simplified community and newsletter for weekly decluttering tips, projects, and support—all free. Sign up here.

Listen & Subscribe:

If this episode resonated with you, leave a review and share it with a friend. Your support helps more moms simplify their homes and focus on what truly matters.

Decluttering and giving should feel good, not overwhelming. Let’s make space for what truly matters.

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Motherhood Simplified - Baby Gear Essentials

Baby Gear Essentials

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11/07/19 • 25 min

Essential Baby Gear for Simplified Motherhood

When it comes to preparing for a new baby, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of baby gear marketed to parents. From swings and strollers to endless toys and gadgets, the baby industry can make you feel like you need everything. But here’s the truth: babies don’t need much, and you don’t either. Let’s talk about essential baby gear that will make your life easier without overwhelming your home.

Ready to simplify your baby gear and toys with me?

If you're ready to dive deeper into simplifying your home and finally conquering toy clutter for good, check out my 11-course decluttering bundle.

It includes a specific mini-course all about tackling toys, but it doesn't stop there! This bundle will also help you manage all the baby gear and necessities that pile up as your kids grow out of things so quickly. From toys to clothes to gear, you'll learn how to keep what you truly need while letting go of the rest.

Plus, it covers key areas like managing "just in case" items, simplifying routines, and overcoming mental blocks that keep you stuck in clutter. Get started today and create a home that feels calm, organized, and intentional—no matter how quickly your kids grow!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Motherhood Simplified have?

Motherhood Simplified currently has 332 episodes available.

What topics does Motherhood Simplified cover?

The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family, Courses, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Motherhood Simplified?

The episode title 'Decluttering skin care, cosmetics and tech for kids!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Motherhood Simplified?

The average episode length on Motherhood Simplified is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Motherhood Simplified released?

Episodes of Motherhood Simplified are typically released every 4 days, 18 hours.

When was the first episode of Motherhood Simplified?

The first episode of Motherhood Simplified was released on Nov 10, 2018.

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