Toy Clutter & Wasted Money

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.

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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.

Previous Episode

How to Streamline Every Area of Your Mom Life

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by laundry piles, constant to-dos, and never-ending clutter, this episode is for you. Decluttering your home is just the first step—once you simplify your space, you free up time and energy to streamline every other part of your life. Today, we’re diving into practical ways to simplify your mindset, time, relationships, home, and more.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Why decluttering is just the beginning – How simplifying your home makes space for bigger changes in your life.
How to simplify your mindset – Clearing out mental and emotional clutter so you can focus on what matters.
Streamlining your role as a mom – Tuning out external opinions and making choices that align with your family’s needs.
Creating strong relationships without guilt – How to nurture friendships, marriage, and parenting through intentional time and connection.
Time blocking for busy moms – A simple way to organize your day and avoid multitasking burnout.
Making home management easier – The best routines for keeping a decluttered home stress-free.
Prioritizing self-care without the guilt – Small daily habits that help you feel refreshed and recharged.

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You don’t have to do everything at once. Start small, take the next step, and let simplicity bring more peace to your everyday life.

Next Episode

I want a nice house - no more excuses

If you’ve ever thought, “I want a nice house,” but felt stuck in clutter and overwhelm, this episode is for you. A home that feels peaceful, inviting, and easy to manage isn’t about luck—it’s about making intentional choices. Today, we’re diving into why decluttering is the first and most important step to creating the home you dream of.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Why mindset is the key to getting started – How waiting for permission or the perfect moment keeps you stuck.
How to stop rationalizing and justifying clutter – Recognizing the excuses that hold you back from taking action.
Why you are meant to thrive, not just survive – The truth about how clutter affects your stress levels and mental well-being.
The power of identifying your tolerations – A simple exercise to help you see what’s keeping your home from feeling like the space you want.
Why there’s no perfect time to start – How small steps make a big difference in building a home you love.

Key Takeaways:

Decluttering is the first and most important step to creating a home that feels peaceful and manageable.
You don’t need a perfect home, just one that works for your family and supports your daily life.
Waiting for the right moment to declutter will keep you stuck—taking action, even in small ways, is what creates change.
You deserve a home that makes you feel good, not one that drains your energy and adds stress.

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 helped you, leave a review and share it with a friend. Your support helps more moms simplify their homes and create spaces they truly love.

The home you want is possible, but it starts with decluttering. Let’s take the first step together.