Motherhood Simplified
Krista Lockwood
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How to declutter when you have no time
Motherhood Simplified
06/27/19 • 36 min
How to Declutter When You Have No Time: A Real Mom's Guide
In this blog, I’m going to dive into how you can declutter when you have no time. We’re all busy moms with packed schedules, but I promise it’s possible to make progress without huge blocks of time or becoming a full-blown minimalist.
I know it can feel impossible to figure out how to declutter when you have no time, but I promise that with a few mindset shifts and practical steps, you can make it happen. Remember, decluttering isn’t about being perfect or doing it all in one day—it’s about making steady progress that works for your life.
And if you’re ready to dive deeper and really make decluttering stick, check out Decluttering Simplified. This course walks you through everything step by step, from creating a realistic plan to maintaining a clutter-free home, even with a busy schedule. It’s designed specifically for moms who feel like they have no time but want to see real change.
How clutter affects your life
Motherhood Simplified
08/30/19 • 26 min
You know those people who seem to have life all figured out? Everything flows for them—nothing feels overwhelming. My grandma was one of those people. She had this magical touch when it came to keeping her house clean, cozy, and easy to maintain, without ever looking stressed. And get this: she took a nap every single day. I mean, every day—at work, too! If there was a clutter-free queen, it was her.
Listen in to learn how to have a pretty clean, most days to benefit your bottom line.
how to make your home easy to clean
Motherhood Simplified
09/13/19 • 22 min
One of the biggest challenges moms face is keeping their home clean and manageable, especially when life feels chaotic with kids, schedules, and responsibilities. If you're looking for how to make your home easy to clean, this post will help you with simple tips and strategies to set up a clutter-free space that practically cleans itself.
I recently posted in our group about how I did a quick declutter session at home to set up our space to work for us, and not against us after having our last baby. This wasn’t my first time decluttering. I had already decluttered my home long before this. After having my baby, I found myself going through it again to make sure our space continued to stay simplified and manageable.
So, if you’re wondering how you can make your home easier to clean, even after you've decluttered it once, this is for you. Let’s dive into what it looks like to maintain a clutter-free space and how decluttering can simplify your daily life and keep things running smoothly
I’m going to share some personal stories from my postpartum experience, offer you practical advice for making your home easier to clean, and show you how decluttering is the key to achieving this.
Decluttering isn’t always easy, but having a solid plan will help keep you focused and on track. That’s why I created the Decluttering Simplified course, which is designed specifically for moms who need a step-by-step guide to declutter their homes efficiently.
If you’ve ever started decluttering only to get distracted or overwhelmed, this course is for you. It’s packed with practical tips, daily prompts, and strategies to help you pick up right where you left off—no more starting and stopping, no more feeling like you're not making progress.
When you follow the Decluttering Simplified plan, you’ll be able to create a home that works for you, making it so much easier to clean and maintain. You’ll also have the mental clarity that comes with living in a clutter-free space.
Clutter Chronicles: Erica declutters again after having another baby!
Motherhood Simplified
03/26/24 • 31 min
Messy people, digital clutter and getting rid of gifts - Listener question!
Motherhood Simplified
01/30/24 • 22 min
Managing Everyday Messes and Digital Clutter
00:01
Clutter threshold, behavior patterns, digital clutter, and managing email and photo collections are discussed.
Chapter 2
Streamlining Email and Photo Organization
08:06
Declutter email and digital photos, use folders, unsubscribe, organize storage, and a fun twist at the end.
Chapter 3
Upcoming Episode
19:27
Teasing the story of an orange picker and a disliked gift from Sarah in next week's episode.
Listen in as I tackle the ever-so-common battle against everyday messes and digital clutter. We all know that even the tidiest homes aren't immune to the occasional socks on the floor or misplaced keys, and that's perfectly human. But what if you could reset your living space in just 20 to 30 minutes? I share insights into maintaining a 'clutter threshold' and the behaviors that contribute to our daily disarray. And, in a relatable confession, I discuss my own habit of leaving socks scattered and how my family deals with this quirk with humor and understanding. Plus, a listener named Jenny sparks an engaging conversation on the daunting task of managing a bursting email inbox and chaotic digital photo collections.
Dive into practical tips for streamlining your email and organizing your digital memories. The secret? Recognizing that most emails can hit the trash bin and creating folders for the essentials, while also being ruthless with deleting unnecessary digital photos to preserve those precious moments worth reminiscing over. Discover tools like unroll.me that simplify the unsubscribing process and hear about my ongoing quest to keep digital storage tidy. And stay tuned for a light-hearted conclusion where I tease an intriguing story about an orange picker, a nod to a forthcoming episode, and a humorous gift-related tale from Sarah, an admin with a fun twist, sure to leave you anticipating our next weekly chat.
Is it clutter, or is it life with kids?
Motherhood Simplified
06/20/23 • 15 min
As moms a lot of our every day life mistakenly becomes labeled as clutter, and it's not really.
Toys -
Clothes -
Dishes -
Papers/school and art work
It becomes clutter when...
It doesn't fit in to the space you have, or is beyond your clutter threshold.
Mentioned in this episode:
How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan
Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY
7 benefits of decluttering for moms
Motherhood Simplified
03/28/23 • 13 min
Get excited because these 7 benefits are possible for you and your home!!
Episode links:
How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/7-benefits-of-decluttering-for-moms
You've been around for a while now and have maybe seen how that little time above will turn into a big red "Oh no, you missed this opportunity!".
And it's because I know that the moms who have the most decluttering success are decisive, and a boundary on time is a big motivator for being decisive.
Think of this as your first lesson in DECIDING that you will declutter.
And not only will you be deciding to declutter, you will also be deciding on things like this:
--> Giving your kids better opportunities for creativity, play, and responsibility in an age appropriate way.
--> Saving money because you have clarity on what toys are worth buying (or not) AND knowing what clothing you have, so you know what you need
--> Less overstimulation while playing, less overwhelm when cleaning it up (for you AND your kids).
--> Reducing your never ending to do list down to what you can actually manage
--> Leading your family toward simplicity, fun and ease instead of forever nagging them and resenting them for not helping out more
--> Feeling peaceful in your home, instead of overwhelmed
--> Excited to have guests, instead of embarrassed
Come with me as I show you exactly how I decluttered, and have kept my home clutter free with 5 kids for almost a decade!!
If you're still struggling with...
--> Moving clutter from place to place inside your home
The Decluttering Intro Pack is for you.
--> Overstimulation in your own home
The Decluttering Intro Pack is for you.
--> Not being able to find things in your home
The Decluttering Intro Pack is for you.
--> Spending your days cleaning up the same messes over and over again
The Decluttering Intro Pack is for you.
Don't miss out on this opportunity. You owe it to yourself and your family.
Get the Decluttering Intro Pack now.
See you in there!
Krista
Mentioned in this episode:
How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan
Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY
The biggest misunderstanding about decluttering as a mom
Motherhood Simplified
03/21/23 • 17 min
This is the top misunderstanding I see moms have that holds them back from decluttering.
Episode links:
How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/biggest-misconception-about-decluttering-as-a-mom
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to
Here's the problem with being introduced to a totally new idea or concept:
People don't know how to understand it, and often don't trust it will actually work - or last.
Especially these days where we're exposed to trends that come and go in days.
No one understood what the Nugget couch was when it first came out - it's a couch your kids can rearrange AND it's super comfy? I don't understand. Then you saw it, and maybe got one (or two) and were like OMG THIS IS A GAME CHANGER!
The same is true when moms learn about Decluttering Simplified and thinking it's "just another checklist" or thinking that decluttering is something you should just know how to do without any true skills being taught to you.
If decluttering was as easy as piecing together random checklists, and just getting rid of you stuff, we all would have done it by now right?
(By the way.. how are those random checklists, and attempts to do it on your own working out? Not so great I'm guessing, I see it all the time and everyone does it at some point!)
Haphazardly trying to declutter with patchwork information you've found in random places and just moving things from place to place indefinitely isn't how you declutter a home, and keep it that way.
What does?
Implementing a step by step process that follows tried and true decluttering strategies that both remove your clutter, AND gets to the root of incoming clutter.
It’s called Decluttering Simplified because I have truly made decluttering as simple as possible for you in this program - especially if you are a mom. You know nothing about motherhood is simplified, so you need a program that IS.
It’s a full approach to clutter in your home - including reducing what comes in, managing what you keep, and learning to let things go when it’s time. It’s not just a checklist to get rid of things once because you will always have things coming in, which means they will always be going out.
It’s all about learning the things about managing a home and stuff as a parent that you NEVER learned growing up. It’s transforming the way you raise your kids and teach them about consumption, personal responsibility and decision making, and caring for what you have and how you spend your time and energy.
Decluttering Simplified teaches you to value your time, your energy and advocate for yourself and ultimately get to the root of ALL waste. And teaches you how to balance your needs with the needs of your family so you aren’t the only one doing the work inside of the home.
If that sounds like you, then go get into Decluttering Simplified. You don't want to miss this opportunity to enroll!
Edit
*By the way, I truly mean “If this is you.” There are PLENTY of people who want to cut corners or just organize the clutter in their home. Those are NOT the people we want in the Decluttering Simplified.
There’s work to be done. But if you’re ready to commit to it, I am here to give you all of the steps and support you need to make it happen.
I was so surprised at how well all of the tiny projects in the course built so much momentum. I made progress WAY faster than I expected, and I have been able to keep the excess down.
Mentioned in this episode:
How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan
Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY
paper clutter + surface clutter challenge!
Motherhood Simplified
06/01/22 • 13 min
Enroll here before 6/6/2022 to get the live component!
This link will redirect if you are joining after 6/6/2022
Mentioned in this episode:
How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan
Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY
Baby Gear Essentials
Motherhood Simplified
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 293 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 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Motherhood Simplified released?
Episodes of Motherhood Simplified are typically released every 5 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of Motherhood Simplified?
The first episode of Motherhood Simplified was released on Jun 20, 2019.
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