Minimalist Motherhood?

It may seem like minimalism and motherhood don't work together! I used to feel that way too. I thought minimalism was just for young couples who lived in modern apartments in the city.

But when I became a mom and my kids started growing, I realized all I did was clean up after them. All day long, I picked up toys, did dishes and laundry, and moved paperwork from one flat surface to another.

This is not how I pictured motherhood or how I wanted to spend the rest of it.

Minimalism and motherhood may seem like complete opposites, but learning what minimalism really means will give you the space you want and desperately need.

On this episode of The Simple Home Podcast I talk with Diane Boden from The Minimalist Moms Podcast. Diane is the author of the brand new book, "Minimalist Moms" (which will be released in early March 2021). She teaches us what minimalism looks like in motherhood, realistic tips for decluttering, and how having less and doing less will benefit your whole family.

Minimalism isn't just about have fewer possessions, although that does help. It's also about creating space for what's important to you and being grateful for what you already do have. Learning that you are enough and what you have is enough will go along way in you finding joy in motherhood.

Links from this Episode

• Minimalist Moms Podcast
• Minimalist Moms Book- I already got my copy and LOVE it. Make sure you get your hands on it too!
• The Simple Home Reset Mentorship Program- Enrollment is currently open now through Sunday, February 28, 2021.

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Welcome to the third episode of the series, small steps to lasting change. This has been such a fun series so far and I’m so honored you’re listening in this week. If you haven’t listened to the first two episodes in this series, make sure to check them out after you listen to this one about making small steps towards living clutter free.

• Small Steps to Lasting Change- 3 Small Mindset Shifts
• Small Steps to Lasting Change- Simplify Your Daily Tasks

In the first episode we talked about mindset and shopping. Then we talked about small steps in your daily tasks.

Today we’re talking about making small steps that will have a lasting impact on your clutter so you can live clutter free.

Have you ever spent weeks, months, or even longer decluttering and then looked around and felt like you haven’t made any progress? This is so common, especially in the beginning of your clutter free journey. And even if you’re a seasoned declutterer (I know that's not a real word!), you probably still have these moments.

What I want is for you to get to a place where you declutter just to maintain and not to find your sanity!

Small steps you can start today to live clutter free.

These are not in order so you can do whatever works for you.

• Stop getting distracted
• Put it on your calendar
• Stop bringing stuff in
• Make decisions

We go into detail about each one of these steps in this episode of The Simple Home Podcast. Putting these small steps into practice will keep you from decluttering every couple months so you can live in your house and not just manage your stuff.

Links from this episode

• Free Facebook Community
• #1000 Things Challenge
• Small Steps to Lasting Change- 3 Small Mindset Shifts
• Small Steps to Lasting Change- Simplify Your Daily Tasks
• Living Clutter Free with Kids (Interview with Joshua Becker)
• Decluttering for Busy Moms
• What Minimalism Really Looks Like with a Family

Now it’s time to go and do! Remember if you have questions or need support with anything we talk about on this show you can always DM me on IG, I’m @jennaarvidson or come join my FB group. It’s full of like minded people who are working hard to simplify their lives too! This work is easier done in community than by yourself so come over and join us!

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I want you to stop living from mess to mess and meal to meal.

From figuring out breakfast, doing laundry, putting the dishes away from the day before, picking up breakfast as your kids make another mess in the living room, you pick up that mess, throw the laundry in the dryer, clean up the accident that just happened in the bathroom, think about what you’re going to have for lunch, all while your kids are asking if you’ll play with them. And on and on it goes until bedtime.

Yes, life is busy, messes are going to happen, and your family needs to be fed, but this stuff doesn’t have to consume your day.

So much of this chaos could be mitigated with a few consistent routines and habits. By getting rid of excess stuff, not the stuff you love, but the stuff you don’t love, you just haven’t gotten around to getting rid of. By finding an organization system that works for you, even if you’ve always struggled with organization (like I have).

Right now you’re probably thinking, I know, but I don’t know where to start! It’s all so constant and there’s never a moment to declutter or organize or even just sit down.

But we can either find a little time right now or wait until our kids are 20 and we’ve missed it all.

In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, you’ll learn how to create a simple home (even if you're busy) and why that’s so important.

Key Takeaways

• Where we’ve come with 50 episodes of The Simple Home Podcast
• My hopes for you moving forward
• 5 Steps to create a simple home
• How we can partner together to simplify your home

Links From This Episode

• Organization Comes Down to This One Thing
• Daily Routines to Simplify Motherhood
• Create Daily Habits That Will Transform Your Day
• Morning Routines, Nightly Routines, and Daily Resets For Families
• 10 Things in 20 Minutes- 10 things you can do every night for easier mornings.

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Decluttering Advice I Live By

There are so many different ways to go about decluttering and what I've found is it's not a one size fits all thing. It's about finding the decluttering advice that resonates with you and continuing to put tips into practice until you feel good about where you are.

That's why I've collected my favorite decluttering advice into this episode of The Simple Home Podcast. Over the last several years I have been seeking a simpler home. It's like peeling an onion, but the more layers that come off, the lighter I feel.

I've read numerous books, taken classes, watched You Tube videos, and learned from many experts. Along the way, some of the best decluttering advice has really changed my life. Getting to a place where your whole life feels lighter will drastically change your perspective and the way you go about your day-to-day.

Key Takeaways From This Episode

• My favorite advice on paper clutter.
• What I learned from Joshua Becker that changed my whole house.
• The best question to ask when you feel stuck decluttering.
• How to keep your pantry clutter free and organized.
• Two of my favorite quotes for keeping a clutter free home you love.

Links From This Episode

• Clutter Free With Kids- Why Family Minimalism Is So Important (Interview with Joshua Becker)
• How To Parent With Less Stuff And Less Stress With Denaye Barahona
• How To Create A Capsule Wardrobe For Motherhood
• Paper Clutter And Kids- What To Do With Schoolwork, Artwork, And Other Kid Papers
• The 6 Phases Of Successful Decluttering And Organization

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In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, I talk with Lindsay about positive parenting and how to implement strategies that benefit both the parent and the child.

Having effective strategies to help ease the hardest moments of parenting are invaluable. Lindsay shares her wisdom with us on connecting with our children through discipline that builds relationship. Positive parenting has become somewhat of a buzz word, but before I really started talking with experts in the field, I had a misconception of what it meant. Positive parenting is not passive parenting (which may be the biggest misconception) and it's not a parenting "easy button". Lindsay provides us with practical strategies to use throughout our parenting journey. Strategies that work and create a positive relationship with our kids while holding firm limits. You are going to love this episode!

As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able.

Links From This Episode

• Parenting with Lindsay Website
• Parenting with Lindsay Podcast
• The Positive Parenting Framework Book
• At Home With Kids Resources
• The Simple Home Reset
• Learn more about the spending day with this episode!

If you’d like to hang out more and stay motivated in between episodes, come join my free Facebook community. It’s full of like minded people who are working hard to simplify their lives too! This work is easier done in community than by yourself so come over and join us!

If this episode inspired you in some way, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on itunes. Use this link, click the 5 starts, and write a short review of the show!