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Listen in as I share my ever-evolving journey with daily household chores, specifically the dishwashing routine that has shifted to accommodate my family's current work-from-home and schooling dynamic. I explore how life's different seasons demand flexibility in our routines, and I'll walk you through our current dish cycle which includes a nightly reset by my diligent 12-year-old son, a strategic midday run, and my morning unloading ritual. I also stress the importance of having a manageable number of dishes to keep the kitchen chaos at bay and how sustainable practices can be achieved through self-correcting habits, such as avoiding disposable paper plates.

Moving from the kitchen to the entryway, I offer insights on organizing shoes and beauty products, especially for those with large families. You'll get a glimpse into my personal approach to managing footwear for my family of six, where each person is allocated a daily pair and a seasonal pair to minimize clutter. I also talk about how we handle the allure of adorable, non-essential shoes for the little ones, balancing indulgences with spatial and financial realities. For more tailored solutions, I highlight the creative ideas from the Motherhood Simplified group, underlining the benefits of intentional purchases and storage solutions. Tune in for these practical tips that could revolutionize the way you manage your household's daily grind.

Keeping small spaces organized Feb 19, 2024

Decluttering and Organizing Small Spaces

Decluttering tips for convincing a spouse and managing a small living space for a family of six.

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gifters with poor boundaries - Decluttering advice from MS moms! Feb 08, 2024

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Gift givers without boundaries - my take Feb 08, 2024

"What did you do with that gift I gave you?"

If you've ever been asked that, OR if you have gift givers who cross boundaries have strings attached or just give too much, this episode is for you!

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Messy people, digital clutter and getting rid of gifts - Listener question! Jan 30, 2024

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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.

Buying Too Many Toys? Here's What To Do Jan 25, 2024

If you’ve ever looked around your home and wondered, How do I stop buying too many toys and how did we get so many?, you’re not alone. Toys seem to multiply on their own, no matter how often you try to declutter. Whether it’s gifts from family, impulse buys, or those little add-ons from the store that seemed like a good idea at the time, the toy clutter can quickly become overwhelming.

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Things that make decluttering as a mom hard Jan 16, 2024

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Ever felt like your home is a battleground against clutter, with toys staging a never-ending invasion? You're not alone. As a mom, I've struggled with the relentless march of 'stuff' that threatens to overtake every nook and cranny. That's why this episode is a must-listen for moms who find themselves in the trenches, looking for a strategy to reclaim their space. We address the elephant in the room—our kids and the chaos they bring—alongside the scarcity of time and energy that makes decluttering seem like an insurmountable task. But guess what? There's hope, and I'm here to share it with you, along with heartwarming stories and tips from the Motherhood Simplified community that prove it's possible to conquer the clutter.

The fear of letting go often has us clinging to items like life rafts in an ocean of what-ifs, but do we really need that third set of popsicle molds? Through touching anecdotes, like Olga's ingenious use of mega blocks in a pinch, we celebrate the resourcefulness that blossoms in a decluttered home. This episode isn't about preaching minimalism; it's about empowering you to make room for what truly matters. We're unwrapping the guilt tied to unused possessions and challenging the notion of waste with practical, family-inclusive strategies. If you're ready to transform your home into a serene haven that reflects your family's needs and values, let's embark on this journey together. Tune in and equip yourself with a decluttering plan crafted with a mom's touch, promising simplicity and a dash of joy in every step.

How to reduce clutter with kids Jan 09, 2024

Strategies for Moms to Declutter

How To Create Your Mom-Proof Decluttering Plan

- How to break down the decluttering process into manageable steps that fit into your busy schedule.

- The importance of enlisting help and reshuffling priorities to make decluttering a realistic and achievable goal.

- Why waiting for the kids to grow up before decluttering might make the process harder, not easier.

Why decluttering challenges work so well Jan 02, 2024

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the mountains of clutter in your home, but found the thought of organizing a decluttering marathon as daunting as the mess itself? You're not alone, and the secret weapon you might be missing is a solid, actionable plan. Today, I'm peeling back the curtain on the transformative power of decluttering challenges tailored specifically for busy moms. I'm sharing the inside scoop on why these challenges aren't just another item on your to-do list, but a gateway to reclaiming your space and peace of mind. Forget about syncing your schedule with the next big online event—discover how you can spearhead your very own clutter-free revolution, no matter the season or reason.

As we navigate the roadmap to a tidier home, I'll unveil the three critical components that make decluttering challenges so effective: a ready-made plan, built-in accountability, and the magic of community support. Together, we'll explore how to harness these elements to create a decluttering strategy that works on your terms. Whether you're gearing up for summer with the kids underfoot or prepping for the joy and chaos of the holiday season, this episode is brimming with practical advice to help you embark on your decluttering journey. So, grab a notebook and let's turn that cluttered chaos into organized serenity—one joyful step at a time!

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How to create a Mom-Proof decluttering plan Dec 26, 2023

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5 ways to create routines and chore systems that stick Dec 19, 2023

Super Simple Routines mini course

Learn the 5 simple requirements for creating sustainable routines and habits at home with kids - including chore charts!!

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Should you have a toy rotation? Dec 12, 2023

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decluttering during life transitions Dec 05, 2023

Sentimental Items, Gifts & Special Occasion Clutter

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Sentimental Items, Gifts & Special Occasion clutter and boundary setting

Setting boundaries during the holidays Nov 28, 2023

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How to stop REcluttering Nov 21, 2023

How to step REcluttering

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Part 3, life after clutter and how to not REclutter Nov 14, 2023

How to stop REcluttering

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how to declutter a whole house - part 2 Oct 02, 2023

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how to declutter an entire house - part 1 Sep 06, 2023

Come hear ALL about what led up to us decluttering, and what life was like prior to decluttering in part 1!

Here's what we'll cover:

-The decision to DECIDE, is the most powerful thing you can do when you're decluttering.

-Having a vision for what you want, compared to what you have now.

-Finding gratitude for what is, and still seeking something better or more.

All the details of my circumstances while decluttering:

Life with 3 kids

Working at the preschool 7am-5pm

Husband living in Florida, no help from family or friends

The day to day flow of our home and decluttering process

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What Mothers Never Tell Their Daughters

Simplifying the mother daughter relationship with Dr. Michelle Deering Aug 29, 2023

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The Mother Daughter Connection

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back to school routines! with kids over and under 3 Aug 22, 2023

Decluttering Simplified now includes an entire course dedicated to simplifying your time.

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Decluttering with kids under 3 and kids over 3 Aug 15, 2023

Decluttering when your kids are younger than 3 is different than kids who are older than 3.

I am recently out of having kids under 3 and this episode is how to approach simplicity with different ages of kids. It's possible! You just need the right approach.

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What my simplified life is really like Aug 06, 2023

Listen in to Sarah and I here! She stayed with me for almost a week and shares the real deal about my simplified home

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Kitchen counter clutter solution Jul 12, 2023

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A life update - what season of life I am in right now! Jul 05, 2023

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Can moms have nice things? Jun 30, 2023

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Is it clutter, or is it life with kids? Jun 20, 2023

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.

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Decluttering Simplified

Generational clutter and the stuff you are given by family Jun 06, 2023

What is generational clutter and how can you stop it?

Clutter and stuff that was passed down to you -and not just physical stuff.

Yes, sometimes it is stuff - childhood stuff, heirlooms... "heirlooms".

But it's also inherited beliefs, habits and tendencies.

The remedy?

How to have a home that is peaceful, creative and easy to clean up

How to start and finish decluttering your home as a mom

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Montessori style decluttering May 02, 2023

You don't need "montessori toys"... here's the basis of Montessori...

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Clothes decluttering & management Apr 25, 2023

This episode is all about how I do clothes for my kids - and the people I am 100% responsible for clothing.

I have mastered clothes decluttering. Partly out of necessity, but in hindsight it's because once my subconscious experienced such a different way of existing that supported the life I wanted MOST, it became second nature. I wanted a simple, easy, fun, life. And never ending laundry made that harder.

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How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up

3 ways I help my kids declutter Apr 11, 2023

Here are a few things I do to help my kids declutter, specifically my one kid who holds on to everything. Most recently the flowers we got for our home that were dying.. that are now being hung to dry.

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1. I tell them openly about why I am getting rid of my own things. Today I got rid of some things and told her it was because I didn't have time to use it any more, and someone else would love to use it.

2. I talk about why sometimes we have to get rid of their things - like they're too small, they're worn out.

3. I talk about all the things we have and love and why we have them, how we use them and how much we appreciate them. My idea behind this is that it’s normal to talk about what we keep, why we keep it and have contrast for things we don’t and why we don’t keep it.

She still struggles to let things go, but today when I told her I was getting something that the entire family really thought was pretty cool, it ultimately is something I was keeping for the ideal version of myself I want to be but just am not right now.

I know I couldn't tell her that much detail so I just kept it at "we don't have time to use it and someone else will really love to use it!" and she was satisfied. It also helped me let it go too.

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Why is decluttering so hard? Apr 04, 2023

When we decluttered down to one suitcase each, here are some things you need to know about that.

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1. We did it because it was the best option for us at the time. Logistically it made the most sense.

1. It was really hard. I had no concept about how much we had, or how much fit into a suitcase.

2. No one wanted my stuff. Straight up, no one wanted it, needed it or would take it.

3. Would I do it again? Under those circumstances, absolutely. Just because? Probably not.

4. Do I think others should do it? Maybe. What I think people should really take away from it are these two things: 1. you're going to have to trash things. 2. You're going to get familiar with what and how much you really have. And it will surprise you.

7 benefits of decluttering for moms Mar 28, 2023

Get excited because these 7 benefits are possible for you and your home!!

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How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up

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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!!

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--> Moving clutter from place to place inside your home

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--> Overstimulation in your own home

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--> Not being able to find things in your home

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--> 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.

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See you in there!

Krista

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The biggest misunderstanding about decluttering as a mom Mar 21, 2023

This is the top misunderstanding I see moms have that holds them back from decluttering.

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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!

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*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.

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What it's really like to declutter with kids at home Mar 14, 2023

Listen in on what it was like when I decluttered my home with 3 kids, by myself while working outside the home 10 hours a day.

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Let me tell you about the worst day I had when I decluttered our home in 2013 down to what fit into our suitcases.

The general circumstances are this:

I had 3 kids, 7, 4 & 2 years old.

I owned a small preschool where I cared for children for 5 families during the hours of 7am-5pm. Which meant for 10 hours a day I was on site 30 minutes from home.

My husband was living 4,500 miles away in our new home state of Florida (I was in Alaska).

We had one month to have everything we own fit into a suitcase, and with such short notice I had very little help available for childcare or decluttering (a big physical task).

So, those circumstances alone are like WTF impossible, right?

I got it done, so definitely possible, but totally bananas.

One night after I put the kids to bed I was supposed to be sorting through piles (again) to coordinate selling, and pack away for either donation or the dump.

I had started my period, that day every single kid at the school (and my own) must have been taken over by some full moon or something, I don't know and I just could. not. move.

Literally laid in the middle of my floor and just stared at all the work I had to do and got not a single thing done that night.

Not only did I get nothing done, but I cried.

For so many reasons I cried. Fear of letting all of our stuff was the biggest reason. I thought I was making an irresponsible and terrible mistake (it wasn't).

As well as a whole lot of other emotions like resentment, grief over leaving the only place I had ever called home, and worry about the impact it would have on my kids.

The good news is that I was able to do it. And I came out ahead - so far ahead that almost a decade later I am STILL reaping the benefits of that experience.

A big part of you is probably wondering if you can declutter your home and finally be able to walk into it without seeing all the unfinished work you have to do.

And my answer is, YES, you can. You absolutely can.

Even if you have kids at home, work a lot, don't have a supportive day to day partner, worry about not having enough or whatever it might be for you.

I have been able to simplify my decluttering process into one that works for moms no matter their circumstances.

I did it under super extreme conditions and while yours might be different, they're still workable IF you have the right system and plan in place.

And IF you are willing to take that first step.

And more on that in just a bit

But first I have another story to tell you tomorrow - so check back tomorrow to check that out, you're going to love it.

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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3 reasons decluttering cannot wait if you are a mom Mar 07, 2023

This episode discusses why decluttering cannot keep being pushed to the bottom of your to do list.

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For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/3-reasons-decluttering-cant-wait

I’m a highly empathic and compassionate person. Every personality test I take proves that time and time again, so know that what I am about to say comes from a deep place of knowing that sometimes the most compassionate thing you can do is tell a truth. Here goes...

If you don't declutter your home, and prioritize clearing out the stuff that is causing you excessive and unnecessary stress, burden and feelings of anxiety...

Your one season of motherhood will flash before your eyes and you will miss so much of it.

And not only that, all the beautiful gifts you want to give your children like your time, patience and life lessons that will serve them as adults will fall short.

And if you are currently overwhelmed by the heaviness clutter brings to your as a mother, you are not alone and nothing is wrong with you.

You have just been born in a time where that is NORMAL and accepted for mothers.

Everywhere you look it's buy more, get more, you need BETTER stuff. It's gifted to you, and it's not only a conscious message we get... it is deeply embedded into our society right now.

No other generation has faced the intensity that we do now with social media, a total restructuring of pretty much every major aspect of our society, family roles and pressure to live a highlight reel.

That's not your fault

But it is your responsibility to change it once you're aware of it. So that you can step over to the other side where:

You can live in a way that feels like you are deeply caring for your family, yourself, your home and everything in it, especially the people.

You have the patience your kids need from you (most days).

You raise kids who WANT to come home after they’re grown.

Undo generational habits and stories you carried into your life that you don’t want your kids to carry into their adulthood.

Value your time and energy and balance that with all of the unpredictable and urgent needs of motherhood - without the guilt.

Release the resentment and heaviness you feel in your home and toward your family because of pointless messes.

See a clear direction for your life, how you’ll be able to support and encourage your kids in finding their own direction instead of being all consumed by the daily busy work.

Be able to just walk into a room, and relax instead of seeing piles of stuff and work you need to do.

Live in a home where it’s easy to get help from your family because it’s simple enough to manage and still has all the things everyone want’s and needs.

All of that sounds like not just a dream, but like a deeply fulfilling season of motherhood right? Well, it's true and possible for your real life.

Take a minute to think about what all of that would REALLY be like for you.

Pull out a piece of paper and make a list of all the things that would be different for you if you only had HALF of those benefits of decluttering I just laid out above.

How much easier and more fun would being a mom be for you on a daily basis?

Spend some time thinking about it, because I have something fun O coming for you tomorrow. Even better hit reply, and let me know what you're most excited about when you declutter!

Krista

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how to get to maintenance mode with your decluttering Feb 28, 2023

Today's episode is knowing the signs of what decluttering in maintenance mode looks like. In Decluttering Simplified you figure out what this looks like for you so you can recognize it and work toward it.

How is your time spent differently? How do you feel? Etc. And then we set up measurable milestones

But once those start to happen for you, how do you stay there?

Maintenance mode for me looks like being able to pick up at the end of the night and not fall behind on things like laundry, dishes and also being able to do the thigs that matter to me - cooking, budgeting, time on myself etc.

Once I notice those things slipping I know that it's time to declutter again.

Use Decluttering Simplified to get to, and then maintain your clutter free home!

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Decluttering & Weeding Your Home Feb 21, 2023

Today I'm sharing an analogy that I came up with that compares clutter to weeds in a garden. I discuss how clutter doesn't require anything of you in order to thrive, and it will destroy everything you want or need to thrive. In this episode, I share and explain the analogy that clutter is like weeds. I discuss how clutter doesn't require anything of you in order to thrive, and it will destroy everything you want or need to thrive. Listen to learn why you need to weed the garden of your home.

For the show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/decluttering-and-weeding-your-home/

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Accumulating too much stuff? Feb 14, 2023

How to Stop Accumulating Too Much Stuff

If you’ve ever felt like no matter how much you declutter, you still have too much stuff, you're in for a treat. It’s frustrating, right? You clear out the clutter, but somehow it all seems to creep back in. As a mom of five, I know what it’s like to feel like the stuff just won’t stop piling up, even after you’ve put in the effort to declutter. I’m going to help you figure out why that happens and, more importantly, how to stop it. If you’re tired of feeling like you’ll never get ahead of the clutter, keep listening!

Good Toys vs. Bad Toys to Declutter Feb 07, 2023

There really isn't a list of toys you should or shouldn't have, so how do you decide what to keep or not keep when it comes to toys?

In today's episode, I discuss whether toys are good or bad and share three principles for decluttering toys.

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Decluttering Without Waste Jan 31, 2023

You want to get things out of your home and into the hands of people who can actually use them, and you want to declutter without feeling guilty about the waste or continuing to contribute to the landfill and radically transform your spending and consumption habits.

I get it. This was me years ago. In today's episode, I'm sharing a bit about my decluttering journey, and I break down why waste comes from overconsumption and not decluttering and why decluttering isn't wasteful.

For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head over to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/decluttering-without-waste/

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Overstimulated at home? Listen to this Jan 24, 2023

Feeling Overstimulated at Home? Here's How Decluttering Can Help You and Your Kids

If you’re a mom who feels constantly overwhelmed by the sheer amount of stuff in your house, you’re not alone. Many moms face the challenge of managing clutter while trying to create a peaceful and nurturing home for their kids. And when you’re overstimulated at home, it can be hard to feel like you’re thriving. Instead, you end up feeling stuck, frustrated, and drained.

Ready to Start Your Decluttering Journey?

If you’re feeling overstimulated at home and want to create a more peaceful, intentional space for your family, I invite you to join my Decluttering Simplifiedcourse. This step-by-step program will help you clear the clutter in your home without becoming a full-blown minimalist. It’s designed for busy moms who want to reclaim their time, energy, and peace of mind.

You’ll learn how to declutter in a way that’s manageable and sustainable, so you can enjoy more time with your family and less time stressing over the mess.

Click here to learn more about Decluttering Simplified and take the first step toward creating a home that feels calm and clutter-free.

Your family—and your peace of mind—are worth it!

Decluttering and the Mental Load for Mothers Jan 17, 2023

We often hear about the mental load of mothers but not how to reduce this mental load.

In today’s episode, I share the role decluttering plays in reducing this mental load and how it impacts a mom's ability to communicate and share responsibility with her partner.

Click here to access the How to Have a Home that is Peaceful, Inspires Creativity, and is Easy to Clean Up Workshop.

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An Assumption Moms Make About Organized Moms Jan 10, 2023

You probably think that moms who declutter have it all together.

Maybe you believe they have more time, more help around the house, and less work to do, and decluttering comes naturally for them. I’m here to tell you that’s not true.

In today’s episode, I share what it’s actually like for moms who declutter, my personal experience with decluttering and its impact on my day-to-day life, and some of the negative effects of clutter.

For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to motherhoodsimplified.com

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For moms with ADHD - the ADHD reset with Tracy, the Vision Driven Mom Jan 03, 2023

If you're a mom with ADHD this episode and event is exactly what you need to calm your decision fatigue and let go of all the past strategies that haven't worked to make your life simpler and more manageable!

Guest, Tracy Nolin Beerman host of the Vision Driven Moms with ADHD podcast

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Re-Release: Post Holiday Decluttering Tips Dec 27, 2022

In today's episode, I am re-releasing a past episode that is perfect for the post-holiday season.

One thing I often hear moms say is how overwhelmed they are following the holidays because of all of the new toys and items received during the holiday season.

In this episode, I share three tips for post-holiday decluttering.

For the show notes and links to resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/post-holiday-decluttering-tips-2/

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Intentional Shopping Tips for Moms Dec 20, 2022

In today's episode, I share practical tips for shopping intentionally, ways to introduce shopping intentionally to your children, and more.

For the show notes and links to the resources mentioned in the episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/intentional-shopping-tips-for-moms

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Why I Changed My Mind About Experience Gifts Dec 13, 2022

In today's episode, I'm sharing why I changed my mind about experience gifts. Although I still share many of the same feelings about not giving experience gifts, my feelings have changed in some aspects, and that's what I'm talking about today.

For the full show notes and list of resources mentioned in the episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/why-i-changed-my-mind-about-experience-gifts/

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How this mom of 7 decluttered - Morgan Macedo Nov 29, 2022

This Clutter Chronicles episode is with Morgan, a mom of 7 who was able to declutter her home prior to moving to a much smaller home.

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Holiday boundary conversation starters Nov 22, 2022

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Experience gift ideas! Nov 15, 2022

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The Future Of Fast Fashion with Sarah Villareal Nov 14, 2022

Fast fashion solutions for the every day mom and consumer.

Ethically sourced clothing just isn't accessible for most people, and it's to no fault of our own that this is the society we are born into and have a responsibility to change.

Sarah communicates big topics and issues in society with kindness and truth. It's a process of educating people on the reality of how systems work, and encouraging us to make changes that need to be made. One step at a time, and remembering we are all on the same team.

2 times it's okay to declutter your kids' stuff without including them Nov 08, 2022

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How to simplify gift giving Oct 25, 2022

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how to declutter before the holidays Oct 18, 2022

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decluttering is about more than just having a clean or organized house Oct 04, 2022

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Fitness Simplified! With Megan Dahlman Sep 29, 2022

FITNESS SIMLIFIED!! One thing that happens often for moms after they declutter is an increase in time and energy to focus on their physical health through fitness and nutrition.

It is one area of my life that I have mastered and enjoy, I am just not good at teaching others how to do it, like I do with decluttering.

That's why I was SO happy when I met Megan Dahlman, founder of the Self Care Simplified podcast (I mean, duh we totally get each other).

She teaches moms how to care for themselves by simplifying their fitness and nutrition in VERY similar ways to how I teach decluttering. Bite-sized pieces, doable for mom life and impactful.

She's hosting a free two day event and here's what you will get if you attend:

8 of the best trainers, coaches and experts in the industry
Practical demos and step-by-step guidance to make working out EASY, EASY, EASY.
Completely FREE virtual event - you can attend from anywhere!

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Stop feeling overwhelmed and be inspired and motivated to exercise consistently
Spend less time “figuring things out” and more time getting the results you want
Unlock the barriers that have been keeping you stuck and discover the routine that will work best for YOU!

It’s time for you to love exercising again!

She's curated an exclusive group of the very best trainers, coaches and experts to help you:

Be inspired and motivated to exercise consistently
Not feel overwhelmed by the process anymore
Discover what styles and type of routine works best for you
Know how to fuel your body for more energy and better results
Balance your workouts to match up with your cycle, and your core and pelvic floor needs
And even create an inspiring workout space in your home!

You can sign up right here! https://partners.vigeofit.com/40441/117882

And if you want more details on this, go check out the live we did that is tagged at the top of the group now

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Motivating your tween or teen to declutter Sep 13, 2022

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How to stop buying so much stuff with Emmanuelle Chasse Sep 06, 2022

One thing we never learn in school is how to stop buying so much stuff! Let’s have a heart-to-heart today about something many of us struggle with but don’t always like to admit: compulsive shopping. We’ve all been there—buying things we don’t need, thinking they’ll make us happy or solve some problem, only to find that we’re just as stressed and overwhelmed as before. Maybe even more so!

If you’ve ever found yourself heading to the store, filling up your cart, and getting that hit of excitement from buying something new, you’re not alone. But as we all know, that excitement fades quickly, and we’re left with more stuff, less money, and the same nagging feeling we were trying to avoid.

Today, I want to share some insights from a deep and eye-opening conversation I had with Emma, a certified hypnotherapist, about why we buy so much stuff and, more importantly, how to stop. Emma specializes in reprogramming the subconscious mind, helping people get to the root of their behaviors, like compulsive shopping. So, let’s dive into what might be driving these habits and how you can finally break free.

Decluttering definitions (to help you declutter!) Aug 30, 2022

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What is a messy house a sign of? Aug 23, 2022

If you’ve ever looked around your home and felt overwhelmed by the mess, you’re not alone. As moms, we tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves to keep everything in order. But here’s the thing: a messy house doesn’t mean you’re failing as a mom. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that if our homes are cluttered, it must be a reflection of our abilities as a mother. But that simply isn’t true.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the mess and ready to make a change, I invite you to join my Decluttering Simplified program. It’s a step-by-step course designed specifically for moms to help you declutter your entire home—one simple, manageable step at a time. You’ll get all the tools, support, and guidance you need to create a home that feels peaceful and easy to maintain.

Ready to get started? Click here to learn more and begin your decluttering journey today!

Decluttering as an entrepreneur mom Aug 17, 2022

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Decluttering as a work from home mom Aug 16, 2022

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Decluttering as a stay at home mom Aug 09, 2022

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Decluttering as a work outside of the home mom Aug 02, 2022

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decluttering in a small home Jul 30, 2022

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New series! Decluttering in different mom roles (stay at home, working, work from home) Jul 27, 2022

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You can declutter your entire home and make a ton of space for creativity with Decluttering Simplified.

will decluttering make you boring? Jul 26, 2022

In short, NO! It makes you so creative.

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how to be prepared for anything, without clutter Jul 19, 2022

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3 things moms need in order to declutter Jul 12, 2022

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If you say "I should" declutter, listen to this Jul 05, 2022

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Simplified preparation for birth - at home, or the hospital! Jul 04, 2022

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Cycle Syncing 101 with Angela Jul 01, 2022

What is Cycle Syncing?

Cycle syncing is the practice of aligning your daily activities with the natural phases of your menstrual cycle. Think of it like the seasons: each phase brings its own unique energy and challenges, and learning to work with these cycles rather than against them can be a game-changer. By tuning into your body’s natural rhythm, you can better understand why you feel energized one week and drained the next—and plan around it.

In today’s fast-paced world, this approach can help you make more intentional choices. Let's break down each phase of the cycle and how cycle syncing can help you lead a more balanced, productive, and fulfilling life.

Want to Dive Deeper? Check Out My 11-Course Decluttering Bundle

If you’re ready to declutter with a rhythm that works for you, check out my 11-Course Decluttering Bundle! This bundle covers every step of decluttering, from practical strategies to emotional support, all designed with moms in mind. As you start to cycle sync, having a home that feels balanced and organized can amplify your well-being, so I created this bundle to make that process simple, manageable, and meaningful.

Clutter and enneagram Jun 07, 2022

How Knowing Your Enneagram Type Can Help You Declutter

Now that you have an idea of your clutter personality type, you can start to see why you might be getting stuck. The good news is, once you understand why you’re stuck, you can start taking steps to fix it.

Lori offers personalized courses that dive deep into each Enneagram type, helping you understand how your personality impacts the way you approach clutter. Whether you’re holding onto things for sentimental reasons or struggling with indecision, understanding your type can be the first step toward real progress.

Feeling stuck? Here’s your next step:

Head over to Lori’s site and check out herEnneagram and Clutter course. You’ll get personalized strategies based on your type. Plus, as a special offer for our Motherhood Simplified community, you can use the code MS10 for 10% off any course!

paper clutter + surface clutter challenge! Jun 01, 2022

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A bunch of decluttering resources for you! Jun 01, 2022

https://motherhoodsimplified.com/blog - use the search button to find what episodes you want or need in the meantime!

Email me and let me know what episodes you want for the future! krista@motherhoodsimplified.com

And! Leave a 5 star review, screenshot it and then submit it. Then head over to your email and send a screenshot of that review and I will send you a surface clutter workshop!

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Simple summer meal planning + stress eating tips May 27, 2022

Listen in with Megan Dahlman as she shares tips on stress eating AND an upcoming even to help you create a capsule pantry AND DIY dinner bins! Join her free event here before 6/9/2022 https://partners.vigeofit.com/37265/117882

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Postpartum University With Maranda Bower May 25, 2022

Let's make your postpartum journey easier. Seriously, it doesn’t have to be this chaotic blur of exhaustion and overwhelm that so many of us go through. In this episode, I sit down with Maranda Bower from Postpartum University—and she’s got all the tips on how to simplify your postpartum experience in ways you probably haven’t even thought about.

If you don’t know Maranda yet, you’re in for a treat. She’s been through the wringer when it comes to postpartum struggles, and she’s turned her experiences into something amazing that’s helping moms everywhere. I’ve learned a TON from her—especially during my last two pregnancies—and today we’re talking about how to take care of yourself, both mentally and physically, during that crazy postpartum season.

Plus, Maranda and I are from the same small town in Alaska which is super cool. I wish I had known her when I was up there and in my first postpartum seasons!

So whether you’re in the middle of postpartum right now, preparing for it, or you know someone who could use some support, check out Postpartum University. It’s never too late to start feeling better, and trust me, you deserve it!

Want more info? Head over to postpartumu.comand check out everything Maranda has to offer. You can also tune into the Postpartum University Podcast for even more tips and support.

I am so behind - and other things moms say in a cluttered home May 24, 2022

Decluttering Is the Secret to Feeling Less Behind

Here’s the thing—decluttering can actually help you get to a place where you’re rarely behind. When you have less stuff to manage, less clutter to clean up, and fewer things to organize, everything feels easier. Your home starts working for you instead of against you.

It’s not about being perfect, and it’s definitely not about becoming a full-blown minimalist. It’s about creating space in your home (and your life!) to make the everyday things run more smoothly.

That’s where my course, Decluttering Simplified, comes in. It’s designed to help busy moms like you declutter your home, step by step, so that you can get to a place where you’re not always feeling behind. You’ll learn how to clear out the clutter in small, manageable chunks, and before you know it, you’ll be in a home that feels lighter, easier, and way less overwhelming.

when you struggle to declutter May 17, 2022

Check out last week's episode called "the right way to declutter" and it will help identify why you may be experiencing difficulty letting go of your things. And then here's my number one top to help you move past this guilt:

Do something small. Anything small. Get rid of it, let it go. See how it feels after you are done. In the moment it may be hard, but long term it is fully worth it. And I know you believe that on some level because you are here listening to this podcast WANTING to declutter but being held back for some reason. That's okay.

Give yourself some time to reflect on how it went for you. It sucked in the moment, but now with your new experience you can see that nothing bad happened. No one was hurt. You feel relief, have more time and energy, etc.

Now is the point where you can alleviate that guilt and transform it into something else. You likely feel guilty because you believe you are contributing to a problem (may or may not be true) but I do know that once you decultter you have the ability to be a part of a solution rather than just feel like the problem. Maybe that solution is being financially responsible within your family, serving your community better and being involved or helping creating sustainable living solutions for our planet. You just can't be a huge problem solver when you're so bogged down in the day to day, even if the day to day is getting stuck on what and how to declutter.

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Right and wrong ways to declutter May 10, 2022

The ONLY right way to declutter is to ultimately get the stuff out of your home and possession for good. I say possession because a storage unit means it's still within your care and responsibility.

Some things that hold people back from actually making this progress and final decision are:

Not wanting to be wasteful. The waste was in the purchase. the money and resource. Decluttering is not inherently wasteful. Unless you are just buying things so you can declutter them, which is another conversation.
Wanting to redistribute it to people who can use it. People don't need clutter. And we already live in a society with a surplus of things we don't need, and a shortage of a lot of things we DO need like community and financial literacy.
Wanting to get your money's worth.

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Mom inspired Amber May 04, 2022

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grief, guilt and decluttering May 03, 2022

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There are a lot of different intensities to grief, so here is the definition real quick: a deep sorrow, or less intense; trouble or annoyance.

Ways you might not know you are grieving as you declutter:

Closing a chapter of your life (baby stages, relationships ending, career, old life, old body)
When moving, a deep loss of more than just stuff. The walls of your home, your community, comfort zone, familiarity, scenery.
Fear of losing memories, security, people.
A childhood wound trigger - financial history, home life, insecurity, memories.

Acknowledge your grief. The intensity can stop you in your tracks, but that doesn't stop the grief. The season of life is still over, the relationships, you are still moving. Acknowledge it, articulate it (with a friend or therapist, or FB group).

Then, find the things you are looking forward to next. This isn't fake it til you make it. This is sitting with the shit and then getting yourself out of it. Because the other choice is to just sit there indefinitely.

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The one thing that will always reduce your workload as a mom Apr 26, 2022

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free decluttering challenge! Join before 5/2/2022 Apr 26, 2022

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Why you're doing a lot of work but not making progress Apr 19, 2022

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Learning How To Declutter Apr 12, 2022

Learning How to Declutter: A Guide for Moms

If you’re tuning in, it’s probably because you’re a mom looking to declutter your home but feel overwhelmed by all the small, everyday tasks that pile up. Let me tell you—I completely get it. Between raising kids, keeping up with messes, handling job transitions, or dealing with postpartum exhaustion, learning how to declutter can seem impossible. But today, we’re going to talk through some practical strategies to get started, even when it feels overwhelming.

Ready to simplify your home and life?

If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed by clutter and want a straightforward, easy-to-follow plan, Decluttering Simplified is here to help. This course is specifically designed for busy moms like you, providing step-by-step guidance to declutter every part of your home—no matter how chaotic things feel right now.

With Decluttering Simplified, you'll finally be able to:

Clear out the clutter that's been weighing you down
Create a home that's easier to manage
Free up more time and energy to enjoy with your family

The best part? You can do it all at your own pace, with lifetime access to the course so you can revisit it whenever you need.

Join Decluttering Simplified today and start creating the peaceful, clutter-free home you deserve.

Let’s declutter together!

Just declutter it all and start over - why this doesn't work Apr 05, 2022

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The sustainable minimalists Mar 31, 2022

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Moving Into A New House Mar 29, 2022

Make Moving Into A New House Easier with the Decluttering Simplified Course

Moving into a new home is a fresh start, and it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. If you’re ready to make this transition as smooth and stress-free as possible, my Decluttering Simplified course is the perfect solution.

This course will walk you through the entire process of decluttering your home before the move, saving you time, money, and unnecessary stress. Plus, it’s designed to help you settle into your new space more efficiently, with tips on organizing, unpacking, and creating routines that will make your home feel calm and manageable.

You don’t have to tackle this alone! Click here to learn more and join the Decluttering Simplified Course today. Let’s make this move the fresh, simplified start you deserve!

How to move - military and civilian edition Mar 25, 2022

Listen in with Krista and Sarah as they share how they have moved many times, with multiple children. Often suddenly and under less than ideal circumstances.

Sarah's monstrosity post

For getting a very general idea of schools in the area you are moving to.

For getting a feel for the area just use Google Earth

Air tags for tracking your stuff during a move.

Use Scan Your Boxes to track what's inside your moving boxes with a QR code.

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two routines every mom needs Mar 22, 2022

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The Tidy Rebel, Kelly Haller Mar 17, 2022

Kelly Haller (aka the Tidy Rebel) and I sit and jam out on our thoughts on anti-minimalism and how to actually declutter in a way that feels good to you and your family.

Minimalism and decluttering can be a trend, and just another thing we feel we should do and that defeats the entire point to us.

I love me some Tidy Rebel.

Follow her on Instagram here (her posts are SO good).

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Life update, 2 under 2 Mar 15, 2022

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Nightly reset challenge Mar 08, 2022

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The Mindful Mama Mentor - how to practice mindfulness as a mom Mar 03, 2022

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How to wake up before the kids (or not) Mar 01, 2022

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How Mary decluttered - when to hire a professional organizer Feb 24, 2022

If you’re here because you’re considering hiring a professional organizer, or you just want to know more about what they can bring to the table, you’re in the right place! Let’s dive in.

I know how overwhelming clutter can be. Over the years, I’ve learned to balance what my family needs and wants without going full minimalist. I’ve also worked with countless moms just like you who feel stuck, unsure of where to start, or even hesitant to let go of things they’ve invested in.

Hiring a professional organizer can be one of the most rewarding decisions you make. It’s an investment not just in your home, but in your family’s quality of life. And if you’re ready to declutter but need that extra boost of support, a professional organizer might be exactly what you need.

If you’re looking for more support and resources on your decluttering journey, check out my Decluttering Simplified course! It’s perfect for moms who want step-by-step guidance without becoming full-blown minimalists. And if you ever decide a professional organizer is right for you, the course can be a great foundation to build on.

Ready to get started? Let’s make your home a place that serves and supports your family!

Self care you can actually do as a mom Feb 22, 2022

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Simplified investing with Smart Money Mamas Feb 17, 2022

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The best planner and to do list EVER Feb 14, 2022

Check out the IG stories to see how I use this notebook system

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February decluttering challenge! Don't miss it! Feb 11, 2022

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How to get your spouse to help declutter Feb 08, 2022

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Delegation - how to get help as a mom Feb 01, 2022

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Decluttering for beginners - why you haven't been able to finish Jan 25, 2022

Ready to Start Decluttering For Beginners?

If you’ve been struggling with decluttering and feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. It’s totally normal to feel this way, especially when you’re just starting out. But here’s the good news—you don’t have to do it alone! My program, Decluttering Simplified, is designed for beginners and moms who are ready to take action, even with kids in the house. It breaks the process down into manageable steps so you can finally get your home under control.

If you’re ready to take the first step, join Decluttering Simplified today, and let’s work together to create a home you love.

Benefits of decluttering your space Jan 18, 2022

In today’s episode, we dive into the benefits of decluttering your space, exploring why it matters and how it can change your life. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let’s chat about how decluttering can help you reclaim your space and peace of mind.

Thank you for being here today and for allowing me to share these insights with you. If you found value in this episode, please leave a positive review on iTunes or share it with a friend who might need this encouragement. Let’s build a community where we uplift each other and embrace the beautiful journey of decluttering our spaces together!

Ready to take the plunge? Check out the Decluttering Simplified program and start your journey to a more peaceful, organized home today!

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7 reasons you have so many toys and are resistant to letting them go Jan 11, 2022

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3 post holiday decluttering tips Jan 04, 2022

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The Motherhood Simplified Courses

Life update and a sparkly new checklist for you! Dec 01, 2021

The new checklist!

The Motherhood Simplified Facebook group (where the house tours happen)

The top ten podcast episodes to listen to while you wait for new episodes to air in January 2022!

1. How to go with the flow when you're on a mission to declutter - Motherhood Simplified

2. Kids & clutter! How it REALLY affects them - Motherhood Simplified

3. Routines you need to save your mom life that are NOT schedules - Motherhood Simplified

4. Responsible decluttering: an honest conversation - Motherhood Simplified

5. How to declutter when everything is overwhelming - Motherhood Simplified

6. The only three decluttering tips you'll ever need - Motherhood Simplified

7. The best decluttering tips of 2020 - Motherhood Simplified

8. Why and when you should declutter toys - Motherhood Simplified

9. How to declutter and have enough - Motherhood Simplified

10. Clutter Chronicles: Janelle's decluttering story - Motherhood Simplified

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Clutter Chronicles: Janelle's decluttering story Oct 15, 2021

Janelle is a second generation homeschooling mom of 4. When she joined Motherhood Simplified she had been on her decluttering journey for a few years and recently divorced.

Her story is one that is so relatable and realistic of what it looks like to declutter with small children around. Janelle has become a good friend to me and is a cornerstone piece of the Motherhood Simplified company.

Enroll in decluttering simplified here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

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Decluttering motivation and excuses Oct 14, 2021

One of the biggest challenges I see moms face when it comes to decluttering: finding motivation. Let’s dig into some common reasons we feel blocked from decluttering and explore ways to turn those blocks into powerful motivation. If you're seeking "decluttering motivation," keep reading for strategies that go deeper than just a quick burst of inspiration. Real change happens when we know how to turn excuses into meaningful reasons to make our home a place we love.

Decluttering isn’t just about making your home look nice—it’s about creating a space that supports you and your family. When you change your perspective on common excuses and see them as reasons to declutter, the process becomes less daunting and more empowering.

Remember, you don’t have to do it all at once. Start small, focus on the areas that matter most, and remind yourself of the freedom and calm you’re working toward. Join me in Decluttering Simplified if you’re ready to take action, and connect with a community of moms who understand your journey and are here to cheer you on.

Thank you for being here, and let’s make your home a space that truly serves your family and your life. Happy decluttering!

Clutter Chronicles: Leela's decluttering story Oct 08, 2021

Leela is a mom of 3 who works outside of the home in higher education.

She loves her home, neighborhood and life and is such a great example of how our physical clutter deeply impacts our internal world as mothers.

I know you will love hearing the story of how she cleared the clutter from her closets and cabinets and felt the internal relief when she did!

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What's a normal amount of mess when you have kids Oct 06, 2021

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1:27 - what is the balance and how do you find it?

1:47 - #1 way to find out if you are living with a normal amount of mess

8:03 - #2 way to figure out if you have a normal amount of mess

9:09 - nightly reset podcast

11:22 - #3 final way to figure out if you have a normal amount of mess

12:53 - personal example

16:32 - ghost your clutter challenge https://motherhoodsimplified.com/gyc-signup

Come join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/?ref=share

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Clutter Chronicles: Leah's decluttering story Oct 04, 2021

Leah is a second generation homeschool mom to 3.

She loves spending time in nature with her family, including her high school sweetheart husband.

The adventures she has with her family now weren't possible for her prior to decluttering her home.

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Clutter Chronicles: Amanda's decluttering story Sep 30, 2021

Amanda wears many hats!

She is a homeschool mom of two, wife, professional photographer and all around wonderful human being.

The clutter in her home left her in a cycle of getting to her breaking point, yelling at her family and then getting them to help her in the moment because she was upset.

Since decluttering her home she has been able to break this cycle and is learning how to still do all the things she loves to do as a multi-passionate woman.

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Clutter and your boundaries Sep 28, 2021

1:07 - who this episode is for

1:29 - what clutter is constantly taking

4:51 - motherhood simplified course

5:17 - what is the message you are sending when you declutter?

6:28 - the snowball effect that gets started with decluttering

8:21 - would you rather spend 15 minutes at the end of the day on a quick clean up or spend all 24 hours each day thinking about your mess?

10:47 - how decluttering is self care

11:17 - more about the courses Krista offers motherhoodsimplified.com/courses

11:54 - how to get motherhood simplified the course free for the month of September motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

12:59 - leave a review on iTunes and take a screenshot to send to krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and I'll send you a 1 hour workshop as a thank you. If you don't use iTunes just send me the positive review that I can post to this email address.

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Clutter Chronicles: Alison's decluttering story Sep 24, 2021

Alison is a formerly ALWAYS anxious mom to 2 children and many plants.

She is socially conscious and has learned the deep connection between her stuff and her mental and emotional well being.

Alison has experienced being able to breathe again in her home since decluttering, both literally and figuratively.

Join Decluttering Simplified like Alison here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

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Clutter and your time Sep 21, 2021

0:47 - a personal example of how clutter has stolen my time

2:49 - why it's so important to talk about time and our resources

3:28 - 5 ways that clutter costs you time

5:30 - Ashley, home intentionally https://www.facebook.com/Homeintentionally?refsrc=deprecated&_rdr

7:46 - 3 ways decluttering gives you time

13:58 - what is the motherhood simplified the course and how to get it for free for the month of September 2021

motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

15:52 - leave a review on iTunes and take a screenshot to send to krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and I'll send you a 1 hour workshop as a thank you. If you dont use iTunes just send me the positive review that I can post to this email address.

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Clutter and money Sep 14, 2021

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0:48 - some of the feelings behind this conversation

1:51 - rundown of what's in this episode

2:32 - #1 truth bomb

3:31 - #2 truth bomb

4:46 - honest conversation about goodwill podcast link https://motherhoodsimplified.com/radically-responsible-decluttering-a-conversation-about-goodwill/

6:53 - 9 ways the clutter costs you money

16:48 - ways decluttering can save you money

22:58 - decluttering simplified motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

23:34 - special deal available for September 2021

24:44 - leave a review on iTunes and take a screenshot to send to krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and I'll send you a 1 hour workshop as a thank you. If you dont use iTunes just send me the positive review that I can post to this email address.

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How to get control of your phone’s camera roll with Leslie Alder Sep 13, 2021

How to get control of your phone’s camera roll(+ 3 myths that hold you back & how to get past them)

A note from Leslie....

Learn how I went from overwhelmed mom of 2 drowning in photos to mom of (soon to be) 4 with a clear phone and printed photo books every year

Here are 3 myths I hear from people ALL the time about clearing their phone’s camera roll

#1 Myth: “I just wait until my phone storage is full to upload”Truth: Set up a regular routine to preserve your memories

#2 Myth: It will take hours, and I don’t have the timeTruth: Start sooner rather than later, just 5-10 minute blocks at a time-your future self will thank you!

#3. Myth: More is better when it comes to taking and keeping photosTruth: Photos + videos that live in your phone can never be fully enjoyed

The Museum MethodResearch Study: Positive Outcomes of kids who have a strong family narrative

How do I get started? (link to free declutter your phone roadmap https://lesliealder.com/signup/roadmap/)

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Clutter and gifts Sep 07, 2021

0:23 - motherhood simplified Facebook community

1:20 - one reason gifts end up being overwhelming.

2:28 - why gift-giving has become demonized

3:18 - why gift giving rules don't always work

5:08 - what do we actually do when it comes to others giving us gifts? Krista shares 4 points.

• 5:20 - #1 thing to do

• 7:56 - #2 thing to do

• 9:33 - #3 thing to do

• 11:40 - #4 thing to do

13:15 - exciting BOGO bonus for when you sign up for Decluttering Simplified for the month of September www.motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

14:18 - leave a review on iTunes and take a screenshot to send to krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and I'll send you a 1 hour workshop as a thank you. If you dont use iTunes just send me the positive review that I can post.

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22 things to declutter right now Aug 31, 2021

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0:44 - clear your clutter guide with the 22 things listed Motherhoodsimplified.Com/clutterfree

6:25 - decluttering simplified motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

7:51 - the half it method link https://motherhoodsimplified.com/the-half-it-method

11:29 - leave an honest review on iTunes. Before you submit take a screen shot and send it to krista@motherhoodsimplfied.com and I will send you a 1 hrs workshop

12:44 - if you aren't an iTunes user, send and email to krista@motherhoodsimplified.com with your review that I can share.

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Everything you need to know about what if clutter Aug 24, 2021

0:58 - Motherhoodsimplified.Com/clutterfree

1:33 - 5 examples of what if/just in case clutter

4:19 - what to do about just in case clutter

5:49 - questions to ask yourself to move past all the what if scenarios

6:27 - an example of how to put these strategies into action in your home

11:37 - leave a review on iTunes, email Krista at krista@motherhoodsimplified.com a screenshot of the review, and Krista will send you a 1 hr decluttering workshop as a thank you.

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The half it method Aug 17, 2021

0:26 - Decluttering simplified

1:34 - what holds people back from decluttering in the first place

3:14 - what is the half it method?

7:51 - Toy Decluttering 101 - https://motherhoodsimplified.com/toys-101

Clothes Decluttering 101 - https://motherhoodsimplified.com/clothes-101

8:21 - August 2021 is the last chance to get the toys and clothes 101 as bonuses with decluttering simplified. After this you can only purchase them separately.

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How to declutter clothes Aug 10, 2021

0:42 - why is it hard for us?

1:02 - 1st reason decluttering clothes is hard

3:01 - clothes decluttering 101 https://motherhoodsimplified.com/clothes-101

4:18 - 2nd reason decluttering clothes is hard

7:00 - 3rd reason decluttering clothes is hard

8:47 - link to podcast about clothes for moms https://motherhoodsimplified.com/simplified-laundry-for-the-mom-overwhelmed-by-clothes/

9:03 - 2 ways you can actually declutter the clothes

12:08 - quick run down of the sequence

15:38 - enroll in decluttering simplified during August 2021 and get the clothes decluttering 101 as a bonus for free https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified/

16:16 - leave a review on iTunes and take a screenshot to send to krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and I'll send you a 1 hour workshop as a thank you. If you dont use iTunes just send me the positive review that I can post.

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How I include my kids in the decluttering process - Descript

How I include my kids in the decluttering process Aug 03, 2021

0:50 An explanation of why toy decluttering can be so challenging

1:22 Kids lack the skill set, and brain development to make decisions without guidance from someone who understands the decluttering process, and children

2:59 The second reason toy decluttering is challenging: unrealistic expectations of what toys are needed, wanted, and used

06:54 The first, and most important way to support your children in decluttering their toys

08:47 An example of questions to ask while decluttering toys

11:32 The second way to support your children in decluttering their toys

12:47 Choosing where they toys will "live"

13:43 The third way to support your children in decluttering their toys

15:42 Toy Decluttering 101 - the course designed to give you a step by step process, and hands on support in decluttering the toys with your children. Enroll here: Toy Decluttering 101

17:18 When you enroll in Decluttering Simplified during August 2021 you get Toy AND clothes Decluttering 101 included for free ($97 value)!

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Simplified self care as a mom Jul 29, 2021

1:11 - did people ever tell you these things about self care?

2:30 - what we used to consider selfcare

3:07 - what selfcare is to Krista

4:46 - hypothetical situation

6:20 - 2nd way Krista looks at selfcare

7:10 - some practical selfcare ideas

11:59 - so what is self care all about?

13:27 - learn more deeply about self care in Krista's motherhood simplified course only open for enrollment for July

Motherhoodsimplified.com/motherhood-simplified-2021

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How to declutter mom guilt Jul 28, 2021

0:38 - definition of guilt

1:49 - personal story time

6:46 - how do we untangle it?

8:42 - motherhood simplified course

9:08 - our overwhelm compared to past generations

11:14 - a condensed version of all the tips

12:17 - Enroll in Motherhood Simplified here enrollment closes at the end of July

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Stop telling moms they can't pour from an empty cup - we already know Jul 26, 2021

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How to delegate in the home Jul 20, 2021

0:09 - this month on the podcast - simplifying beyond the physical clutter

0:36 - why it's hard to delegate

1:44 - how motherhood simplified the course helps you learn how to delegate.

2:20 - a quote

3:09 - 3 reasons delegating hasn't worked for you in the past

10:31 - decluttering simplified course can help https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

10:40 - motherhood simplified is open for July

Enroll here

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Morning routines do they suck or nah Jul 13, 2021

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0:40 - motherhood simplified backstory

4:28 - link to last week episode https://motherhoodsimplified.com/how-to-navigate-demanding-seasons-of-life

4:40 - post in motherhood simplified (the group) https://m.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/permalink/2956100631320769/

4:52 - a tip from a mom on that post

5:48 - a tip from another mom

7:22 - general overview of the morning routine post comments.

8:29 - Krista's personal opinion on morning routines

11:37 - motherhood simplified course - open for the month of July!

Motherhoodsimplified.com/motherhood-simplified-2021

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How to navigate demanding seasons of life Jul 06, 2021

0:12 - podcast plan for July 2021

0:40 - link to last weeks episode

0:55 - Krista's season of survival

2:11 - what this episode is about

2:45 - the challenges of motherhood, especially in the USA

4:25 - 3 categories of seasons of motherhood

4:36 - long-term season

5:37 - short-term seasons

6:05 - medium-term seasons

8:30 - why I can't give you the step-by-step guide on how to navigate a difficult season of life

8:58 - a little recap

10:53 - bare minimums

12:33 - how giving yourself space to be in the moment helps bring you clarity

14:42 - action step

15:44 - motherhoodsimplified.com/motherhood-simplified-2021

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3 productivity truths as a mom Jun 29, 2021

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0:53 - why Krista took a break from talking about time, routines, habits and selfcare, boundaries etc

3:46 - Krista knows what works because she's actually done it.

4:35 - truth #1

7:27 - truth #2

11:13 - truth #3

13:59 - how it practically looks

15:53 - announcement about the retired motherhood simplified course

16:38 - subscribe to the podcast!

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Wishcycling: how to mindfully declutter Jun 22, 2021

0:33 - article link https://www.roadrunnerwm.com/blog/wishcycling

1:00 - wishful thinking

1:50 - what can we do

2:01 - an honest conversation episode link https://motherhoodsimplified.com/radically-responsible-decluttering-a-conversation-about-goodwill/

2:32 - the reduce, reuse, recycle campaign

3:00 - step one is "reduce" but that isn't how we live

5:28 - recycling is not a sustainable solution to consuming too much stuff

6:08 - reducing our consumption of stuff also reduces our need to figure out how to recycle mindfully

8:24 - it's ok to let trash be trash

9:06 - what we can control

10:15 - come join us in the motherhood simplified facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/

12:59 - why decluttering is the most sustainable thing you can do

13:22 - decluttering simplified the course motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

14:20 - what does reuse really mean? It can be simple

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Worried you won't have enough if you declutter? Jun 15, 2021

0:27 - scarcity/abundance mindset and how those labels are dismissive of our real feelings

2:49 - what society tells us

4:27 - acknowledge your very real feelings

5:47 - krista's story

10:45 - what you gain by decluttering

11:50 - decluttering simplified motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

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The solution to your decision fatigue Jun 08, 2021

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Have you ever experienced decision fatigue?

We can make at most 100 excellent, high level decisions before we begin to max out our brain power.

As mothers we simply do not have the time or energy to waste on insignificant decisions.

Organization is often sold to us as a solution for our decision fatigue. I am here to bust this myth for you.

When you organize the stuff in your home, you are really just making a series of decisions on how to store things.

It’s essentially attempting to create a system for your decision making. The problem is that when you organize your clutter you still have the same amount of decisions to make on an every day basis.

When you choose to declutter, you make the decision once and are done with it forever.

Here are some real life examples of decluttering and decision fatigue.

One mom inside of the course I created, Decluttering Simplified said this:

“I finally chose to declutter this book, and now I am free. I never have to make a decision on it again.”

The book she is referring to was one that she had been trying to read for a year. It sat on her counter, her nightstand and daily she was required to make a decision about it.

To read it, or not read it? Bring it up to her bedroom, or not? Spend time with her family, or read her book.

She even brought it on a family vacation and made decisions on it while on vacation.

What she realized is the book required her to make many decisions almost daily. Never was the decision to actually read, and benefit from the book.

The way she explained her decision fatigue was so clear.

Here is another example from a mom inside of the group. This mom decluttered a cupcake stand she never used, but made many decisions on before that.

The cupcake stand represented the mom she thought she should be. It sat on her counter for a long while until she needed the counter space back.

She had to decide where to put it. Which led to a series of decisions made on how to rearrange he pantry so it fit.

It fit in there for a while, but was mostly in the way.

Which inevitably led to her needing to make another decision on where to keep the cupcake stand.

Organize a different cabinet? Declutter some tupperware to make room? Something else?

Ultimately, after a long series of decisions about a cupcake stand that was never used she decluttered it.

Now, it might not be a cupcake stand for you that is consuming all of your decision power. It can be anything – nail clippers, sunblock, toys, shoes, or a sippy cup for your kids.

The point I hope you get from this episode is that your clutter requires, and demands a lot from you. In very seemingly small ways that add up over time.

Decluttering is also a series of decisions you need to make.

What do you do first, next and last?

Where do you take the items?

Should you sell them? For how much?

When should you declutter? Do you include the kids, and how?

You can experience decision fatigue in decluttering as well, so the less things you need to figure out yourself the more time and energy you have to spend actually decluttering.

Which is exactly what I offer inside of Decluttering Simplified. Not only do you have the full step by step plan available to you, but you also have accountability and support in implementing the content.

Check it out and enroll right here!

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https://motherhoodsimplified.com/how-to-have-a-drop-in-ready-home

How to have a drop in ready home Jun 03, 2021

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Practical rest for moms with Deanna Mason May 18, 2021

0:57 - what is burnout?

1:58 - signs in humans

5:18 - what actually causes burnout

7:42 - ask yourself these important questions

9:26 - Deanna's story

12:02 - Deanna's first signs of overwhelm in herself.

20:02 - how do you recover?

20:25 - the impact of rest

21:17 - 7 ways to rest

32:36 - Deanna's Sabbath rest and how that looks

34:02 - how Krista's practical rest with kids has looked.

41:17 - refreshed moms podcast - https://deannamason.com/the-refreshed-moms-podcast/

41:31 - spiritual rest with refreshed moms on facebook

Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualrestwithrefreshedmoms/?ref=share

Page - https://www.facebook.com/refreshedmomswithdeanna

44:09 - mini sabbaticals - https://refreshed-moms-academy.teachable.com/p/refreshed-moms-spiritual-rest-mini-sabbatical

https://deannamason.com/

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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1:28 - what is decluttering simplified

The Best Decluttering Course (for moms) May 11, 2021

2:24 - how the course fits with a Montessori mindset

3:26 - how it fits into life as a mom

5:31 - how Krista stays with you for ongoing accountability and community

6:24 - why Krista keeps things super simple

7:44 - Krista regularly improves on this course as she watches how it works for real life moms

9:12 - framework of the course content

12:31 - bonus - toy decluttering 101 and clothes decluttering 101 + maintenance decluttering plan.

15:43 - accountability worked in

16:38 - twice a month co decluttering sessions

18:23 - audio and video content. Most is transcribed.

21:15 - typical results

25:38 - track your progress

27:30 - mindset after decluttering

29:29 - recap of what is decluttering simplified the course

30:39 - what it is

31:09 - what it is not

33:00 - Krista's heart about why she does this

33:50 - https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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One thing you need to do if you want to successfully declutter your home May 05, 2021

1:06 - the thing you have to do.

3:00 - general rules of thumb

3:13 - 1st rule of thumb - do your stuff first. Lead by example.

5:32 - example of why you need to do your stuff first.

6:34 - 2nd rule of thumb - be mindful of their ages and stages of development

8:03 - Decluttering simplified the course https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

8:37 - 3rd rule of thumb - adjust your expectations around their timeline.

11:17 - 4th rule of thumb - proactively moving forward in a new way with what is coming into your home on a regular basis as well as how often you are intentionally letting go.

13:44 - release your clutter like a powerful mother challenge in the Facebook group happening May 3-10th!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/20100141459294

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Why decluttering is so emotionally draining Apr 27, 2021

This episode is all about why we are so emotionally invested into our clutter, and how we can break free from it.

-our childhood wounds are being relived, whatever those are and it can be the OPPOSITE of your childhood wounds

-avoiding your home because it's too overwhelming to be there. So we find other things to do, places to go, things to have.

-buying things because it was a good deal and we had FOMO, scarcity based mindset and feeling like we will be deprived or not have enough

-we become victims of expert marketers telling us well be a good mom, our kids will be happier/smarter/more well rounded

-we want to keep up with trends and the joneses. To feel accepted/included.

So how do we move past it?

-the most effective thing, dive into your decluttering with a critical mind. If we declutter only from emotion that's when we regret it, or get rid of the wrong things.

You can start small, and you can start simple. Sometimes we think we have to go from where we are now to the extreme opposite that we probably don’t even want. You have time/ there are so many steps between where you’re at now, and white walls one spoon and 2 outfits AND

You can get support in this

-start to let the layers of stuff go. See the relief you feel, and how safe it really is to declutter.

-take a step back and ask critically "why is it hard for me to let this go", "realistically what will happen if I let this go" what is the WORST case scenario.

-create voids in your home and life so that you can fill it up with something better. We fear white space not realizing those are the spaces for the things we DO want to have grow.

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3:40 - the list of reasons that we might be feeling emotionally invested into our clutter and therefore it makes it difficult to declutter

16:23 - how do we move past the clutter

20:27 - new/free challenge Release your clutter like a powerful mother challenge - May 3rd-10th inside the facebook group

23:24 - its not as bad as you think

24:42 - Whats the worst that could happen?

26:09 - join us in the facebook group for the release your clutter like a powerful mother. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/?ref=share

28:14 - share this podcast with your friends

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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How To Be Kinder To Yourself Apr 20, 2021

How to Be Kinder to Yourself as a Mom

Today, we’re talking about something near and dear to my heart: how to be kinder to yourself. Moms, we need to give ourselves grace. We juggle so much—kids, work, housework, and everything in between—and yet we often forget to show ourselves kindness. If you’ve been struggling with negative self-talk, guilt, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!

Decluttering your home is a huge step toward simplifying your life, but it’s not the only step. The real transformation happens when you learn to be kinder to yourself. Recognize that you’re doing your best, and that’s enough. Give yourself grace, take breaks, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. You deserve kindness—from yourself, most of all.

Ready to Simplify Your Home?

If you're ready to declutter your home and make space for more kindness in your life, check out my Decluttering Simplified course. It’s designed specifically for busy moms who want practical, step-by-step help to create a clutter-free, simplified home. Get started today atDecluttering Simplified.Let’s make your home a place where you can finally feel at peace.

When you've decluttered and still aren't happy Apr 13, 2021

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This the ACTUAL end result of decluttering, spoiler alert. It isn't just a clean house.

It's the ability to actually see your life for what it is, and what is/is not working.

It's basically standing there as a naked and exposed version of yourself. I don't lead with this because honestly, it's not the sexy microwaveable answer people want.

There is a lot of truth in how your internal world mirrors your external world.

Whether its falsely curated, or a total mess or something in between.

Ways it does not make you happy

1. It doesn’t erase your past experiences and traumas

2. It doesn’t change your belief systems about yourself and your life

3. It doesn’t nurture relationships

Ways Decluttering makes you happy:

1. It gives you relief

2. It makes your days easier

3. It gives you a sense of accomplishment and pride in your home

4. It gives you time and energy for relationships

5. It eliminates a lot of the things that lead us to perpetually judge and shame ourselves

6. It breathes life into us

It's stepping into a new normal. One where you have space, energy and clarity. Boundaries. Tolerance for only what serves you

It's being able to see the ROOT issues of your life and then address them.

After you've decluttered is when the real work begins. Not to say decluttering isn't work, its about establishing boundaries to protect what you do want. The example of me absolutely freaking out over something I had put boundaries up and then fetl like they were being violated and I absolutely was sent into a tail sping because I didn't want to go back to my old way of being.

In the same way we freak out when we've decluttered and family/friends go over board with gifts and hand me downs. You will get to a new normal where you aren't freaked out by being derailed any more.

So yes, we talk about decluttering and all the work that goes into it but we can't expect it to make us happy. Happiness isn't an end result or something that just comes once we've gotten rid of enough stuff. It happens when we decide to intentionally and always only keep things that align with our happiness.

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4:10 - Krista's real life story - from 2 house full of stuff to 1 suitcase per person

5:53 - learning to sit with yourself

6:42 - declutting takes your from bogged down to freedom and brings clarity and space.

7:15 - declutting gives you space in more places than just your physical space.

9:05 - 2 reasons why you still feel dissatisfied after declutter

11:27 - 3 ways that decluttering doesn't make you happy.

13:50 - 6 ways that declutter does make you happy

17:57: - podcast link for clutter shame spiral

23:20 - come join the fb group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/ )

24:58 - you have to put some effort in

25:27 - one week challenge in the motherhood simplified facebook group in May called "Release your clutter like a powerful mother."

26:47 - leave a positive review on iTunes. Leave a review and before you submit it take a screenshot of what you wrote and then hit submit on your review and then head over to your email and email that screenshot to Krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and let me know that you left a positive review. I will send you an hour long video of decluttering tutorials of spaces that I have a helped other moms declutter.

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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3 reasons you feel like you aren't making progress with your decluttering Apr 07, 2021

Do you ever feel like no matter how much you declutter, it never seems to make a dent?

Here's why - it's could be one, two or a combination of these things. Or maybe none apply.

1. You have a skewed experience of accumulating versus decluttering. You have been accumulating in the form of shopping, holidays, birthdays, hand me downs, thrift stores, Amazon for YEARS. Maybe even decades.

If you're like me you never really knew that intentionally letting stuff go was a part of managing a home. Logistically it makes sense but it's just not always something we think about.

It takes time to recalibrate this.

2. You don't realize how much you are still consuming so when you do declutter, it's almost immediately RE-cluttered. THink about when you go shopping or get things delivered and how much is coming in versus how much you actively let go.

It's similar to the first point above, but a more immediate and daily experience of what you accumulate versus what you declutter

3. You haven't reached your personal clutter threshold yet. We all have one, some are bigger, some are smaller. It also changes based on the season of life we are in. But if you've decluttered a lot and have not RE-cluttered, this is likely where you are getting hung up.

4. You haven't put the finishing touches on your decluttering yet. I'm talking about organization. Yes, it's an essentail piece of the decluttering puzzle but it's the LAST piece. Most of us try to lead with this. However, if you have decluttered enough and really don't think there is anything left you might just need to create systems and a flow around the stuff you have left. The way you know have reached this point is by having all of the stuff you own comfortably fit in the spaces you have. I'll give you an example with the toys.

Notes:

1:55 - Krista starts off with a question

2:36 - 1st reason you feel that way

5:57 - 2nd reason

6:35 - revolving door of clutter

8:55 - 3rd and final reason

9:27 - talking about thresholds

13:23 - personal toy story

18:27 - letting your house breathe

18:50 - join us in Motherhood Simplified (the group) https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/

On Instagram https://instagram.com/motherhood_simplified?igshid=d6nkja64ingw

18:59 - I have a gift for you if you listen on itunes and leave a positive review. Leave a review and before you submit it take a screenshot of what you wrote and then hit submit on your review and then head over to your email and email that screenshot to Krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and let me know that you left a positive review. I will send you an hour long video of decluttering tutorials of spaces that I have a helped other moms declutter.

20:00 - new bonus toys in cyc live https://motherhoodsimplified.thinkific.com/courses/clear-your-clutter-live

Podcast transcript

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Raising culturally responsive children with Jocelynn Hubbard Apr 05, 2021

Jocelynn is a mother of 5, and a teacher who specializes in showing how teachers can create a culturally responsive classroom. She also homeschools and helps apply these same principles to the home.

Jocelynn is a wealth of information, compassion, empathy and support for both parents and teachers. And of course her students.

This episode with Jocelynn was such an honor. I was able to reflect on my past teaching experience, share what I wish I had known and differently and was able to get clarity around how I want to both educate and nurture my children on what society deems taboo, or generally uncomfortable conversations.

I hope you enjoy this episode with Jocelynn and of course go follow and learn more from her!

You can follow her on instagram here https://instagram.com/iteachcustoms

And get access to her blogs and ALL of her book recommendations for all ages at https://customteachingsolutions.com

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Clutter and overstimulation in motherhood Mar 30, 2021

Get into Decluttering Simplified and get all the support and tools you need to declutter your home!

In this episode we discuss the the three 3 things that lead to overstimulation in motherhood. Our children, our clutter and every day tension and stress.

I give you strategies for deciding which of these things you can reduce or declutter.

Spoiler alert: you can't declutter your kids so the clutter has to go.

Motherhood itself is overstimulating. It only feels worse when we are also constantly overstimulated by the stuff in our home.

At the end of the day we are just humans with nervous systems only capable of processing so much stimulus.

If you struggle with feeling snappy, wanting to hide in a dark room and run away from your home, this episode is for you, and you're not alone.

1:09 - what is sensory overload

4:39 - the 3 major things that cause sensory overload in motherhood specifically

5:10 - 1. our children

5:54 - 2. our clutter

7:16 - 3. Everyday tension and stress

8:28 - thresholds of what we can manage

10:00 - the easiest one to get rid of and why it's life-changing

13:18 - something has to give

14:15 - I have a gift for you if you listen on iTunes and leave a positive review. Leave a 5-star review and before you submit it take a screenshot of what you wrote and then hit submit on your review and then head over to your email and email that screenshot to Krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and let me know that you left a positive review. I will send you an hour long video of decluttering tutorials of spaces that I have a helped other moms declutter.

The full transcription

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Don't buy a different house, just declutter! Mar 23, 2021

This episode is for the moms who think the solution to their clutter is a different house. I have a secret!

Wherever you go, your clutter will follow. So yes, sometimes we really do need a bigger or different space. But if that decision is made based on the clutter you have then this episode is for you!

2:36 - Krista shares a story about a real life friend, Danielle Grigg, and her breakthrough.

4:18 - a story about a family with five children and their breakthough.

5:16 - a story about a friend who downsized house size and what her family learned

11:12 - Krista talks about her experience in a tiny house.

13:30 - getting clarity on the root issue

14:41 - podcast episode mention https://motherhoodsimplified.com/how-to-love-your-home-when-you-dont-like-it/

15:37 - Krista talks about their move from Alaska to Florida

18:38 - decluttering simplified the course https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

19:36 - I have a gift for you if you listen on itunes and leave a positive review. Leave a 5-star review and before you submit it take a screenshot of what you wrote and then hit submit on your review and then head over to your email and email that screenshot to Krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and let me know that you left a positive review. I will send you an hour long video of decluttering tutorials of spaces that I have a helped other moms declutter.

Full podcast transcription here https://motherhoodsimplified.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Dont-buy-a-bigger-house-just-declutter.docx

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Simplified marriage communication and connection with Ryan Kluttz Mar 18, 2021

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Simple and true self care with Melissa Killeleagh Mar 11, 2021

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The mother daughter connection with Michelle Deering Mar 04, 2021

Listen in as Michelle shares what the mother/daughter connection is and how to nurture yours.

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Decluttering when you don't have support Mar 02, 2021

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Take the DAMN trip with Bevin Farrand Feb 24, 2021

Learn how to find your life purpose and then ACT on it with the DAMN framework

www.takethedamntrip.com

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

Decluttering is RADICAL self care Feb 16, 2021

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http://motherhoodsimplified.com/clutterfree

Your fear of loss and deprivation is holding you back from a simplified life Feb 09, 2021

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Why decluttering is important NOW Feb 02, 2021

If you’ve been thinking about decluttering but keep finding reasons to put it off, I’m here to gently nudge you and say, “It’s time to make it a priority!”

I know you want a clean, organized home where things feel easy to manage. But if you’ve been feeling stuck or overwhelmed, let’s talk about why decluttering is more important than just having a tidy space—and why you should stop making excuses and start taking action!

If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed and aren’t sure where to begin, I’ve got you covered. My Decluttering Simplified program is designed specifically for moms like you. It’s a step-by-step guide that walks you through the process of decluttering your entire home—even if you’ve got kids around or a busy schedule.

In Decluttering Simplified, you’ll learn:

How to get started (even if you feel totally overwhelmed)
How to handle family members who aren’t on board
How to declutter tricky areas like toys, clothes, and sentimental items
And how to finally create a home that feels peaceful and easy to maintain

This program will be a game-changer for your home and your life—I promise.

Why I won't give you product recommendations or links Jan 19, 2021

1. The point of Motherhood Simplified and my work is to help you declutter. I can't in good conscience give enable to you get more stuff, especially if you haven't yet decluttered.

2. There isn't a single thing I own that will change your life. Nothing I can sell you, other than my course would be aligned with the value I want to give you, and the way I seek to serve inside Motherhood Simplified.

3. We are surrounded by quick fixes, and band-aid solutions, and distractions from the root issue and work that needs to be done. Sharing links or products I have take away from the bigger vision I have which is to help you master your home, and what is in it.

4. I am here to actually support you, and yes, I am a business and profit is essential for me as a business and mother, but I won't do it at your expense. When you purchase a course from me I know it benefits you in the short and long term, and will save you time, energy and money and will give you your motherhood back .

5. I know that when you declutter you stop caring what others have and are only concerned about what you have. You stop seeking lists of toys, gadgets, and IKEA hacks. You get hyper focused on you and your home, and what's in it and not only know, but believe you know exactly what serves your family and what doesn't. What I have, isn't necessarily what you need.

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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How and why moms need to declutter differently than anyone else Jan 12, 2021

Why mothers need to declutter differently than anyone else.
-in dec 2020 140,000 women lost jobs, 16,000 men gained jobs.
The balance of the mental load in the home has historically been skewed and put onto the mother.
Which means we have less time, energy and overall bandwidth to just “get things done.” Especially right now.
We’re figuring out how to school our kids. We’re seeking ways to support them emotionally. And we’re doing it blindly.
And we’re doing it in homes that are overwhelming on a regular day. “Regular.”
We don’t get huge pockets of time to do this so we need to do it in bite sized pieces (workshop plug)
We are making decisions on behalf of, or holding the space for others to make the decisions. So YOU need support in that.
When you get support, you can better support others - aka your family.

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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How to declutter and have enough, but not too much Jan 05, 2021

The whole point of decluttering is to have enough, but not too much.

It's why I won't ever give a list of what you should have, or how much. It's different for everyone, and it changes based on your season of life, home size, and more.

The only way you will figure out what this balance is for you is to actually declutter! Dive in and get started with Decluttering Simplified. It requires action, and introspection. Asking yourself questions and thinking critically about what you have, need, and use.

How do you tell if you have enough, but not too much.

Toys

Clothes

Dishes

Parkinson's law says if you have more, you're going to use more and then you get stuck in this cycle of being too far behind to actually catch up.

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101

Why and when you should declutter toys Dec 30, 2020

Come learn 8 reasons you should declutter the toys, and when you should get started! If you want to get into the bonus Toy decluttering workshop and learn

-different decluttering personalities of kids, and how to support them in decluttering

-strategies for actually doing the act of decluttering based on their personalities

-strategies for decluttering specific categories of toys including books, legos, tech/gaming, and dolls

-conversations for communicating decluttering to your kids

-and a Q&A session with me answering your real life questions about toys, enroll in Decluttering SImplified right here

motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

Why you should declutter toys:

1. The house stays cleaner, and is easier to clean up and organize short and long term

2. Kids care more for the things they have

3. They know where their things are, and how to put them away - and not just toys, all their things

4. increased gratitude and maturity around their possessions

5. Responsibility for their things, being trusted with nice things

6. More in depth play and creativity

7. Cooperative play increases

8. Independent play increases

When you should declutter toys:

After you have decluttered your stuff and other areas of the home

Imagine if you woke up and someone took your stuff, or your spouse's stuff

FInding the balance between their autonomy and your responsibility for letting it get out of hand

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101

Post holiday decluttering tips! Dec 27, 2020

Come learn the best tips and tricks for decluttering after the holidays

1. Enjoy your space, time and family

2. Make a list of what worked, and what didn't work for you this holiday season. Then make a list of what you want to be different next year and how you'll make it happen.

3. It's really not the BEST time to declutter toys right now, but you can still make a whole lot of sustainable progress

4. The truth about toy decluttering

*it's usually what we want to do first, but it's not the best place to start

*our kids are not the ones responsible for what is in the home, or for what stays and goes

*Do as I say, not as I do

*You need experience, and decluttering is a skill. If you haven't done it, how can you teach it?

*The root issue of the clutter is you, personal responsibility is a must

The toy workshop sign up - you must be enrolled in Decluttering Simplified and then you will get the workshop included as a free bonus! motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Come learn the best decluttering tips of 2020 and get into Clear Your Clutter here

The best decluttering tips of 2020 Dec 20, 2020

AND if you want to declutter your home start to finish get into Decluttering Simplified at motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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How to survive the holiday consumerism Dec 13, 2020

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How to mindfully declutter your stuff Nov 29, 2020

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Clutter chronicles: how Nichole decluttered her home during the pandemic Nov 23, 2020

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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How to create a decluttering plan that works for you as a mom Nov 08, 2020

To get the free decluttering playlist go to motherhoodsimplified.com/playlist

To learn all the details of Decluttering Simplified go to motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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The early bird special starts on 11/11 - to get on my list to get access go to motherhoodsimplified.com/playlist and get the signature decluttering simplified spotify playlist!

BONUS EPISODE - Declutter your home before Christmas with me! Nov 01, 2020

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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NEW laundry challenge - for anyone chronically behind on laundry Nov 01, 2020

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3 decluttering myths that are holding you back Oct 25, 2020

You can learn more about this course here

I’m just going to get right to it

There is a lot of unpacking we need to do with these most common decluttering beliefs, and if someone would have told me these back in 2012 I would have believed them all. I know better now!

1. Decluttering the means you'll do more laundry.

I held onto way more clothes than we could realistically even use. I told myself it was because my kids were messy. They grew too quickly and unpredictably. They ruined clothes. Among other things, but the biggest reason I told myself we needed the excessive amounts of clothes…

If I had less clothes, I would be doing laundry ALL the time. Even though I was already doing way too much laundry just trying to maintain what we had.

Here’s the thing. You need an amount of clothes you can comfortably manage. If you can manage doing 2-3 loads a day - go for it! But if you’re drowning and living out of laundry baskets or piles, without enough room in closets or drawers, you probably need to declutter.

2. Only rich people can declutter.

I definitely would have believed this. When we ditched all of our stuff other than what fit into one suitcase each, we had no money to our names and were flying 4500 miles away from the only place we had ever called home. I was worried sick each night about money and how we would replace all of our stuff.

The craziest thing happened though. My husband and I got resourceful as heck, and were able to generate all the resources we needed. I don’t have an exact number but about 80% of the stuff we parted ways with when we moved from Alaska to Florida we NEVER repurchased - it was clutter, so why would we?

Even better, because of this our money situation as a whole massively improved. We learned to be stewards of our money and to spend it on things that aligned with our values and budget.

We need much less than we think we do, and we confuse essential with modern convenience.

More importantly we forget that the world is a benevolent place and we are always provided for and we are more resourceful than we give ourselves credit. We can generate money and resources when we need it.

3. If you’re going to declutter you have to be a minimalist.

I don’t identify as a minimalist, though I am sure many put that label onto me. I have five kids and want a big home that we don’t ever have to leave if we don’t want to. I like to have nice things, and I have fun giving my kids gifts on Christmas and birthdays. That doesn’t fit into the mainstream definition of minimalism usually.

I want to have a home that is easy to maintain and allows me to be present with my family and pursue all of my creatives dreams and goals.

What do you think? Do you relate to any of these myths on either end? I want to hear your thoughts!

And remember that in just a few short weeks I will be opening up Decluttering Simplified for one final sale this year for $60 off!

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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The only three decluttering tips you'll ever need Oct 11, 2020

To get your decluttering plan join us in

Clear Your Clutter or

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How to create more time for decluttering Oct 04, 2020

This new way of thinking about time will change everything about how you approach time and decluttering. To get a fast track to decluttering your home in 4 weeks join us in Decluttering Simplified!

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To get into the Decluttering Simplified course and declutter your home in 4 weeks with my step by step plan click here

Why you, yes YOU, deserve to have a clutter free home Sep 27, 2020

How to declutter before Christmas! Sep 20, 2020

Learn why NOW is the time to get serious about decluttering your home - and if you need help getting it done get into Decluttering Simplified for the 4 week decluttering plan for you whole house

If you just need help with toys get Toy Decluttering 101

Learn how to decide what your Christmas values even are so that you can create the Christmas experience you want for your family - with or without gifts and toys.

And finally how to set boundaries with family and friends who want to give you gifts, which ultimately is an expression of love.

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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How to declutter when even the tiniest things feel too overwhelming Jul 06, 2020

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Dinner in 15 minutes, with Shelly Longenecker, author of Dinner for a Dollar Jul 02, 2020

To join the Dinner For A Dollar Facebook group for ongoing, free support - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1890390961041307/

To get a FREE chapter of Dinner For A Dollar to see if it's right for you - Click here

To join the FREE real food reset before 7/20/2020 - Click here

To order Dinner For A Dollar - Click here

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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How to love your home when you don't like it Jun 30, 2020

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To get MORE support and accountability check out Decluttering Simplified

How to hold yourself accountable to your decluttering goals Jun 25, 2020

How to hold yourself accountable to your decluttering goals

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To get more support in this enroll in Motherhood Simplified

How to survive survival mode, when you're in survival mode Jun 22, 2020

Today’s episode is all about one thing: survival mode. Life as a mom can easily push you into survival mode, where just getting through the day feels like an accomplishment. Whether it’s because of moving, job changes, sleepless nights with a new baby, or just the sheer intensity of daily responsibilities, survival mode is a reality many moms face. And that’s okay!

It's okay, and normal to lose yourself in motherhood Jun 15, 2020

It's okay, and normal to lose yourself in motherhood - to get more support in finding your way through this enroll in Motherhood Simplified

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Radically responsible decluttering - a conversation about Goodwill May 22, 2020

Radically responsible decluttering - a conversation about Goodwill

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Gotcha Mama - taking action as a risk averse mom with Amanda Bennet May 21, 2020

Gotcha mama

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The Emotional Appeal Of Decluttering With Logic May 18, 2020

We’re diving into the emotional appeal of decluttering and why, for so many moms, this isn’t just about tidying up. It’s about finding freedom, purpose, and a home that brings you peace. I’ll even share my own confessions about my clutter journey, the surprising emotions tied to my things, and how I learned to let go.

Ready for a Fresh Start? Discover the 11-Course Decluttering Bundle

If you’re ready to make real progress in creating a decluttered home, my 11-Course Decluttering Bundle is designed just for you! This bundle goes beyond checklists—it’s a complete step-by-step guide to decluttering every area of your life and home. With these courses, you’ll gain all the tools you need to build your own decluttering plan, taking into account the emotional appeal of your belongings and the unique needs of your family.

Whether you’re dealing with toys, clothes, sentimental items, or simply looking for routines to keep your home clutter-free, each course in this bundle is packed with strategies, insights, and support to make the process easy and rewarding. By investing in this bundle, you’ll have access to my entire framework for decluttering, built specifically for busy moms like you who want a simpler, more manageable home.

To learn more about the 11-Course Decluttering Bundle and get started on your journey to a clutter-free home, visit motherhoodsimplified.com/11 or check the show notes for this episode. Let’s make this the season you finally clear the clutter and create a home that feels just right!

How to be decisive in decluttering May 14, 2020

Decluttering is just a series of making decisions, and once you decide the rest of your decisions will fall into place!

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Decluttering is not microwaveable! May 11, 2020

Decluttering is not microwaveable! meaning there isn’t a way to make something that should take ten minutes, happen in one. And if you can...It’s not natural 🤣

Decluttering is a long game, and it often goes slower than we like - for a lot of reasons. For example

😅decision making on all the things is hard

👯‍♀️we have a lot of kids

⏰we have work and school and sports and all the things to do

🏠 we’ve spent years, or maybe even decades accumulating stuff so of course it takes time to get rid of it.

I just wanted to let you know that if you think it happens quickly, or overnight - or in a weekend, or even a month... and disappointed that even though you’ve been working your 🍑 off, and feel like you have nothing to show for it, you’re doing it exactly right and nothing is wrong with you.

This is why I love before and afters - often times you don’t even realize how much you HAVE done because we’re such immediate beings we can only see what’s left in front of us. So take them, even if they’re just for you 😊

Today’s live at 2pm eastern will be a pep talk on the decluttering long game 🏈 and how to stay sane while you stick it out.

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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7 steps to refresh your mom wardrobe with Frump Fighters May 07, 2020

I loved getting to speak with Corina, founder of Frump Fighters in this episode! You all in the Motherhood Simplified community recommended her and after diving into her content and following her I understand why! Corina walks us through seven steps to curating our mom wardrobes.

To get access to Frump Fighter's free guide 7 steps to refresh your mom wardrobe click here

To get the basic wardrobe guide freebie that goes along with the 7 step system click here

Finally to get your color palette guide based on your skin tone go here

If you end up loving what Corina has to offer and choose to purchase any of her products she has generously offered the Motherhood Simplified community 15% off if you use the code motherhoodsimplified. Thank you for all of this Corina!

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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How to like your husband with Rachel Ballard May 07, 2020

How to like your husband - and what the heck does that even mean? Rachel Ballard joins us for a candid conversation about LIKING your husband, and taking ownership of what you can inside of your marriage and making the choice to find ways to create likability, respect and intimacy in your marriage.

She created this super cute free offer for you as well - 50 flirty texts you can send to your husband now. It's perfect for the wife who needs some ideas to open up some fun and simple conversation with her husband!

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Enroll in Clothes Decluttering 101

Simplified laundry for the mom overwhelmed by clothes May 04, 2020

This episode is all about the reasons we have and keep so many clothes, even though we don't need them, want them and are totally overwhelmed by them. Come learn my favorite fact and fiction laundry truth bombs, and ask the hard questions to help you declutter your kids clothes.

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101

When kids really can't declutter their own things, with Sarah Potter May 01, 2020

In this episode we follow up with Sarah in a Clutter Chronicles episode. Sarah came to the group asking for advice on how to help her hesitant to declutter daughter declutter. She felt like what worked for the majority of kids wasn't what her daughter needed, and she listened to her mom intuition and was right. She tells us how she tuned into what was going on beneath the surface for her daughter and her things and how she created space for her to both find relief from the clutter AND honor her timeline and real connections to her things.

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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How to create decluttering projects you can actually get done Apr 30, 2020

Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here (formerly known as Clutter Free Motherhood)

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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How to declutter the right things Apr 30, 2020

It is so common to misplace our frustration, overwhelm and burden on the wrong things in our home. We think we need to get rid of the sentimental things, the things our kids love to play with or the things we love to have. Let's talk about how to get rid of the RIGHT clutter so you can keep all the things you love.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

... Clear Your Clutter - 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"

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 krista@motherhoodsimplified.com

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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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Enroll in Decluttering Simplified to get a program to take you through the full decluttering process.

How long does it take to declutter a home? Apr 27, 2020

I feel like it's taking me forever to declutter! And how long does it take to get this done?

These are the number one questions/frustration that have been coming up in my DMs and emails (by the way all emails and messages are sent by and are responded to by me personally, I love talking with you!)

Here's the thing.. you know how all kids learn how to read on their own timeline? You're going to declutter your home on your own timeline as well.

Just like when we teach our kids to read, we intentionally and systematically do things to help them along the way - I do the same for you and decluttering your home.

Just like when your kids master reading sight words, and then move onto something more challenging like a simple story, then a beginnger chapter book, then college text books...

So do you in your decluttering process.

You're going to figure this out in your own individual timeline.

You have varying degrees of challenges, roadblocks, time availability, sizes of homes, amounts of stuff, emotional attachments, family on board (or not) - and OF COURSE it is going to take you time.

Of course you're going to feel like maybe you're not making the progress you "should".

That's NORMAL! You are making progress. You are figuring it out.

Give yourself a whole lot of grace and realize what you HAVE done, and what you HAVE learned. That will give you a jumping point to keep going forward.

Decluttering is a skill you master, just like reading. Eventually it becomes second nature and easy to do - but just like reading you'll always be able to find new ways to challenge yourself. Like learning to read in another language - or read computer code🤪

Ps - Today's live is going to be ALL about decluttering on your own timeline - and ways to give yourself super simple beginner steps while you learn to master it - just like reading!

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Clutter Chronicles - Lindsey Camp Apr 24, 2020

Lindsey has shared her journey with us once before and is here for a follow up!

Her story is so powerful, because she is a mom just like you, who has found freedom in her days because she decluttered.

Lindsey shares with us how decluttering helped her gain freedom in her days as a mom and tells the truth about the ebbs and flows of her journey - meaning that sometimes she's actively and massively decluttering, and other times she's not. But even in her seasons of not, she knows she is still making progress and moving forward.

Listen in and get inspired from Lindsey and her story!

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Enroll in Decluttering Simplified to get more support in deciding where to donate your things.

What to do with all the clutter you can't take to donation centers right now Apr 21, 2020

#brainstormwithme What are you doing with all your stuff and piles while there is nowhere to take it?

Here are my ideas - take them or leave them AND add your own creative solutions!!

Give directly to the source. My personal opinion - donation centers have been a VERY easy way for us to unload our excess in ways that leave us without a whole lot of connection or personal responsibility. I am 100% guilty of this. Having way too much that is overwhelming to me and being excited to drop it off knowing full well, that most of it was also going to a burden to the places taking my donations. I think this is a powerful time to put a lot of consideration into what we have, and who we give it to. Obviously use safe practices for sanitation, but I also believe that the world has not stopped turning and people will still be needing stuff (like my toddler and baby who have outgrown their clothes, and I can't hit up our consignment store per usual). I am viewing my donations in a new way, with a whole lot more personal accountability than before when I could easily just drop it off and make it someone else's thing to deal with.
Be discerning about what is trash and even donatable/re-sellable. Many centers are aready having glorified trash left on their doorsteps. Many are already issuing the message that they will not be accepting donations for a long while to prevent the spread of Corona. Many are also addressing the long standing issue that they are overwhelmed with too much stuff and will not be accepting donations when they are already full. This is a powerful display of the truth that we haven't been able to see before this which is that much of what is donated becomes trash because of overconsumption. Utilize your trash and recycling.
Create piles within your home to go with a plan! Use a sticky note, tape or just a piece of paper labeled where they are going. Hide it in that closet (roganized and labeled), garage, spare bedroom. And then circle back to #1 and as much as possible find a direct source you can feel good about giving it to.
Create a running inventory of what is in your home, what is needed and what you're getting rid of. Move things to the to go list periodically as you realize they aren't used, needed or wanted .

That's all I've got!

What are your ways you're doing this?!?! We need your help and ideas!

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Why you're stuck in the never ending cleaning cycle (and how to get out) Apr 16, 2020

There's a reason you spend all your time and energy cleaning up, or thinking about cleaning up, or needing clean up - and it's because you just have too much stuff! This episode I share the real deal with you and the TRUTH about this cycle and how you can get out!

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"

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 krista@motherhoodsimplified.com

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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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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How to declutter your expectations in this time of the world Apr 15, 2020

This is a strange time for everyone, and we're being force fed all the things we "should" be doing, some things we have to do and much of it we can leave behind. This episode is a healthy dose of permission to let all that GO and just do what works for you.

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP140 - Live with Miko, The Budget Mom Apr 14, 2020

Come hang with us while we talk big dreams and simple budgets that work for you!

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Decluttering for the mom who doesn't want to be a minimalist Apr 13, 2020

I have a whole ton of clarity again around how I want to show up and serve moms like you - this episode I just go off about how fired up I am to serve you and support you in your decluttering, especially if becoming a minimalist isn't your goal.

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"

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 krista@motherhoodsimplified.com

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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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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How to keep house clutter free Apr 09, 2020

The Freedom of a Clutter-Free Home

Living in a clutter-free home is about more than just having less stuff—it’s about having more peace, more space, and more time for the things that really matter. Decluttering isn’t just a one-time event; it’s a lifestyle shift. Once you commit to it, you’ll find that it’s easier to keep your house clutter-free over time.

Ready to Declutter Your Home?

If you’re ready to experience the freedom of living in a clutter-free home, I’d love to help you. My course, Decluttering Simplified, walks you through the entire process step-by-step. Whether you’ve already started or are feeling completely overwhelmed, this course will give you the tools and support you need to declutter your home for good.

Join Decluttering Simplified today, and let’s get your home clutter-free, once and for all!

P.S. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or post about it in your stories. And if you’re listening on Spotify, they have a super cool new feature that lets you share episodes directly to your stories. Tag me—I’d love to see it!

EP137 - Understanding your clutter threshold Apr 02, 2020

We all have different thresholds for the amount of clutter that we can manage and want - and it changes based on the season of life we are in and will change to match our current needs and wants. This episode I help you determine and understand yours! This will massively help you figure out your decluttering journey that is completely unique to you.

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"

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 krista@motherhoodsimplified.com

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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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP136 - Finding truth and freedom in your motherhood with Raylene Lightheart Mar 26, 2020

I loved this conversation with Raylene Lightheart, co-host of the Blast Of With Johnny Rocket podcast.

Raylene, nick named "The Ray Of Truth" shares how she found true freedom and healing for herself by adapting moral anarchy in her heart.

We dive deep and talk about how really, the only thing that will set you free is finding your own personal freedom and then geek out on all things enneagram and how it has helped her heal and become a truer version of herself and how that supports her motherhood.

If you want to hear some real and honest words about healing in motherhood you will want to listen to this episode!

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP135 - Permission to let go of the way you think your home "should" be Mar 19, 2020

In this episode I give you a whole lot of permission to let go of the things in your home you think you "should" have or that you think makes your children's childhood great.

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"

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 krista@motherhoodsimplified.com

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

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP134 - Simplified traveling (and packing) with kids! Mar 12, 2020

I loved this episode with Jodi Fried, founder of Love Adventure Mom. Jodi is a mom of four kids under 7 who travels frequently both within their hometown and internationally.

She shares her best tips and tricks for getting out of the house with young children and how her family prioritizes, budgets and adventures regularly. It's possible, friend, and it is so rewarding!

You can find Jodi and all of her work, tips and support at loveadventuremom.com

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP133 - The top two reasons moms who want to declutter, don't Mar 05, 2020

Today I tell you the top two reasons ALL moms who want to declutter, don't. When I asked in the Motherhood Simplified community what they thought those two reasons were the suggestions were things like - time, spouses, kids, guilt, money, overwhelm, not knowing where to start...

But the top two reasons aren't any of these, and the top two reasons are true for ALL moms. Listen in to hear what they are.

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"

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 krista@motherhoodsimplified.com

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

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Dinner for a dollar - simplified meal planning with Shelly Longenecker! Feb 28, 2020

To get Shelly's book and full system go to dinnerforadollar.co

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP132 - Simplified parenting with Rachel Bailey Feb 27, 2020

Rachel Bailed is a parenting specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a Master's Degree in clinical psychology, a certification in positive discipline, and has proivded services as an ADHD coach, in home mentor and therapist. Currently Rachel teaches parents practical, long-term tools for raising responsible, resilient, confident children... while reducing the stress and guilt in parents' lives.

In this episode we talk all about how to simplify your parenting!

You can find all of Rachel's simplified parenting tips and tricks at www.Rachel-Bailey.com

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Keeping your kids safe online with Titania Jorda, CPO of Bark Technologies Feb 25, 2020

Titania shares the real deal about kids and their use of technology. As parents it is our basic responsiblity to protect, empower and educate our kids and create safe boundaries for them to use technology.

Listen in as she tells us the realities of kids and tech and gives great insight and tools on how to implement these boundaries.

If you want to get Bark for your kids' phones this link for 20% off of unlimited phones http://bark.us/?ref=N4YXGJY.

To watch their special operations team go under cover and confront child predators go here https://www.facebook.com/barktechnologies/posts/2582674658675463?__tn__=K-R

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP131 - It's okay if your clutter makes you want to cry Feb 20, 2020

In today's episode I share the real deal about how my clutter has made me feel - how it would make me so overwhelmed I would just get angry, cry and lay in the middle of the floor completely paralyzed by all the work I had to do.

If you ever get to this point, you are not alone!!

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"

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 krista@motherhoodsimplified.com

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

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

Simplified marriage with Monica Tanner Feb 14, 2020

In this episode we get to talk with Monica Tanner and her beautiful and simple approach to marriage.

Talking with Monica is always a great time full of much insight and I know you will love our conversation as she shares her love and marriage story, how to find your own true to you marriage style and knowing that some seasons of marriage are harder than others and it does get easier!!

Marriage is a big subject - but it can be simple and full of love.

To learn more from Monica here are the BEST ways to find more from her

Podcast: https://onthebrightersideoflife.com/

Complete Intimacy challenge: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/14daychallenge

EPIC Marriage Interview Series: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/epicmarriage-summit

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP130 - Thrift store shopping tips!! Feb 13, 2020

I love consigning and thrifting and being mindful about how I shop and what I consume but I also know that they can be the BIGGEST trap when it comes to decluttering.

Come hear my best tips and tricks on how to mindfully shop and consume!

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"

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 krista@motherhoodsimplified.com

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

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

If you want to get started on your decluttering journey get into Clear Your Clutter here

EP129 - Declutter so you can be a fun mom again.. or for the very first time! Feb 06, 2020

We all want to be a fun and engaged mom but our clutter makes it SO hard!!

In this episode I share how decluttering has allowed me to have fun and be engaged with my kids again.

I share that it is okay to have gratitude for your messes and everything you have and still want to change it!

I share exactly HOW decluttering makes being a fun and engaged mom possible again.

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP128 Motherhood Simplified - WITH A DAD Jan 30, 2020

On today's episode I get a chance to talk with Ryan Roy, author of Be The Dad You Wish You Had, life coach, and the face of his school's FBI - Fathers Being Involved.

We talk about about raising kids, being and having a great spouse, and living in a way that protects and preserves your goals as a parent.

To learn more about Ryan's book go to bethedadyouwishyouhad.com

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP127 - The five minute time in, how to effectivelyre-engage with your kids with Brittney Smart Jan 23, 2020

In this episode I get to talk with my friend, and author Brittney Smart about her book The Five Minute Time In. Brittney shares the story of how she went from completely checked out, feeling like a horrible mother, and not enjoying her kids to effectively engaging with them in just five focused minutes a day. It sounds so simple - because it is, and it works! Join us for a real, raw conversation on what motherhood can feel like at its lowest points and one simple way you can empower yourself to change it. You can find her book on Amazon - go get it now!! Seriously, a book all moms should have BUY IT HERE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP126 - urgency versus what's truly important in your motherhood Jan 16, 2020

There is a whole lot of urgency in motherhood and often times we confuse it with what's important. We spend most of our time doing all of the urgent things - laundry, dishes, toys, messes and it takes up all of the time for the things that are important like being present with your children, creating a home that makes your kids feel welcome and celebrated, or being able to have a life outside of being a mom.

In today's episode we talk about the difference between the two and how to recognize urgent things you can eliminate in order to make room for the important things.

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"

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 krista@motherhoodsimplified.com

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

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP125 - Finding balance in your motherhood - wtf even is it? Jan 09, 2020

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP124 - Routines you need to save your mom life that are NOT schedules Jan 02, 2020

Routines are

... freeing

... not restrictive

...not doing the same thing over and over and over making for a boring life

Listen and learn about the differences between a schedule and a routine!

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"

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 krista@motherhoodsimplified.com

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

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP123 - Kids & clutter! How it REALLY affects them Nov 25, 2019

Come learn how clutter in the home affects not only you, but your KIDS.

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP122 - Delegation in the home and chore charts - this is how we do it! *sung to the tune of that song Nov 21, 2019

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP121 - How and why we ditched all of our stuff and made our life fit into four suitcases - the Motherhood Simplified story part 3 Nov 18, 2019

The final episode I talk the REAL talk with you about how ditching the clutter was the catalyst to us finding the clarity and vision we wanted for our our life and the means to make it our reality! ANd how you can too

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP120 - How and why we ditched all our stuff and made our life fit into four suitcases - the Motherhood Simplified story part 2 Nov 14, 2019

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP119 - How and why we ditched all our stuff and made our life fit into 4 suticases - The Motherhood Simplified story part 1 Nov 11, 2019

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

Baby Gear Essentials Nov 07, 2019

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!

EP117 - How to stop arguing for your limitations Nov 04, 2019

This is the episode to help you drop your excuses and take action!

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here

Someone who gives too many gifts: how to handle it Oct 31, 2019

We've all been there, right? Your home is already bursting at the seams with toys, gadgets, and random items you didn’t ask for. Then, someone—usually a well-meaning family member or friend—gives your kids even more stuff. It’s like a gift avalanche that you just can’t stop. And while their intentions are pure, it can feel so overwhelming when you're trying to simplify your space and your life. So, what do you do when you're dealing with someone who gives too many gifts?

I know how frustrating it can be. You want to maintain a clutter-free home and preserve your family’s sanity, but you also don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. Well, the good news is, you can handle this with grace, and it doesn’t have to feel like a battle. Let’s break it down and figure out how to navigate this in a way that keeps your relationships intact and your home peaceful.

EP115 - Simplified birthdays Oct 28, 2019

Birthdays are a special day where you are celebrating the LIFE and coming into the world of your child. Come listen and learn how to create a simplified birthday experience that is true to you and lets you celebrate your child, instead of making it about stuff.

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here.

Should I sell my wedding dress? Oct 20, 2019

Today’s episode is extra special because it’s my anniversary! And if you're part of the Facebook group, you’ve probably seen one of my very first videos, where I shared my wedding dress with all of you. I still love that dress. It’s short, pink, and it has pockets—seriously, my favorite dress I’ve ever had. And yes, it’s the dress I got married in.

EP112 - How to declutter the RIGHT things in your home Oct 17, 2019

So often we make progress in decluttering our home, or we want to begin, but we end up hyperfocusing on the WRONG things in our home. The things that really aren't making our day to day life overwhelming or hard. In this episode I help you learn to pay attention to what the trouble issues in your home are when it comes to your clutter and how to let it go.

Enroll in Clear Your Clutter here

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP111 - Declutter and curate your home with your inner child Oct 14, 2019

Decluttering doesn't have to be so heavy and hard. In this episode I share with you how you can make it lighthearted, fun and absolutely joyful again by taking a trip down memory lane to your childhood.

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

Stop Giving Away Clutter Oct 10, 2019

If you’re ready to stop the cycle of giving away clutter and want a clear, simple path to a clutter-free home, check out Decluttering Simplified. This course will walk you through everything you need to know, so you can stop feeling stuck and start feeling lighter—both in your home and in your life.

Because let’s be honest—life’s too short to be overwhelmed by stuff. It’s time to clear out the clutter and create the space and peace you deserve.

EP109 - Your clutter is making you so toxic Oct 07, 2019

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP108 - The magic you're seeking is in the work you're avoiding Oct 04, 2019

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP 107 - The laundry epidsode!! Sep 30, 2019

Come learn some truths about your laundry and your laundry piles!! Learn my SUPER simple laundry system that works for our family of six, and NO laundry piles. Then learn how to quickly, and simply declutter your clothes so you can too!

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP106 - the episode for when you’re not loving every second of your motherhood Sep 22, 2019

Sometimes we just don't DON'T enjoy motherhood, sometimes we may even regret becoming a mom because it gets so hard sometimes. This episode I talk to you about WHY you may be feeling that way because it's not that you aren't a good mom or weren't cut out for this. You are, but you have a lot of complexities to navigate. This episode teaches you how to get to a place where you are no longer hating your motherhood, but you also aren't expecting it to be rainbows and birds shooting out of your head every morning because it's so magical 24/7.

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

Minimalist lies we've been led to believe Sep 17, 2019

We all have misconceptions about minimalism and the minimalist lifestyle we have been led to believe that aren't true and hold us back!

They hold us back because we think that it has to be "by the rules" or we aren't doing it right or well enough and our minimalist club card will be taken!

We will be kicked out of the club and won't be allowed back in.. but guess what? That club doesn't exist and the card doesn't either so this is your permission to make minimalism work FOR you, however that looks.

In this episode we talk about

... common minimalist lies we are told and believe like...

... it's a form of deprivation - no decor, toys, white walls, no collections, no sentiments

... you have to have a tiny home and one kid

... you can only have the essentials

... and the TRUTH which is that true minimalism is making it work for you, in your own way

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

EP104 - How to find a place for everything in your home when everywhere is cluttered Sep 16, 2019

Today I give you a three step process to figure out HOW to find a place for everything in it's place when you're stuck in the cycle of trying to figure out where to put everything in an organized way in your home! PLUS how to deal with the stop/start cycle before you are finished with a decluttering project when you have kids and how to manage all the interruptions.

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

how to make your home easy to clean Sep 12, 2019

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.

EP102 - How to go with the flow when you're on a mission to declutter Sep 09, 2019

In this episode we talk about how to stay in the zone of decluttering when life happens and tries to de-rail you! These 5 tips will help you yell "plot twist!" and carry on with ease and joy - after all the whole reason you are doing this is to enjoy your life more, so don't forget to DO that while you declutter!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP101 - SURPRISE - I had a baby Sep 06, 2019

Hear why I kept my pregnancy a surprise! Welcome to the world Tara Nicole

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP100 - Self care for moms - it's not TREAT YO' SELF, and it IS possible, even necessary for moms Aug 29, 2019

Come hear some stories about

..the LIES I used to tell myself about self care

...What I used to think self care was

...The consequences of NOT practicing self care for me (and probably you too).

...Then what self care really is, and how to actually practice it as a mom

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP99 - 7 things to expect when you declutter Aug 29, 2019

In this episode I give you a list of 7 things to expect as you declutter your home. These things are univeral to all moms (self included) as they begin to declutter their homes. This will help you start, and finish decluttering your home and help keep your discouragement at bay.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP98 - How to find your motivation to declutter, and how to give yourself grace Aug 29, 2019

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

How to stay focused when decluttering Aug 29, 2019

Why Staying Focused is Key to Decluttering Success

Decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of stuff—it’s about creating a home and life that supports you. Staying focused on your goals will help you build a clutter-free space that brings you peace, freedom, and joy. But it takes commitment, and these accountability hacks will help keep you on track every step of the way.

Need Help Staying Focused on Your Decluttering Journey?

If you’re ready to declutter but struggle with staying focused, the Decluttering Simplified course is the perfect solution for you. With a solid plan to help you stay on task and easy-to-follow steps to keep you organized, you’ll be able to declutter your home efficiently—without losing focus.

This course will help you pick up right where you left off, so you can finally make progress without feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Click here to join Decluttering Simplified today and start making decluttering a reality!

EP96 - How to intentionally decorate your home Aug 29, 2019

Learn how to decorate your home without the headache! These practical tips for home decor allow you to find your personal style and create a space that feels good to you. We also talk about the effect white space has on your mental and emotional state of being and how powerful it is.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP 95 - How to delegate in your home and get HELP from your family Aug 29, 2019

Today we talk about how it feels to be the one doing ALL the work in the house.

WHY you are likely the one doing it all.

And HOW to delegate to your family so that you can get some much deserved HELP.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

How clutter affects your life Aug 29, 2019

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.

EP92 - Waking up before the kids, and morning routines Aug 29, 2019

No one really wants to wake up before their kids but sometimes, depending on the season of motherhood that you are in, what you aren't craving is more sleep. It's quiet, stillness and time for you before the demands of your day start to come at you.

In this episode we cover this idea and how to start waking up before the kids and how it might help you.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP90 - How to create organizational systems and routines the EASY way Aug 28, 2019

You are seeking the organizational systems and routines to make your life easier but there is one fatal flaw! You are doing the last step before the first step and that is...

Trying to organize and systematize way too much!

In this episode I teach you how and why too much stuff is not sustainable for you to try and get on top of and how once you declutter the organization and systems come EASY.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

Can clutter make you tired? Aug 27, 2019

Can Clutter Make You Tired?

As moms, we all know life can feel chaotic and make us tired. But can clutter make you tired, too? Between raising kids, managing household duties, and juggling everything else on our plates, it can sometimes feel like we’re fighting a never-ending battle against clutter in our homes. But today, I want to explore not just how clutter affects our lives but also how it impacts our energy levels.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT

... ways you fight your clutter and how much time and energy it really wastes for you

... examples of how my home works FOR me, not against me, and can do the same for you too

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

EP88 - How decluttering makes your postpartum phase easy Aug 26, 2019

Having babies and surviving the postpartum phase is hard enough. I learned the hard way that I was making that really intense and short window of life even harder on myself by living in a cluttered home that worked against me every day.

When I had my third baby I had discovered a secret to make it all easier - and that was decluttering so that I had the time and energy to pour into my postpartum phase with comfort, ease, love and in a home that was working FOR me, not one that I had to wake up and fight every day.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
.... what my first two postpartum phases were like pre-decluttering

...what my third postpartum phase was like post-decluttering

... Why I believe it was so easy with her

... how I spent my pregnancy and postpartum phase with her and set myself up for the postpartum phase I knew I wanted

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP87 - Simple routines that save our life during back to school! Aug 23, 2019

It's back to school time and as much as we all think it's the solution to the summer chaos we've been enduring, it's actually just a new form of crazy town.
It's so easy to fall behind but these simple routines you can implement will help you adjust easily and not fall behind on every day life!
Plus kids always appreciate consistency and predictability!

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... morning routines

...after school routines

... nightly routines

...weekend routines

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

Enroll in Toy, Clothes and Paper Decluttering 101

EP86 - Simplifying paper piles! Aug 22, 2019

I'm gettin' PAYper... not like the song all fun though. Getting paper all over the house, piled up, filling the drawers, and then the cabinets and then the boxes in the closet.

Today I share how we have gone digital to simplify the papers in our home, and how we manage all the papers coming in before they get the chance to die in a pile.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
....making the decision to go digital, or not

... speaking with professionals about what papers you truly need, and do not need

... the system we use for all the kid papers!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP85 - What comes first - decluttering or the time and energy to declutter? Aug 21, 2019

As moms we already have limited time and energy. We are pulled here, there and everywhere and feel like there is just never enough time OR energy to actually declutter. Let alone the time and energy at the same time to get things done.

In this episode I help you discover why any and all small progress you can make in your decluttering process matters and how even though it might seem small and insignificant - it is not!! Decluttering has a HIGH ROI meaning that you can spend ten minutes here and there and it will give you hours of your life back.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how time and energy doesn't just fall into your lap, and likely never will

... how much I get that there isn't really any "free" time but that you CAN find it

... why making small and incremental progress matters and DOES work in the short and long term

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP84 - Declutter so playing with and being present with your kids is easy AND fun Aug 20, 2019

How much do you actually play with your kids versus how much you actually WANT to play with them?

As moms we want to be there for our kids. We want to make memories with them. We want to have fun with them.

But the clutter in our home makes it so that you just can't because you are so distracted and overwhelmed by everything else that you can or should be doing.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... what it was like for me pre-decluttering when I tried to play with my kids

... how playing got REALLY easy and fun after we decluttered

... how your kids care less about the toys you give them to play with and more about how you actually play with them

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

Morning, night and back to school routines Aug 19, 2019

Your clutter is NOT true security!! We cling to clutter in the hopes of it being our savior one day. We think that it is financial security. We think that the power lies in our stuff - and I am here to tell you that is not true!!

Your clutter lies to you. It makes you live in the worst case scenario and keeps you stuck anticipating the worst, not realizing that moment will likely never happen and you are wasting all of your time on the struggle bus in your every day life.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT

... how clutter keeps you living in the worst case scenario

... how you are putting all of your power into pointless stuff instead of yourself

... learning what true security is and how to get it

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Having a hard time decluttering? Here's 3 reasons why Aug 15, 2019

If you’ve been having a hard time decluttering, these are just a few of the common reasons why. Whether it’s guilt over gifts, holding onto too many sentimental items, or the fear of being wasteful, these mental blocks can make it feel impossible to make progress.

If you’re ready to finally declutter your home, but you’re not sure where to start, I’d love to invite you to join my Decluttering Simplified program. It’s a step-by-step course specifically designed for moms, and it’ll guide you through the entire process of decluttering your home—without becoming a full-blown minimalist!

In this program, you’ll get all the tools and support you need to declutter, involve your family, and make the process feel manageable and even enjoyable. Ready to get started? Click here to learn more and start simplifying your home today!

And sometimes you just need a little more support than I can offer. If you need a licensed professional to help you declutter you can do that right here through Online-Therapy.com

EP81 - Pro tips for decluttering before you move! Aug 14, 2019

Pretty much everyone has said, or done the thing where we say we're just going to pack everything up and we'll declutter after we move. Which sounds nice, except MOST people - maybe even you do that, and then never finish unpacking those boxes because you don't know what they are, or how long they've been there, and it's a lot of freaking work.

So today I am going to give you some of my best moving tips - and I know a thing or two about moving because we've moved seven times in the last six years and we are VERY efficient.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
....why decluttering AFTER you move is a waste of your time and doesn't work

... How to be bold and let your stuff go instead of carrying it over into your fresh and new home

... Practical strategies for actually packing and moving

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP80 - The REAL price of your clutter Aug 13, 2019

Have you avoided decluttering because all you can see is the money spent on it all?? You're not alone. This is such a common block when it comes to letting go of your clutter so today we are going to get to the root of how your clutter has cost you so much money over they years, how decluttering SAVES you money and how to shift your perspective of only seeing your clutter in the form of dollar signs.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
.... 5 ways your clutter costs you money

... 3 ways it saves you money

... how to see your clutter for more than just dollars

... how it costs more than dollars - your time, energy, mental and emotional clarity, relationships and essentially your life

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Being stuck in a rut with your decluttering Aug 12, 2019

Feeling Stuck in a Rut? How to Break Free and Declutter Your Home

Being stuck in a rut can feel so overwhelming, especially when it comes to decluttering your home. Maybe you’ve tried to start, but you just don’t get anywhere, or the clutter keeps piling up faster than you can keep up with. Trust me, I’ve been there, and I totally get how frustrating it can be. But here’s the thing—you’re not stuck forever. In this post, I’m going to walk you through why it feels like you’re stuck and how you can break out of that rut and finally declutter your home for good.

Ready to Get Unstuck?

If you're feeling stuck in a rut and overwhelmed by the clutter in your home, I have the perfect solution for you: Decluttering Simplified. This course is designed to help you create a clear, step-by-step plan for decluttering your entire home in a way that fits into your busy mom life. You’ll get the guidance and support you need to stay focused, tackle each area without stress, and actually finish what you start.

With Decluttering Simplified, you won’t just declutter a little here and there—you’ll transform your home into a space that works for you, not against you. The course will walk you through each step, help you stay motivated, and make sure you have a solid plan to keep things on track, even when life gets busy.

Don’t stay stuck in a rut any longer. Join Decluttering Simplifiedand take control of your home today! You can find all the details here.

Let’s make your home the peaceful space you deserve!

EP78 - Simplified books - a kid's perspective Aug 10, 2019

Are you a book hoarder? Aren't all moms? More books means smarter kids and better readers, right?

Today I share with you why I actually DON'T believe that any more based on the experience of less books in my home and in my classrooms when I was a teacher.

And just for added measure I let me ten year old - who reads more than anyone I know - so much that I had to implement a no phones at the table rule for everyone, and a no books at the dinner table rule because she was missing all the conversation! She shares her favorites, her classics and is a living example of how too much of a good thing, even books, is never a good thing.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... what happened when I ditched our 6X6 foot closet of book storage

... why I think that less options is better for books

... how to give great book experiences for kids of all ages and include variety

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Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP77 - This ONE thing is causing you massive amounts of clutter Aug 09, 2019

After watching over 5,000 moms declutter their homes and decluttering my own home I can confidently say there is ONE commonality behind all the clutter we have and that is.... Our insastiable desire for variety and having ONE thing for every ONE specific need.

Today I help you realize why you really don't need as much variety as you think, how it is cluttering up your home, and draining your wallet. And of course what to do about it!

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT

... how variety is the cause of a ton of your clutter

... why you really don't need so much variety

... the idea that your stuff should make life easier, and having one item for every little thing makes your life way harder because you're managing all of that clutter

... every day examples of variety clutter you DON'T really need

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Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP76 - Clutter Chronicles - Coming Clean with Heather Aug 08, 2019

Heather's story is so inspiring. She is a regular mom who discovered decluttering while pregnant. As most of us do, we think that starting "later" is better than now because as moms - circumstances are never ideal! So she waited until after having her second child and life threw lemons at her hard.

She didn't let that stop her and in fact it was the catalyst to her choosing to take action on her home once and for all. The benefits she has experienced in the two short months are night and day and as she prepares to head back to work she can with ease because her home is now a place of peace and rest for her family, not just another to do list for her to complete.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how she thought she needed to get organized, and then learned... she really needed to declutter first!

... how her mindset has shifted from one who takes anything offered for free, to one of intentionally saying yes please and no thank you

... how she has shifted her perspective of the money she has spent and the value her clutter has to her NOW

... her experience with anxiety postpartum and how she thinks her clutter is related to that

... and so much more about the benefits she has experienced since choosing to declutter

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP72 - Motherhood Simplified - what it's all about and why I created it Jul 31, 2019

This episode was created to tell you exactly what Motherhood Simplified was created to do for you as a mom, and why I started it. I tell you the origin story of how I got started and that the catalyst to creating all of this was to offer moms like you a solution to the daily overwhelm from your clutter.

I give you all the details of what content I create AND break down all three of the Motherhood Simplified courses so that you know how which one is right for you and how it will help you in your motherhood.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... Why Motherhood Simplified was created and what it offers you

... What exactly each course is designed to help you with, and which one is right for you

... How courses are the most effective way to get help in decluttering and simplifying your life

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Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP70 Your clutter isn't that special Jul 29, 2019

The clutter you're clinging to, or trying to sell for way more than it's worth, and tricking yourself into thinking REALLY is valuable for that just in case moment... is the exact same stuff as Susy's down the street and Barbara's on FB marketplace. No one wants it. Not even you.

We all have our own clutter - and our clutter is the only clutter that is ACTUALLY useful for just in case, what if, saving money, and indicative of our kind heart because we kept everything that was every given to us...

But what if I told you that ALL of your stuff - is the exact same stuff that everyone else has. And all of those reasons are the exact same as everyone else's. And that no one's clutter is really that special and NOT every going to meet those imaginary scenarios that everyone has in their head?

Would you be brave enough to this episode and dare to shift your mindset about your clutter and see it for what it really is? An overabundance of stuff designed to steal your time, energy and in essence, your life.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the endowment effect and how it makes us think that our clutter is WAY more valuable and special because it's in our possession

... What you're keeping and why - spoiler alert after hundreds of responses from moms like you, everyone had the SAME ten answers. Your clutter isn't that special

... How to shift your perspective on your stuff and see it for what it really is, which is nothing great if we're being honest

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Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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...Home intentionally website

EP68 Simple organization that works with Ashley Strong of Home Intentionally Jul 25, 2019

Finally the answers to all of your organization questions that you have that I can't answer for you!!

Ashley Strong is a professional organizer and the other half to the decluttering puzzle. It starts with decluttering but once you're done with that you still have stuff and you're still needing a flow of organization the works for your home.

She gives you her best tips and tricks for all thing organizing in a way that will LAST.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... Common hacks and solutions for organization that people fall into that are impractical, inefficient and just don't work

... how to find a flow of organization in your home that works for you

...the difference between an organizational system, and organization snapshot and how to implement a SYSTEM

... her best kitchen organization tips

... her best organization tips for kids' rooms and shared spaces, and the things within it

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

... Get in touch with Ashley Strong -

... Her Facebook page

...Her Facebook group

...Her instagram
...Clutter Free Motherhood when you join this course you get access to the FREE organizational workshop Ashley has provided for the Clutter Free Motherhood course moms
...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"

Podcast website

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 krista@motherhoodsimplified.com

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

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP67 Decluttering is not wasteful - here is what is Jul 25, 2019

NOT decluttering is actually more wasteful than decluttering - because when you declutter you are being brave and bold enough to actually look at your consumption habits and past shortcomings and realizing that you don't actually have a problem of not enough, but a problem of too much.

We want to declutter and we have so many reasons WHY, and we have so many reasons we don't - one being that decluttering and letting things go can feel SO wasteful.
We see the potential in everything. We see something that someone, somewhere could use at some point.
We see piles and piles of stuff that will contribute to landfills and that makes us feel so bad.

But this is the hard truth - most of your clutter that you don't want - no one else wants. The waste is NOT in decluttering, or throwing things away. It's falling into the consumerism and overconsumption trap in the first place.
This is episode confronts this issue head on and teachers how to become a part of the long term solution, and not letting yourself continue to be a part of the problem.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... overconsumption and the fact that it is the reason for waste

...the REAL story behind where most of our clutter went when we let it all go

...clutter pile shifting on a global scale

... and the truth that you clutter really isn't that special, useful or needed by anyone

... Plus the one powerful lesson you can learn to actually make a change and be a part of the waste solution

Podcast website

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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Toy Story 4 Analysis Jul 23, 2019

Welcome to today's episode where we’re diving into the Toy Story 4 Analysis—but with a twist. We're talking about the important lessons from the movie without spoiling anything! If you’re like me, maybe you went into Toy Story 4 without remembering much about the first three movies (oops!). But, as I sat down to watch it, something clicked, and I knew I had to share the life lessons it brought up—especially about toys, letting go, and yes, decluttering!

Now that we've dived deep into the Story Behind Toy Story 4 and learned some surprising lessons about toys, it's time to talk about how to put those lessons into action. The truth is, Toy Story 4 gave us a heartfelt reminder about the importance of letting go, and that resonates with so many of us who are overwhelmed by too much stuff, especially toys. But I know, as a mom, decluttering can feel overwhelming. It’s hard to know where to start, what to let go of, and how to keep things from spiraling back into chaos.

That’s where Decluttering Simplified comes in.

Krista, the creator of Motherhood Simplified and host of the podcast, designed this course specifically for moms just like you. It’s not about decluttering in one mad rush or creating Pinterest-perfect spaces. It’s about practical, realistic steps you can take to simplify your home so you can finally breathe easier.

Here’s How Decluttering Simplified Can Help You:

Start Small, Stay Consistent:
Much like the lessons we learned from Toy Story 4 about focusing on the favorite toys and letting go of the ones that are just sitting there collecting dust, Decluttering Simplified teaches you how to start with small, manageable tasks. Whether it’s tackling a toy bin, a closet, or your kitchen, Krista helps you break down the process into bite-sized pieces that fit into your busy mom life. You don’t need hours of uninterrupted time—Krista knows that’s unrealistic for most moms. You just need the right strategy to make real progress.
Letting Go of Guilt: Just like the toys in Toy Story want to move on and be played with by someone new, Decluttering Simplified encourages you to let go of the guilt that often comes with getting rid of things. Krista emphasizes the importance of understanding that decluttering isn’t just about stuff; it’s about creating a home that works for your family. If something isn’t serving you or your kids, it’s time to move it on to someone who can use it.
Focus on the Favorites: As we saw in Toy Story 4, your kids have their core group of favorite toys. Krista’s course helps you identify those key items and create a system that allows your kids to truly enjoy their favorites without being overwhelmed by excess. Decluttering Simplified gives you the tools to assess what’s truly important and let go of the rest, so your home isn’t weighed down by things that aren’t meaningful.
A Long-Term Solution: One of the best parts about Decluttering Simplified is that it’s not just about getting your home decluttered once; it’s about keeping it that way. Krista teaches you how to maintain a simplified home so that the clutter doesn’t creep back in. You’ll learn how to shift your mindset around consumption and clutter, making your home a peaceful place where you can focus on what truly matters: your family.
Support for Every Stage of Mom Life: Whether you have toddlers or teens, Decluttering Simplified is designed with the realities of motherhood in mind. Krista herself is a mom of five, and she knows that different seasons of motherhood bring different challenges. The course meets you where you are—whether you’re overwhelmed by toys, clothes, or just general household stuff.

How Decluttering Simplified Relates to Toy Story 4

Think of the Toy Story 4 lessons we’ve explored:

The toys hidden away in the back of the closet? That’s the clutter sitting in your home, forgotten and unused.
The idea that toys want to move on to a new family? That’s your cue to let go of the things that no longer serve your family and pass them on to someone else.
The importance of favorite toys? That’s what Krista will help you focus on—keeping only what’s truly loved and needed.

By enrolling in Decluttering Simplified, you’re not just learning how to tidy up. You’re learning how to create a home that works for you, one that is peaceful, functional, and clutter-free. Just like in Toy Story 4, where the toys thrive when they’re loved and played with, your home will thrive when it's free of the excess, and only filled with what truly matters.

Ready to Start Your Own Decluttering Journey?

If the lessons from Toy Story 4 resonated with you, and you're ready to move from overwhelmed to organized, then it's time to join Decluttering Simplified. Krista’s program will guide you step by step, giving you the support, encouragement, and practical tools you need to create a home that feels light and manageable.

Imagine a home where toys are loved, not lost. A home where you can breathe easier, focus on your family, and spend less time managing stuff.

That’s what Decluttering Simplified can do for you. Click here

EP65 Clutter Chronicles - Coming Clean with Shamra Jul 22, 2019

Shamra joined Motherhood Simplified back when her conditions were less than ideal and what she describes as her lowest point in her motherhood. She didn't know what exactly she was looking for, and she didn't know how she was going to do it - with a newborn with some health issues, and a toddler but she took forward steps as much as possible whenever she could.

She is cute as a button, true to herself and works diligently every day to make her home, and life move closer and closer to what she wants it to be every single day.
Join the Motherhood Simplified group on Facebook to search for her progress pictures and join our sister group MSTV Cribz to follow along with her journey!

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
....How Shamra got started with a 3 month old with sever reflux, a toddler, and what she describes as feelings of depression, isolation and at her lowest point just prayed for a solution

...How she has shifted her mindset in powerful ways to help her declutter, learning that she really can't organize her clutter

... How she used to identify as an introvert and let herself become disconnected and isolated because her home was SO overwhelming and now that she has cleared out time and energy for the things that matter to her, has learned that she is actually extroverted and is loving the time and energy to give herself what she needs for social interactions

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Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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Is it normal to always be tired as a mom? Jul 18, 2019

Is It Normal to Always Be Tired as a Mom?

Yes, feeling tired as a mom is normal, but it doesn’t have to be your constant state of being. Feeling stuck in a rut can be overwhelming, but by recognizing the signs of burnout, getting back to the basics, asking for help, and reassessing your priorities, you can start to feel like yourself again. It’s possible to break free from that exhaustion and create a more balanced life.

Want More Support?

If you're ready to stop feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your clutter, check out my course, Decluttering Simplified. This step-by-step guide is designed for busy moms who need a practical plan to declutter their homes and create a space that feels manageable and peaceful. Get started today at Decluttering Simplified. You deserve a home that works for you, not against you.

Productivity Hacks For Moms Jul 17, 2019

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.

Tips for decluttering Jul 15, 2019

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving into productivity hacks and actionable tips for decluttering that can help you reclaim your time and energy as a busy mom. Whether you’re juggling the demands of kids, managing a household, or feeling stuck in an endless cycle of cleaning up, this post is here to guide you through some simple, yet powerful, strategies.

This post is based on a podcast episode from Motherhood Simplified, where Krista Lockwood shares her best insights into how decluttering can drastically improve your daily productivity. Along the way, we'll go through personal stories, practical tips, and some tried-and-true advice that will make decluttering feel more doable and less overwhelming. Let’s dive in!

Decluttering as a mom is all about finding what works for you and focusing on what’s most impactful. Use the tips for decluttering from this post to help you create more space and peace in your home. Remember to start with the areas that will give you the biggest return on investment, master time blocking for flexibility, and don’t be afraid to delegate tasks when needed.

For more guidance on decluttering, check out the Decluttering Simplified course by Krista Lockwood. It’s designed to help moms like you get rid of clutter, streamline routines, and take control of your home without feeling overwhelmed.

Ready to take action? Start small, stay consistent, and remember—you’ve got this!

EP57 Time ownership for moms and Motherhood Simplified challenge day one Jul 08, 2019

In this episode we recap day one of the Motherhood Simplified challenge. We talk about all things TIME as moms and get really clear on how you are spending your time and where they holes are.

This is not time management - it's SO much better because it really helps you get clear on where your time is going. You don't need more hours in the day, or legal organic healthy cocaine... you need to know what to do with your time and how to stop letting it get away from you!

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
....what is consuming you and taking your time

....what you are consuming and giving your time to

....figuring out what you can let go of

... how you are going to start letting go of things sucking your time away!

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Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP56 Strong opinions about clutter that will help you!! Jul 05, 2019

Today I share with you what those are and what the foundation of the Motherhood Simplified movement is based on.

Often times moms come into the Motherhood Simplified community with the same root issues but seeking the same bandaid solutions. I often find myself giving advice that I can FEEL through the internet that is frustrating to the moms I get to know becuase.... it's not the easy answer.

It's not the answer we're sold by Target and the Container Store and Home Goods. But these answers - which are my opinions - about clutter in the home and the impact it has on us are strong.

So strong that I will shout them from the rooftops to any mom who will listen because I know they will be infinitely more helpful to you than any fluffy, unopinionated, easy answer I can give you.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the strong, and sometimes unpopular opinions I have about clutter and how they will HELP you more than any weak, unopinionated bandaid solution

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Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP55 Why you should declutter BEFORE you have your baby Jul 03, 2019

This community is called Motherhood Simplified - so obviously we are in the seasons of having babies. One question I get often is "should I declutter before my maternity leave or during". I wholheartedly believe that BEFORE is the answer, and for so many reasons. In this episode I tell the story of my different postpartum experiences I have had. The good, the bad, the ugly and what I wish I would have known about decluttering BEFORE actually having the baby. Because for me, every time, the hard work comes after you have the baby. Especially if you already have other kids.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... why it's so important to muster up the energy you can while pregnant to declutter BEFORE the baby comes

... how much it will pay you if you DO this

... how to get started in the fastest, and simplest way without burning yourself out while pregnant before baby comes

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Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP52 How to get on the same page as your spouse about decluttering Jun 28, 2019

You WANT to declutter but your spouse disagrees and has different viewpoints as you when it comes to the stuff in your home. That is okay! You are not trapped, you are not helpless and you CAN make progress even if your spouse doesn't want to.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how to take action and inspire your husband

... why you need to just worry about yo' self and your own clutter

... how being a LIVING example is the BEST way to get your spouse on board

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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How to declutter when you have no time Jun 27, 2019

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.

EP50 How long it takes to declutter and why it feels like forever Jun 26, 2019

This episode is meant to prepare for how long it's really going to take you to declutter your home. There is not a specific timeline BUT I help you realize why you have so much stuff, how much there really is so that you can understand WHY it is going to take you more than one weekend or purging ten bags of stuff.

It's going to take time. Like anything worthwhile though, THAT'S OKAY and to be expected. You are going to earn this beautiful decluttered home and you are going to be so proud

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... Why it's going to take you longer than you think

... Why it's going to take you longer than you want

... the cycle of feeling like you are done, and then realizing there is actually a lot more to do

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP48 How to declutter when you're a perfectionist Jun 24, 2019

In this episode I share my old perfectionist life, how it negatively affected my life and how much more I enjoy my life, and how much more I actually do now that I have dropped the perfectionist label.

A big part of it started with ditching my clutter and freeing up the physical and mental space that I NEEDED in order to thrive. Perfectionism is really just a survival mindset with a ton of stage make up on hiding the REAL face behind it.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
.... how perfectionism actually holds you back from making progress and reaching your potential
... how to move past your perfectionism

...how decluttering is a cure for perfectionism and why you need to just dive into it now!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY

EP47 THE secret to making mom friends Jun 21, 2019

In today's episode I share my history of making mom friends and how I went from team no friends, don't need them, no time for them to having a strong support system of friends I love and cherish.

I share the number one secret to making friends that has helped me to find and keep the ones who make my life better.

Moms. Need. Friends.

Period.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how to go from seeing the flaws in all the friends around you, and BE the friend you want

... Realizing that you can't have friends if you only make it about you

... how to be self aware as a friend, and show up for people without conditions and expectations

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

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EP46 The secret to "doing it all" as a mom Jun 20, 2019

You know all those moms who do it all. Well, I know their secret and it's not what you think it is.

I'll be totally honest and LOVE being the one who "does it all", I am a 3 on the enneagram and it just is what it is and I am who I am. BUT I know the secret - and it's this... we do NOT do it all.

We eliminate the unnecessary, invaluable and time/energy suckers and focus on what matters MOST to us. That is the secret. It is that simple and that complicated.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... The number one and number two way moms who appear to do it all, ACTUALLY do it all

...What my life used to be like when I put on a show of having it all, and how it is now when I actually feel like I am doing it all

... Redefining what doing it all really means

... Not comparing your all to "her" all

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY