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Sustainable Minimalists

Creating eco-minimalist, non-toxic homes (without the extra work). Although minimalism has experienced a rebirth in recent years, the "less is more" movement has been around for centuries. Yet today's minimalist influencers have resurrected minimalism with a decidedly consumerist spin, as modern minimalism is nearly synonymous with decluttering. While there's a lot of chatter about tidying, it's radio silence and crickets when it comes to sustainability. The result? Aspiring minimalists find themselves on an endless hamster wheel of buying, decluttering, buying more, and purging again. Overemphasizing decluttering and underemphasizing the reasons why we overbuy in the first place is thoroughly inconsistent with slow living as a movement; consumption without intention is terrible for the planet, too. Your host, Stephanie Seferian, is a stay-at-home/podcast-from-home mom and author who believes that minimalism, eco-friendliness, and non-toxic living are intrinsically intertwined. She's here to explore the topics of conscious consumerism, sustainability, and environmentally-friendly parenting practices with like-minded women; she's here, too, to show you how to curate eco-friendly, decluttered homes (without the extra work).

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Latest Episodes:

HEADLINES: Tornado Alley, Electric Scooters, Big Oil Apr 07, 2023

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The enviro-news you need to know for Friday April 7, 2023:

[00:30] Changing tornados and tornado seasons

[4:00] Amazon.com and the problem with climate "pledges"

[5:30] Paris's electric scooters problem

[10:00] Big Oil in the Niger Delta

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De-Influenced Apr 06, 2023

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Chances are we've all been influenced to buy something at least once before. But the rise of influencer marketing is a different beast that has fundamentally altered the way brands sell to consumers.

On today's show I suggest 5 ways to be influenced less.

Here's a preview of the tips we're discussing today:

[13:00] Think of influencers not as friends but as salespeople

[15:00] Look for these FTC disclosures

[18:00] Know thyself by decluttering

[21:00] Raise the buying bar

[25:00] It's not a deal if you don't need it

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Decluttering Through Grief Apr 04, 2023

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After losing a loved one, deciding what to do with their possessions is a complicated process. We humans tend to attach sentiment to physical things; it's no surprise, then, that many of us find ourselves suffering over not just the loss of life but also over the perceived loss of memories embedded within their belongings.

Today's conversation offers insight into decluttering through grief. Krista St. Germain is a Post-Traumatic Growth and grief expert; she's also a widow who believes that pain is inevitable but whether or not we suffer is entirely within our control.

Here's a preview:

[6:00] How to know when the time is right to sort through your deceased loved one's belongings (and where to start)

[9:45] Here's how facing sentimental clutter head-on fits within the grieving process

[22:00] Where to start and how to keep going: Krista's best tips

[27:00] Practical ways to steer clear of indecision drama

[30:00] How to best memorialize a loved one without keeping every single thing

Resources mentioned:

The Widowed Mom Podcast
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HEADLINES: Kids V. State, Smart Tech & Duluth Mar 31, 2023

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The enviro-news you need to know for Friday March 31, 2023:

[00:30] iPhone's new eco-feature

[4:00] Bee brains

[7:30] Kids v. Montana

[12:00] Why is Duluth, Minnesota suddenly popular?

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Recycling The Unrecyclable Mar 30, 2023

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"I wish you would do an episode on TerraCycle. They have been in the news about not truly recycling the items they collect [and] their boxes are expensive. Am I wasting my money?"

Here's a preview:

[3:30] The Number One difference between TerraCycle's sponsored waste program and zero waste boxes

[7:00] Have you seen the that cool infinity logo on products? Here's what it means

[13:30] What happened to Loop?

[19:00] Two 'gotcha' moments and a lawsuit

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The Decor Trend Bandwagon Mar 28, 2023

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Furniture and decor trends can be tempting. But trends peak then inevitably decline; after just a few years, our choices re: side lamps, accent chairs and everything in between often become (gasp!) outdated.

It's true: hopping on and off the trend bandwagon can leave us broke and wasteful. On today's show interior designer Betsy Helmuth first offers this spring's biggest decor trends, then together we make them eco-conscious.

Here's a preview of the spring decor trends we're tweaking today:

[4:30] Moody maximalist wall colors

[9:00] Large-scale natural stone

[14:00] Embellished window treatments

[22:00] Doorknobs, pulls, and other metal finishes

[30:00] Statement lamps

Resources mentioned:

Van Deusen Blue paint by Benjamin Moore
Rub and Buff
CoolKnobsAndPulls.com
Episode #239: How To Find Your Home Decor Style
Annie Sloan chalk paint
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Affordable Interior Design podcast

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Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

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HEADLINES 3/24/23: Forever Chemicals, Slow Burn TV & Berries Mar 24, 2023

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The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 24, 2023:

[00:30] Potential PFAS regulation?

[3:30] The planet's enduring fever

[8:30] 'Slow burn' television

[12:00] We want what we want when we want it: Our love of off-season produce

Resource mentioned:

Episode #264: Forever Chemicals

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Junk Culture Mar 23, 2023

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Goody bags, Easter baskets, and other junk culture opportunities: Revisiting the cheap plastic toys conundrum.

Here's a preview:

[3:00] Everybody hates goody bags, so why are we still giving them?

[8:00] The history of gifting: 4 reasons why humans are wired to give gifts

[20:00] Words of encouragement for listeners reluctant to go against the grain

[27:00] 5 things to consider re: hosting a no-present birthday

Resources mentioned:

Episode #253: Everything Eco-Minimalist Birthdays
Episode #8: How To Host a No-Presents Birthday
Email me your best junk-culture free birthday hacks! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

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Edit Your Life Mar 21, 2023

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Life is noisier, messier, and more complicated than ever. In our quest to keep up, we can try to do it all—with mixed results.

Instead of life passively happening TO us, we each have the power to create the life we want to live. On today's show: A conversation with author Elisabeth Sharp McKetta about figuring out what matters most and hitting delete on what doesn’t.

Here's a preview:

[7:00] Before we edit, we must first examine: 3 questions to regularly ask when seeking a life of intention

[9:30] The paradox of choice, plus: Why many of us rarely go after our first choice

[16:00] Words of encouragement for listeners who examine their life and don't like what they see

[21:00] Using your unique "core competencies" as organizing principles when editing your life

[27:00] Editing for generosity: How to edit your narrative to benefit the collective

[33:00] Elisabeth and Stephanie's thoughts on enjoying life despite the world's messiness

Resources mentioned:

Edit Your Life: A Handbook For Living With Intention In A Messy World
The Mother-Daughter Puzzle by Rosjke Hasseldine
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HEADLINES 3/17/23: Lab-To-Table, Bumpy Flights & Alt. Jet Fuel Mar 17, 2023

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The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 17, 2023:

[00:30] Lab-to-table dairy

[4:00] Norfolk Southern's dioxin problem

[7:45] A failed levee and aging infrastructure

[12:00] Bumpy flights and climate change

[14:30] Cooking oil jet fuel?

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