The Minimal Mom

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What Really Happened with Cas from Clutterbug Dec 22, 2023

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Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB

The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94 right now - normally $597!)

The Next ALL DAY DECLUTTER is Saturday, Jan. 13 - replays available if you can't join us live (Payment plan available, too!)

Today I'm joined by Cas from Clutterbug. She is a colleague and friend and I'm really looking forward to visiting with her today!

Here is what we talked about today:

00:00 The Minimal Mom & Cas from Clutterbug
01:37 Making Friends
04:35 Her Flooded House
09:46 What did she love about the new house
19:14 Why no home inspection?
22:49 Do you have a house keeper?
28:15 How have the kids dealt with moving?
29:52 Has she been called to any emergencies?
35:55 Emotional experience at ADHD conference
49:50 How is your relationship with food now?
52:35 Follow up on dog that passed away at kennel
54:20 What do you want for Christmas this year?

Ask Me Anything and why I haven’t talked about THIS Dec 15, 2023

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Today I answer YOUR questions! May I also ask you a question: Were you able to acheive your decluttering goals in 2023? If now, may I help you more closely?

The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94 right now - normally $597!)

Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.minimal.mom/

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

- Do you & Diana pay each other?
- What are you looking forward to in 2024?
- What if I feel stuck decluttering?
- If you had free time, how would you spend it?
- How do I declutter hobby stuff?
- What to do with an unfinished scrapbook?
- Why don't you talk about foster care?
- Will you help others declutter again?
- What are your favorite minimalists books?
- Does minimalism always lead to contentment?
- Will you talk about homeschooling?
- Favorite thing about being minimalist family?
- Have you offended people by giving away their gifts?
- What to say if decluttered a gift & they ask?
- Advice for decluttering while pregnant & nesting?
- Suggestions for decluttering while moving?
- What is the right amount of home decor?
- Do your kids get allowance?
- How to say no to well meaning family?
- How can I feel done with decluttering?
- What happened with your bread making?
- Favorite Christmas Tradition?
- How do you & your family spend winter evenings?
- How much time do you declutter weekly?
- 28k pics on my phone, solution?
- Favorite coffee to drink or make?
- What do I do with old year books?
- Can we see you kids' rooms?
- Do you have a set day you grocery shop?

LINKS MENTIONED:

FREE Homeschool Workshop: https://www.theminimalmom.com/offers/3ekLnfEY

Diana's Channel (Home Goods Shop with Us!): https://youtu.be/rGk9nYKfhEo?si=VOqZ7bBsjKEcOFVO

My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/minimalmom

Simplicity Parenting: https://amzn.to/3tbyxTL

Bank Zipper Pouches: https://amzn.to/41wwk1R

Bank Envelopes: https://amzn.to/4ak9u1w

App for Sorting Photos: Good Ones

Miss Freddy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss.freddy/

Breadmaker that I use for Sourdough: https://amzn.to/3GI26j1

NEED HELP WITH ANYTHING? Support@TheMinimalMom.com

Thank you so much for listening and could I ask a favor? Would you mind subscribing? It helps the podcast be recommend to more friends. Thank you! Dawn

The Secret to Successful Meal Planning & Cooking at Home Dec 11, 2023

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Is the thought of dinnertime stressful and full of overwhelm? Has meal planning failed for you in the past?

Listen in as Lauren as Liz from Tastes Better from Scratch talk with Dawn on how to implement simple steps that allow dinnertime to turn from a stressful event to a great time bringing your family together. When you have a plan, cooking can become a joyful experience!

IN THIS EPISODE:

-The passion behind cooking from scratch

-Handling recipe overwhelm

-5 key values to help get organized with meal planning

-How simplifying kitchen inventory can help

-GEM: Where to start (minute 12:50)

-Involving kids in the kitchen

ABOUT LAUREN AND LIZ: Lauren Allen grew up in a home where everything was made from scratch; from egg noodles and chicken stock to jam and bread. Upon leaving home and entering the world of dreary college cafeteria food, she, along with her twin sister, Liz, were eager to compile their treasured recipes into an online collection, and Tastes Better from Scratch (TBFS) was born!

Tastes Better from Scratch creates approachable, delicious recipes you can count on, and is bringing the JOY back to cooking: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/

Download their FREE weekly meal plans that include a grocery shopping list with budget information. You can create your own meal plan with your favorite recipes, or you can use our preset meal plans, and even customize them in case there’s a recipe you want to swap out: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/category/meal-plan/

Check out the Tastes Better From Scratch Cookbook to find recipes for every meal of the day, and more, as well as a variety of different cuisines: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/cookbooks/
Thank you so much for listening and could I ask a favor? Would you mind subscribing? It helps the podcast be recommend to more friends. Thank you! Dawn

Clutter, Anxiety & What We Can Do About It with Dr. John Delony Dec 08, 2023

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Today I visit with Dr. John Delony about the real cost of clutter on our lives and mental health. There is a strong connection between clutter and stress and anxiety and yet it's not wrong that we keep things hoping for security.

IN THIS EPISODE:

- Why do we keep this stuff? 03:28
- Decluttering induced anxiety
- The 6 Daily Choices for Less Anxiety
- 90 Days to a Non-Anxious Life 16:45
- How to Instantly feel better 19:56
- The 40% Rule
- GEM: Anxiety & Kids (Minute 31:37)

Building a Non-Anxious Life Book: https://amzn.to/46EVXhQ

The Dr. John Delony Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDrJohnDelonyShow

90 Days to a Non-Anxious Life Video: https://youtu.be/7GLLJLbd9zM?si=s2L_9pn-6OFwcy91

5 Steps from Surviving to Thriving in Motherhood Dec 05, 2023

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Are you in survival mode as a mom? Do you frequently feel overwhelmed and like you just aren't doing this right? Do you want to learn a better way?

With candor and warmth, Jessica delves into the heart of motherhood, addressing the challenges that many moms face in feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and constantly on the brink. Throughout this episode, Jessica unravels practical strategies and mindset shifts that empower mothers to reclaim their joy and purpose amidst the chaos of everyday life.

IN THIS EPISODE:
- Navigating really hard seasons as a mom
- The 5 Step Path from Surviving to Thriving
- Understanding the truth about Survival Mode
- Re-entry when your support has gone home
- Normalizing and the power of "Good Enough"
- Circle of Concern vs. Circle of Influence
- GEM: Helping her pessimistic son have a more positive attitude (minute 20:13)
- The power of decluttering to be a better mom

ABOUT JESSICA: Jessica Jackson is a homeschooling mother of four children, host of the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast and creator of Thriving in Motherhood Planner and Journal. Jessica is determined to not only enjoy motherhood, but to build a strong family and become better in the process. Along the way she's become well practiced in thriving through survival mode while experiencing difficult pregnancies, health challenges, and multiple cross country moves. Jessica loves empowering women to thrive in every season of motherhood and see the joy and growth in everyday life.

Download the Free 5 Step Path From Surviving to Thriving Checklist here: https://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/checklist/

Jessica's Website & Podcast: https://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/

Thank you so much for listening and could I ask a favor? Would you mind subscribing? It helps the podcast be recommend to more friends. Thank you! Dawn

How to find time & energy to declutter (when life doesn’t allow for it) Jun 03, 2023

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How do you declutter when you have little kids at home and no extra time or energy to dedicate to it? Today we'll answer two listener questions. The first is about finding motivation when there seems to be no extra time to declutter. The second is about knowing how far to go with minimalism and how to maintain it.

How to get dads and kids to help more with Tidy Dad May 30, 2023

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Today I'm joined by Tyler from Tidy Dad. Tyler is a New York school teacher, writer, husband and dad to three young girls. Through his Tidy Dad blog and Instagram account he shares tips to help you develop systems, rhythms, and routines for tidying, cleaning and organizing. His tactics are practical and inspiring and he offers great advice for involving all of our family members in the keeping of our homes.

You can find Tyler here:

Tidy Dad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tidydad/

Tidy Dad Website: https://thetidydad.com/

Q&A: How to Handle Kids Sentimental Items & Baby Gear May 25, 2023

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Kids stuff! There is SO much stuff that comes along with having kids! The good news is: you don't have to keep it all! Today we'll talk about how you can very confidently know what to keep and what to let go when it comes to children's items.

Solve your closet TODAY! May 17, 2023

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Today I'm joined by Courtney Carver from Be More with Less and Project 333. Courtney says that Be more with less means: Be more you. Give yourself all the space, time and love to remember who you are. Living with less clutter, busyness, stress and simplifying your life will help you make the room to do what you need to do. Simplifying my life gave me the space, time, and love to be more me, and the following practices led me back.

Find Courtney here: https://bemorewithless.com
Learn more about project 333 here: https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/