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Motherhood Simplified

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Welcome to Motherhood Simplified, a podcast for moms who want to declutter but don't want to become a full blown minimalist!

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Clutter Chronicles: Erica declutters again after having another baby!

March 26, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Join the April 2024 decluttering challenge Get into Decluttering Simplified

Decluttering skin care, cosmetics and tech for kids!

March 05, 2024 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MB

Clothes Decluttering 101 Join the Motherhood Simplified Facebook group to ask your question Try Bark for kids Submit your voice note question for the podcast! Submit your written question for the podcast!

Simplifying dishes & dish routines - listener question!

February 27, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Don't forget to submit your voice note here to get your question answered! Or submit a written question here! Join the Motherhood Simplified Group Here Follow me on IG and give us your best advice! Decluttering Simplified 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 ro...

Keeping small spaces organized

February 19, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Decluttering and Organizing Small Spaces Decluttering tips for convincing a spouse and managing a small living space for a family of six. Don't forget to submit your voice note here to get your question answered! Or submit a written question here! Join the Motherhood Simplified Group Here Follow me on IG and give us your best advice! Decluttering Simplified

gifters with poor boundaries - Decluttering advice from MS moms!

February 08, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MB

Don't forget to submit your voice note here to get your question answered! Or submit a written question here! Join the Motherhood Simplified Group Here Follow me on IG and give us your best advice! Get help communicating boundaries with gifts

Gift givers without boundaries - my take

February 08, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

"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! Don't forget to submit your voice note here to get your question answered! Or submit a written question here! Join the Motherhood Simplified Group Here Follow me on IG and give us your best advice!

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

January 30, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Submit a voice note question Submit a written question 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...

The ever-flowing, ever-present toy clutter - Listener question!

January 25, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 26.4 MB

Thank you so much for being a part of Motherhood Simplified! Submit a voice note question Submit a written not question Listen to past toy podcast episodes Get the Toy Decluttering course Get the Stop Re-cluttering course Ever felt like the toys and clutter in your home multiply overnight, especially with energetic kids in the mix? Join us as we navigate the turbulent waters of decluttering with precision and a touch of humor, sharing insights that will transform your space into a tran...

Listener questions - submit yours today!

January 18, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MB

Submit a voice note question to be answered on the podcast by Krista! Submit a written question to be answered on the podcast by Krista!

Things that make decluttering as a mom hard

January 16, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

An honest conversation about Goodwill Free training: How To Create Your Mom-Proof Decluttering Plan 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 ...

Reasons moms think they can't declutter

January 09, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

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. Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodS...

Why decluttering challenges work so well

January 02, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Get the free training to create your own mom-proof decluttering plan now! 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 th...

How to create a Mom-Proof decluttering plan

December 26, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Get the full workshop and experience for this training right here. Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

5 ways to create routines and chore systems that stick

December 19, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Motherhood Simplified course Super Simple Routines mini course Learn the 5 simple requirements for creating sustainable routines and habits at home with kids - including chore charts!! Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Should you have a toy rotation?

December 12, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Get the bank of toy podcasts all in one place right here. Get the toy course to just jump right into the toy decluttering steps and decision making, AND play room organization. Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

decluttering during life transitions

December 05, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Get into Decluttering Simplified Sentimental Items, Gifts & Special Occasion Clutter Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Setting boundaries during the holidays

November 28, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Sentimental Items, Gifts & Special Occasion clutter and boundary setting Join the FB group Follow me on IG Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

How to stop REcluttering

November 21, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

How to step REcluttering Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Part 3, life after clutter and how to not REclutter

November 14, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

How to stop REcluttering Join the FB group Follow & tag me on IG Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

how to declutter a whole house - part 2

October 02, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 28 MB

Join the Ghost Your Clutter Challenge Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

how to declutter an entire house - part 1

September 06, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MB

Get into Decluttering Simplified 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 ...

Simplifying the mother daughter relationship with Dr. Michelle Deering

August 29, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 57.7 MB

Get Dr. Michelle Deering's book What Mothers Never Tell Their Daughters Listen to Dr. Michelle Deering's podcast The Mother Daughter Connection Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

back to school routines! with kids over and under 3

August 22, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 26 MB

Decluttering Simplified now includes an entire course dedicated to simplifying your time. Enroll in Decluttering Simplified right here. Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Decluttering with kids under 3 and kids over 3

August 15, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 16.4 MB

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. Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

What my simplified life is really like

August 06, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MB

Listen in to Sarah and I here! She stayed with me for almost a week and shares the real deal about my simplified home Get the video, How To Have a Peaceful, Creative & Easy To Clean Up Home Join Decluttering Simplified here Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Kitchen counter clutter solution

July 12, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

Join Decluttering Simplified with the Motherhood Simplified bonus here Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

A life update - what season of life I am in right now!

July 05, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Join the Motherhood Simplified group here Join Decluttering Simplified here Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Can moms have nice things?

June 30, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MB

Join the Motherhood Simplified Facebook group Join Decluttering Simplified here Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Is it clutter, or is it life with kids?

June 20, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Get the free training here. As moms a lot of our every day life mistakenly becomes labeled as clutter, and it's not really. Toys - Clothes - Dishes - Papers/school and art work It becomes clutter when... It doesn't fit in to the space you have, or is beyond your clutter threshold. Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Generational clutter and the stuff you are given by family

June 06, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 20.9 MB

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? Decluttering Simplified 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 Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Declutterin...

Montessori style decluttering

May 02, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

You don't need "montessori toys"... here's the basis of Montessori... Get this free workshop to start and finish decluttering your home Mentioned in this episode: How to start & finish decluttering your home as a mom https://motherhoodsimplified.com/pod-free-video/ How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Clothes decluttering & management

April 25, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

https://motherhoodsimplified.com/dip-podcast/ 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. Mentioned in this episode: How to ...

3 ways I help my kids declutter

April 11, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

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. Episode links: How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/3-ways-i-help-my-kids-declutter 1. I tell them openly about why I am getting rid of my own things. Tod...

Why I decluttered everything down to one suitcase per person

April 04, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

When we decluttered down to one suitcase each, here are some things you need to know about that. Episode links: How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/why-i-decluttered-everything 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 f...

7 benefits of decluttering for moms

March 28, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Get excited because these 7 benefits are possible for you and your home!! Episode links: How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/7-benefits-of-decluttering-for-moms You've been around for a while now and have maybe seen how that little time above will turn into a big red "Oh no, you missed this opportunity!". And it's because I know that the moms who have ...

The biggest misunderstanding about decluttering as a mom

March 21, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

This is the top misunderstanding I see moms have that holds them back from decluttering. Episode links: How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/biggest-misconception-about-decluttering-as-a-mom For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to Here's the problem with being introduced to a totally new idea or concept: People don't know ho...

What it's really like to declutter with kids at home

March 14, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

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. Episode links: How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/3-reasons-decluttering-cant-wait 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 ar...

3 reasons decluttering cannot wait if you are a mom

March 07, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

This episode discusses why decluttering cannot keep being pushed to the bottom of your to do list. Episode links: How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/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 o...

how to get to maintenance mode with your decluttering

February 28, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Workshop: How to Have a Home that is Peaceful, Inspires Creativity, and is Easy to Clean Up Course: Decluttering Simplified 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?...

Decluttering & Weeding Your Home

February 21, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 11 MB

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...

Decluttering Won't Work if You Keep Doing This

February 14, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MB

How much you declutter won't matter if you don't stop or slow the clutter from coming in. Decluttering and then bringing more stuff into your home as quickly as it leaves is going to drive you bananas. In today's episode, I share the first ground rule I teach all moms that take the Decluttering Simplified course to help them keep from bringing more stuff into their homes as they're decluttering and how to get the best results when decluttering. Free Workshop: How to Have a Home that is Peac...

Good Toys vs. Bad Toys to Declutter

February 07, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 14.5 MB

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. Decluttering Intro Pack For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/good-toys-vs-bad-toys-to-declutter/ (opens in a new tab) Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Declutter...

Decluttering Without Waste

January 31, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MB

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 note...

A Home That Doesn't Deprive OR Overwhelm Your Kids

January 24, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MB

You want to give your kids a great childhood that doesn’t deprive or overwhelm them and sets them up for success. You also want them to grow into adults who know how to care for their things and can feel that their mom cared for them deeply in their childhood days. You may have heard people say that moms who declutter deprive their children somehow. In today’s episode, I’m shedding light on this belief and explaining how decluttering creates a peaceful home for which your children will enjoy...

Decluttering and the Mental Load for Mothers

January 17, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 13.8 MB

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. For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, click here. Mentioned in this episode: How To Cre...

An Assumption Moms Make About Organized Moms

January 10, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 15.3 MB

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 episod...

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

January 03, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 42.3 MB

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 Join the ADHD reset here Listen to the Vision Driven Mom here Connect with Tracy on Instagram here Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/...

Re-Release: Post Holiday Decluttering Tips

December 27, 2022 09:54 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MB

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/ Mentioned in this ep...

Intentional Shopping Tips for Moms

December 20, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 17.7 MB

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 Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan

Why I Changed My Mind About Experience Gifts

December 13, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MB

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/ Mentioned in this episode: How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan Go to Motherho...