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| 129: Priorities, Time, Goals, and Raising Little Humans (Interview with Holly) | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:59:28 | |
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| 128: SHR Workshop Day 4 | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:27:58 | |
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| 119: Make Your Own Decisions | 22 Apr 2022 | 00:13:23 | |
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| 37: Create Daily Habits that will Transform Your Day | 23 Jan 2020 | 00:28:06 | |
We often go about our day on autopilot.
We want to make changes, work towards goals, and become a better version of ourselves, but we do the same things everyday without giving much thought to how we’re spending our time.
Let’s talk about how you can create daily habits that will simplify your day and give you more time for the things that are important to you.
If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t get out the door on time in the morning, or why the bedtime routine takes forever, or why you can’t find 15 minutes to read your bible each day, it likely comes down to the habits you’ve created.
I’m a big believer in the power of routines for parents and kids. Routines are made up of small habits you do regularly, in a specific order, that maintain a good flow. The beauty of habits is, once you have a habit developed, you no longer have to think through each step, allowing you more time to focus on other things.
This week on The Simple Home Podcast, we talk about the importance of habits and how to use them to transform your day.
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| 36: Active Spaces, Drop Zones, and Paper Clutter | 16 Jan 2020 | 00:38:11 | |
There are problem areas in every house. Areas where you constantly drop items instead of putting them away. Areas where you and your family are coming in and out of frequently. Areas that collect items quickly and haphazardly.
I like to refer to these areas as active areas and drop zones.
Active areas and drop zones can be the hardest to declutter because the clutter just keeps building up. In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast we’re going to tackle these difficult areas so you can create systems that take away the frustration of active areas and drop zones.
There is also nothing more stressful than a pile of unsorted papers. Paper often ends up on our counters and is the biggest problem in drop zones or active areas in your home. For this reason, we’ll also discuss how you can manage the paper that comes into your house. It’s easier than you think.
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| 9 Ways to Make Time for Decluttering Your Home | 09 Jan 2020 | 00:19:17 | |
Learning how to make time to declutter is the first step to gaining the momentum you need to declutter your house. Getting started with decluttering can be very difficult.Decluttering takes time and time is something most people are lacking. No matter how excited you might be to declutter your house, you will likely get stuck, not knowing when to get it done.
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, we’ll talk about 9 different ways to find time to declutter. Making time for decluttering may seem daunting, but one of the main benefits of living in a clutter free space is getting more time back. Investing the time needed in the early stages will pay you back greatly in the future.
I know it feels hard. It’s no easy task to decide to simplify, but you can do it and you’re going to love having less stuff, so don’t give up!
Use these tips to find a few extra minutes to declutter your house. As soon as you do, you’ll have more time to do the things you really want to do.
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| Setting Goals for the New Year- Designing a Home and Life You Love | 26 Dec 2019 | 00:27:49 | |
As you look to the new year, you’re likely setting goals and dreaming of what the new year will bring.
It’s always fun to have a fresh start and the excitement can help you accomplish a lot. But setting goals for the new year is more than just coming up with the ideas.
How do you create a life you love and set goals that help you get closer to that life? It all starts with getting clear on what that life looks like for you. The 6 different things we talk about in this episode of The Simple Home Podcast will help you find clarity and set goals for the new year that move you closer to a home and life you love.
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| 033: 15 Things I Simplified This Year to Move Towards Simple Living | 18 Dec 2019 | 00:29:12 | |
Simplifying your house and your life is a journey that takes time. It’s like peeling an onion. You can do it layer by layer. As you get rid of the first layer, you get more confident and are able to try the next layer.
Over the past few years we’ve been working hard to simplify our house and make our lives feel lighter and more intentional. We’ve decluttered a lot of our stuff, down sized our home, created routines and rhythms that make for a smoother day and more. I’ve learned so much along the way and realize that each step has created a snowball effect that makes every other area feel more manageable.
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, I walk you through 15 areas I simplified this year, and how you can streamline the same areas in your house.
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| 032: Overcoming Perfectionism and Finding Yourself as a Mom | 11 Dec 2019 | 00:30:31 | |
Perfectionism and comparison in motherhood is a common struggle.
Mom guilt can rob you of the true joy of being a mom and paralyze you from growing into the mom and woman you're made to be.
Jamie Weisler, from Divinely Equipped, shares her story with this struggle and how she got to the other side on The Simple Home Podcast today. She shares how she found herself to be frustrated, overwhelmed, yelling and nagging, and this became her normal.
Now Jamie supports other moms as they find their identity in motherhood and learn to live without the guilt, perfectionism, and comparison that motherhood often brings.
If you’ve ever felt like everyone else has it all together and you’re the only one who can’t keep up, this episode is for you. This conversation with Jamie will encourage you in your journey. You are enough and the perfect mom for your kids!
She also reminds us how important it is to take care of ourselves so we’re more capable of taking care of others without feeling completely defeated.
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| 031: Create A Lighter, More Enjoyable Holiday Season | 05 Dec 2019 | 00:32:02 | |
Do you ever get to the end of the holiday season and feel like you missed it all?
Rather than a simple holiday season with family and friends, you ended up running the rat race with everyone else.
This year, let's change that. Let's create a lighter holiday season that leaves us feeling refreshed and rejuvenated heading into the new year. Let's make space for the things we want to do and say no to everything else.
Much of the stress of the holidays comes from gift giving and shopping. The traditional view of Christmas is a tree over flowing with toys on Christmas morning. But what usually happens is these gifts are enjoyed in the moment of opening and then discarded for the next thing and everyone's left feeling a bit deflated.
If you wish you could make gift giving (especially to your kids) easier, more enjoyable, and more meaningful as well as keep your holiday season filled with joy, not stress, this episode is for you.
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| 030: Find balance and simplicity in the chaos of motherhood- Interview With Shanna From Hello Beautiful Chaos | 28 Nov 2019 | 00:33:01 | |
We’ve all heard the saying, “I was a really good mom before I had kids.”
Balancing motherhood and life is hard and can often feel overwhelming.
You’re trying to take care of your kids, manage a house, get meals on the table, take care of yourself, be present, be a good wife, be a good friend, be a good mom, and on and on. It’s no wonder that many of us feel like we’re failing and can’t keep up.
It’s easy to feel defeated when you look at the highlight reel on social media. You wonder why everyone else seems to have it all together and you can’t seem to balance motherhood and life. You’re not alone. I promise, if you talk to any mom, you’ll find we all feel the same way.
But you were made for this job. You were made to be a mom to the kids you have and you are equipped to do so.
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| 029: Theresa Haddow On Family Time, The Importance Of Art, And An Amazing Non-Toy Gift For Kids | 20 Nov 2019 | 00:34:10 | |
I think we would all agree that the reason we want to simplify our lives is to enjoy more quality time with the people we love, doing the things we want to do. But we look at Pinterest and Facebook and see all the activities we’re supposed to be doing, that even family time feels overwhelming. It’s impossible to keep up and do it all.
With that said, you probably do want to enjoy a few crafts or other activities with your children from time to time.
I get it. I’ve had that experience where I find the perfect craft online, I spend hours getting it all ready, I think I’m going to have a blast with my kids, but instead we’re all frustrated by the end and the whole experience is a mess.
This week on The Simple Home Podcast, my guest Theresa Haddow, the founder of The Create Kit, talks about her monthly subscription box that makes crafting with kids easy and fun. She had these same struggles, but knew she wanted to craft with her kids as they grew. She knows the value in arts and crafts from an early age and wanted to simplify the whole process for herself and other parents struggling with the same thing.
One of my favorite parts of her subscription is what an amazing non-toy gift this would make for any child or mother in your life.
I love finding gifts that are meaningful and that don’t add one more toy to our house, and this one is perfect. It comes in the mail, is incredibly reasonably priced, and there are many different packages available to suit your needs. If you also love to give (or get) non-toy gifts for your kids, you’ve got to check these out.
If you’ve ever wished you could include arts and crafts in your child’s life, more regularly, but can’t seem to find the time, this episode is a must.
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| 028: Paper Clutter And Kids- What To Do With Schoolwork, Artwork, And Other Kid Papers | 14 Nov 2019 | 00:36:42 | |
I know I'm not the only parent who gets piles of papers from my kid's school every week. From notes to fliers, to artwork, and school work. It is a constant source of paper clutter that I'm battling daily.
Even if you don't have school age kids yet, I bet you get paper from the library, the dentist or doctor, artwork your child does, stuff from daycare, and more. The paper clutter that comes into our homes from our weekly mail is a lot, but add on the paper that comes from our kids and it can quickly get overwhelming.
On this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, we're going to conquer the paper clutter.
You'll learn how to manage the endless stream of clutter and curate a few special pieces for your children as they grow.
Instead of keeping boxes of schoolwork, you'll learn an easy system for keeping the memories in a simple way that will allow you and your kids to enjoy them.
No more piles of papers on your counter and your desk top, begging for your attention.
Instead, put systems in place that make piles unnecessary and easy to handle.
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| 118: Micro Changes = Big Changes | 15 Apr 2022 | 00:16:15 | |
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, we talk about the theory of Kaizn and how making micro changes can change your life. Kaizn, is a theory that originated in the 1940’s. During a time when many factories in America needed to make improvements in order to be successful. Factory owners were encouraged to make small changes for continuous improvement rather than a complete overhaul of the factory. This proved to be incredibly successful and was then taught to the Japanese in order to help their economy bounce back after World War 2. The Japanese named the theory Kaizn, meaning continuous improvement. This theory can be applied to our lives as well. It’s not just a powerful strategy for large corporations. As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. Links From This Episode:
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| 027: The Secret To Getting Your Time Back As A Busy Mom | 07 Nov 2019 | 00:38:19 | |
If you're anything like me, you struggle to get everything done in a day and often feel like you can't fit in the important things.
You need a way to find more time in your week!
This week on the Simple Home Podcast I interviewed Jamie Dadant. She's an expert when it comes to finding extra time in your day and setting your priorities so you can feel good about what you've accomplished by the end of each week. She breaks down 5 simple steps you can take each week to find 5 or more extra hours of time. I learned so much from this episode and was easily able to take her tips and apply them to my life right away. These are my favorite kinds of episodes. (Practical and easy to implement!) The best part is, Jamie gives you a free PDF worksheet to walk you through the process she outlines in the episode. Make sure to download the worksheet before you listen.
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Learning how to find more time and use your time with intention will change your life. No longer will you constantly say, "I'm busy", or feel drained at the end of every day.
Learn how to use this 5 step process to plan your week.
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| 026: The 6 Phases Of Successful Decluttering And Organization | 31 Oct 2019 | 00:28:25 | |
Have you ever been in the never ending cycle of organizing and reorganizing and putting things in new containers, and moving things to a new room and organizing again? It feels like it never stops, doesn’t it? I know this all too well from my own experience. Decluttering and organization can be never ending.
The terms, organization and decluttering, often get confused. Or the decluttering phase gets overlooked completely.
Organization looks different for everyone. Being organized is about creating spaces and systems that make your life easier, not just prettier. There are a few steps to put into place to ensure your organization systems work so you can get out of that never ending cycle we talked about above.
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, we’ll talk about the difference between organization and decluttering and help you set up a system that works for you.
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| 025: Create And Maintain A Clutter Free Toy Space | 24 Oct 2019 | 00:43:40 | |
Can I tell you a secret?
I’ve bought way too many toys for my kids. Creating a clutter free toy space has been a challenge for me at times. I’ve purchased toys for them that have never been played with. I’ve had a hard time getting rid of things because I wanted so badly for my kids to love and play with, but never really did.
If toy clutter is taking over your house, you’ve probably done the same thing.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed quickly with toy clutter, even at the earliest stages of your child’s life. As your child grows, has new interests, receives gifts, and so on, your toy clutter will grow exponentially. However, much of this toy clutter is meaningless to your child and can actually be a detriment to enjoyable, purposeful play.
In this episode you’ll learn how to create a clutter free toy space and set up a system to make it more manageable in the future.
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You and your kids are likely feeling stress from your toy clutter, whether you realize it or not. Creating a space with the right toys will encourage creativity, communication, innovation, and emotional growth. Getting rid of toy clutter is time well spent.
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| 024 How To Break Your 'Busy' Habit- 20 Smart tips For Becoming Less Busy | 17 Oct 2019 | 00:27:34 | |
Ever feel like you can't possibly do everything you need to do in one day and still have time for the things that really matter?
We're all busy and it's becoming more and more common for parents to constantly be rushing from one thing to the next. In this episode of the Simple Home Podcast, you'll learn how to break your busy habit so you can live with intention.
Being chronically busy has a negative impact on your whole family. You're less likely to eat meals together which means less opportunity to foster healthy eating habits and conversation. Busy families have less time for unstructured play which encourages creativity, conflict resolution, and so much more, I could go on and on, but I'm sure you've felt the impact busyness can have on your family.
In this episode you'll learn:
Learning to slow down and create downtime in your schedule will enhance your life in so many ways. When you learn to break your ‘busy’ habit, you'll feel less stressed and have more patience with your kids. And, beyond all that, you'll have the time you need to do the things that really matter to you. Links From This Episode
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| 023 Our Debt Free Story- Becoming Financially Free | 10 Oct 2019 | 00:29:15 | |
Living with debt is stressful and exhausting. According to CNBC, the average American has $38,000 in personal debt. Not including a mortgage. Getting out of debt takes intention and hard work. No matter where you're starting, living debt free is possible.
In this episode of The Simple Home podcast I'm going to tell you our debt free story.
I'll start at the beginning, tell you how we had to change our mindset around spending and where we are now.
Here's a peek at what we'll talk about:
This episode is meant to inspire you to start your own debt free journey so you can live with less financial stress. You don't need to follow our steps exactly to be successful. In fact, everyone's story will look much different than ours. But if you make the commitment to start now you'll be on your way to debt free living. Small changes will create a big impact and a year from now you'll be so glad you started today.
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| 022: How To Create A Capsule Wardrobe For Motherhood | 03 Oct 2019 | 00:32:23 | |
Creating a capsule wardrobe Clothes can add an unnecessary stress to your life. They take up a lot of your time, a lot of your space, and a lot of your money. Your wardrobe plays a big part in your life. Maybe a larger part than you realize. Learning how to minimize your wardrobe, create a capsule wardrobe, and simplify your closet can save you time, money, and energy.
There are a lot of reasons we buy clothes and why we hold onto them. In this episode we dive deep into several of these reasons so you can start making mindset shifts around buying clothes and understand why you keep the clothes you have.
Once you understand this, we will talk about what clothes you need and want in your closet right now. We'll go through questions you can ask yourself to find your perfect wardrobe.
By the end of this episode of the Simple Home Podcast, you'll know how to shift your mindset around clothes, how to minimize your wardrobe, and how to create a capsule wardrobe that's perfect for you and your life right now.
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| 021: How To Feed Your Picky Eater | 26 Sep 2019 | 00:30:49 | |
Getting healthy meals on the table is hard enough. But getting your children to actually eat it is even tougher. Some nights it feels impossible. I’ve had my share of frustration around how to feed my picky eater.
Over the past few years I’ve learned to let go of the struggle and found simpler ways to feed my family and instill good eating habits in my kids. Much was learned through trial and error, but I owe much of my mealtime sanity to a few experts I’ve learned from. In everything with parenting, I’m constantly learning. And I hope you are too. It’s okay to seek out answers for what you don’t already know.
In today’s episode of The Simple Home Podcast, I share applicable tips from a few of my favorite experts on the topic of feeding your picky eater. I talk about everything from
If you’ve ever felt that mealtimes are a struggle and you dream of family mealtimes with less fuss and more laughs than this episode is for you. Know that you aren’t the only mom who gets reluctance when you feed your kids anything other than mac and cheese.
But it’s possible to change the way your family eats together and the eating preferences your child has established.
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| 020: Morning Routines, Nightly Routines, And Daily Resets For Families | 19 Sep 2019 | 00:33:40 | |
Do you ever feel like motherhood is just one big ground hog day experience? There are so many tasks you have to complete day in and day out, sometimes multiple times, just to keep the house running and the kids (and husband) alive. In order to thrive in motherhood, rather than feel buried or burdened by it, you need to set up morning routines, night routines, and daily resets.
Starting your day off right and keeping the flow running smoothly is only possible if you have routines and rhythms in place to help you manage all the to-dos.
Imagine if you woke up to a clean kitchen, had space to breathe, and went to sleep feeling recharged for the next day. It wouldn't be realistic to promise you a perfect day everyday, (especially if you have little running around), but I can promise that having routines in place will simplify your life and lighten your load.
This week on the Simple Home Podcast I teach you:
We also talk about starting and ending your days with simple routines so you feel ready and relaxed.
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| 019: Clutter Free With Kids- Why Family Minimalism Is So Important (Interview with Joshua Becker) | 12 Sep 2019 | 00:41:17 | |
If you've ever felt like living clutter free with kids is impossible, this episode of The Simple Home Podcast is for you. Minimalism with a family is possible and as we learn during this interview with Joshua Becker, it may even make the other parts of parenting a bit more enjoyable.
Being a minimalist isn't about owning a certain amount of items or living in a perfectly clean house. Minimalism is about owning the possessions that bring you life and getting rid of the excess. It's about letting go of the things on your schedule that don't fulfill you. Decluttering and living simpler with your family allows you to make room for what matters most.
In this episode of the simple home podcast, I interview Joshua Becker from becoming minimalist. He and his wife have been on this journey with their two kids for several years and his advice is invaluable. I left this conversation ready to continue simplifying and feeling more at peace with where I am right now.
For me, letting go of the excess stuff in our lives has opened up a new level of calm. I'm not a perfect mom,
This has been my favorite podcast episode yet. You don't want to miss it!
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| 018: How To Get Your Child To Sleep Better So You Can Too (Interview with Lindsey from Sleep Little Lamb) | 05 Sep 2019 | 00:33:46 | |
Where did the phrase, "sleep like a baby” come from?
I'm not sure I've ever met a parent who looked or felt well rested. It can feel exhausting to try and figure out how to get your child to sleep better so you can get the sleep you need too. Baby's don't just come out of the womb sleeping on our schedule and they seem to grow and change so rapidly it's hard to get a good rhythm and routine for family sleep.
Just like all parenting topics, theres so much information out there about child sleep needs, it can be overwhelming to figure out what works best for your child at each stage. That's why I invited Lindsey from Sleep Little Lamb on the Simple Home Podcast podcast this week.
Lindsey's a professional sleep consultant and has so much wisdom for parents at every stage, from prenatal to preschool, on how to get your child to sleep better.
I have three kids, 7, 5, and 3, and I thought I was past needing advice from a sleep consultant. But I've got to tell you, Lindsey has nuggets of wisdom for all of us. In this episode she gives us practical advice that we can put into practice today and see results.
I'm a huge advocate for getting good sleep (although I have to be honest, I struggle to make sure I do much of the time).
Adequate sleep is just as important for us as it is for our children and getting your child to sleep well will allow for you to get the rest that you need as well. When you don't have enough sleep your fuse is shorter, just like that of a toddler running on little sleep and we all know what kind of behavior erupts when we're in this cycle.
If you've ever felt frustrated with your child's sleep patterns or just completely exhausted, wishing you could get your family on a better sleep schedule, you've got to listen to this episode. Make sure to also check out Sleep Little Lamb where you can get lots of resources for every stage of your child's sleep and find out how Lindsey might be able to help you.
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| 117: Creating Consistency in Your Life and Motherhood (Interview with Cason from Her Pursuit Podcast) | 08 Apr 2022 | 00:47:09 | |
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, I talk with Cason from Her Pursuit Podcast. We discuss motherhood, simplicity, and finding consistency. Cason is a mom of three who has a heart for helping moms get unstuck. We all struggle in motherhood. It's the nature of raising humans. But we don't have to do it alone. Cason has a gift for sharing insightful tips for simplicity, routines, time management, but most of all, she's genuine on sharing her struggles in order to help mom's feel connected As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. Links From This Episode:
More about Cason: Cason helps moms simplify routines to create more time for themselves. She is the host of a top ranked podcast for moms, Her Pursuit. Cason wants moms to create an intentional life they're proud of so that they can live with purpose and confidence. She believes when we partner with God and take tiny steps of action, our lives will be transformed and reflect the abundant life God promises us, regardless of our season in motherhood.
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| 017: How to FINALLY get organized | 29 Aug 2019 | 00:19:14 | |
I used to organize and then reorganize and then organize some more. I can't tell you how many countless hours of my life I've spent organizing stuff. Even when I was little, I remember trying to organize my room. I used to collect everything. I was very attached to the things I had and never got rid of anything. I would get new tubs to put my things in and stack them up in a new way. I'd reorganize my bookshelf to include my new things. I'd fill every inch with stuff. I considered it organized if similar stuff was in the same bucket. It didn't matter if the stuff was hard to get to or stacked on top of each other or even if I used it. I thought I was organized, but I couldn't figure out how to get organized for good! After years of doing this, I finally realized what was keeping me from actually staying organized. In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast I tell you what I was missing in the process and why I kept failing even though I owned a million tubs. We'll discuss 3 steps you can take if you find yourself on the same organization roller coaster. Key Takeaways
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| 016: How To Set A Budget, Stick To It, And Avoid Common Mistakes | 22 Aug 2019 | 00:28:24 | |
Do you know how much money you make each month or how much you spend? If not, you’re not alone. Setting a budget and sticking to it might be one of the hardest tasks we have as adults, especially if we’re raising a family.
In this week’s episode of The Simple Home Podcast we talk about how to set a budget and stick to it so you can be in charge of your money. Now if you’re running away screaming at the idea of budgeting, stick with me. If you’re serious about living a simpler life, being free of money stress is an integral part of the journey. It may seem painful at first, especially if you’ve been living beyond your means for a while now. But it gets easier. As soon as you know how much money you have coming in and your current spending habits, it’ll be easier to create a budget that works for you.
There are several different ways to set a budget, but I want you to keep things simple. That’s why, in this episode, I give you 4 easy steps to follow to get started with a budget so you see the success right away.
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| 015: 8 Difficult Areas To Declutter And How To Get Started | 15 Aug 2019 | 00:30:55 | |
Have you ever started decluttering your home and found yourself completely stuck right away? You may be trying to declutter an area that is just too hard in the beginning stages of the process. In this episode we talk about 8 difficult areas to declutter and I give you some tips on how you can get started so you no longer feel stuck. Give yourself some grace as you listen to this episode, but also challenge yourself to get rid of things you’re having a hard time with. Allow yourself to let go of these things so you no longer have the stress of having excess stuff around you. I also want you to remember that you don’t have to get rid of everything. The purpose of decluttering should be for you to get to a place where you love being in your home and you’re able to enjoy and use the things you have. If you have a hobby that takes up a lot of space, but love everything about that hobby, then feel free to keep the items necessary for that hobby. The goal is not to own nothing. The goal is to put less importance on the physical items you own and more importance on the life you’re living. Key Takeaways
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| 014: Easy Ways to Save Money Every Month | 08 Aug 2019 | 00:38:45 | |
Having kids means you're probably spending more money and it can be hard to find ways to save money every month. But having some left over money each month can ease your stress greatly.
If you've made the decision to live a simpler life, then saving money should go hand and hand with getting rid of excess stuff. Getting your finances in order is about giving yourself freedom and the peace that comes with it. As you declutter your things and your time, your money will naturally get easier to handle, but having ways to save money every month will only boost your progress towards financial freedom.
In this episode I'm going to give you 44 easy ways you can save money. Just choosing a couple of the ideas could add hundreds in your pocket each year. Not all of them will resonate with you, but it's my hope that many of them will. Don't forget to download your checklist with the ideas I talk about in the episode, plus a few extras!
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| 013: How To Keep Your House Clean Using Anchors And Routines | 01 Aug 2019 | 00:20:46 | |
Do you struggle to keep your house clean, but just haven't found the right system yet?
I've tried every cleaning schedule I could find on Pinterest and have failed at 99% of them. Something happens to me when I put restraints on myself. If I mess up once, I can't get myself back on track.
You may have unreasonable expectations on yourself when it comes to keeping your house clean, especially if you're trying to raise a family at the same time.
This episode is not about maintaining a perfecting clean home. It's about finding ways to implement your main cleaning tasks into your day with little thought.
In my opinion, cleaning should be a family activity. If everyone enjoys the comforts of the home, then everyone should participate in keeping it nice. Of course this will look different in different stages of your children's lives, but starting them early will help you tremendously later.
In this episode I'll tell you how I finally found a system that worked for keeping my house clean. I'll teach you how to use anchors to make these tasks a part of your day rather than an extra task you have to complete.
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| 010: How To Get More Time In Your Week | 25 Jul 2019 | 00:24:36 | |
Not having enough time in a day is probably the biggest complaint I hear from moms and parents in general. How are you supposed to get everything done and still have time to be present with your kids? Why are your kids growing so fast and why does it feel like you’re missing it all?
I’m going to give you some tough love here. What it often comes down to is how we spend the time we have. The only way to take a good look at how your time is spent is to get really honest with yourself about where that time is going. We all get exactly the same amount of time in a week. Yet some people seem so at peace with their time and others are constantly rushing through life.
In this episode we’ll talk about how you can get time back every week and use it intentionally. Stop frantically trying to finish your to-do lists and start being in control of how you spend your time.
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| 012: How To Parent With Less Stuff And Less Stress With Denaye Barahona | 18 Jul 2019 | 00:48:28 | |
Motherhood can feel a wee bit exhausting at times. With all there is to do and manage, finding the space to enjoy our kids can be nearly impossible. That's why I find such value in today's conversation with Denaye Barahona. She gives amazing insight into how to parent with less stuff and less stress. Her practical advice is both easy to listen to and easy to implement into your day to day life. Just like many things in life we often overcomplicate parenting. But when you're deep in the clutter that often comes with kids, the never ending activities and obligations, and the tantrums and boogers, it's hard to see a way out. This episode of The Simple Home Podcast will give you a new perspective and a little more compassion for yourself.
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| 009: The Mental Load Of Having Too Much Stuff | 10 Jul 2019 | 00:20:06 | |
Clutter can have a negative impact on your brain and the way you are living your life. This is one of the most important reasons to take a look at the excess in your life and decide if it’s time to make a change. There are so many reasons why we have a tendency to accumulate ‘stuff’. It’s different for everyone and so is our tolerance level of how much stuff we can have around before being impacted. Science is pretty conclusive that the amount of physical items we have and the amount of mental clutter we have is taking a toll on our well-being. If you’ve ever felt anxious or stressed when you walk in your door or you feel like you can’t keep up, your clutter may be the cause. You may also notice these same things in your kids. Perhaps they get irritable towards the end of the day or can’t seem to focus on one thing. Your home should be your place of rest and calm at the end of a busy work day. In this episode we dive into the impact too much stuff has on our mind and how getting rid of the clutter in our homes can decrease our mental load. Key Takeaways We talk about how we get attached to physical things and what marketers do to make this happen at the store. I go through different kinds of clutter that creeps up on us and impacts our mental load. We discuss some science behind this. I give you easy steps you can decrease the clutter in three different areas of your life so you can find more peace in your day to day life. Links Research https://unclutterer.com/2011/03/29/scientists-find-physical-clutter-negatively-affects-your-ability-to-focus-process-information/ | |||
| 011: How To Manage Stress And Anxiety In Motherhood | 04 Jul 2019 | 00:42:17 | |
Do you ever feel like you’ve been “on” all day with your children and just don’t have anything left? You feel exhausted, irritable, and overwhelmed.
You’re not alone. Stress and anxiety can sneak up on you and affect the way you feel and the way you parent.
Learning how to manage the stress that naturally builds up throughout the day and weeks is crucial to living your best life and thriving in motherhood.
In this episode we’re going to talk about how to manage stress and anxiety in motherhood. There are many different levels of anxiety and you may be struggling with anxiety periodically as you parent, or you may be completely overtaken with anxiety. If you’re experiencing the latter, I encourage you to seek professional help. (Please note that neither myself nor my guest are experts or doctors ad want you to get the help that you need should it be necessary).
There is so much on your plate as a mom. So many worries, so many to-do’s, so many questions to answer and messes to clean up. It’s easy to fall into a dark place. Either for a moment, a day, or longer.
Inez Bayardo from For The Love Of Mom, talks with us today about her struggle with anxiety, why she feels it’s so important for moms to deal with their own anxiety and stress, and what you can do to recognize your anxiety as well as ways to manage it .
Her insight is so inspiring and you are going to love this episode!
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| 008: How To Change Your Mindset About Money And Your Spending Habits | 26 Jun 2019 | 00:15:19 | |
Money is a sensitive topic and I know it may be one you don't love to talk about.
However, I don’t think you can ever fully live the life you want if you don’t have a handle over this part of your life.
As you begin to simplify your possessions, money is an aspect of your life you should give attention to. One of the great things about having and wanting less material stuff is the positive aspect it will have on your spending habits.
However, we live in a society (especially if you live in the US) that urges constant consumerism. Because of this we often spend more than we make and make mindless purchases.
This episode will get you thinking about how you view money and what you want your money picture to look like. I am not a financial expert and in no way want you to make all your financial decisions off this one episode. What I want is for you to find peace with your money so you can start to use it purposely, in a way that gets you closer to the life you want to live.
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| 116: Parenting Without Yelling, Bribing, and Threatening (Interview with Lindsay from the Parenting with Lindsay Podcast) | 01 Apr 2022 | 00:47:11 | |
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, I talk with Lindsay about positive parenting and how to implement strategies that benefit both the parent and the child. Having effective strategies to help ease the hardest moments of parenting are invaluable. Lindsay shares her wisdom with us on connecting with our children through discipline that builds relationship. Positive parenting has become somewhat of a buzz word, but before I really started talking with experts in the field, I had a misconception of what it meant. Positive parenting is not passive parenting (which may be the biggest misconception) and it's not a parenting "easy button". Lindsay provides us with practical strategies to use throughout our parenting journey. Strategies that work and create a positive relationship with our kids while holding firm limits. You are going to love this episode! As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. Links From This Episode
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| 007: How To Curate Your Toys And Create The Perfect Play Space | 20 Jun 2019 | 00:16:40 | |
This episode is all about toys.
If you have kids you can probably relate with the toy overload that creeps into your house. Whether you purchase the toys or they come home from another well meaning individual, they seem to just keep coming.
In this episode I’ll tell you how to choose the very best toys for your kids and how to keep the toys to a manageable level. It can feel nearly impossible to know which toys to allow into your house and what to try and keep out so we’ll also discuss a few questions you can ask yourself when choosing these toys.
Your child(ren) will benefit from having fewer things to play with as they grow.
Play is super important in development and by no means do I want you to disregard this, but curating your toy space can help your children get the most out of their playtime and keep you from losing your mind every time you go into that space.
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| 006: Take The Stress Out Of Getting Meals On The Table For Your Family | 12 Jun 2019 | 00:22:58 | |
Getting meals on the table can consume your thoughts and your time. In this episode I simplify the meal planning process and help you gain control over meal times without feeling stressed or frantic. Forget the Pinterest meals and make meals that take less time and meals your family will actually eat. I've tried and failed at numerous meal planning guides. It felt harder to make a plan than just to get something on the table, but then I realized it wasn't because of the planning part. It was because of my expectations and all that goes into planning and making meals that I was failing at. In this episode we're going to talk about six tips to simplifying the whole process so you can get meals on the table with less effort and more enjoyment. One of the tips is to plan, but I'll walk you through the planning process I finally succeeded with and trust me, it's super simple. Make sure to download the meal planning bundle that goes along with this episode. It's free, so grab it now. Key Takeaways
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| 005: Daily Routines to Simplify Motherhood | 30 May 2019 | 00:22:32 | |
As a mom there are many daily tasks that, if given no attention, quickly become unmanageable. In order to keep the overwhelm at bay we need to attend to them daily and be consistent. But that's sometimes what the hardest part is, being consistent. Creating routines and systems around these repetitive tasks and moments of the day can lighten your load tremendously. In this episode, I go through 8 different monotonous aspects of motherhood and the routines I've put into place to make our days run smoothly. Routines I go over in this episode:
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| 004: How To Get Started With Decluttering Without The Overwhelm | 21 May 2019 | 00:18:52 | |
Do you look around and feel completely overwhelmed by the clutter in our house? That's how most people feel and it's the reason many people opt to just keep living the way they're living. But not you. You're going to make a change. You're going to make your life simpler and your home a more relaxing place to be. In today's episode I give you 10 tips to get you started with decluttering. Well also talk about different methods of decluttering so you can choose what works best for you and take action today. I don't want the overwhelm to keep you from starting. If this is resonating with you, listen to today's episode so I can help you get started.
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| 003: Why Minimalism is so Important for Kids | 21 May 2019 | 00:15:34 | |
Clutter has major impacts on your child Clutter can negatively impact your child's behavior, focus, creativity, development, and more. As you start to minimize the clutter in your life, you will see the benefits it's having on you as well as the many benefits for your kids. In this episode, we'll talk about 10 important benefits minimalism provides for kids. Allowing your children to do less and have less will make for happier and healthier kids. Key Takeaways
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| 002: Benefits of Minimalism for Parents and Why It's So Important | 21 May 2019 | 00:16:12 | |
Does your home feel more like a zoo than a sanctuary? There are so many benefits of minimalism for parents, especially moms. Living a simpler life starts with making changes to your home, your schedule, and your mindset. It takes time and patience to minimize the clutter in your life, but the benefits are immediate. In this episode I talk about 10 benefits you'll start to feel right away as you declutter your space and your mind. There are countless others, and as soon as you start seeing the positive impact minimalism has in your life you'll be inspired to keep going.
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| 001: Welcome + 3 Easy Steps to Simple-Living | 21 May 2019 | 00:14:56 | |
Simple living has been a journey for me. A journey I'm still on. What I've learned so far is that every time I make something simpler, get rid of clutter, or remove excess from my life in some way, I feel lighter and happier. Being a minimalist and living simply are both possible with a family. Just because you're a mom doesn't mean you have to feel overwhelmed, crazy, exhausted, or run down. You can enjoy motherhood and the time with your kids. I'm not saying every single moment will be pure bliss, but once you begin to simplify your life, you'll have more time to breathe, slow down, and enjoy. If you're feeling like you can't keep up and you have no time to do the things that really matter to you, then The Simple Home Podcast is for you. In this week's episode I give you 3 easy things you can do right now to get started on your journey to simpler living.
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| 115: Seasonal Minimalism | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:20:38 | |
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, we'll chat about the idea of seasonal minimalism and how it can help us live more intentionally. I recently read an article that was talking about the idea of living seasonally. I had never really heard this concept before so it got me thinking. The article was talking about how our lives might be simpler if we allowed ourselves to live in the present season. I started thinking about how I can apply this to my life and I came up with this idea of seasonal minimalism or having a minimalist approach to each season that I wanted to share with you. When I talk about seasons here, I mean both the actual season as in time of year and the season of life you're in, such as newly married, raising young kids, raising teenagers, empty nesters, ect. As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. Links From This Episode
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| 114: Detox Your Whole House With Megan Mikkelsen (Enchore) | 18 Mar 2022 | 00:33:39 | |
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, we'll learn all about toxin free living and how to make simple swaps in our homes. This is an area I've been interested in for a long time, but it's always felt too hard to make the switch to living toxin free. Then I met Megan and she showed me just how easy it can be to detox your house. She is an expert in this realm and gives you so much of her wisdom in this episode! As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast Megan will walk you through each major space in your home and help you make easy, healthy, and toxin free changes. Links From This Episode
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| Episode 113- Life Hacks for Busy Moms (Enchore) | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:34:07 | |
"Busy isn't a lifestyle, it's a choice." The Minimalists
Do you ever find yourself repeating the same thing over and over when someone asks how you're doing? "It's been busy." "We've just been busy." "It's been a busy few weeks." It's become a badge of honor to be busy and still act like we've got it altogether. I want to give you permission to choose a different way. To trade busy for intentional. Take things off your plate and organize the things that remain. This week on The Simple Home Podcast I talk to Laura from The Mama System to help us do just that. As a mother of 10, she's had to systematize her daily routines and set her priorities. She teaches us how to create the right systems and routines that fit our lifestyles and our families right now. You're going to love her life hacks for moms that will get you on the road to feeling less busy!
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| Episode 112: 30 Habits of Organized People | 04 Mar 2022 | 00:34:13 | |
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, we'll discuss the habits and routines of highly organized people. I've spent years trying to simplify every aspect of my life and each season brings new challenges. Learning to organize in a way that works for me and my life has made all the difference when it comes to feeling lighter. As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast I go through 30 habits of organized people I've learned from those who are naturally organized, unlike myself. Links From This Episode
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| Episode 111- How Simpler Living Makes Impacts Kids, Family Life, And Ourselves (Interview with Denaye from Simple Families- Encore) | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:48:46 | |
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, we'll discuss simplicity in parenting and how living with less impacts our whole family. Denaye Barahona, author and podcaster, shares her wisdom with us around simple parenting. We discuss many important topics and shed light on letting go of what is expected and just slowing down. As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast Denaye will teach you how and why it's so important to let go and live with less.
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| 110: Productivity Tips That Create More Time In Your Day | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:55:13 | |
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, you'll learn how to be productive without adding to your schedule. Cara Harvey, quthor of The 15 Minute Formula and host of The Purpose Driven Mom Podcast, will walk you through her productivity process and teach you how to let go of the "busy badge". Being more productive doesn't have to mean doing more. Cara's approach to productivity is different than most and provides much needed relief to overwhelmed moms. As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast Cara Harvey will teach you how to create more time in your day through intentional time blocking.
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