My kids want to keep everything - how do I help them declutter? I want clear counters, but where do I put the stuff? My “fantasy self,” “Justin Case,” and “Some Day” keep talking to me all at once - HELP!
Listen in as Dawn answers from listeners on these topics and more!

Want to record a decluttering question? You can do so here: https://sayhi.chat/MinimalMom

1:05 - How do I navigate kids with an age gap sharing room?
4:13 - I want clear counters, but where do I put the food?
7:26 - How do I get rid of my kids sentimental items?
13:49 - My “fantasy self,” “Justin Case,” and “Some Day” keep talking to me all at once!
19:19 - Do I include my kinds in decluttering?
24:28 - How do I handle a partner who wants to keep piles of stuff? 

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Does your home still feel cluttered even after ruthlessly decluttering? Have you ever wondered why your home doesn’t look like the Pinterest rooms you love? 

Today, Dawn is joined by Myquillyn Smith. Myquillyn shares several tips, from “house hushing” to designing on a budget, and more! 

ABOUT MYQUILLYN: 

For the past ten years, Myquillyn Smith, also known as “The Nester,” has been encouraging women to embrace their homes—imperfections and all. Her lived-in, loved-on home has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal and Cottages & Bungalows. Myquillyn is the author of The Nesting Place and Cozy Minimalist Home and was chosen by Christianity Today as one of the top twenty creatives in 2016. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and three boys.

Website: www.thenester.com

Instagram: @thenester

IN THIS EPISODE:

1:30 Let’s talk house hushing. 

7:55 What is cozy minimalism?

12:35 - How can we test out design changes on a budget?

15:53 Navigating home changes with others

21:19 - Myquillin’s new book, House Rules
32:20 - Myquillin’s opinion on color 

BOOKS MENTIONED:
NEW: House Rules https://amzn.to/49Pjwq1

Welcome Home https://amzn.to/3WhmOiz

The Nesting Place https://amzn.to/3wa4YmU

Cozy Minimalist home https://amzn.to/3UfHg0K 

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Are your kids suffering from digital overload? Do you wonder if it’s too late for your already addicted kids? Listen as Dawn speaks with Melanie Hempe on screen addiction and how to help our kids thrive in a digital age.

ABOUT MELANIE: 

Melanie Hempe helps parents prevent screen addiction, rescue their kids, and enjoy family life again. After her oldest son dropped out of college due to his video game addiction, Melanie Hempe, BSN, utilized her nursing degree from Emory University to warn families about the dangers of screen overuse and founded ScreenStrong. Melanie simplifies medical science for parents, empowering them with the reasons to skip not all screen use but the most harmful screen use—social media, violent video games, and pornography—through adolescence. 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

2:39 - How Melanie became interested in screen safety 

15:45 -  Kids 0-5

23:02- How long will it take to detox? 

29:40 - The science behind screens

33:07 - Kids 6-12 year olds 

42:40 - “I want to reduce screen-time, where do I begin?” 

44:44 - “What if it’s my spouse who is addicted?” 

48:40 - Kids Brains and Screens book 

LINKS MENTIONED: 

Kids Brains and Screens book - https://amzn.to/3U4p1uX

The Screen Strong Solution book - https://amzn.to/3xFckPD

Be Screen Strong IG - https://www.instagram.com/bescreenstrong/

Canopy - https://canopy.us/

Melanie’s son’s perspective on growing up without screens - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-teen-q-a-on-growing-up-without-addictive-screens-179/id1474681355?i=1000641960104

How to teach young kids to play on their own - https://youtu.be/6BlKIluXMcE?feature=shared 

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Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://cli.re/Take-Your-House-Back-Dawn The Next ALL DAY DECLUTTER is Saturday, April 27

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!)

*Replays available if you can't join us live (Payment plan available, too!)

Does the fear of getting rid of something you might need later paralyze you from decluttering? Are you holding on to items so that you can sell them for top-dollar? How many baby clothes should you keep for future kids? Listen in as Dawn answers all this and more! 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

1:50 - How do I downsize my craft projects? 

7:18 - How can I declutter confidently when I know I can’t afford to replace anything?
13:11 - How do I find the best top-dollar buyer for my mothers old collectables? 

16:04 - Have you found that decluttering helps your family value what you have more? 

18:34 - How many baby clothes do I keep?

22:20 - I don’t want my baby to be bored! How do I have enough toys without it being chaotic? 

LINKS MENTIONED: 

Minimalism Masterclass: https://www.theminimalmom.com/minimalism-masterclass

How to Get Kids to Play Independently Video: https://youtu.be/6BlKIluXMcE?si=om0XITGkPn-4-nyb

Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff Book: https://amzn.to/3TPotJo

Do you have a closet filled to the brim with nothing to wear? Are you looking for a way to test out a minimalist wardrobe?

Today, Dawn is joined by Courntey Carver, the originator of project 333, a minimalist fashion challenge that invites participants to dress with only 33 items of clothing for 3 months.

ABOUT COURTNEY:

Courtney Carver is a writer, speaker, and minimalist lifestyle advocate known for her work on simplifying life and embracing minimalism. She gained prominence through her blog, "Be More with Less," where she shares her personal journey of living with less stuff and less stress. 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

-What surprised dawn about project 333  

- Recap of project 333 and common objections 

-Encouragement for the woman feeling like she’s doing too much 

Links:
One Sec app: https://one-sec.app/

Courtney’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/bemorewithless/
Courtney's Website: http://bemorewithless.com

More details on Project 333: https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/

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Do you want to live  in a home that actually helps you enjoy being a mom, but don’t know where to start? Have you given up on decluttering after not seeing improvement?

Today, Dawn is joined by Zoë Kim to delve into strategies for moms wanting to cultivate a peaceful home environment. 

IN THIS EPISODE: 
-Where in your home should you start? 
-Zoë Kims start to minimalism 
-Managing inventory that relates to kids 
-How to manage sentimental items 
-How do I get my spouse on board?

Want to join Dawn and Zoe for  6 Hours of Guided Decluttering & “Body Doubling? Check out their Going Deeper Minimalism MasterClass: A Chance to Fully Declutter a Room in Your Home & Experience the Joy & Freedom of Minimalism! - https://www.theminimalmom.com/minimalism-masterclass

 ABOUT ZOE:
Zoë’ Kim is  the author of Minimalism for Families, minimalist mom of four, and the voice behind Raising Simple. She partners with individuals to tackle the challenges of a cluttered home and life, and believes in developing a minimalist lifestyle through positive perspective changes and practical solutions. 

LINKS MENTIONED:
Minimalism for Families by Zoë Kim https://amzn.to/4867IyC 7 Questions to Help You Let Go of Sentimental Things- https://raisingsimple.com/let-go-of-sentimental-things/
Zoë’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisingsimple/?hl=en
Zoë’s Blog: https://raisingsimple.com/
Matt Paxton’s interview: https://youtu.be/5K-ests_bDk?feature=shared

Are you completely overwhelmed by the amount of digital photos saved in multiple places, on multiple devices? Do you dream of quickly and easily creating yearly photo books for your family, or simply being able to enjoy the memories? 

Today, Dawn and Casey von Stein (known online as Miss Freddy) share organizational strategies for digital photos so that you and your family can stop being stressed and start enjoying the memories. 

ABOUT CASEY: 

Casey is a professional photo organizer who took the organizational skills she fine-tuned during her 10 years as a professional photographer and created simple workflows that allow her clients and students to conquer their photo overwhelm and enjoy their photos again. 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

-If you can only do one thing…

-The positive emotional affect digital organization can have

-GEM Where to even begin making yearly yearbooks (minute 12:40)
-How to handle working through family photos 

-What trends are coming in the photo world

LINKS MENTIONED

Ollie photo organizing app - https://get.goodones.app/yVeZ/pmmissfreddy

Miss Freddy Courses - https://shop.missfreddy.com/products

Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/miss.freddy/

How can I encourage the value of decluttering without it pushing my kids in the opposite direction? Is it even possible to stop the constant flow of things from coming into our homes?

Listen in as Dawn answers real questions from listeners! Want to record a decluttering question? You can do so here: https://sayhi.chat/MinimalMom


Find Candace at Simply this Life here: https://www.youtube.com/@FancyThatwithCandice

 IN THIS EPISODE: 

-equipment sometimes fixes problems - but sometimes it doesn’t!
-GEM: how to encourage your family to declutter without causing resentment or leading to more attachment to things (minute 6:25)

-how to stop the influx of constant things entering your home 

-where to start when working through others/inherited belongings


LINKS MENTIONED: 

Dyson Cordless Vacuum: https://amzn.to/3TeEyIe

Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff by Matt Paxton: https://amzn.to/3I3zOQJ

Matt’s podcast with Dawn: https://youtu.be/5K-ests_bDk?si=FJGm6gJNiUFreUj_

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Why are so many of our kids showing signs of trauma when they live in relative safety? How do we raise counter-cultural kids in a world of excess?

Today, Dawn is joined by Kim John Payne, M.ED., who has been a counselor, educator, consultant, and researcher for over thirty years. 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

-The one thing Kim would say to parents right now

-What lead Kim to study simplicity in parenting

-A formula for unstructured playtime

-Importance of rhythms vs. routines 

-Parenting as a governor, gardener, and guide 

ABOUT KIM JOHN PAYNE:

Kim John Payne is an Australian who has, for 24 years, worked throughout the world as a counselor, consultant/researcher and educator of both children and adults. He has been helping children, adolescents and families explore issues such as social difficulties with siblings and classmates, attention and behavioral issues at home and school, and a range of emotional issues such as defiance, aggression, addiction and self-esteem.

BOOKS:

Simplicity Parenting Book: https://amzn.to/4c9P7VQ

Being at Your Best When Your Kids are at Their Worst: https://amzn.to/3T5Tokh

The Soul of Discipline: The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Warm, Firm, and Calm Guidance -- From Toddlers to Teens: https://amzn.to/3VahD3p

Reset Your Child's Brain, 4 Week Screen Detox: https://amzn.to/3wVCxsM

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How do I get myself out of the messy middle? How many kids books should I keep? How can I move towards minimalism with with chronic illness, young kids, busy schedules, etc. etc?

Listen in as Dawn answers from listeners on these topics and more! 

Want to record a decluttering question? You can do so here: https://sayhi.chat/MinimalMom

In this Episode: 

• How Dawn manages to keep up with daily cleaning tasks in about 40 minutes
• How to minimize with a chronic illness
• Get out of the messy middle 
• Sharing small living spaces with kids and their friends 
• Deciding what kids books to keep in the house

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What would your reaction be if you heard, “We don’t have to own all this stuff”? Do you dream about a life where less time is spent cleaning and organizing and more time actually living?

This simple phrase jump started Joshua’s journey to minimalism. Listen in as he and Dawn reminisce about his early days of minimalism and the benefits he’s seen in his life and family through it.

 IN THIS EPISODE: 

-Joshua’s introduction to minimalism 

-Biggest friction between his spouse when decluttering 

-GEM: Joshua’s best advice for raising kids with less (minute 17:50)

-What Joshua has been up to recently  

ABOUT JOSHUA:
Joshua Becker is a prominent author, speaker, and minimalist advocate.
He is known for his practical advice on simplifying possessions, relationships, and priorities to foster a more fulfilling and purposeful existence.

Books:

Things that Matter: https://amzn.to/49BaugC

The More of Less: https://amzn.to/42F3rkF

The Minimalist Home: https://amzn.to/3OOrJmG

LINKS MENTIONED: 

Article that kickstarted Joshua’s Minimalism journey: https://zenhabits.net/a-guide-to-creating-a-minimalist-home/

The Hope Effect: https://www.hopeeffect.com/
Becker Method Certified Professional Training Course: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/becker-method-certification/

Welcome to The Official Minimal Mom Podcast. Thank you so much for listening and could I ask a favor? Would you mind following? It helps podcast apps recommend this podcast to more friends. Thank you! Dawn