The Decluttered Mom Podcast

127: Unwanted Gifts?


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Ever stared at a pile of well-meaning but unwanted gifts, wondering how to handle them without hurting anyone's feelings? 

Diana tackles this common post-holiday dilemma with practical advice and a healthy dose of humor (including her own hilarious childhood story about hiding behind gifts she didn't like!).

Perfect for overwhelmed parents wanting to start the new year with less stuff and less guilt. 

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • A genius storage strategy for managing toy overflow with kids under 3
  • Why mid-to-late January is actually the perfect time for a post-holiday declutter
  • How to gracefully handle those awkward "Where's that gift I gave you?" moments
  • Smart tips for dealing with gifts that go against your family's rules
  • Why there's no "gratitude timeline" for keeping unwanted items

Bonus: Learn why kindness beats awkwardness every time when handling tricky gift situations!

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

  • 15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
  • How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
  • Guest interviews
  • Deep dives on specific topics

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

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