Carrie welcomes Author and Host of The Minimalist Mom's Podcast Diane Boden to the show! Di tells us about growing up in Columbus, Ohio, being a creative and curious child, Going to college at Ohio State, thinking she was going to be a teacher, and then realizing she did NOT want to be a teacher. Carrie is curious how Diane got the idea to start her podcast The Minimalist Mom's Podcast, and how she began list as a minimalist. Di gives tips for how she manages her kids expectations with toys at the store, and tips for people who are just starting their journey into minimalism. Carrie and Di discuss the difference between organizing and decluttering, and Carrie is curious about how Di's book deal came about, what her process of writing was like, and if Di wants to write another book.

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