Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Simplifying our homes by choosing quality over quantity: in this episode, Melissa and Kate start a new series in which they chat about applying the philosophy of "less but better" to the family bathroom. The two share how they have simplified their bathrooms over the years and ways in which they are consciously choosing better products and avoiding consumerism.

Kate and Melissa also share their love of Turkish towels and chat about a minimalist company worth checking into: the Bali Market. For more information, visit the show notes at cohesivehome.com and subscribe on your favorite podcast player for new episode updates!

Toss the 10 step decluttering guides and tailor your simplicity approach to YOUR Values: In this episode, Melissa and Kate explore the idea of family-sized minimalism inspired by individual values. They walk you through the steps of figuring out your own values and how to purposefully apply them to your home and life. The two also chat about the impact of living simply with children and practical tips for implementing minimalism in a family home. For updates and new episodes, subscribe to the Cohesive Home Podcast on iTunes or on our website cohesivehome.com

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Would you ever give up social media? In this episode, Melissa shares how she recently deleted her Instagram account and what life has been like post-social media. Kate shares her own struggles to cut back on tech use and the two mamas refer back to a previous podcast episode on technology, Episode 3. Kate and Melissa share some of the reasons why going tech-light is in alignment with living minimally and why you should evaluate your own use.

Practicing minimalism is about more than getting rid of physical clutter, but also shedding any time commitments or habits that lessen life quality.

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The mamas chat about the must have items for your baby and why you should consider going minimalist with baby gear. Whether you don't have kids or have a house full of them, you'll enjoy this lighthearted and silly episode on the benefits to starting your family out with a minimalist mindset. Kate and Melissa also share about Basal Baby, a new subscription bundle service for newborn clothes and give out a special discount code for the Cohesive Home community.

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In this episode, the two couples chat about what it takes to achieve dreams while also raising a family. They share their stories as well as chat about what it means to be in a supportive partnership, how it's not always possible to chase dreams and what to do in the meantime, and the role of individual dreams vs. family dreams. The husbands, Brandon and Kirk, also share some words of wisdom for supporting a partner starting a new business and their tips on how to mix marriage and business. Stay until the end of the podcast when Brandon and Kirk drop a big announcement.

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In Episode 23 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa share their thoughts on simplifying resolutions and instead encourage you to focus on internal change. They chat about the ups and downs of 2016, popular resolutions for 2017, and ways to make habit changes an intentional part of your everyday instead of once a year. The CH mamas also review the new "Joy of Less" journal by Francine Jay and give the details for a giveaway. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to catch the latest episodes!

In Episode 22 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate share the ways each of their families handle spending and how they align finances with their individual values. They also share a few tips for budgeting and cutting back on expenses to create a more purposeful financial approach. Check back in January 2017 for the next episode of the Cohesive Home Podcast and subscribe at cohesivehome.com for updates!

In Episode 21 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa chat about creating a more sustainable home through zero waste living. They share some easy tips and resources for reducing waste and also challenge you to try it out yourself. If you've ever wondered how to take minimalism to the next level or if you've ever worried about your environmental impact, then you'll enjoy this episode.

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In episode 20, Kate and Melissa chat about the transformative effect of living adventurously as a family. Whether your curiosity to experience a new culture takes you 30 minutes away or halfway around the world, make travel part of your family culture. Kate and Melissa share their tips for adventuring and raising kids who are inquisitive, confident, and citizens of the world.

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Kate and Melissa share their experiences of staying productive without hustling, how they try to prioritize family, and also find time to be creative. They also openly chat about their experiences growing Cohesive Home over the past year while still managing all of their responsibilities. Kate and Melissa discuss what they're truly passionate about and mention a few mamas you should know who are doing some major good in the world. Bottom line: no talk of perfection in this podcast, just honesty and encouragement as you pursue what you love while keeping family and home a priority. Subscribe to the Cohesive Home podcast to catch the newest episode every Friday and head to cohesivehome.com to sign up for news updates!