Joining me today is Mari Collins. She and her husband created an app, called Ketshop that helps teach kids to prioritize things they really love - and learn to save towards those special purchases. Her hope is to change the way families shop - to focus on quality, educational items that kids buy for themselves, rather than a million knickknacks destined for landfill. Today, our conversation will focus on: intentional consumption, choice overload in children, teaching responsibility and accountability to younger kids and more...
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Show notes for EP248: Teaching Self-Regulation (& Managing Kids Stuff)
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EP248: Teaching Self-Regulation (& Managing Kids Stuff) with Mari Harris

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In this conversation, Diane interviews Nicole Jaques about cleaning hacks, tips, and tricks. Nicole shares her journey to understanding the non-toxic lifestyle and how she started sharing her knowledge on social media. Nicole also provides hosting tips, emphasizing the importance of knowing your audience and enjoying the process. This is a great episode for anyone who owns a home and is looking for tangible ways to declutter their environment. -------------------------------Links Discussed in This EpisodeOrder a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicityBeneficial Resource: Slow Productivity by Cal NewportPrevious Episode: How to Confidently Create Connection and Community with Morgan Tyree (EP210)Nicole Can't Stop Talking About: LumeboxConnect with Nicole:InstagramTik TokWebsite
Enjoy this Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Order (or review) my recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!

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Being a Home CEO: Tips, Tricks & Hacks for the Home with Nicole Jaques (EP334)

In this conversation, Diane interviews Nicole Jaques about cleaning hacks, tips, and tricks. Nicole shares her journey to understanding the non-toxic lifestyle and how she started sharing her knowledge on social media. Nicole also provides hosting tips, emphasizing the importance of knowing your audience and enjoying the process. This is a great episode for anyone who owns a home and is looking for tangible ways to declutter their environment.
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Links Discussed in This Episode
	•	Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
	•	Beneficial Resource: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
	•	Previous Episode: How to Confidently Create Connection and Community with Morgan Tyree (EP210)
	•	Nicole Can't Stop Talking About: Lumebox
	•	Connect with Nicole:
	•	Instagram
	•	Tik Tok
	•	Website
Enjoy this Podcast?
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 
Order (or review) my recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.
Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.
Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!
Episode Sponsors |
The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!
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Being a Home CEO: Tips, Tricks & Hacks for the Home with Nicole Jacques (EP 334)

In this episode, Mary Simpson discusses the turning point in her life that led her to re-evaluate her shopping habits. She provides practical tips for breaking the habit, including defining your values and priorities, decluttering, pausing before making impulse purchases, avoiding temptations, finding alternative activities and much more... ------------------------------Links Discussed in This EpisodeOrder a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicitySubstack: Minimalist Moms Podcast Diane's Resource: Auntie Kara's KornerHabit SpaceUnroll.meCatalogChoice.orgConnect with Mary:Instagram
Enjoy this Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!

Our Sponsors:
* Check out My Life in a Book and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: 
* Check out Puori and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: puori.com
* Check out Recess and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: www.takearecess.com
* Check out undefined and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: undefined
* Check out undefined: undefined


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Reasons You Can’t Stop Shopping (& What To Do About It) with Mary Simpson (EP333)

Mary Simpson discusses the turning point in her life that led her to re-evaluate her shopping habits. She provides practical tips for breaking the habit, including defining your values and priorities, decluttering, pausing before making impulse purchases, avoiding temptations, finding alternative activities and much more...
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Links Discussed in This Episode
•	Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
•	Substack: Minimalist Moms Podcast 
•	Diane's Resource: Auntie Kara's Korner
•	Habit Space
•	Unroll.me
•	CatalogChoice.org
•	Connect with Mary: Instagram
Enjoy this Podcast?
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 
Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity
Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.
Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.
Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!
Episode Sponsors |
The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reasons You Can't Stop Shopping (& What To Do About It) with Mary Simpson (EP333)

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of decorating your home and don't know where to begin, this insightful discussion with Myquillyn Smith offers clarity and encouragement. We delve into breaking traditional house rules, troubleshooting when things don't quite click, budget-friendly decorating strategies, and finding your path towards crafting a home that truly reflects your personality and brings you joy. ------------------------------Links Discussed in This EpisodeOrder a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicitySubstack: Minimalist Moms Podcast NEW EBOOK | Let's Simplify: Newborn + PostpartumConnect with Myquillyn:InstagamWebsiteBook: House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget by Myquillyn Smith
Enjoy this Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!

Our Sponsors:
* Check out My Life in a Book and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: 
* Check out Puori and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: puori.com
* Check out Recess and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: www.takearecess.com
* Check out undefined and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: undefined
* Check out undefined: undefined


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-content

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EP248: Teaching Self-Regulation (& Managing Kids Stuff) with Mari Harris

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