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Minimal-ish Made Simple: How to Declutter Without Losing Your Sanity with Desirae Endres (Ep 270)


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Teacher, mom of two, and Minimal-ish podcast host Desirae Endres shares how to embrace a clutter-free life without rigid rules. Discover small, realistic steps to simplify your home, schedule, and mental load—especially during busy seasons like back-to-school—so you can focus on what truly matters.

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Resources Mentioned:

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get my children's book: Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/270⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • Connect with Desirae Endres

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Desirae's Website⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠Minimal-ish Podcast⁠⁠
    • Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on:

      • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
      • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
      • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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        Back-to-school season is here, and if your calendar (and home) already feel overwhelmed, this conversation will be the deep breath you’ve been craving.

        Today I’m joined by Desirae Endres, a full-time teacher, mom of two girls, and host of the Minimal-ish podcast. Desirae’s approach to minimalism isn’t about rigid rules or picture-perfect rooms—it’s about making space for what truly matters, even in the middle of carpools, sports practices, and lesson plans.

        We cover:

        • What “minimal-ish” really means (and why it’s more sustainable than extreme minimalism)
        • How to simplify your home and schedule without adding stress
        • Ways to manage kids’ toys, clothes, and paper clutter
        • Letting go of perfectionism in decluttering
        • How to protect your time and energy during busy seasons
        • The surprising link between mental clutter and physical clutter
        • If you’ve ever felt discouraged because minimalism seemed too strict or unrealistic for your family, this episode will show you a gentler, more flexible way forward.

          Time Stamps:

          00:00 Welcome & Introduction

          00:46 Meet Desirae Endres
          02:21 Desirae’s Journey to Minimalism
          06:30 Realistic Minimalism in a Busy Life
          12:37 Managing Kids’ Toys & Clutter
          18:36 Balancing Priorities & Letting Go
          23:47 Navigating Different Parenting Stages
          25:46 Minimalism with Joy & Spontaneity
          30:56 Managing Mental & Emotional Clutter
          35:59 Practical Tips for Decluttering
          40:57 Rapid Fire Questions & Closing Thoughts

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          Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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          We’d love to hear how you’re applying the strategies discussed in this episode. Share your stories and tips with us on social media (@wannabeclutterfree). Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes designed to make your busy life a bit easier.

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