Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

Join me for this special edition, bonus episode to celebrate half a million downloads of the podcast!

Today I'm talking about the windy road to creative "success" by telling the story of minimal-ish (it's surely not a straight path) PLUS talking about something I don't normally talk about - Podcasting!

At the end of the episode I give 5 tips for a successful podcast in case YOU have one or you're wanting to start one. I believe these are just a few things that have helped minimal-ish see the success it has. Though this isn't normal minimal-ish subject matter- I get asked about it a lot, so I decided to share with this fun bonus episode! Enjoy!

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I'm so excited to share with you my conversation with Allie Casazza. She's a mom of four and decluttered her home with 3 under 3 crawling around and she's here with a life giving message for moms plus a kick in the pants conversation about taking action on the things you want to do (like, declutter, even when you have a lot of kids.)

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Show Notes

Other Things We Mention

Simple Morning Lists

Allie's Affirmations Guide

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I hope this short episode encourages you to start 2020 (and each day) by letting go of something before adding something to your list.

I also talk about why January 1st isn't magical...and why it is.

Links:

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Simple Morning Lists

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It was so fun to do this reflective episode and I hope it prompts you to do your own 10 things you've learned in 10 years, plus inspires you in some way. 

Some other things I mention:

simplemorninglists.com

Episode 18 (wardrobe)

Episode 20

Episode 1

Podcasting Resource

Intentionally.co

Desirae on Instagram

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Catherine and I took your questions on anything and everything under the minimalism and intentional living umbrella, and what we came up with was an episode on the beginning of minimalism, plus our favorite rooms and systems now, and a whole lot of talk on postpartum and new motherhood. We even chat about some of our favorite baby essentials.

We get very real in this episode and my hope is that it will make you feel a little less alone in your journey and encourage you in some way!

1. Did you have a huge edit at the beginning of minimalism? How many times have you decluttered since?

2. What is your favorite room (decluttered) and why?

3. What is your favorite system?

4. What are some baby essentials? What do I actually need? Overwhelmed by all the lists and suggestions.

5. What do you do with keepsakes from the first baby that are taking up too much space while waiting for the second?

Boppy Lounger

Boppy

Play Mat

Plain Gerber Onesies

My favorite Baby Carrier

4 in 1 carseat

(links are to the brands I personally love and own. I get a few pennies every time you use my links to Amazon through affiliate commission, and it costs you nothing extra! Thanks so much for your support!

Also, a reminder you can find a lot of great quality baby stuff secondhand! More on secondhand shopping on episode 60)

Catherine on Instagram

Desirae on Instagram

Simple Morning Lists

Buy Nothing

The Podcast on Facebook

The Podcast Facebook Community

Warby Parker

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Today on the show I’m taking you through some heart filled, purpose centered reflecting on this past year. I’ll ask you questions as we go through to help you think of a hustle free, purpose filled goal for next year (more than one of course if you’d like!). We’ll also work on starting with contentment as we move into a new year, and choose a word for the year, but make it a little more tangible to act on that word.

At the end, I give you a peek into Simple Morning Lists and let you in on the five lists I make each morning to help me bring my purpose and goals to the front of my mind as I start each day.

// Links //

The worksheet that goes along with this episode

Simple Morning Lists

Desirae on Instagram

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Today I'm talking with Expert Thrifter Kat Steck of The Junkyard Journals. Kat is passionate about conscious consumerism and the good we can do by shopping secondhand first. Today, she's giving us the why behind thrifting plus simple, effective methods for shopping secondhand without losing our minds & wasting our time. We also talk about donation centers and the best options for where we can donate our stuff.

Links:

Kat on Instagram

Desirae on Instagram

Thrifting apps are really great because they all provide referral programs and $$ off your first purchase! 

Mercari: 10$ off your first purchase with the link ^(my favorite secondhand shopping app for clothes, shoes, kid stuff, etc...I even got our Ninja Coffee Bar on here last winter) 

Poshmark: Great for clothing! Get 5$ credit when you sign up with an invite code - enter "desiraeendres" at sign up where it says "invite code."

Thred Up: Get 10$ when you sign up with this link!

Facebook Marketplace 

DoneGood

Simple Morning Lists 

Podcast Website

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Today we're talking about simplifying the holiday season, starting from the outside (our environment) and moving deeper (our schedule/ mindset). I'm bringing you a four day holiday decluttering challenge that you can start whenever you are ready plus 6 steps to simplifying the holidays and really focusing in on what truly matters to you this season!

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Links:

Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website

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Today we're talking about a thing that matters- the way we view ourselves. This matters for so many reasons; the way we view ourselves contributes to the fullness in which we live each day and it also sets an example for our kids. So, how in the world do we get a positive body image when impossible beauty standards bombard us? Today, I'm chatting with my friend Blake about this topic as she candidly shares her own story (and I share a bit of mine, too).

Blake shares tangible, practical, and relatable ways we can choose to work towards better when it comes to the way we view ourselves each day, and I don't think you'll want to miss this!

// Links //

The Crappy Christian Podcast

Blake's blog post on cycle syncing

Blake on Instagram

Chasing Slow

Simple Morning Lists

Desirae on Instagram

Podcast Website

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I'm coming to you with a short bonus episode on one of my favorite holidays- Thanksgiving. What does the best Thanksgiving Ever include? Listen in to find out - and of course, it doesn't have anything to do with food!

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Simple Holidays Challenge

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