By Emily McDermott | Helping Overwhelmed Moms Declutter and Get Organized, Habits Geek
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When we are in seasons of waiting, it can often feel like something to be endured, rather than enjoyed.
How can we “wait well” even if we’re in a season of overwhelm? How can we find contentment rather than wishing it away? How do we shift our gaze from our circumstances to something greater than ourselves?
On today’s episode I’m speaking to Erika Diaz-Castro, Christian life coach for Christian women, the founder and owner of Her Renewed Strength Co,, and the host of Her Renewed Strength - the Podcast. She is also the host of the upcoming 2024 RENEWED Conference where 10 experts (including me!) will talk about what it means to wait well.
Erika talks about her journey to wait well through financial uncertainty, her 5-year cancer journey, her struggles with drugs and alcohol, and more.
This is a faith-filled conversation that will fill you with hope and encouragement.
Erika is a Christ follower, wife, mama, and graduate student at Dallas Theological Seminary. She is passionate about helping women get in God's Word and grow in their faith as Christians.
Resources Mentioned:
Join me and nine other amazing speakers! Register for the free 2024 RENEWED Conference November 4-8, 2024.
Connect with Erika on her website or Instagram.
The Bible Recap
Related Episodes:
Episode 49: Digital Organization and Home Management Tips with Time Management and Biblical Mindset Coach Erika Diaz-Castro
Episode 164: Finding Inspiration on the Journey to “Think More and Do With Less” - with Diane Boden from the Minimalist Moms Podcast
Episode 82: 3 Critical Mindset Tools To Help You Overcome Overwhelm and Be a Calm “Cyclone” Mom with Danielle Thienel
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > [email protected]
Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
Our journeys to a simpler, more intentional life can be influenced by many things - including books, podcasts, our faith, other thought traditions, and more.
Today I have the pleasure of speaking to my friend Diane Boden from the top-rated podcast, Minimalist Moms, where she spreads her ideas and interviews in regards to living a life in the pursuit of less.
For more than a decade, Diane’s goal has been simple to think more and do with less. Her journey has incorporated aspects of her Christian faith, as well as nature, Stoicism, Buddhism, and other faith traditions and philosophies to help her live a more intentional life.
We talk about our guilty pleasure Love Is Blind, as well as the importance of discomfort and boredom, as well as the values we’ve imparted onto our children due to a simpler, more minimal lifestyle.
Diane has been featured on other popular podcasts: The Spillover with Alex Clark, The Mom Hour, Find the Magic, With Intention, and many others. She has also been featured in Simplify Magazine in March 2023. Her first book Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity released in March 2021. She lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and three children.
Resources Mentioned (NOTE: affiliate links may be included):
Connect with Diane on her website, her podcast, or Instagram
Diane’s book: Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Åkeson McGurk
Reconnected by Carlos Whittaker
The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
Awareness by Anthony De Mello
Related Episodes:
Episode 44: 8 Important Values Decluttering Teaches Our Kids
Episode 128: How a Personal Inventory Can Help You Calm the Chaos and Live More Intentionally - with Kari Davis from The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast
Episode 130: Make Minimalism Your Own with Desirae Endres from Minimal-ish
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > [email protected]
Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
Is the chaos of your home so overwhelming you have no idea where to start? The 5-S formula will help you prioritize and take action so you can start building momentum towards your clutter-free home!
Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):
Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood by Alli Worthington
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Related Episodes:
Episode 3: Before you Declutter, You MUST Do This First
Episode 5: Don’t Know Where to Start Decluttering? The Answer May Surprise You
Episode 61: 5 Questions to Get You Unstuck on Your Decluttering Journey
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > [email protected]
Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
Do you love goal setting? Or do you avoid it because you’re so overwhelmed and you don’t want one MORE thing to focus on?
Gabe Cox is sharing her best tips for realistic goal setting for overwhelmed moms. We chat about how to cultivate a “red hot mindset” through creating our vision, using a “stepping stone” approach to break down big goals, and celebrate our small victories along the way.
Gabe is a goal planning and business strategist and the founder of Red Hot Mindset. She helps entrepreneurs personalize and take action on a game plan that works with their capacity in different seasons so that they don't have to sacrifice everything to hit their goals. She teaches how to market your business without relying on social media so that you can ditch the hustle culture for good.
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Gabe on her website or check out her free 3 Pillars to Crusthing Goals Masterclass
Related Episodes:
Episode 94: 5 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stay on Top of Your Day with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom
Episode 128: How a Personal Inventory Can Help You Calm the Chaos and Live More Intentionally - with Kari Davis from The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast
Episode 148: The Power of a “Yes” List to Overcome Overwhelm - with Jessica Jackson from the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > [email protected]
Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
Mom guilt. If you’ve been a mom any length of time, you’ve likely experienced it. But where exactly does it come from, and how do we overcome it so we can actually enjoy motherhood more? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 causes of mom guilt and how we can say goodbye for good!
Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood by Alli Worthington
Related Episodes:
Episode 112: Opt Out of Mom Guilt and Let Go of “Either/Or” Thinking - with Stephanie O’Dea
Episode 98: Overcome Your Martyr Mindset and See Motherhood as a Powerful Calling - with Kirsten Vossler from Rejoicing in Motherhood
Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > [email protected]
Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms (https://www.tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm)
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms (https://www.tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm)
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
Today I have the pleasure of speaking to Natalie Cook as we talk about how to be more intentional with purchases, especially when you love clothes and shop often with friends as entertainment. I hope you love this conversation and it can help you identify your own shopping triggers so you can purchase with purpose!
Resources Mentioned:
Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter
Interested in coaching with me and having results like Natalie? Let’s work together!
Related Episodes:
Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary
Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things
Episode 68: 4 Steps to STOP the Shopping Habit from Former Shopaholic and Workaholic Turned Minimal-ish Mom Mary Simpson
Episode 159: Say NO to Fall Hauls! 6 Cognitive Biases That Cause You to Buy (and What to Do About Them)
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > [email protected]
Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
In a season where we are surrounded by people encouraging “fall hauls”, how can we buy more intentionally?
Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):
Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter
An excellent article in Becoming Minimalist about the Diderot Effect
Related Episodes:
Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary
Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things
Episode 68: 4 Steps to STOP the Shopping Habit from Former Shopaholic and Workaholic Turned Minimal-ish Mom Mary Simpson
Episode 157: 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them)
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > [email protected]
Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
Want to be a fly on the wall during one of my virtual coaching sessions?
I hope you enjoy the conversation!
*Current pricing for virtual and in-person decluttering + organizing coaching is going up October 1! Book your session today!*
Resources Mentioned:
**Review Giveaway ends September 30th!**
Sponsored by Simple by Emmy LLC
💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash?
💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend?
I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, only 9 people have entered!
If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance!
If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry (3 share entries max!)
Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at [email protected] between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! The winners will be announced on the podcast on Tuesday, October 1!
If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. check out this short tutorial!
Related Episodes:
Episode 5: Don’t Know Where to Start Decluttering? The Answer May Surprise You
Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!
Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox
Episode 133: The Exact Step-by-Step Process I Use to Declutter My Home in Less Time
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > [email protected]
Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
A cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking caused by the tendency of the human brain to simplify information through personal experiences and preferences.
What that means for decluttering our stuff? We hold onto what we don’t need!
In today’s episode, I’m reviewing 7 of the most prevelant cognitive biases causing you to hold onto clutter and what we can do to overcome them!Resources Mentioned:
**Review Giveaway ends September 30th!**
💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash?
💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend?
I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, 8 people have entered!
If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance!
If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry!
Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at [email protected] between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! The winners will be announced on the podcast on Tuesday, October 1!
If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. check out this short tutorial!
Coaching Pricing Going Up!
*Current pricing for virtual and in-person decluttering + organizing coaching is going up October 1! Book your session today!*
A recent article from Rich in What Matters which dives into some of these cognitive biases
A great article in Becoming Minimalist about loss aversion
Related Episodes:
Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time To Declutter
Episode 9: Stop Holding Onto Stuff Because of What You Paid for It! 3 Tips to Overcome This Common Decluttering Roadblock
Episode 125: Struggle To Let Go of Stuff? THIS May Be Sabotaging Your Decluttering Success
Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks You HAVE to Try
Episode 129: Stop Believing These 10 Myths and Get Back on Track with Decluttering
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > [email protected]
Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@simplebyemmy
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter that comes out every Friday and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
Have you ever attempted to follow a cleaning schedule - but failed?
Do you buy planners and never use them?
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to chores, cleaning, tidying, or home management in general! We need to create chore systems that work WITH our brain!
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom all about her best tips for approaching chores with self-compassion, especially if you are neurodivergent or have neurodivergent kiddos!
Kelly has five kiddos ranging from 1 to 13 and started her simple living journey after her third child was born, when she realized that routines were needed in order to keep her sanity! She provides practical tips to help moms make their home lives easier. She writes over on Substack and has free and paid posts for those who need more support - offering tips, printables, audios, and more!
Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):
Connect with Kelly on Instagram and subscribe to her newsletter on Substack, where you can get her chore checklists for free when you sign up!
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis LPC
Order From Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD by Jaclyn Paul
*2 Year Pod-iversary Review Giveaway! Ends September 30!*
💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash?
💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend?
I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, 3 people have entered!
If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance!
If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry!
Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at [email protected] between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! The winners will be announced on the podcast on Tuesday, October 1!
If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. e-mail me at [email protected] and I can send you a short tutorial!
Related Episodes:
Episode 62: Feeling Scattered? Use the Power of Checklists to Declutter Your Mind with Danielle McGeough from the Plan Goal Plan Podcast
Episode 123: 5 Simple Home Management Systems You CAN Stick With
Episode 124: The Rise of ADHD in Women and How to Be More Productive When Focus is a Challenge - with Alicia Cohen
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > [email protected]
Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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