Have you ever wanted to style your home and you went to HomeGoods or Target without a plan, only to buy a bunch of stuff that ends up becoming clutter?

It is possible to elevate your home’s look WITHOUT trips to the store or wasting money on things that don’t align with your true style and home aesthetic.

Today I’m talking to return guest Dani Watson - wife, boy mom and former first grade teacher turned home decorator and host of the fig + farm at home podcast. Dani is on a mission to teach REAL moms with REAL budgets how to break free from the Pinterest perfect trap in order to create homes that they delight in...all on a budget.

We talk about the importance of understanding the foundation of your style and color palette BEFORE you ever use your credit card and why this is so critical to creating a home you love.

She also takes us step-by-step through the process of styling a bookshelf, something I never knew I needed!

Resources Mentioned:

Listen to Dani on her podcast fig & farm at home

Learn about her monthly membership The Collective

A great article about the Diderot Effect

Shira Gill’s books Minimalista and LifeStyled

Related Episodes:

Episode 27: What Does Your Home Say About You? The Secret to Decorating Intentionally with Dani Watson from fig & farm at home

Episode 89: Stop the Stuff S.T.R.E.A.M. in 6 Simple Steps

Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things

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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

This week in our room-by-room series, we’re talking about the 3 simple steps to approach your closets (specifically linen and clothing closets!) If you have a Monica closet (or two), this episode is for you!

Resources Mentioned:

Fabric closet organization bins

Related Episodes:

Playlist about clothing and wardrobe decluttering

Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go

Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox

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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

What does being a Supermom mean to you?

In her book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too!, Lori Oberbroeckling shares 16 amazing secrets of Supermoms! In this episode, we talk about some of my favorite secrets of Supermoms that Lori shares including:

What does balance look like?

How do we combat the culture of complaint among moms?

How do we focus on energy boosts rather than blocks and bleeds?

What is TRUE rest?

How can be plan for unexpected to bring more peace to our days?

We also talk about the Supermom Summer Camp which starts on Monday, June 16th until June 20th. I’m a proud camp counselor with 40+ other amazing women and will be talking about (you guessed it) - decluttering! Other counselors will be chatting about productivity, balance, and more! Make sure you grab your free ticket HERE.

Lori Oberbroeckling is a mom of four ages 8-15, corporate leader and trainer, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too! She is passionate about helping parents who want fulfilling careers–or side hustles or passion projects–while also wanting to feel present and connected to their families.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Lori on her website, podcast, Facebook group or on Instagram.

Read Secrets of Supermom and grab her free Master Your Time Toolkit for Moms here.

Don’t forget to join us at the Supermom Summer Camp June 16-20, 2025!

Related Episodes:

Episode 134: Use the “Assign a Time” Method to Be a More Productive Mom - with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

Episode 117: Declutter the Mental Load of Motherhood by Following My 5-Step System

Episode 94: 5 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stay on Top of Your Day with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom

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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

It’s time to tackle the kitchen in our Room-by-Room Series! Today I review the three phases of kitchen decluttering: food, things we eat the food with, and appliances/gadgets.

Resources Mentioned:

OXO Pop Top Containers

Kenda Adachi’s Lazy Genius episode about keeping her kitchen tidy

Article about streamlining your kitchen

Related Episodes:

Episode 42: Save Time Decluttering By Answering These 3 Questions FIRST

Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox

Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine

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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

If you struggle with the tension between being present at home with your family and your never-ending to-do list and personal/professional goals, today’s podcast episode is for you.

I’m chatting with Alexandra Kaval from Grace Space Christian Coaching. Alexandra is a coach for small business owners who are ready to eliminate negative self talk and live out strategies (both personally & professionally) that bring their God given vision to life so that they go further, faster in a way that’s both life-giving and sustainable.

We discuss:

I hope you will be blessed by our conversation!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Alexandra on her website, engage in her From Overwhelmed to On Purpose workshop, listen to her podcast or watch her on YouTube, or find her on Instagram.

Journeywomen Podcast Episode 69 on Humility

How to Make a Tending List - Cultivate What Matters

Francis Chan - Rope Illustration

Related Episodes:

Episode 184: Intentional Rhythms to STOP the Chronic Overwhelm & Overstimulation in Motherhood - with KyAnn Molina

Episode 132: How to Diagnose and Fix Broken Rhythms At Work and Home - with Jeanette Tapley from the Moms at Work Podcast

Episode 94: 5 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stay on Top of Your Day with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom

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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

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.

It’s the third episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!

We talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh!

Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!

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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

If you have diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD, or live with someone who does, this episode is for you.

Today I’m speaking with Jaclyn Paul, author of bestseller Order from Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD.

Growing up in a structured environment and other coping mechanisms caused her ADHD to lay dormant until her early 20’s, when her work’s Employee Assistance Program hotline led to her ADHD diagnosis.

We talk about:

Jaclyn also publishes fiction under the pen name Lena George, where she slyly weaves queer and neurodivergent characters into your next book club favorites. She lives in Baltimore with her family.

Resources Mentioned:

Read Jaclyn’s book Order from Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD

Connect with Jaclyn on her website and read her blog The ADHD Homestead

Connect with her on Instagram @jaclynpaulwriter or @lenagoergeauthor or on Facebook

Check out her Do The Thing productivity app

Fair Play by Eve Rodsky

Mini Habits by Stephen Guise

Getting Things Done by David Allen

Related Episodes:

Episode 156: Simple Chore Systems for Neurodivergent Moms (and Kids!) - with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom

Episode 149: Don’t Miss These 3 CRITICAL Steps When Managing Your To-Do’s

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

If your home is meant to be a haven, then your bedroom should be the most peaceful room of all… but is it?

If you're tired of stepping over laundry piles, feeling crowded by furniture, or waking up in a space that doesn't feel restful, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re walking through a step-by-step process to declutter your bedroom with purpose—so it can finally become the calming, restorative retreat you deserve.

Resources Mentioned:

The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life by Joshua Becker

Let me know what room we should declutter next! Join the Facebook group!

Related Episodes:

Episode 42: Save Time Decluttering By Answering These 3 Questions FIRST

Episode 158: Declutter Your Bedroom Step-by-Step - My Coaching Call with Natalie Cook (Part 1)

Episode 174: Declutter Your Home with my TRANSFORM Method!

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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

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.

It’s the second episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!

We talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh!

Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!

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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 have a hard time saying no to free stuff and hand-me-downs?

Do you keep things because of how much you paid for them or “just in case” you need them “someday”?

Did you grow up with financial hardship and feel like you have to overcompensate by giving your kids everything they want?

My guest today is Brittany Flammer, a financial coach, mom of 5 ages 6 to 15, and an avid budgeter.

After years of living near the poverty line with 5 kids, Brittany figured out how to budget and win with money. With an average income of $37k/year her net worth is now over $800k.

She enjoyed sharing what she learned so much that she became a certified financial coach. She now helps clients start their budgeting journey and stick with it. 

Brittany and I talk about how she deals with hand-me-downs, letting go of a scarcity mindset to embrace one of abundance, and much more!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Brittany on her website or YouTube channel. You can learn more about how to work with Brittany here. You can also check out her free webinar Biggest Budgeting Mistakes (and how to fix them) and snag her free Budgeting App Cheat Sheet. 

Related Episodes:

Episode 176: Feel Like You’re Tidying Up ALL THE TIME? 3 Steps to Get Off the Tidy Up Hamster Wheel

Episode 157: 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them)

Episode 15: These 3 Words are Sabatoging Your Decluttering Efforts

Episode 9: Stop Holding Onto Stuff Because of What You Paid for It! 3 Tips to Overcome This Common Decluttering Roadblock

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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