Motherhood Simplified

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0:23 - motherhood simplified Facebook community 

1:20 - one reason gifts end up being overwhelming. 

2:28 - why gift-giving has become demonized 

3:18 - why gift giving rules don't always work 

5:08 - what do we actually do when it comes to others giving us gifts? Krista shares 4 points. 

• 5:20 - #1 thing to do

• 7:56 - #2 thing to do

• 9:33 - #3 thing to do

• 11:40 - #4 thing to do

13:15 - exciting BOGO bonus for when you sign up for Decluttering Simplified for the month of September www.motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified 

14:18 - leave a review on iTunes and take a screenshot to send to [email protected] and I'll send you a 1 hour workshop as a thank you. If you dont use iTunes just send me the positive review that I can post.

In this episode, Krista—mom of five and founder of Motherhood Simplified—shares a practical decluttering checklist to help you clear your clutter without becoming a minimalist. Learn what to declutter, what to keep, and when it’s okay to hit pause. Plus, discover how focusing on what NOT to declutter can make the process easier and more intentional.

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• Why knowing what not to declutter helps you avoid regret, streamline decisions, and maintain balance.
• When it might be best to pause decluttering, such as during major life transitions, high-stress periods, or grief.
• What items to keep, including sentimental keepsakes, important documents, family heirlooms, and practical essentials.

1. Coffee tables and end tables
2. Hallway and stair piles
3. Kitchen countertops
4. Dining table
5. Expired spices and food
6. Tupperware
7. Sippy cups and tumblers
8. Cleaning supplies
9. Bedroom dresser and nightstands
10. Floor piles
11. Expired bathroom products
12. Bath toys
13. Literal trash
14. Linens, blankets, and towels
15. Gift wrap
16. Laundry room cabinets
17. Broken toys or those with missing pieces
18. Old notebooks and stationery
19. Socks
20. Napkins and condiments
21. Bags and boxes
22. Junk drawer

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0:58 - Motherhoodsimplified.Com/clutterfree 

1:33 - 5 examples of what if/just in case clutter 

4:19 - what to do about just in case clutter

5:49 - questions to ask yourself to move past all the what if scenarios

6:27 - an example of how to put these strategies into action in your home

11:37 - leave a review on iTunes, email Krista at [email protected] a screenshot of the review, and Krista will send you a 1 hr decluttering workshop as a thank you.

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0:26 - Decluttering simplified 

1:34 - what holds people back from decluttering in the first place 

3:14 - what is the half it method? 

7:51 - Toy Decluttering 101 - https://motherhoodsimplified.com/toys-101

Clothes Decluttering 101 - https://motherhoodsimplified.com/clothes-101 

8:21 - August 2021 is the last chance to get the toys and clothes 101 as bonuses with decluttering simplified. After this you can only purchase them separately.

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0:42 - why is it hard for us?

1:02 - 1st reason decluttering clothes is hard 

3:01 - clothes decluttering 101 https://motherhoodsimplified.com/clothes-101

4:18 - 2nd reason decluttering clothes is hard 

7:00 - 3rd reason decluttering clothes is hard 

8:47 - link to podcast about clothes for moms https://motherhoodsimplified.com/simplified-laundry-for-the-mom-overwhelmed-by-clothes/

9:03 - 2 ways you can actually declutter the clothes 

12:08 - quick run down of the sequence 

15:38 - enroll in decluttering simplified during August 2021 and get the clothes decluttering 101 as a bonus for free https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified/

16:16 - leave a review on iTunes and take a screenshot to send to [email protected] and I'll send you a 1 hour workshop as a thank you. If you dont use iTunes just send me the positive review that I can post.

How I include my kids in the decluttering process - Descript

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0:50 An explanation of why toy decluttering can be so challenging

1:22 Kids lack the skill set, and brain development to make decisions without guidance from someone who understands the decluttering process, and children

2:59 The second reason toy decluttering is challenging: unrealistic expectations of what toys are needed, wanted, and used

06:54 The first, and most important way to support your children in decluttering their toys

08:47 An example of questions to ask while decluttering toys

11:32 The second way to support your children in decluttering their toys

12:47 Choosing where they toys will "live"

13:43 The third way to support your children in decluttering their toys

15:42 Toy Decluttering 101 - the course designed to give you a step by step process, and hands on support in decluttering the toys with your children. Enroll here: Toy Decluttering 101

17:18 When you enroll in Decluttering Simplified during August 2021 you get Toy AND clothes Decluttering 101 included for free ($97 value)! 

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1:11 - did people ever tell you these things about self care? 

2:30 - what we used to consider selfcare 

3:07 - what selfcare is to Krista 

4:46 - hypothetical situation 

6:20 - 2nd way Krista looks at selfcare 

7:10 - some practical selfcare ideas 

11:59 - so what is self care all about? 

13:27 - learn more deeply about self care in Krista's motherhood simplified course only open for enrollment for July

Motherhoodsimplified.com/motherhood-simplified-2021

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0:38 - definition of guilt 

1:49 - personal story time 

6:46 - how do we untangle it? 

8:42 - motherhood simplified course 

9:08 - our overwhelm compared to past generations 

11:14 - a condensed version of all the tips 

12:17 - Enroll in Motherhood Simplified here enrollment closes at the end of July

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0:09 - this month on the podcast - simplifying beyond the physical clutter 

0:36 - why it's hard to delegate 

1:44 - how motherhood simplified the course helps you learn how to delegate. 

2:20 - a quote 

3:09 - 3 reasons delegating hasn't worked for you in the past 

10:31 - decluttering simplified course can help https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

10:40 - motherhood simplified is open for July

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