Motherhood Simplified

Today, we’re diving into some thrift store tips and tricks. If you’re wondering how to thrift without bringing home piles of clutter, you’re in the right place. I know the thrill of finding amazing deals and cute things for the kids—but before I learned the power of decluttering, my shopping habit was one of the reasons our house felt so overwhelming.

Let’s talk about how you can make the most of thrifting while keeping your home clutter-free and working for you, not against you.

Happy thrifting, and remember—you don’t need to take everything home just because it’s a good deal!

If you want to be able to go thrifting and bring home only what you truly need, without adding clutter to your space! My 11-Course Decluttering Bundle can help you get there. One of the eleven mini courses is all about how to stop RE-cluttering. This bundle gives you the tools to create a home that stays organized and clutter-free—even when you love finding deals at the thrift store.

Each course in this bundle is designed to tackle different areas of your home and mindset, from kids' toys and clothes to kitchen essentials and sentimental items. You’ll learn how to manage what’s coming in and going out, so you can thrift mindfully without getting overwhelmed by stuff.

Ready to make sure your thrift finds work for your home, not against it? Start with the 11-Course Decluttering Bundle and create a space you love coming back to!

We all want to be a fun and engaged mom but our clutter makes it SO hard!!

In this episode I share how decluttering has allowed me to have fun and be engaged with my kids again. 

I share that it is okay to have gratitude for your messes and everything you have and still want to change it!

I share exactly HOW decluttering makes being a fun and engaged mom possible again.

If you want to get started on your decluttering journey get into Clear Your Clutter here

On today's episode I get a chance to talk with Ryan Roy, author of Be The Dad You Wish You Had, life coach, and the face of his school's FBI - Fathers Being Involved. 

We talk about about raising kids, being and having a great spouse, and living in a way that protects and preserves your goals as a parent. 

To learn more about Ryan's book go to bethedadyouwishyouhad.com 

There is a whole lot of urgency in motherhood and often times we confuse it with what's important. We spend most of our time doing all of the urgent things - laundry, dishes, toys, messes and it takes up all of the time for the things that are important like being present with your children, creating a home that makes your kids feel welcome and celebrated, or being able to have a life outside of being a mom. 

In today's episode we talk about the difference between the two and how to recognize urgent things you can eliminate in order to make room for the important things. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home ...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home ...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"

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Lots of love,

Krista

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Ever wonder how some moms seem to glide through their days while you’re drowning in dishes and laundry? It’s not magic—it’s just simple, intentional routines. But before you roll your eyes at the idea of more to-dos, hear me out. Routines aren’t about rigid schedules or perfection. They’re about small, repeatable actions that free up your time, ease your mental load, and help you feel less overwhelmed.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the essential routines every mom needs—without the pressure of doing it all at once. You’ll learn:

✔️ Why routines and schedules are NOT the same thing (and why this matters!)

✔️ The “simplifier” tasks that make your life exponentially easier

✔️ How a Nightly Reset can change your mornings (spoiler: it’s not a full deep clean!)

✔️ The one thing you should do immediately after meals to keep your kitchen under control

✔️ How to finally stay on top of laundry without letting it take over your house

The best part? These routines don’t have to feel overwhelming or suffocating. They’re meant to help you breathe—to create more space for what actually matters in your day. So whether you’re brand new to the idea of routines or just need a reset, this episode will give you the clarity and encouragement you need.

🎧 Tune in now and let’s simplify your days together!

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Come learn how clutter in the home affects not only you, but your KIDS. 

Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101 here

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The final episode I talk the REAL talk with you about how ditching the clutter was the catalyst to us finding the clarity and vision we wanted for our our life and the means to make it our reality! ANd how you can too

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