Simple You

I see so many people struggling with this decision, and it often prevents them from being able to get rid of the clutter that they've so painstakingly worked to clear.

There is nothing wrong with either option; it has to work best for you. In this episode, I share my tips for deciding whether to sell or donate, based on my personal experience.

Links and resources:

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DISCLAIMER

The Simple You Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Simply Mel (us, we or our).

The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.

We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:

• information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
• personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
• general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.

This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.

We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

It can be incredibly frustrating when your family doesn't share the same enthusiasm or sense of priority for decluttering your home. From experience I can confirm that nagging your family does not work! However, particularly in my first year of decluttering my home, I experimented with a lot of different purging methods and the one thing that unexpectedly compelled my family to declutter is what I'm talking about in this episode.

Links and resources:

• Watch now: I did the 30-day Minimalism Challenge
• Watch now: Decluttering 60 items in 60 minutes
• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me click here

If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you left me a rating and a review. Also, remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on my future decluttering tips and tricks!

The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.

DISCLAIMER

The Simple You Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Simply Mel (us, we or our).

The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.

We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:

• information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
• personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
• general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.

This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.

We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

We all want to be able to enjoy a clean and tidy home, without having to spend hours cleaning and tidying it! Particularly during a pandemic, when we're spending so much time at home, things can get messy fast. In this episode I'm giving you my top 10 tips for keeping your home tidier for longer, without having to spend a ton of time doing house chores every day.

Links and resources:

• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips, podcast episodes, YouTube episodes and information on how to work with me click here

If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you left me a rating and a review. Also, remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on my future decluttering tips and tricks!

Today's podcast was so much fun to record! I have a very special guest. Her name is Marylin and she is the brilliant mind and heart behind the brand Rossanos Casa. She helps busy foodies get out of their at home cooking rut with her no-brainer monthly meal planner for restaurant quality deliciousness at home. Her mission is to help working women become an organised homemaker with ease by taking the stress and overwhelm out of the juggle and thinking.

In this episode we discuss decluttering (my favourite topic) and how to keep is simple and easy in the kitchen. We also recorded another podcast episode for Marylin's podcast, The Woo in Food, so make sure you listen to it when it goes live next Monday!

Make sure you go and subscribe to Marylin's podcast, The Woo in Food (links in shownotes) and listen to our second podcast episode which is going live on The Woo in Food podcast channel on Monday!

Links and resources:

• Follow Marylin on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rossanos.casa/ and at her website https://rossanoscasa.com/
• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me click here

If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you left me a rating and a review. Also, remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on my future decluttering tips and tricks!

DISCLAIMER

The Simple You Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Simply Mel (us, we or our).

The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.

We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:

• information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
• personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
• general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.

This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.

We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

An oldie but a goodie!

Minimalism with kids can be challenging! Here are my tips for decluttering kids toys! Becoming a minimalist family is not easy when you have kids. Here are my tips on how to minimise toys.

Originally published on my YouTube channel, watch the full video here https://youtu.be/oA5YPYXFrR4

Links and resources:

• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me click here

If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you left me a rating and a review. Also, remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on my future decluttering tips and tricks!

DISCLAIMER

The Simple You Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Simply Mel (us, we or our).

The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.

We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:

• information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
• personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
• general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.

This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.

We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

Today I'm discussing how to start transforming your wardrobe with sustainable and ethical fashion pieces with Joanna Sim of Caravan Creative.

Jo is a social media strategist and coach for responsible fashion folk and creative business owners. She's on a mission to amplify the voices of responsible fashion brands because she believes that fashion should do good in order to feel good.

She has worked with a whole coterie of businesses across Melbourne's fashion landscape including a pattern cutter, shirt factory and screen printer as well as myriad fashion designers who share her values for treading gently on people and planet.

And she continues to put her money where her heart is by supporting the local fashion and accessories designers that make Melbourne the place she fell in love with.

Links and resources:

You can find Jo online at:

• caravancreative.com.au
• instagram.com/caravancreative_
• facebook.com/CaravanCreative

Follow me:

• Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me click here

If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you left me a rating and a review. Also, remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on my future decluttering tips and tricks!

DISCLAIMER

The Simple You Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Simply Mel (us, we or our).

The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.

We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:

• information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
• personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
• general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.

This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.

We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.

I asked on Instagram what you would all love to hear next on the podcast, and the result was unanimous! You all want to know what are my tips on how to get your spouse to declutter. As a minimalist who lives with a firm non-minimalist and mess maker, I do have some tricks up my sleeve. Listen now to find out what they are!

Links and resources:

• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me click here

If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you left me a rating and a review. Also, remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on my future decluttering tips and tricks!

Today's episode was recorded while I still felt in the thick of it – I am OK. This is an extremely raw and vulnerable post which I am sharing because if you are feeling like this, you are not alone. Please seek advice from your medical practitioner or professional if you require help.

The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services. This is not a sponsored post and any opinions expressed are my own.

Links and resources:

• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me click here

If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you left me a rating and a review. Also, remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on my future decluttering tips and tricks!

How appropriate, given the title, that it took 3 takes to record and publish! In this podcast episode I'm talking about how a bit of forethought, but also how tuning into my energy helps me to get stuff done.

Ps. You'll hear me say Episode 36, but it's Episode 35! My podcast game was NOT strong this week!

Links and resources:

• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me click here

If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you left me a rating and a review. Also, remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on my future decluttering tips and tricks!

What does a minimalist think of Marie Kondo's Netflix show? In this episode I give you my review of the Tidying Up With Marie Kondo Netflix show. I have watched all 8 episodes of Tidying Up and give you my review of how entertaining and helpful I feel it would be to Marie Kondo fans old and new, and my thoughts on how well it explains the KonMari decluttering method. Does it Spark Joy?!

Links and resources:

• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me click here

If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you left me a rating and a review. Also, remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on my future decluttering tips and tricks!

This is not a sponsored post and any opinions expressed are my own.