Simple You

Do you have someone in your life who is constantly giving you gifts? Do you feel guilty at the thought of decluttering gifts? If so, this episode is meant for YOU! I explain how to deal with gifts that are constantly being given to you and why you shouldn't feel guilty when decluttering them.

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There's no question that 2020 has been a very strange year. As we approach the Christmas and New Year holiday period, not all of us are able to celebrate as we usually would or with the people most important to us. If you are dealing with FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) due to Covid, here are some ideas that will help give you something to look forward to and still enjoy the holiday season.

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Dale Carnegie – How to stop worrying and start living* https://amzn.to/3r0qvqH

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*DISCLAIMER: Some of the links I provide in my descriptions contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission from each sale. You do not pay more or less for using the affiliate links. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue to make content like this. Thank you for the support! This is not a sponsored post and any opinions expressed are my own.

Who hasn't dreamed of living a "River Cottage" life? Jo Flintham is today's podcast guest. With her husband Ant, Jo is creating a self-sufficient hobby farm and she shares her learnings to others who want to dip their toe into self sufficient living and try growing their own food. Learn how to create your own self-sufficient source of food in any space and enjoy an endless source of homegrown goodness.

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• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me, check out my website.

• Follow Jo at https://www.instagram.com/sohfarmlet/ and check out their website https://sohfarmlet.com.au/

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There's no better time to declutter than BEFORE the silly season hits. Decluttering your home now will give you more space and less cleaning to do during the Christmas and New Year holidays in your home! To help you get started, here are my top 10 things to declutter before 2021.

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• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me, check out my website.

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Do you have a minimalist friend or family member? Perhaps you are wanting to simplify the items coming into your own home and want to practice simpler gift giving in your own household? With the festive season almost upon us, I share with you my top 10 simple minimalist gift ideas that are still fun, easy and can be quite cost effective. Buy from a Bush marketplace http://www.spendwithus.com.au/

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• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me, check out my website.

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How many toys do our kids really need? Toys are a huge source of clutter in family homes, and it can be difficult to decide how many toys and what to buy your kids. In this episode, I share my views and tips on how to declutter toys and still let your kids have a good amount of toys that they can enjoy, without it overwhelming you.

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Simply Mel "Minimalism with kids" https://youtu.be/oA5YPYXFrR4

Parenting junkie "The only 10 toys you need" https://youtu.be/YTYcWpPW2mk

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You know that saying "Keeping up with the Jones'"? Well, the Jones' are broke. And now we're all trying to keep up with the Khardashians. In the end, is this really what will make us happy? In this episode I discuss whether the things we desire are really all they're cracked up to be.

Book: Bronnie Ware - 5 Top Regrets of the Dying* https://amzn.to/3kfPPVd

You know that saying "Keeping up with the Jones'"? Well, the Jones' are broke. And now we're all trying to keep up with the Khardashians. In the end, is this really what will make us happy? In this episode I discuss whether the things we desire are really all they're cracked up to be.

Links and resources:

• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me, check out my website.

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: Some of the links I provide in my descriptions contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission from each sale. You do not pay more or less for using the affiliate links. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue to make content like this. Thank you for the support! This is not a sponsored post and any opinions expressed are my own.

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is "Where do I even start decluttering?". The answer will be different depending on the way you live, who you live with and what is important to you. Here are some easy ways to kickstart your decluttering journey when you have a lot of stuff to sort through!

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• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me, check out my website.

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If you have Netflix, you might be aware of an organising show that everyone seems to be talking about! Get Organized with The Home Edit is produced by Reese Witherspoon's production company and follows a duo of professional organisers as they make over the homes of celebrities as well as ordinary families. Is it worth watching? Here's my opinion. - why you shouldn't watch the show

- how does the show compare to Netflix's "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo"?

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• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me, check out my website.
• Review: Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix

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Decluttering can be hugely beneficial. However, for decluttering to be even more successful and easy to maintain, the other element of the equation is to be more conscious about your intake of items. If you declutter but keep bringing more stuff into your home, the stuff will quickly build up again. Here are my top 5 tips to help you start living with less.

Links and resources:

• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me, check out my website.

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