Perfection is expensive and most moms are already paying too much. I’m Claire Duarte, founder of The Columbia Mom, and I’m pulling back the curtain on a personality mix I call “type B plus”: I’m go-with-the-flow at heart, I love a little spontaneity, and I still need structure to keep family life from turning into total chaos.

We talk about how growing up with a tidy, hardworking, type A influence can shape you even if you’re not wired for perfectionism. I share why “done is better than perfect” has become my anchor, how I use systems like spreadsheets without letting them control me, and why visual clutter can quickly become mental clutter when you’re in a creative rut. If you’ve ever felt guilty for not doing things the “right” way, this is your permission slip to aim for progress and peace.

I also get real about marriage and the tiny daily flashpoints that happen when a type A partner and a type B partner share a home: the dishwasher, the drying rack, making reservations, and the constant push-pull between planning and fun. The deeper point isn’t who wins. It’s how we balance each other, build a home that functions, and still leave room for rest, humor, and being fully human.

Follow along for more behind-the-scenes tips, laughs, and real-life mom moments—because nobody should have to choose between doing it all and enjoying it all 😅💖. Connect with me on Instagram @the.columbiamom

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