Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom

Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom

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  • Ep 83: 5 Simple Steps to a Happier Home

    Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

    Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/83

    Discover my favorite resources here

    Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

    Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

    Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

    Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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    It’s a new year and there is something special about turning a new page that gets me motivated to make the most of the year ahead. And after the craziness of the past two years, I am so ready to get back in the driver’s seat and I know you probably are too.

    The best way to make a difference in your life is to start at home.

    Your home is your sanctuary for you and your family. It’s where you come to recharge after being out in the crazy world (and you’re not alone if you think it feels crazier than ever these days). That’s why I am so grateful my home is a place where I feel comfortable and energized and why I want to help you get to the same place.

    Because, after hearing from a lot of you, it’s clear that you’re like me - when your home is messy or things are not organized it affects how you feel and how productive you are.

    That’s why I wanted to dedicate today’s podcast episode to creating the home environment you want. We all want to be happy at home and these are the 5 steps I take regularly to keep my home running like creamy peanut butter and that makes me very happy.

    This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:

    • Why systems help you instead of hold you back
    • How to start your day with a win and why it matters
    • What 5 steps I take everyday to keep my home running smoothly
    • How 5 minutes a day can change your life
    • The #1 secret for making lasting changes

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      Music:

      Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

      Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

      Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

      Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

      Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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      Subscribe & Review

      Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

      And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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      Our Sponsors:
      * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
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      32 min
    • Ep 82: 10 Beliefs About Minimalism (#9 Will Surprise You)

      Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

      Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/82

      Discover my favorite resources here

      Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

      Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

      Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

      Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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      What do you think of when you hear the word minimalist? Do you think of minimalism as a design aesthetic with bare white walls and barely any furniture? Or maybe it makes you think of people who live with only 100 items or less. Or perhaps you equate minimalism with living an intentional or simple life.

      All three of these definitions is right and that's what makes trying to define minimalism such a tricky task.

      When I started on this journey of podcasting, it was a way for me to explore decluttering, organizing, and living with less while sharing my experience with you. I’ve been lucky enough to interview some amazing women along the way and as I looked back on past episodes I realized how much I have grown in how I see things and how much my family has grown too.

      I will not lie...I am very much a work in progress. I too wish I could just snap my fingers and have the messy work done. Self-reflection feels scary and honestly, exhausting. But, it’s all part of the process and as we come to the close of another year, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on 10 beliefs I have about minimalism.

      This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:

      • Why minimalism is about more than just the stuff in your home
      • How people react when they hear I host a show about minimalism
      • What perfectionism has to do with minimalism
      • The biggest revelation I had in the last year that has to do with our homes and self-care
      • Tips for overcoming the guilt of letting go expensive items

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        Music:

        Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

        Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

        Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

        Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

        Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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        Subscribe & Review

        Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

        And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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        29 min
      • Ep 81: Can Colors Really Help You Look Fab? with Jeannie Stith

        Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

        Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/81

        Discover my favorite resources here

        Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

        Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

        Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

        Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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        Do you love color in your wardrobe? If so, do you ever wonder if choosing different colors would look better on you? Or maybe you struggle with getting all of your colors to coordinate and look good together instead of feeling like you're drowning in a sea of mismatched rainbows.

        My guest this week on the Wannabe Minimalist Podcast is a color expert that helps women find their best colors based on their skin, hair, and eye color so I invited her on to help us decipher this world of color.

        To be honest, I'm a sucker for a capsule wardrobe, but have never been comfortable with much color.

        Jeannie Stith is on a mission to help those of us who are lost when it comes to color. She is the founder and CEO of Color Guru, where she matches people to their ideal color palette for clothing so that they can look better, simplify clothes shopping, and create a coordinated wardrobe through her signature color cards.

        Jeannie's a mother of two girls and lives in Arden, Delaware. When she’s not analyzing her client's photos, you can find her hopping on rocks in the creek with her daughters, salsa dancing, or watering her current collection of 55 house plants.

        Our discussions starts with looking at how Jeannie became interested in colors in the first place and we tackle what's involved with finding the colors that will work best for you. I also press her when it comes to what you should do when you don't like the colors that have been suggested for you in the past.

        This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:

        • Why your closet may be letting you down
        • A simple way to hone in on your ideal color palette
        • The color that will make your eyes pop - it might just surprise you!
        • How your hair color affects your ideal colors (or doesn't)
        • The #1 way to get your clothes to coordinate without having to stay neutral

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          Music:

          Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

          Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

          Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

          Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

          Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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          Subscribe & Review

          Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

          And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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          Our Sponsors:
          * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
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          48 min
        • Ep 80: The Easiest Way to Declutter Holiday Decor

          Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

          Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/80

          Discover my favorite resources here

          Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

          Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

          Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

          Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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          We all know that the holidays are about much more than the presents under the tree, the decorations we put up in our home, and the lights we hang outside.

          Of course it's about sharing laughter and love (and I'm going to add yummy food) with the special people in your life.

          But, I also enjoy showing my holiday spirit through decor so I want to take a minute to help you with tips on not only how to declutter your holiday decor, but with how to make your home still feel festive even with less stuff and fewer decorations.

          This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:

          • The easiest way to declutter holiday decor guilt-free
          • Simple holiday decoration ideas that cut back on storage
          • What double-duty decor options are and why they’re great
          • How to up the festive feel without going overboard
          • Quick DIY ideas that can help you decorate your home

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            Music:

            Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

            Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

            Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

            Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

            Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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            Subscribe & Review

            Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

            And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

            Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices



            Our Sponsors:
            * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
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            18 min
          • Ep 79: Eating with Intention to Stay Healthy with Laura Marzen

            Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

            Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/79

            Discover my favorite resources here

            Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

            Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

            Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

            Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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            The weeks between the end of October through December are some of the hardest on our waistlines. There are so many goodies and treats on display at every turn beckoning us to indulge. So, how can we be more intentional about what we eat without missing out on the good stuff, watching the scale climb, or feeling guilty?

            My guest this week on the Wannabe Minimalist Podcast has been helping women eat healthier and feel better for years so naturally I reached out to have her on the show to help us during this difficult time.

            Laura Marzen, RD, LD, started her career as a nutrition specialist in the Better Homes and Gardens® test kitchen, where she developed and tested recipes for a variety of magazines and cookbooks and appeared in cooking videos for both TV and online media.

            Now she’s focusing her attention on her website, Fresh Food Bites, www.freshfoodbites.com, where she features healthy, approachable, family-friendly recipes that are gluten and dairy free.

            In addition, she currently coaches women to help them improve their gut health and overcome IBS in a way that is practical and sustainable.

            Our discussions starts with looking at how Laura became interested in digestive health and what it has to do with living an intentional life. There are so many similarities between cutting the crap out of your home and cutting out the junk that you eat so I was thrilled to have a chance to connect with her on the show.

            This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:

            • Why your calendar is one of your biggest assets when meal planning
            • Simple healthy snack ideas your kids will actually eat
            • Tips for eating healthy at the holidays (it’s not what you expect!)
            • How your diet relates to minimalism and intentional living
            • The #1 way to cut down on time in the kitchen and still eat healthy

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              Music:

              Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

              Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

              Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

              Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

              Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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              Subscribe & Review

              Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

              And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

              Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices



              Our Sponsors:
              * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
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              41 min
            • Ep 78: Simple Ways to be Thankful for Your Home This Year

              Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

              Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/78

              Discover my favorite resources here

              Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

              Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

              Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

              Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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              With the holidays on the horizon, it's the perfect time of year to remind yourself all you have to be thankful for. Of course we are all thankful for the wonderful people in our lives and our health (if we are lucky to have it), but this year, I want to encourage you to find ways to be thankful for your home.

              It's so easy to get bogged down and overwhelmed by the everyday maintenance and upkeep of a home - there are bills to pay, meals to cook, tubs and toilets to scrub, laundry to fold, and a never ending pile of dishes to wash - ugh...the dishes. Then, there might be all of the changes in your home that you wish to make - tidy up your living room, declutter your bedroom, toss the mounds of toys! Am I right?

              So, instead of focusing on what we don't like or the things we want to change, take some time this year and hone in on what you love about your home. It's okay to enjoy and relish in the physical things you love about it or how it makes you feel. Building up a bank of gratitude will not only help you to be happier and see all of the blessings in your life, but it will help you work through any challenges that come up - like when you tackle that decluttering project in the new year.

              This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:

              • 7 questions to help you uncover what you love about your home
              • A simple project to increase gratitude all year long
              • Why gratitude is so important
              • How gratitude can help you declutter and share
              • A peek into 7 things I love about my home

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                Music:

                Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

                Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

                Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

                Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

                Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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                Subscribe & Review

                Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

                And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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                Our Sponsors:
                * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
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                18 min
              • Ep 77: Making Your House, Your Unique Home with Marian Parsons

                You deserve a home that is a unique reflection of yourself and your family - not a cookie-cutter one…

                Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

                Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/77

                Discover my favorite resources here

                Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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                Have you ever wanted to up level or personalize the way your home feels, but didn't know where to start? Well, my friend, you are in luck.

                This may sound strange coming from someone who classifies themselves as a wannabe minimalist, but I believe minimalism is about giving yourself the freedom and ability to say no to the things that you don't like or that don't matter to you, so that you can fully embrace the things that do work for you (and the people you share your life with). That is true in all of the areas in your life from what you wear to the hobbies you choose, and of course in how you style your home.

                My guest knows a thing or two about creating a unique space. She did this for herself and her family when she found herself living in suburbia after a cross-country move, instead of in the 100-year-old farmhouse she had been dreaming of.

                Marian Parson is a wife, mother of two boys, paint enthusiast, lover of all things home and author of *Feels Like Home*. She started Mustard Seed Interiors in 2008, as a way to earn extra money for groceries. What started out as a one-woman decorative painting and mural business evolved into an antiques business that tripped into a blog and blossomed into a successful international brand. While the focus has been on the home, the heart of her blog and business has always been providing encouragement and inspiration to women in the areas of decorating, homemaking, and creative endeavors.

                Our discussions starts with looking at how Marian's journey started and why our relationships with our homes are so important. Then we dive into an area I was selfishly looking forward to and that's how to style your home to make people say, wow, you did this?

                This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:

                • Why it's important to create a space that is a reflection of who lives there
                • 5 steps to take your space from nice to wow!
                • A simple exercise to get to know your unique style
                • What you can do to get your family interested in redecorating your space
                • The #1 thing you can start today that will help you be able to create the home you love
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                  Music:

                  Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

                  Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

                  Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

                  Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

                  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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                  Subscribe & Review

                  Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

                  And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

                  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices



                  Our Sponsors:
                  * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
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                  47 min
                • Ep 76: Help! My Family Buys Too Many Gifts!

                  Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

                  Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/76

                  Discover my favorite resources here

                  Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

                  Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

                  Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

                  Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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                  Each year, the holidays are filled with cheer, coziness, and love. But, for new minimalists - or anyone looking to declutter the abundance of stuff in their homes - the holidays also come with the dread of telling well-meaning family that they do not want many presents.

                  This can be a tough conversation to have because for some people, giving gifts is the way they communicate love. And because they love you so much, they want to shower you with more gifts, trinkets, toys, and goodies to last you a lifetime.

                  Unfortunately this can be a major source of frustration for not only the gift receiver as they stress about the perhaps unwanted gifts coming into their home, but also for the gift giver who may feel unappreciated.

                  Instead of being ungrateful and telling the people in your life that any gifts they give you will be promptly donated (seriously, please do not do that), there are some great ways we can be open an honest with the overly-generous people in our lives without hurting their feelings.

                  This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:

                  • The importance of sharing why you want fewer physical presents
                  • 3 strategies for talking to a well-meaning gift giver
                  • A subtle but important mind shift that will help you at the holidays
                  • The 5 love languages - not all have to do with giving things
                  • One thing you can do to cut back on clutter at the holidays

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                    Music:

                    Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

                    Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

                    Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

                    Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

                    Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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                    Subscribe & Review

                    Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

                    And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

                    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices



                    Our Sponsors:
                    * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
                    * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com


                    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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                    28 min
                  • Ep 75: Simplifying Your Money Habits with Chelsea Brennan

                    Simplifying the management of your money - even if it's not much - is a great way to live intentionally and improve your life as a minimalist. There are a ton of overlaps when it comes to stuff and money and it's important we pass on good money habits to our children.

                    Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

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                    Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

                    Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

                    Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

                    Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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                    If you have been on a journey to simplify, declutter and organize - or you want to just create more intention in your life, it's important to take a look at your money habits.

                    Not only will cultivating better mindsets around money help you move past money blocks, but when you have a better handle on your own money habits you can help your children learn about money and understand how to create better money values as a family.

                    This is one of my goals for this year. My daughter is eight and I felt it was time to help her understand money, how it's earned, how it can grow, and what it can and cannot do. As it turns out, I'm a bit late to the game, but my guest was able to show me that while I am late, it's still fixable.

                    Chelsea is the founder of Smart Money Mamas and its monthly membership community, the Motivated Mama Society. An ex-hedge fund manager turned financial educator, she is dedicated to changing the way we talk about money, helping moms connect with all aspects of their money in a way that lets them overcome emotional blocks, identify what they most want, and create the healthy money habits that help them achieve their biggest goals. All while modeling positive money relationships for the next generation.

                    Our discussions starts with looking at how to establish money values if you didn't come from a family that talked about money and we take a deep look at how to help children save and foster a giving spirit. Not only will today's lesson help you with your money mindsets, it will also help you look at your stuff in a new light as well.

                    This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:

                    • Why money mindsets are so important
                    • What age your core money ideas are formed (and it's earlier than you think)
                    • How you can create better money habits with 3 words
                    • Simple tips for instilling generosity in your children
                    • If allowances are a good idea
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                      Music:

                      Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

                      Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

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                    • Ep 74: Staying Organized at Christmas Q & A

                      Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

                      Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/74

                      Discover my favorite resources here

                      Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

                      Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

                      Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

                      Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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                      It's the most wonderful time of the year. At least that's what the songs and marketers tell us anyway. We're constantly told that the holiday season is supposed to feel special and magical. Christmas is a time filled with love, laughter, coziness, and connection. But, can I be honest with you? The holidays are stressful. Or at least they can be if you try to do all the things, be at all the places, and close your eyes as you repeatedly swipe your credit card and buy more stuff than you need.

                      That's why as a family we said enough was enough and gradually over the past few years have honed in on what we really want to focus on for the holiday season. And I am not alone. Throughout the years I have continued to get questions about how to simplify decorations and gift giving, how to find more meaning and connection, and how to keep a home organized in spite of the hustle and bustle.

                      So, I thought it was time to do a Q & A session to tackle your big questions for the season. I chat a bit about what we do for the holidays to keep it meaningful yet simple and stress-free as well as what you can do to prepare for the season in your own home.

                      This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you:

                      • Determine what the holidays mean for you
                      • How to recreate the magic you felt as a child
                      • Why more stuff is not the answer
                      • Ways to cut back on toys and gifts but not feel like Scrooge
                      • Simple decoration ideas to cut down on clutter but not the festive feel

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                        Music:

                        Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

                        Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

                        Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

                        Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

                        Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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                        Subscribe & Review

                        Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

                        And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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                        29 min

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