Moms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization

231 // 10 Simple Ways I Keep My Home (and Mind) Clutter-Free

I have been on a minimalist path for 11 years now. These are the 10 simple, tried-and-true ways I’ve kept my home (and mind) clutter-free. Resources Mentioned: Find your local Buy Nothing group [https://buynothingproject.org/] AnyList [https://www.anylist.com/] for shopping lists, meal planning, and more Unroll.me [http://Unroll.me] for unsubscribing from e-mails The Daily Delete [https://missfreddy.com/digital-organizing/daily-delete-2/] - a system for digital photo clutter by Ms. Freddy   Related Episodes: Episode 210: My 10 Favorite Tools for Keeping My Home Organized and Clutter-Free [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/210-my-10-favorite-tools-for-keeping-my-home-organized-and-clutter-free/] Episode 208: The 13 Apps that Keep Me Organized and Clutter-Free [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/208-the-13-apps-that-keep-me-organized-and-clutter-free] Episode 115: 5 Must-Have Bins That Keep My Home Clutter-Free [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/115-5-must-have-bins-that-keep-my-home-clutter-free/] Episode 224: STOP Wasting Your Time! Follow The 3 Phases of Decluttering To Succeed Long-Term [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/224-stop-wasting-your-time-follow-the-3-phases-of-decluttering-to-succeed-long-term]   *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/ [https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]

230 // How 20 Outfits Can Transform Your Wardrobe (and Your Life) - with Lauren Morley

Do you have a closet full of clothes but “nothing to wear”? Is getting dressed in the morning time-consuming and frustrating? Perhaps it’s not the clothes…it’s your system. Today I’m speaking to Lauren Morley, the creator of the 20 Outfit Wardrobe [https://www.twentyoutfitwardrobe.com/], an easy to implement system that helps women get dressed in minutes, feel put together every day, and stop constantly shopping. We speak about how the system works, the numerous benefits, where to start, and what to do if you feel like 20 outfits is too restrictive or impossible for your season of life. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Lauren on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/twentyoutfitwardrobe] or on her website [http://www.twentyoutfitwardrobe.com] Save 10% off her eGuide [https://www.twentyoutfitwardrobe.com/eguide], Style Guides [https://www.twentyoutfitwardrobe.com/style-guides], or course [https://www.twentyoutfitwardrobe.com/thecourse]using the code OVERWHELM10 at checkout. Mention me when purchasing a custom package [https://www.twentyoutfitwardrobe.com/customoutfits] for 10% off as well! Related Episodes: Episode 20: The Overwhelmed Mom’s Guide to a Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Steps to Calm Closet Chaos [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/20-the-overwhelmed-mom-s-guide-to-a-capsule-wardrobe-5-steps-to-calm-closet-chaos/] Episode 33: Edit Your Closet Without FOTO (Fear of Throwing Out) with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/33-edit-your-closet-without-foto-fear-of-throwing-out-with-jennifer-mackey-mary-from-everyday-style/?token=a4decca49d0feb2d63f3377e0b836387-overcoming-overwhelm-decluttering-decluttering/id1645070363?i=1000609780766] Episode 108: The Simple, Stress-Free Way to Edit Your Wardrobe with Emily Conley from The Minimal-ish Mama [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/108-the-simple-stress-free-way-to-edit-your-wardrobe-with-emily-conley-from-the-minimal-ish-mama/] *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/ [https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]

BONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 11

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-busy-vibrant-mom-strategic-time-management-home/id1546521336] podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm. It’s the eleventh episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E! We talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! Grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us as we chat about: ✨ Strategies for keeping your sanity and getting work done when kids are home unexpectedly (hello, snow days!) ✨ Creating a loose plan and structure NOW for the summer if you can’t do the full-time camp thing ✨ Helping kids navigate transitions, like new schools or moving Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT! *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area only)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]

229 // How to Declutter Kids' Clothes (When You're Behind on Laundry)

Robyn asks: “My kids’ clothes need downsized. I can’t seem to get all the clothes clean so I can go through it all and get rid of a bunch. Going to a laundromat right now isn’t an option for me with my chronic health issues. So…with clean clothes and dirty clothes all over the place, do you have any suggestions?” In today’s episode, I share six steps to declutter kids clothes (or your own!) - even if you are behind on laundry. Resources Mentioned: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Support Newsletter here [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile]! Related Episodes: Episode 26: Loathe Laundry? Learn to Love it with my 20-Minute System [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/26-loathe-laundry-learn-to-love-it-with-my-20-minute-system/] Episode 55: Is Your Closet Overflowing with Clothes You Never Wear? Try These 5 Decluttering Hacks [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/55-is-your-closet-overflowing-with-clothes-you-never-wear-try-these-5-decluttering-hacks/] Episode 196: 3 Simple Steps to Declutter Your Closets (Room-by-Room Series) [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/196-3-simple-steps-to-declutter-your-closets-room-by-room-series] *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/ [https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]

228 // How to Navigate Gift-Giving with Generous Family Members - with Small Space Coach Khrystyne Jaspers

Do your parents or in-laws bring Dollar Store toys every time they visit? Do they bring toys from your childhood as gifts for your kids? Do you feel guilty letting go of gifts because you’re worried about dishonoring your loved ones? In this episode, I’m chatting with Khrystyne Jaspers - a wife, mom of two, and a small space coach living in a one bedroom in Manhattan. We talk about all things gift-giving - how to navigate conversations with “generous” loved ones, how to approach decluttering with kids, ideas for consumable and experience gifts, and much more! About Khrystyne: Khrystyne has spent her entire adult life in one bedroom apartments around the world. As a small space coach, she has taught thousands on the art of mindful living and how to uncover possibility and sustainability no matter the size of your home. She lives in Manhattan with her two kids and husband in a 1 bedroom apartment.   Resources Mentioned: Connect with Khrystyne on her website [https://khrystynejaspers.com/], Substack [https://khrystynejaspers.substack.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/khrystynejaspers] Grab her consumable [https://buy.stripe.com/aFa5kD0AQ2sC0ccdkZ1RC01] and experience [https://spring-bonus-491.myflodesk.com/giftgivingguide] gift guides Related Episodes: Episode 59: Your 5-Step Plan to Declutter Unwanted Gifts Guilt-Free [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/59-your-5-step-plan-to-get-rid-of-gifts-guilt-free/] Episode 71: Listener Questions Answered (Part Two): How to Approach an Overwhelming Room, Too Many Toys, and “Generous” Relatives Who Give Us Stuff We Don’t Need! [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/71-listener-questions-answered-part-two-how-to-approach-an-overwhelming-room-too-many-toys-and-generous-relatives-who-give-us-stuff-we-don-t-need/] Episode 14: Is Your Family Pressuring You Into Holding Onto Stuff You Don’t Want? Say Goodbye to Guilt with These 3 Tips [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/14-is-your-family-pressuring-you-into-holding-onto-stuff-you-don-t-want-say-goodbye-to-guilt-with-these-3-tips/%201000589384585] *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/ [https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]