Listen "Ep 47: Top Decluttering Secrets that Actually Work with Kids"
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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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Are you a parent wanting to declutter your kids’ things, but not sure the right way to do it? Maybe you have sentimental children who don’t want to let anything go. Or maybe you’re sentimental and have a hard time decluttering too. Or perhaps your home is bursting at the seams and it’s just time for a change and less stuff.
No matter what you are facing, you are not alone.
While I was on my minimalist journey before having a child, like most parenting advice…it completely changed one I became one.
I felt like I had to start back at square one because so many people tell you babies need a lot of stuff and as a first time parent you want your precious baby to want for nothing.
But, life happens and along the way I learned to let a lot go. So much that we sold/donated/tossed about 90% of what we owned and traveled Europe with baby in tow.
These are the tips, tricks, and hacks I’ve learned about decluttering with children and how we have grown on our journey together.
Yes, my daughter understands what minimalism means to us, but it does not mean that she doesn’t have toys.
It’s a balancing act.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will help you discover:
How my journey as a minimalist has evolved
Tips for how to help children that are sentimental
What types of gifts I recommend for families
My #1 piece of advice when decluttering with others (kids and partners too)
The unique tip I would give a busy mom that Jenna’s never heard before and is going to implement herself
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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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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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Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/47
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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Are you a parent wanting to declutter your kids’ things, but not sure the right way to do it? Maybe you have sentimental children who don’t want to let anything go. Or maybe you’re sentimental and have a hard time decluttering too. Or perhaps your home is bursting at the seams and it’s just time for a change and less stuff.
No matter what you are facing, you are not alone.
While I was on my minimalist journey before having a child, like most parenting advice…it completely changed one I became one.
I felt like I had to start back at square one because so many people tell you babies need a lot of stuff and as a first time parent you want your precious baby to want for nothing.
But, life happens and along the way I learned to let a lot go. So much that we sold/donated/tossed about 90% of what we owned and traveled Europe with baby in tow.
These are the tips, tricks, and hacks I’ve learned about decluttering with children and how we have grown on our journey together.
Yes, my daughter understands what minimalism means to us, but it does not mean that she doesn’t have toys.
It’s a balancing act.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will help you discover:
How my journey as a minimalist has evolved
Tips for how to help children that are sentimental
What types of gifts I recommend for families
My #1 piece of advice when decluttering with others (kids and partners too)
The unique tip I would give a busy mom that Jenna’s never heard before and is going to implement herself
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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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