Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips

A special episode where we join with these awesome podcasts in talking about community: Friendlier 25% Friends  Girl Next Door Cohesive Home Diane and I have often had concerns as we live our lives that we’ll offend others with our minimal ways. This takes many forms: saying no to joining the PTA because we have too much else on our plate, donating items people gave us or getting rid of kid toys with wild abandon. We hope to get you thinking about how you can be minimal (without being a jerk)! Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP24: How To Be a Minimalist In Your Community (Without Being a Jerk) Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s Minimalist Confessions time! Today Diane and I are going to be confessing the areas of minimalism we struggle with most. Motherhood is hard! We know the road to a cluttered home, schedule and mind is paved with good intentions. So, we’ll be talking about our biggest areas of struggle and how we might be able to get out of our ruts. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP22: Minimalist Confessions Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We interview Emily Gerde who lives in a 325 square-foot tiny house with her family. Their tiny house build was featured on the HGTV show Tiny House Big Living. We’ll ask her all about what led Emily to tiny house living and what everyday living looks like for them. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP21: Tiny Home Living   Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week.   Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We bring you a How Not to Get Carried Away Back to School Shopping Guide! 😉 Megan talks all things back to school including backpacks, clothing, shoes, lunch boxes, water bottles, and school supplies. Plus, she brings you four helpful tips to not get carried away while shopping. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP20: Back to School Minimalism Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We discuss some helpful approaches to selling unused household items. As we continue to pursue a more minimalist lifestyle, the clutter needs to go somewhere – out! It’s difficult to navigate the best options for the most profit (and time) but we hope to spark some ideas as you move forward in decluttering your own homes. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP19: Helpful Approaches to Selling Unused Items Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of our favorite accessories: purses! We talk about purses, diaper bags, and totes – whatever fits your current phase of motherhood. One size definitely doesn’t fit all in this category. We give tips on how to select the right bag to fit all the mom gear you need to haul around. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP18: Purses for the Minimalist Mom Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Minimalist friendship. Is that really a thing? Can we really be minimalist when it comes to our friendships? Join us as we have a candid conversation regarding the benefits of intentional relationship building. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP17: Minimalist Friendship Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We continue our digital minimalism series by tackling the topic of digital photos. Thousands of photos occupy our iPhone camera rolls and take up hard drive space. We’ll talk about how we attempt to corral all our memories, and enjoy them rather than see them as a chore. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP16: Digital Minimalism (Part Two) – Digital Photos Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Between precious pieces of artwork, worksheets, permission slips, dioramas and science fair experiments – the clutter kids bring home from school can be overwhelming. Megan talks about her process to manage it day-to-day, and preserve their school memories. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP15: How to Handle School Clutter Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's talk about how to prevent the summer overwhelm. For most families, summer means a completely new schedule and lots of fun activities. We’ll discuss how to plan ahead and enjoy those lazy days of summer. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP14: Prevent the Summer Overwhelm Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy